We’re back baby!
After a brief hiatus (OK, six years!) the Optimsey SEO Events are back.
I am happy to say that the next Optimisey, Cambridge SEO Event will be on Wednesday 24th June 2026!
We’ve had some fantastic speakers at previous events and you can expect more of the same in 2026. We’re back with a bang!
Watch this space for updates and follow @Optimisey on LinkedIn or on Bluesky to keep up-to-date, see the speaker announcements and more.
Book your place
WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE
at
THE BRADFIELD CENTRE, CB4
from
5:30-7:30pm
Speakers
Crystal Carter
Unshakeable: Brand Authority for the AI World
&
Nikki Pilkington
SEO is Dead. Long Live SEO: What’s changed? What’s stayed the same? And what three things should you do with your website now?
Tickets: Free
Come. Listen. Learn. Meet awesome people. Get lots of (free) website-improving, traffic-increasing, customer-converting SEO goodness – courtesy of Optimisey.
Book your place
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- Agenda & speakers (who and what)
- Practicalities (dress code, how to get there by train/car/bike/bus, who else is coming)
- Sponsors (thanks!)
All the details you need are below.
Agenda
5:30-5:45pm: Sign-in; put a name tag on (great ice-breaker, knowing someone’s name); chat, mingle; enjoy free beer/wine/soft drinks and nibbles (thanks to Brand Recruitment and SE Ranking!)
5:45-6pm: A brief intro/hello from me then on to the good stuff:
6-6:30pm: Crystal Carter: ‘Brand Authority for the AI World’
6:30-7pm: Nikki Pilkington: ‘SEO is Dead. Long Live SEO’
7-7:15pm: Brief wrap-up
7:15-7:30pm: Discuss all the mind-expanding, site-improving, actionable advice you’ve just received; mingle some more; drink some more free beer/wine/soft drinks; eat more nibbles.
7:31pm: Leave a 5* review of Optimisey and tell all your friends how much you loved it.
I’d hate to put words in your mouth but – just as an idea – how about:
The #Optimisey #SEO Event was awesome! I’m definitely going to next one – you should come too! More info here: optimisey.com
Then go home or… join us somewhere else for more drinking, eating and chatting.
The Golden Hind pub is the place we’ll probably head to – simply because it’s the nearest.
Practicalities
Tickets
You don’t need to print a ticket but if you haven’t booked a place on EventBrite please don’t come.
If you think you should/did have a place but now don’t and really want to come drop me a message etc. and I’ll see what I can do.
I’d hate to have to turn you away but the numbers are set by the fire safety regulations of the venue so literally: if your name is not down, you’re not coming in.
If you want to meet us afterwards that’d be great though (see the agenda bit above!).
Where is it?
This edition will be at The Bradfield Centre. More details to follow but check out their website to find out more.
It’s pleasingly close to Cambridge North train station (about a 15-20 minute walk).
Parking & Travel
The train is a pretty convenient way in/out and there are lots of bike racks (to the far right of the building as you look at the front).
If you’re driving there’s free parking too. The carpark is prioritised for Bradfield’s tenants until 5pm at which point the barriers should be open — but please park responsibly so we don’t upset The Bradfield’s paying customers.
Dress code & What to bring
Dress code? Don’t be daft.
That said, the venue or I might refuse you entry if we think what you’re wearing might offend or endanger you or other guests – so be sensible.
Bring something to take notes but most of all bring an open mind and a big smile. The word “networking” makes everyone shudder, not just you. So be friendly, be awesome and rest assured that everyone will be doing their utmost to be friendly and awesome too.
Do bring business cards (if that’s your thing) but remember:
Come to network – not get work.
No-one likes pushy sales people. Don’t be that guy/girl. And if you do get cornered by someone please let me know – they won’t be invited again.
Who else is coming?
Nervous about networking? You won’t be the only one. I promise it will be better than you expect.
Worried you’ll be the only expert/novice? The only guy/girl? The only junior/director? You won’t be: Find out what sort of people come to the events or check out the past Optimisey SEO events.
Sponsors
The event would, literally, not be possible without the awesome sponsors.
If you happen to work for one of their competitors don’t come and drink their beer and crash the party – not cool. No sponsors, no event.
If you’re job hunting or recruiting in Cambridge or East Anglia – talk to them, they’re ace (and not pressurey like some recruiters).
If you’re using one of SE Ranking’s competitors as an SEO tool you should give SE Ranking a try. In short, you get more for less: more projects, more search queries (and more!) and probably for less than you’re currently paying.
And last, but my no mean’s least, Breadcrumb Media who, happily are experts in making educational video content and marketing materials — making them the ideal provider of the video coverage of the talks at the events!
A heartfelt ❤ thank you to them.
Not to mention all of you that are coming to the event.
Let’s face it: the sponsors aren’t getting involved to get my attention. There may be no such thing as a free lunch – but there is a free Cambridge SEO Event, thanks to them and thanks to you!