HiveMCR May 2025

HiveMCR is a one-day conference dedicated to organic search marketing, taking place on May 15th, 2025 at New Century Hall – one of Manchester’s most iconic music venues.

This event blends a distinctly Mancunian atmosphere with a tightly curated programme of short-form talks and interactive panels. Built around disciplines such as SEO, content strategy, UX, digital PR, technical optimisation, and the evolving role of AI, HiveMCR invites attendees to explore the full spectrum of organic search alongside globally recognised industry leaders.

The conference prides itself on accessibility, practicality, and engagement, moving away from the traditional conference model.

With sessions moderated and led by prominent figures like Charlie Whitworth, Stephen Kenwright, and James Hayward-Browne, topics include managing Googlebot’s crawling, brand visibility in AI search, digital PR tactics, and the neuroscience of authenticity.

Combined with quality food, a collaborative atmosphere, and a format shaped by both organisers and attendees, HiveMCR offers a focused, content-rich experience for marketers looking to stay ahead in search.

Speakers at HiveMCR May 2025

The May 2025 edition of HiveMCR features talks by the following speakers:

Charlie Whitworth (Organiser, MC & Technical SEO Panel Moderator at Whitworth)
James Hayward-Browne (Digital PR Panel Moderator & Speaker at Bottled Imagination)
Stephen Kenwright (State of Search Panel Moderator & Speaker at Ride Shotgun)
Kirsty Hulse (Founder at ROAR Training)
Michael King (Founder & CEO at iPullRank)
Barry Adams (SEO Consultant at Polemic Digital)
Aleyda Solis (Founder at Orainti)
Steve Paine (Marketing Manager at SISTRIX)
Lou Ali (Honcho)
Lisa Paasche (Mentor, Advisor, and NED at EKTE Vision)
Sophie Gibson (Technical SEO Director at StudioHawk)
Ray Saddiq (Global Head of Marketing at Rise at Seven)
Beth Woodcock (Senior Technical SEO Executive at Clicky)
Tabby Farrar (Head of Search at Candour)
Chris Green (Senior Consultant at Torque Partnership)
Hana Montgomery (Founder & Managing Director at Shout Bravo)
Rosa Mitchell (Manchester Office Lead at connective3)
Arnout Hellemans (OnlineMarkethink)

For the next edition of this event see HiveMCR 2026.