DCA Annual Summit & Direct Commerce Awards 2026

The DCA Annual Summit is a** one-day** in-person event taking place in London (venue TBC).

Why it’s worth attending

• You will hear practical ideas and fresh perspectives designed to help you make smarter decisions across the direct commerce and marketing mix.
• If you’re responsible for growth, customer acquisition or retention, you’ll come away with new angles on what’s working now — and what’s changing next.
• You can expect senior-level conversations and takeaways geared toward business owners and senior marketers, rather than entry-level overviews.
• If you attend, you’ll have the chance to learn directly from high-calibre speakers (the organiser is currently sourcing the best speakers for the programme).
• You’ll leave with talking points and insights you can apply to your plans, reporting, and team priorities — especially useful if you work across direct-to-consumer, subscription, retail partnerships, or performance marketing.

Paid event (check the website for ticket/pass details).

Full agenda details are still to be announced. The Summit be a strong option for anyone benchmarking their strategy against peers, pressure-testing plans with other senior marketers, or looking for speaker-led inspiration to take back to stakeholders

For the latest updates on the venue, speaker lineup, and what’s included with attendance, check the event website for full details.