MicDrop @ SXSW

Join us at the beautiful Shoreditch Treehouse for a morning of thought-provoking talks and an afternoon taking action!

MicDrop is taking over Shoreditch Treehouse for a very special event during SXSW London 2026.

What to expect in the morning:

🎤 Featured talks from:
Dhiraj Mukherjee, Shazam Co-Founder on Shaping the Future
Abbie Morris, Policy and communications in a post-truth era
Humphrey Bowles, Founder of Truvi on the entrepreneurial illusion and platform exploitation.

⚡️ Lightning talks from:
Joanna Montgomery, Founder and CEO of Little Riot
Susan Charlesworth, Astronaut Instructor
Alice Sheldon, Founder of Needs Understanding
Anita Cleare, Director of the Positive Parenting Project
Clare Willets, Founder of not only pink and blue
Alan Furley, Founder of ISL Talent
Pauline Hughes, Founder of Gains
Dr Vanessa Moulton, High-Pressure Environment Psychologist
Shivani Uberoi, Author of Unlocking Authenticity
Helen Wada, Founder of The Human Advantage
Megan Taylor, MD of Rise Beyond
Maya Moufarek, Founder, Fractional CMO of MarketingCube.co
Owen Twidale, Building the cure for fear of failure
Dr Susanna Petche, Founder of Trauma Sense
Katie McPhee, Founder of Expanded Future

🤖 A 'Get Started with AI' Workshop with:
Cien Solon, Co-Founder of LaunchLemonade

[Limited spots available - booking details coming soon]

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In the Afternoon: Build an AI Lead Magnet w/ James McAuley 🧑‍💻

After lunch, it’s time to get practical. We’ll be running a Lead Magnet design sprint so you can walk away with an asset that makes every speaking gig (free or paid) and every piece of content work harder for you. More details to follow.

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FAQs

Is this part of SXSW official event?
No, this is our own event that we’re running as part of a fringe programme that happens at lots of these mega conferences. You can read more about how it works here.

Do I need to be speaking to attend?
Not at all. We’re going to be curating an amazing line-up of thought provoking talks. It's also a rare chance to support fellow members, connect with people you've only met online, and be in a room that tends to produce conversations you don't get anywhere else.

How much does it cost?
Tickets are £50 for the full day. Selected speakers pay an additional £75 to cover professional filming, photography, and production of their footage, so £125 in total.

What happens at lunch?
Lunch isn't included, but you’re in one of the food hubs of London, so this is a chance to get out, explore and grab something with some other members.

What do I need to bring for the afternoon session?
Your laptop. AI will be playing an important role building your lead magnet.