MAGAZINE STREET 2026
Magazine Street is back!
Join 100 independent magazine people for an epic day of talks, workshops, chat and inspiration
17 SEPTEMBER 2026
Pre-party & Masterclasses 16 September
“Loved the positivity in the room. Stories of challenging yourself,
building communities and pushing creative boundaries.
Loads of inspiration to be drawn from brilliant speakers.”
“It was so great being around inspiring and like-minded people”
Agenda – 16 September
10:30 – 11:30
CASEROOM TOUR
AT GSA
12:30 – 14:30
SALES STRATEGY MASTERCLASS
15:00 – 17:00
BUILDING SMARTER SUBSCRIPTIONS
MASTERCLASS
18:30 – 21:30
PRE-PARTY
With panel on ‘Adventures in Print’
Agenda – 17 September
9:00
WELCOME BREAKFAST
9:30 – 17:00
FULL DAY OF TALKS
AND WORKSHOPS
17:00 – 19:00
DRINKS AND RELAX
Kindly sponsored by Acorn Web Offset
“Really great day making connections, listening to amazing stories and guidance from magazine industry professionals.”
Don’t miss Magazine Street
Here’s why you won’t want to miss Magazine Street
GOOD FOR BUSINESS
Pass it on
Take all of the knowledge, learning and ideas you’ve soaked up from our inspiring speakers and workshops back to your team, and present them as ‘Things I learned at Magazine Street/Things I think we could try from Magazine Street.
Up your game
You want new ways to improve your business, but you don’t want to change if you can’t see the ROI. Come back from Magazine Street with business ideas that will add money to the bottom line, and will make your magazine shine in the process.
Use the network
Looking for new freelancers to help you with that thing? Find them at Magazine Street. Print/Distribution/Everything prices a bit steep? Talk to potential new suppliers at Magazine Street and get a feel for what the company is like to work with.
A day to work ON your business
If you’re so absorbed with the day-to-day that you don’t have time to think about where you want your business to be, then use Magazine Street to rest your mind, think strategically, and get new ideas and inspiration from other independent magazine publishers.
GOOD FOR YOU
Get some inspiration
Tired of trying the same things and getting the same result? Come to Magazine Street for actionable ideas and inspiration galore. Gather invaluable feedback on an idea or problem.
A sense of belonging
Catch up with old friends and connect with like-minded publishers, freelancers and suppliers who, like you, are passionate about their businesses and their communities. Feel a shared sense of purpose and belonging.
Get creative
Creativity can take many different shapes. Celebrate the passion and fun of magazine publishing, develop ideas to boost your business, make friends with people you can help and who can help you.
Help others
Ever feel alone in all this? Other people often feel the same. Help others in their business by offering advice or empathy. Support them with the services you offer or connect them to people you’ve loved working with. We’re all human and all need help!
Be understood
No need to justify yourself here. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded people who all love print, understand deadlines and ad sales, and want to support others with new approaches and ideas on how to sell more magazines.
Treat yourself
You work hard and deserve to invest in yourself and your business. Give yourself the time you and your business deserve by coming to Magazine Street.
“Community is at the beating heart of everything we do.”
“I loved discovering new to me magazines and hearing the stories behind them.”
Our sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Magazine Street start and finish?
Doors will open for registration and breakfast pastries at 9am, with talks beginning at 9.30am. We aim to finish up by 5pm, with a drinks reception afterwards until 7pm, kindly sponsored by Acorn Web Offset, and the bar open until 9pm.
Is the venue accessible?
We want to make Magazine Street as accessible as possible to as many different people as possible. If your needs are not covered we warmly encourage you tocontact uswith any queries.
Hearing loop
We can provide a hearing loop if required as all speakers will use a microphone. Pleaseemail usif you would like us to provide this.
Wheelchair access
Unfortunately Sloans does not have Wheelchair access to the floors where Magazine Street will be held.
Nearest pharmacist
The nearest pharmacist isBoots Pharmacyat Central Station.
Asking questions
If you’d like to ask a question to one of our speakers but don’t feel comfortable raising your hand, we invite you toemail it to usin advance.
Dietary requirements
We can cater to all dietary requirements and will provide vegetarian and vegan options as a matter of course. Please let us know if you’d like anything specific, or if you prefer to bring your own lunch, we can refrigerate this.
Are there places to stay nearby?
There are lots! Within 5 minutes walking distance of Sloans are:
Motel One, 78-82 Oswald St – join their members scheme for a 10% discount
Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street
Voco Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon St
Yotel Glasgow, 260 Argyle Street
I’m coming alone and I’m nervous – can you help?
We understand and would be delighted to introduce you to others attending in advance, so you know a few people before you get there. Hopefully that’ll take some nerves away and allow you to look forward to it.Get in touchfor introductions in advance.
What happens if I’m late?
You’re welcome to move around the conference for the duration of the day. If you arrive late for a talk you can sneak in the back no problem.
What is the dress code?
We suggest you wear smart casual, but please come in whatever you feel comfortable in.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
If you use them, we recommend you bring business cards to ensure you don’t lose touch with the people you meet. If you publish a magazine, please do bring a copy with you to show people. Breakfast pastries, lunch and a drink afterwards are included in your ticket price, and delegate bags will include a notepad and pen to take notes on the day.
Will the event be broadcast or captured?
The event will be in-person only, but we’re currently looking for partners to help support us to deliver a hybrid event in future.
Photos of the various goings-on will be taken throughout the day. We’ll also have a portrait photographer offering profile pictures for anyone who would like one.
What happens if my plans change and I can’t attend?
We understand plans change. We’ll refund you:
– 100% of the ticket fee if cancelled by 29 July
– 50% of the ticket fee if cancelled between 30 July and 19 August
– After 20 August we ask you to offer your ticket to a friend or colleague