Bureauverse 2026: Northeast

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Tuesday, May 19 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Craft Hall · 901 N Delaware Avenue · Philadelphia, PA 19123

This is where creative agency leaders and their teams go to recharge and solve problems that don’t have easy answers.

Member Ticket: $199
Nonmember Ticket: $299

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Groups of 2 or more receive a $50 discount per ticket!

From navigating the complexities of never ending AI upgrades and integrations to managing the shifting expectations of clients in an automated world, we are all facing pressures that feel isolating.

So let’s move beyond the Slack channels to gain the insight only found in shared experience, building the deep connections necessary to fix real things. This is where we navigate these persistent challenges together and turn the work of leadership into a collective win.

Keynote: Carl Smith

Built To Change: The Agency Survival Guide

The creative agency landscape is hitting a “perfect storm." Between the commoditization of work via AI, challenges to financial stability, and a looming leadership crisis, many independent shops feel like they are losing altitude. But for those willing to evolve, this isn't the end. It’s the moment to catch a second wind.

Free Consultation

Strategic Deep Dives: Free Expert Advice

Don’t navigate these shifts alone. Book a 1:1 consultation with respected subject matter experts to talk through your specific challenges.

Whether you need to audit your billing process, refine your operations, or map out the steps to selling your shop, get direct, actionable answers to your most pressing “what now?" questions.

Member Ticket: $199
Nonmember Ticket: $299

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Groups of 2 or more receive a $50 discount per ticket!

Keynote: Craig Baldwin

The 2025 Agency Benchmarking Report

Meet Your Neighbors

Connect with agencies in your backyard.

The agencies in your backyard are some of your greatest allies—yet too often, you don’t get the chance to connect beyond a quick introduction. This session is designed to change that, creating a relaxed, intentional space for meaningful conversations with peers who understand your challenges and opportunities. Whether you’re looking to collaborate, share insights, or simply put faces to familiar names, this is your chance to build real relationships with the agencies right around you.

Open Mic

SHARE THOSE WINS

Proof of Life in the Agency Model

The industry isn't just surviving; it’s evolving. This Open Mic session over lunch is a dedicated space for attendees to take the stage and share recent wins, creative breakthroughs, and success stories. It’s a moment to celebrate the resilience of the agency model and be inspired by the shops that are currently kicking butt!

Agenda

Tuesday, May 19

Craft Hall
in the The Library / The Treetop Bar areas
901 N Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Wednesday, May 20

Grab a bite and meet your peers before we kick things off.
Start Evolving Now: A tactical session on shifting your agency's trajectory. Drawing from successful shops in and out of The Bureau, we’ll explore how to evolve your business model to find new altitude, keep your core talent engaged, and maintain a high-performance culture while the ground keeps moving beneath you.
The agencies in your backyard are some of your greatest allies. This session gives you the time and space to actually meet them.
Sharing Wins: A high-energy session where you can take the stage to share recent successes and breakthroughs. It’s proof that despite the “perfect storm," the agency model still has an upside!

A little friendly competition, lots of laughs, and the kind of loosened-up energy that makes real connections happen.
Upsourced shares their early findings in the 2025 Agency Benchmarking Report.
We celebrate the people helping one another other forward, hand out some well-earned tacos, and give you a glimpse of where Bureauverse is headed next.
Craft Hall
in the The Library / The Treetop Bar areas
901 N Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Member Ticket: $199
Nonmember Ticket: $299

Get Your Ticket

Groups of 2 or more receive a $50 discount per ticket!

Bureauverse Northeast Venue:

Craft Hall

901 N Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Imagine a day full of meaningful conversations, time to reset and reconnect, and remembering why we love this work, all in a laid-back, welcoming space.

For Bureauverse Northeast, we’ll do just that.

We’ll spend our time hosted by the team at Craft Hall.