Bureauverse 2026: Southeast
Tuesday, November 17 - Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Roam Buckhead-Peachtree • 3535 Peachtree Road NE • Suite 320 • Atlanta, GA 30326
This is where creative agency leaders and their teams go to recharge and solve problems that don’t have easy answers.
Member Price: $199
Nonmember Price: $299
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, the death of the stable retainer, 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, get guidance on a leadership challenge, or map out the steps to selling your shop, get direct, actionable answers to your most pressing “what now?” questions.
Member Price : $199
Nonmember Price : $299
Groups of 2 or more receive a $50 discount per ticket!
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.
Meet Your Neighbors
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!
Keynote: Andrew Hall
The 2025 Agency Benchmarking Report
Agenda
Tuesday, November 17
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Roam Buckhead - Peachtree
Wednesday, November 18
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Fuel Up & Make Friends: Grab breakfast and meet your peers before we kick things off.
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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.
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The agencies in your backyard are some of your greatest allies. This session gives you the time and space to actually meet them.
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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!
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Upsourced shares their findings in the 2025 Agency Benchmarking Report.
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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.
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Stick around for a little more conversation, light bites, and drinks as we wrap up Bureauverse together!
Member Price: $199
Nonmember Price: $299
Groups of 2 or more receive a $50 discount per ticket!
Venue
Roam
3535 Peachtree Road NE • Suite 320 • Atlanta, GA 30326
Great conversations deserve a great setting. We'll gather at Roam Buckhead – Peachtree, a bright, welcoming space in the heart of Buckhead, to connect with peers, share wins, and navigate the road ahead together.
What attendees have to say
“Bureauverse Southwest was exactly what I needed: thoughtful conversations, generous people, and practical insight from agency leaders who understand the realities of running this kind of business. The event created space for honest discussion, meaningful connection, and useful takeaways without feeling overly formal or forced. I left feeling energized, clearer about the path ahead, and grateful to be part of such a smart, supportive community.”
— Drew Mabry, Founder at Fast + Light
“It was great meeting friends for the first time in real life and making new ones at the same event!”
— Doug Logan, Founder at Inovāt
“As always, The Bureau delivers. Their events are always good because of the people they attract. These are the kindest, smartest, most generous group of professionals you can find in one place. The events are created with such obvious love of bringing people together for the sake of learning, connection, mutual support, and FUN. I've met some of my favorite people through The Bureau and I feel grateful to call this my community.”
— Sarah Patterson, Fractional CFO at EssJay
Event T-Shirt
Don’t forget to buy a Bureauverse Southeast shirt to commemorate the event!
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