You Made the Shortlist. Let’s Celebrate.
When: Thursday 2 July 2026
Where: Soho House White City, London
New for 2026, the Shortlist Networking Brunch is a morning built for celebration and connection. Expect two curated talks from industry experts, comedy from Adam Faulkner, and the kind of high-end conversation that turns a shortlist into real opportunity.
Who’s Invited?
The Shortlist Networking Brunch is a by-invitation-only event, held at Soho House White City, for entrants who’ve made this year’s shortlist. Our team will be in touch directly once the shortlist is confirmed to let you know if you’re on the list.
Each shortlisted company receives two to three invites, so you can bring your team along and share the moment with a client. You’ll be joining a room that already includes our judges, sponsors, partners and a few special guests.
Itinerary
- 10am Arrival, Coffee & Pastries
- 10:45am Welcome & keynote from Adam Faulkner
- 11:15am Brunch & Networking
- 12:30pm Panel – The GIMA Playbook
- 1pm Networking
- 2pm Finish
Dress code: Business Casual
What to expect
- A celebratory brunch in the elegant surrounds of Soho House White City
- A room full of the industry’s most forward-thinking brands, agencies, platfrms and creators
- Quality time to network, share ideas and build new connections in a relaxed setting
- An exclusive chance to celebrate your achievement before stepping onto the main awards stage
- Plenty of time to mingle, a keynote that won’t take itself too seriously, and a few surprises along the way
Keynote:
Cutting through with comedy in an AI world
He works with businesses and brands to make their content and events funnier and more human before AI makes them all sound the same.
He has built up a following of 40k+ across his social media channels by being funny about business and sharing the chaos of running one.
He will be exploring how you can use comedy to cut through in an increasingly noisy world.
The GIMA Playbook: Capitalising on the Shortlist and Leveraging the Win with Jo Bromilow and Michael Melmoe
Being shortlisted for a Global Influencer Marketing Award proves you are at the top of your game, and whether you walk away with the trophy or not, you already have a powerful marketing asset in your hands. But how do you actually convert that industry recognition into tangible business growth?
In this panel session, Michael and Jo will dive into a break down on the strategies creators, agencies, and brands need to maximise a winning opportunity. They, alongside moderator Colette Flowerdew-Kincaid, will cover the immediate tactics to amplify your current shortlisted status, followed by the ultimate post-win playbook.
Leave knowing how to translate taking home the top prize into higher rates, stronger pitches, and lasting industry authority.