The Indie Summit
Madrid

March 2027

The Indie Summit 2027,
Madrid, Spain

Since the Indie Summit launched in 2017, it has been the leading international conference for owners and leaders of independent agencies from all communications disciplines – earned, paid and owned. Agency leaders come together from all continents of the world, to learn, to share experience and to be inspired to explore new possibilities.

It’s a relaxed and informal forum to discuss new trends and to stay ahead of the curve in what is next to come in our communications industry.

It’s a lot of fun, but it’s serious too. Most participants end up working with other people they meet there, from other countries or with different skill sets.

Many delegates return, year after year. There is a generous spirit of partnership and mutual support, because everyone shares a belief in the Indie Summit’s core value: independence.

Madrid, Spain

This year’s conference heads to Madrid, one of Europe’s most energetic creative capitals and a natural bridge between Europe and Latin America. Spanish agencies, networks and clients have long been the gateway into LatAm markets, and Madrid is where those relationships are made, so it’s the right place to bring our members together. Beyond the business, the city rewards anyone with a spare day either side: world-class art at the Prado and Reina Sofía, the tapas bars of La Latina, and a nightlife culture that starts late and finishes later. Venue details to follow shortly.

Who should attend?

If you are an agency owner or CEO – the Indie Summit is definitely for you. We also welcome other members of your Senior Leadership Team – Directors of Strategy, Creativity, Finance and Marketing.

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What will you learn?

The Indie Summits focus on the key business issues of the day – as well as the need to plan for the longer term.

In 2025/26, we dug deep into, AI, Digital Transformation, huge data and lightning-speed analytics, all being the nature of what we do most. Many traditional jobs in agencies were being lost: but others are being created, just as fast.

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What is an Indie Summit like?

They are inspiring and energising. Come prepared to share your experiences, and you will go home with a myriad of new ideas and practical guidance on how to make your energy succeed in 2026 and beyond.

Take a look at these two short videos to get a sense of the atmosphere:

Our last Indie Summit in the UK – London 2025

Our last Indie Summit in Asia – Singapore 2023

Get in touch to find out more. 

Email: maddie.pluck@thenetworkone.com or alice.carr@thenetworkone.com

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