DTC Live Connect MCR is bringing its signature energy, insight, and unmatched community back to the North of England.

Join the brands, platforms, and investors rewriting the rules of e-commerce through bold ideas, real growth stories, and high-impact connections.

THURSDAY MAY 7TH, 2026
Brand new Manchester location!
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS AT CONNECT MCR!

Event highlights

Want a taste of what’s coming?

Watch the highlight reel and see why Connect MCR is the most electric event in the North.

From packed-out panels to powerhouse networking, it’s a fast-paced glimpse into the energy, insight, and inspiration that makes this community special.

If you weren’t there, here’s what you missed. If you were, you already know.

Hear from the UK's leading DTC brands

The incredible line-up of speakers for Connect MCR in May 2026 + more to be announced soon!
Cameron Goldie, Head of eCom
grenade
Steven Marzouk, Founder
beast
Lucie Macleod, Founder & CEO
hair syrup
Liam Browne, Founder & CEO
full power cacao
Chloe Lennox, Founder & Director
Actively Conscious
Kelly Birnie, Marketing Manager
thomas james
Aranvir Nerwan, Founder
northern
Conor Jaafari, Founder & CEO
Cozy crew club
Marco Vaghetti, Founder & Chief Brand Officer
lanx
Sinead Flood, Founder & Designer
july child
Veronique Mbida, Founder
bantu chocolate

The DTC Live Connect MCR agenda

Want a glimpse of what's coming up at DTC Live Connect MCR in May 2026?

Check out the agenda from our last conference in 2025.

We'll be confirming the full agenda for 2026 very soon!

9.00 - 10.00

Guest arrival, registration and networking

With teas, coffee and the on-site customer experience
10.00 - 10.10

Welcome to Connect MCR

A welcome from the DTC Live team
10.10 - 10.25

Inside Represent

The Ecommerce Engine behind a $100m brand
10.25 - 10.40

Authentically Northern

How real founders built brands people actually love, with Calla and Spice Kitchen
10.40 - 10.55

The Power of Personalisation

How Cooee elevates on-site experiences with Xplosive Ape
10.55 - 11.15

More than a Persona

How top brands turn customer insight into competitive advantage, with Drinkwell, The Fine Bedding Co, and Known Nutrition
11.40 - 12.00

Raising the Bar with Klaviyo

How The Bottle Club transformed customer connections through data-driven personalisation
12.00 - 12.15

Clicks, Creatives & Conversion

Winning with paid media, Meta and AI in 2025, with Myprotein, Built for Athletes and Rainy City
12.35 - 12.50

Chat That Converts

How Gigi Supplements are turning WhatsApp into a growth engine with GoKwik
12.15 - 12.30

More than a Brand

Building community, purpose and influence online, with July Child, Little Lies and The Blankfaces
12.30 - 12.45

Chat, Convert, Repeat

Building retention through WhatsApp, with GoKwik and Rippl Impact Gear
12.45 - 13.00

The Real Playbook

Marketing tactics that work when you don't have time (or budget) to waste, with Chance Cider, The Turmeric Company and Parcel Planet
14.00 - 14.15

From Dragon's Den to double-digit growth

Funding, forecasting and the future of DTC, with Turbo Dash, CronosNow, Inventory Planner by Sage and Full Power Cacao
14.15 - 14.30

Beyond the Box

How fulfilment fuels global growth, with Fidelity Fulfilment and Tile
14.30 - 14.45

From £100 to an eight-figure exit

What they don't tell you about selling your brand, with Pott'd

The UK's best brands

Hear directly from the people behind the world’s most exciting and innovative brands.

At Connect MCR, our speaker line-up features leaders shaping the future of e-commerce, from viral disruptors to household names.

These are the minds behind breakthrough campaigns, bold growth strategies, and cult-followed products.

Expect honest insights, hard-won lessons, and fresh thinking from the brands setting the global standard.

Powerful connections

Connect MCR isn’t just about ideas... it’s about who you meet.

From breakout founders to the most powerful tech platforms in the industry, this is where the connections that change everything get made.

Whether you’re looking to partner, pitch, invest or scale, you’ll be shoulder to shoulder with the people who can help you make it happen.

Expect real conversations, shared wins, and the kind of high-quality networking that turns handshakes into next steps.

Event sponsors 2025

A huge thanks to our incredible 2025 event sponsors

FAQs

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

Whether you're wondering about tickets, speakers, or travel plans, our FAQ section covers everything you need to know ahead of Connect MCR.

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Register for DTC Live Connect Manchester tickets

Ready to join us in Manchester? Secure your spot at DTC Live Connect MCR 2026 and be part of the community shaping the future of e-commerce.

Tickets are limited, so register now to stay in the loop and be first in line when they drop.