PMGroup Worldwide is pleased to announce its acquisition of the MAD World Summit and conference.
This strategic acquisition brings the pioneering MAD World Summit – the UK’s leading event dedicated to transforming workplace culture, employee mental health and well-being – into the PMGroup portfolio. The summit has successfully established itself as a critical platform, moving the dial on these vital issues by championing fresh thinking and actionable strategies for organizations at every stage of their well-being journey.
Under its new ownership, the event will benefit from enhanced resources and expanded industry networks, solidifying its position as the UK’s foremost conference for empowering businesses to build resilient, supportive and high-performing cultures. This acquisition underscores our commitment to accelerating progress and scaling impact in creating healthier workplaces nationwide.
Karl Equi, Executive Director, PMGroup Worldwide Ltd, commented: “The MAD World Summit’s exceptional platform and community perfectly complement our portfolio. We are committed to investing in and scaling this event to become the indispensable forum for business leaders who understand that employee well-being is not a side issue, but the foundation of sustainable performance and resilience.”
Tara Lovegrove, Business Director, PMGroup Worldwide Ltd, explained: “By uniting our networks and resources, we will enhance the MAD World experience and empower more organisations with the practical strategies needed to create healthier workplaces.”
Since launching in 2018, the MAD World Summit has been at the forefront of redefining employee health and well-being. The MAD World Summit brings together senior decision-makers from HR, Finance, Benefits, DE&I, Health & Safety, L&D, Culture, Occupational Health and Communications – all committed to integrating health and well-being into the core of how business gets done.
Mark Pigou, Co-Founder, MAD World, said: “Launching and growing MAD World has been an incredible journey. We’re proud to have built a platform that truly moves the dial. Handing it over to Datateam and PMGroup ensures its future growth and impact, allowing the movement we started to reach its full potential.”
Simon Berger, Co-Founder, MAD World, commented: “This acquisition validates the vital community and conversation we founded. Mark and I dedicated ten years of our lives to changing the narrative around workplace health and culture in Europe and we are confident that, with Datateam and PMGroup’s stewardship, the summit’s pioneering mission is in the right hands to evolve and empower the next generation of workplace leaders.”
Register your interest for MAD World Summit 2026 here.
About PMGroup Worldwide
PMGroup is a leading international multi-channel media group. Founded in 1988 it produces a range of magazines, websites, events and communications programmes to support the healthcare, life sciences and related sectors.
PMGroup is part of the Datateam Media Group, a modern and dynamic communications business with a comprehensive product portfolio of leading publications, websites and events across many business-to-business and healthcare sectors.