APG Arrive & Thrive: Hands-on Strategy Lab

Tuesday 24th November | 6pm-8.30pm GMT | Live at AMV BBDO APG Arrive & Thrive is an initiative to help aspiring and new strategists, from diverse and more under-represented backgrounds, acquire essential strategy skills and build a network to help them in their careers. This hands-on strategy session will be lively and fun. You will be put into small teams, each team led by a senior strategist who will work with you to come up with an initial strategic response to a brand problem or opportunity. (You will receive a briefing packet with the brand problem and some instructions a few days before the event.) Teams will present their best ideas to a panel of top strategists, a client and a creative - and there will also be a chance to network. It’s your chance to learn a lot, come up with new ideas, and meet some senior people who can give you career and strategy advice. If you were at the first and second sessions we ran earlier this year, you know it will be a fun and interactive evening! Event Details: Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026 Time: 6pm-8.30pm GMT (doors open 5.45pm for a 6pm start) Venue: AMV BBDO, Bankside 3, 90 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0SW Tickets*: £3+vat *tickets are non-refundable Please note: This event is only for those with 0-2 years of experience. If you have any questions, or if the cost of a ticket is a barrier to attending, please get in touch with Lexi Campbell - [email protected] Event Timings: 5.45pm - Arrival and refreshments 6pm - Introduction and briefing 6.10pm-7.10pm - Group work 7.10pm-8pm - Pitching presentations 8pm-8.30pm - Drinks and networking 8.30pm - Event ends