THE ONES TO WATCH
Developing the brightest leaders of the future
800+ Future Leaders supported
2 programmes globally
4.7 rating out of 5 by attendees
In just one day, The Ones to Watch brings together the most promising talent in marketing for an engaging and high-impact leadership experience. Handpicked by their leaders, these rising stars are the individuals no business wants to lose; the ones showing real promise, drive, and the potential to shape the future of the industry.
Throughout the day, delegates will hear from inspiring speakers who share candid stories, hard-won lessons, and powerful advice drawn from their own leadership journeys. Topics span the full spectrum of modern marketing leadership, from digital innovation and team culture to creativity and strategic thinking.
This is about more than just inspiration, it’s about impact. The programme is designed to equip attendees with actionable tools, fresh insight, and the confidence to accelerate their growth and make a lasting difference in their roles.
Alongside the content, there’s time to connect: building relationships with like-minded peers, expanding networks, and engaging in the kind of conversations that stay with you long after the day ends.
This experience is exclusively for our Business Team members and is included as part of a Team Membership with The Marketing Society.
THE 2025 PROGRAMME
The Ones To Watch Programme is available in the following locations for 2025
The Ones To Watch: London
29 April 2025
For the 10th year we will welcome over 100 leaders of tomorrow to our 1 day program taking place in London. Speakers include; Chris Barez-Brown, Upping Your Elvis, Ruth Sanders, On Point & Sally Henderson, High Stakes Leadership Mentor.
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The Ones To Watch: UAE
11 September 2025
For the 6th year we will welcome over 50 leaders of tomorrow to our 1 day program taking place in Dubai. Speakers to be announced shortly.
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Your account manager at The Marketing Society will share the nomination email with your key contact. Please let them know you are interested. If you are unsure who the key contact is or if you’re interested in becoming a Business Team please email [email protected].
The Ones To Watch is included in your Business Team Membership. Additional places can be purchased by Business Teams for £299 per person +VAT.
THE 2025 STORYTELLERS
The leaders sharing their expertise in 2025
Ruth Saunders
Managing Partner, On Point
Ruth Saunders uses her 30+ years of experience as a strategy consultant at McKinsey, marketer at P&G, advertising planner at Saatchi & Saatchi and market researcher at Mars Inc, to help clients be ‘On Point’. She is a marketing and branding consultant, trainer, speaker and coach – and author “Marketing in the Boardroom: Winning the Hearts and Minds of the Board” and “Female Entrepreneurs – The Secrets of Their Success”.
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Chris Baréz-Brown
Founder of Upping Your Elvis
Chris Baréz-Brown is an expert when it comes to switching off that pesky auto-pilot mode, enabling you to be more present and open to new ideas. His consultancy, Upping Your Elvis, helps businesses become more creative, more energetic and more human. The best-selling author and speaker has published a host of books from 'How to Have Kick-Ass ideas' to his latest 'Wake Up! Escaping a life on autopilot’.
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Sally Henderson
High-Stakes Leadership Mentor
Sally works with executives because she understands the complex, isolating and demanding nature of the C-suite. Her razor-sharp insights provide the clarity to solve leadership challenges, with confidence and at pace.
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Scott Morrison
Founder, Bring the Boom!
Scott is an award-winning business leader with a track record of driving impact. He’s led turnarounds, high-growth teams, and global centres of excellence across some of the world’s most dynamic and demanding brands. Scott now empowers new leaders and boards to deliver outsized value and fast. His proven frameworks and award-winning programmes have generated billions in pitch wins, millions in revenue, and thousands of high-performing team members.
Read biographyTHE FAQS
What is The Ones To Watch?
The Ones To Watch is an initiative by The Marketing Society designed to identify and support up and coming talent in the marketing industry. It offers a platform for emerging leaders to showcase their potential, gain industry recognition, and receive valuable peer mentorship.
Is the programme for Members only?
Yes, The Ones To Watch Programme is exclusive for Members who are part of a Team Membership Scheme. Find out more about joining on our membership pages
Is there a formal recognition for completing the course?
We encourage all attendees to retain their email confirmation and verify eligibility with their professional body for Certified Professional Development (CPD) hours.
Is there a fee to apply or participate in The Ones To Watch?
There is no additional fee to apply. The experience is exclusively for Team Members with programmes hosted in their region. To clarify if your company has a Team Membership, please email the team on [email protected]
