# Event Details - **Event Name**: Breakthrough - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: In a creative industry where everyone’s fighting for attention, how do you actually stand out?About this EventHi, hey, hello GluggersBreakthrough is an evening dedicated to the moments that changed everything. The ideas that landed, the relationships that grew, the decisions that shifted careers, and the work that refused to blend into the background.Across three talks, speakers from different corners of the creative industry will unpack the real stories behind their biggest breakthroughs. No polished highlight reels or vague advice. Just honest experiences, practical insights, and the specific actions that made the difference.Expect stories of winning pitches against the odds, turning small client opportunities into long-term partnerships, making career-defining decisions, and finding ways to create work that genuinely cuts through the noise.As always, Glug isn’t about lectures or networking with a name badge. It’s about bringing the creative industry together for an evening of inspiring conversations with great people, a slice of pizza and free drinks! The kind of atmosphere that’s made Glug London’s favourite creative night out.New for this edition: Pecha Glugcha. Inspired by the rapid fire Pecha Kucha format, we’ll be inviting an additional speaker to present one bold idea in five minutes for a quick injection of something different, dropped in between our main talks. Expect the unexpected!What Your Ticket IncludesThree inspiring talks from leading creative professionalsPractical insights and takeaways you can apply immediatelyA short guided wellbeing sessionFree slice of pizzaFree snacks & drinksNetworking with creatives from London’s leading agencies, studios and brandsAccess to one of what our mum's have described as 'Their favorite event'.Why Attend?Most creative events focus on the stage.Glug has always been about what happens around it.The conversations before the talks.The introductions afterwards.The future collaborators, clients, friends and opportunities you didn’t know you’d find.Whether you’re looking for inspiration, new connections or simply a great night out with the creative community, Connection Not Clicks is designed to bring people together.—Event Details📅 Thursday 10th September 2026📍 The Bersey Warehouse, 293 Old St, London EC1V 9LA (Canva Event Space)🕡 Doors Open: 6:30pm🕙 Kick-Out: 10pm🍻 PUB!: 10pm-11:30pmNearest tube: Shoreditch High Street, Old Street (about a 5 min walk)—See you there,Glug London x—Line-upFounded on the belief that great design should never stand still, Art&Graft is an independent creative studio specialising in brand design, motion and digital experiences. Working at the intersection of creativity and technology, the team partners with some of the world’s most progressive brands to create work that doesn’t just look exceptional, but moves with purpose.From developing distinctive visual identities to crafting immersive digital experiences and award-winning motion systems, Art&Graft combines strategic thinking with meticulous execution. Their collaborative, consultative approach has made them a trusted partner for ambitious organisations looking to push their brands further.Driven by their philosophy, Works Beautifully™, every project is designed to balance beauty with intent, creating meaningful work that captures attention, tells compelling stories and leaves a lasting impact. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/543ae770-aa53-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h673-dc08c8f8-gmir.jpg Having previously held the title of ECD at M&C Saatchi, and CCO at MullenLowe Group, Nicky is an industry legend.A multi-awarded writer, Nicky is also a regular judge and President on local international creative awards juries and has been named one of Campaign’s Agency Leaders of the Year, as well as featuring in the publication’s top 20 Advertising Creatives list consistently over the last 10 decade.She was also the first creative woman to chair a UK marketing agency, two years later being promoted into the European chair role.Nicky has been named an Ad Age Woman of Europe and has featured in the Financial Times HERoes list 3 times.She is a self-described 'creative activist', and has spoken at the United Nations about ageism in the ad industry and the work it puts onto the world.Having finished a 3 year stint as CCO at MullenLowe Group UK, Nicky has launched what she describes as ‘the antidote to the UK industry’s pitch pain’.Elevator. The only creatively-led UK intermediary; which as its name suggests is superfast.She’s also still judging, writing and speaking at across the creative sector. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/547cd270-aa53-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg Studio DRAMA combines the crafted storytelling of a branding agency with the technical excellence of a type foundry. We plug into the world’s best creative teams as type directors, to collaborate on custom type concepts through to delivery. With brand agency experience, we support client service teams on building a compelling case for custom type, too.London-based, with a global mindset, we partner with forward thinking brand owners across a broad range of sectors. Projects span strategic thinking and clear concepts to custom typefaces and unified design systems, bringing brands to life by shining the spotlight on type.We choose simplicity over complexity, accessibility over elitism, and a positive, collaborative approach. Think big agency experience with small studio agility, creative made with genuine passion, and a tight-knit team that never conforms to type. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/54bff5f0-aa53-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg (Pecha Glugcha segment)Tee Twyford is a leadership coach, facilitator and founder of HUSTLE + hush. She started out as a journalist and reporter for Breakfast television, before moving into fashion and beauty, where she led marketing teams at global brands including Burberry, Tommy Hilfiger and Charlotte Tilbury.A love of a good story and a deep curiosity about people have been constants throughout - first telling stories, then building brands around them, and now exploring the ones we tell ourselves about who we are, what we’re capable of and what might be possible.Today, she helps leaders and teams navigate uncertainty, lead through change and create the conditions for new ideas to emerge - including all the beautifully messy human stuff that happens along the way.—Event Sponsor https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/54f95570-aa53-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h464-dc486848-gmir.png A big thanks to our headline sponsor for making it all happen.Cavalry - Created by animators, for animators - Cavalry makes 2D animation smarter, easier and faster to produce.—Freebies from https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5533c660-aa53-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h351-dcf8f8f8-gmir.png PhizzAt Phizz, we believe hydration should be simple. When you’re well hydrated, it helps support energy and focus so you can feel your best every day. Phizz contains 18 essential ingredients including 7 key electrolytes and vitamins that help your body hydrate 3x faster and top up the micronutrients needed to support everyday wellbeing. No big changes. Just a simple daily habit.The CuratorsThe Curators craft savoury snacks, from Pork Puffs to Protein Chips, Biltong and Cheesies, that deliver a double punch of high protein and bold, crave-worthy flavour, without the carbs or the compromise. No boring bars. No powdery shakes. Just proper snacks, done properly, from a certified B-Corp that snacks with impact. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/breakthrough/100001996977176492 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, Theatre, literary-art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-09-10T17:30:00Z - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Bersey Warehouse - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.38, max: 87.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Bersey Warehouse - **lat**: 51.5268398 - **long**: -0.0820209 - **full address**: The Bersey Warehouse, 293 Old Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Breakthrough - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/39ee19a1b2735c4474e4931c58f598984d230af02c12252399024d88cc49dc2c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787081078 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Breakthrough being held? - **A:** Breakthrough takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Bersey Warehouse, 293 Old Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Breakthrough? - **A:** Breakthrough is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. 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