Campaign Fringe 2026
We’re very excited that The Campaign Fringe is returning for its third year on Monday 28th September, taking over Camp and Furnace in Liverpool for a full day of campaign-focused activity during Labour Party Conference.
Last year, over 400 campaigners, technologists and activists came together for a day of events, training sessions, and exhibits that focused on what works in progressive campaigning. Across 11 sessions and with 25 partner organisations, we heard from MPs, union organisers, technologists, journalists and grassroots campaigners on everything from AI in campaigning to how to take on Reform.
This year, we’re going even bigger. We’re building a full programme covering the fight against the right, the new media landscape, AI’s growing role in campaigns, how to persuade Reform voters, and more – closing out with the first ever Campaign Fringe Awards, celebrating the campaigns and campaigners getting it right.
Want to come along?
The event is free to attend and we would love to see you there. Register your interest now to secure your spot and be the first to hear programme updates, speaker announcements, and award category launches:
Want to be a part of it?
We’re looking for partner organisations to exhibit, host events and run training sessions. If you’ve got tools, research, or a campaign worth showcasing to a room full of people who’ll actually use it, we want to hear from you. Get in touch with Olly Mount: [email protected]
The Campaign Fringe Awards 2026
The Campaign Fringe Awards are a new addition for the 2026 Campaign Fringe, closing out the programme with a celebration of the best progressive campaign-related work of the past year. Winners will be announced live on the main stage at Camp and Furnace on Monday 28th September. The awards session will be followed by a drinks reception.
Award Categories
- Best Campaign – for the standout campaign that drove real engagement or action.
- Best Use of Data & Technology – for tools, models, or data-driven approaches that gave a campaign a genuine edge.
- Best Content Design – for beautifully designed printed or physical materials, such as leaflets and flyers, that combine creativity and visual impact to get the message across.
- Best Campaign Lab Hack Night Output – for the standout idea, tool or prototype to emerge from a Campaign Lab Hack Night, showing what’s possible when our network builds together.
- Best Use of AI in Campaigning – for the boldest, most effective application of AI to a real campaign challenge.
- Campaign Innovator of the Year – an individual recognised for pioneering new tactics, tools or approaches
How to Enter
- Anyone can nominate a campaign, organisation or individual, including nominating your own work.
- Entries should include a short written submission (max. 300 words) covering: what the campaign/individual did, the approach taken, and the impact or results achieved. We highly encourage you to provide supporting material (links, visuals, data), but this is not required.
- A shortlist will be selected by a judging panel ahead of the Campaign Fringe, with winners announced live during the awards session.
Timeline
Stage | Date |
Nominations open | Monday 13th July 2026 |
Nominations close | Friday 28th August 2026 |
Shortlist announced | Wednesday 16th September 2026 |
Winners announced live | Monday 28th September 2026 |
Get involved
Want to nominate a campaign or sponsor an award category? Get in touch with Olly Mount: [email protected]