Following a sell-out debut, Ticked Off 2.0 returns on Thursday 23 April 2026, bringing together the UK’s event professionals for an evening of insight, conversation and connection.
THE LINE UP
Hosted at EVERYMAN, Edinburgh, we’re delighted to welcome back renowned broadcaster Edith Bowman as host for this standout industry gathering.
Joining Edith is a speaker line-up from across the events and brand experience industry, bringing together voices from festivals, brand, retail and social impact, including Tattie Isles, Sukhi Kaur Littlejohn, Josh Littlejohn MBE, Rebecca Farrar-Hockley, plus Rory Steel and Jackie Shuttleworth.
Your evening begins with a complimentary drinks reception and nibbles on arrival. At ticket checkout, choose your love show drink and popcorn… sweet, salty or both?
From there, settle in for a fast-paced live talk-show exploring the realities of our industry, the pressure, the precision, the collaboration and the creativity behind world-class events.
After the show, the night continues wwith music, more nibbles and aftershow netowrking, all soundtracked by DJ Craig West.
With 120 industry leaders, brands, festivals, venues and corporate organisers in the room, this is where ideas spark, connections are made and our industry comes together.
We are proud to partner with Social Bite, with 25% of every ticket sold supporting their work.
Whether you’re in corporate, brand, venues, festivals or experiential events, this is your room! Ticked Off 2.0 where is our industry connects, learns and gets inspired.
LOCATION:
EVERYMAN, Edinburgh
5th Floor, St James Quarter,
Edinburgh EH1 3AD
DATE:
23rd April 2026
DOORS OPEN:
5:30PM
LIVE EVENT:
6:00PM
POST SHOW DRINKS & NETWORKING:
7:15pm
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Returning host Edith Bowman is a seasoned broadcaster and passionate advocate for the arts.
Renowned for her dynamic presence and engaging storytelling, Edith has hosted some of the most prestigious events in the entertainment industry, including the BAFTAs and the Glastonbury Festival.
She is also the host of Soundtracking UK and founder of ‘Be In The Scene’ podcast. Her deep understanding of event dynamics, combined with her charisma and ability to connect with diverse audiences, makes her the ideal host for our event industry gathering.
Sukhi Kaur Littlejohn is the strategist behind high-impact corporate experience design, redefining large-scale events through a unique blend of powerful storytelling, and heritage-led curation to challenge how global business communities connect.
Tattie Isles is the renowned floral artist and storyteller behind transformative, nature-led environments, blending 15 years of global expertise with seasonal artistry to create immersive, sensory event spaces that celebrate texture and the unexpected.
Josh Littlejohn MBE is a leading social entrepreneur and Sunday Times best-selling author, redefining the power of events to drive global change. As the architect behind The World’s Big Sleepout, he mobilised 60,000 people across 52 cities to create the world’s largest display of solidarity, raising over £25 million to tackle homelessness.
Rebecca Farrar-Hockley is the creative force behind Kurt Geiger London, shaping one of the most recognisable global fashion brands through bold design, cultural relevance and a commitment to self-expression.
Rory Steel, Festival Director, and Jackie Shuttleworth, General Manager of Fringe by the Sea, are the driving forces behind one of Scotland’s most distinctive community-led festivals, blending creative direction with strategic delivery to build a powerful model for commercially relevant and purpose-rooted cultural impact.