# Event Details - **Event Name**: Can your marketing be trusted? FutureForum + Summer BBQ - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: FutureForum brings senior marketers together for honest conversations and good socialising.About this EventB2B marketing and digital are developing a trust problem.Customers are being bombarded by AI-generated content that feels hollow. Every platform gives different stats, and they all conflict. And true authenticity has become hard to prove.FutureForum brings senior marketers together for honest conversations and good socialising. A space to meet other B2B marketers facing the same challenges as you, and share ideas and best practices, with practical takeaways to implement in your day-to-day.Spend the afternoon with us on a summer rooftop for drinks, BBQ, and insightful discussion. We'll get into where AI actually earns its place in your content flow, what real brand trust looks like when it works, how to find one version of the truth in your reporting, and whether trust has quietly become the most important marketing metric.Panellists and speakers include:- James Pierechod, AI Consultant, VCC Group- Katie Eborall, Founder, Eborland Communications Ltd- Dan Pugh, Marketing Director, BTG Eddisons- Daniel Swepson, Marketing Director & Co-founder, Next Chapter- Charlie Hartley, Founder & Managing Director, Show + TellDon't miss your chance to meet senior B2B marketers, get involved in honest conversation and enjoy good food, in the sun.Tickets include access to all event content, drinks, and a summer rooftop BBQ.Discussion ThemesAI, content, and standing outWhere AI genuinely earns its place in your day-to-day output, and where it's quietly devaluing your brand.Brand, trust, and captivating an audienceHow marketing leaders are protecting real brand differentiation when AI-generated content is making standing out even more difficult.The trust gap in your own dataDifferent platform, different number, different story - and you're the one expected to make sense of it for the board.Is trust the metric that matters most?A candid discussion on credibility, reputation, and whether trust can really be measured at all.Check out the video to find out what happened at last year's FutureForum summer event:https://vimeo.com/1106065548FAQsWho is this event for?FutureForum is designed for senior marketers and brand experts — Heads of, Directors, and CMOs primarily from B2B industries like commercial property, legal, financial and professional services, manufacturing, energy, and VC/PE. If you're responsible for marketing strategy and answering for its impact, this is for you.Who else will be attending?A room of senior marketing leaders from similar B2B sectors. Expect peers who are dealing with the same pressures you are, not a room full of vendors trying to sell to you.What's the format of the day?A mix of short talks, fireside conversations, and a closing panel discussion, plus plenty of time to eat, drink, and make new connections.Do I need to prepare anything?No. Just bring yourself and your honest opinions!What's included in my ticket?Access to all event content, drinks, and a summer rooftop BBQ.How do I get to the venue?The Terrace is on the rooftop of 3 Wellington Place, LS1 4AP. Just a 10 minute walk from Leeds train station. Nearest parking - NCP Leeds Wellington Place, LS1 4AJ. We'll send full directions and any access details ahead of the event.What happens if it rains?The outdoors rooftop is the perfect space for a summer event, but if the weather doesn't hold then we can easily move inside, under cover.Will there be vegetarian/vegan/dietary options at the BBQ?Yes. Please let us know any dietary requirements when you book, or by emailing events@futureforum.uk, and we'll make sure you're covered.Can I bring a colleague?Yes, just make sure they grab their own ticket, as places are limited.Will speakers/sessions be confirmed closer to the date?Yes. We'll be announcing speakers and confirming the full agenda as we get closer to the event. The themes and format are locked in and the final line-up will follow.Who's hosting the event?FutureForum is brought to you by Next Chapter and Show + Tell. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/can-your-marketing-be-trusted-futureforum-summer-bbq/100001996782350763 - **Event Categories**: business, digital-marketing - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Terrace - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Terrace - **lat**: 53.7961616 - **long**: -1.5556006 - **full address**: The Terrace, 3 Wellington Place, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Can your marketing be trusted? FutureForum + Summer BBQ - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fb5ebb5b563b8b245684e644e243496e4b1722421e9f28dbea9cef646ce5fde1-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786084854 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Can your marketing be trusted? FutureForum + Summer BBQ being held? - **A:** Can your marketing be trusted? FutureForum + Summer BBQ takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Terrace, 3 Wellington Place, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Can your marketing be trusted? FutureForum + Summer BBQ? - **A:** Can your marketing be trusted? FutureForum + Summer BBQ is organized by FutureForum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Can your marketing be trusted? FutureForum + Summer BBQ is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. 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