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Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit

December 1-3, 2025 || New Orleans, LA

At Digiday’s Programmatic Marketing Summit, attendees will delve into the essential trends and strategies that programmatic specialists must embrace to thrive in this evolving landscape.

Topics will cover the technological forefront of programmatic buying practices, including the incorporation of AI tools into agencies’ and advertisers’ workflows and the impacts those tools are having on campaign performance. We will explore the modern programmatic marketer’s tech stack and the commingling of media channels like CTV and retail media. We’ll also discuss the updates ad buyers are making to their supply-path optimization strategies as well as their measurement and attribution programs.

By attending this event, you will gain valuable insights into the latest trends and best practices in programmatic marketing, network with industry experts and peers.

Prices on passes increase after September 22. Add a calendar reminder.

Speakers

  • speaker
    Molly FarrellCMI MEDIA GROUPSVP, PROGRAMMATIC
  • speaker
    Christopher FranciaATTENTION ARCDIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & CLIENT PERFORMANCE
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    Hillary KupferbergEXVERUSVP, PERFORMANCE MARKETING
  • speaker
    Doug PaladinoPMGHEAD OF PROGRAMMATIC
  • speaker
    Ellyn SavageMINDGRUVESVP, GLOBAL MEDIA
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Agenda

1:30 p.m.
Registration Opens

Please pick up your badges at the registration desk.

2:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
speaker

Tim Peterson

EXECUTIVE EDITOR, VIDEO & AUDIO

DIGIDAY MEDIA

2:10 p.m.
Building the Modern Programmatic Tech Stack

Join Christopher Francia, of Attention Arc, for a deep dive into tech stack and discover the integral components of an efficient programmatic marketer’s tech stack and how emerging technologies are reshaping workflow management and campaign performance.

speaker

Christopher Francia

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & CLIENT PERFORMANCE

ATTENTION ARC

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Moderator
Tim Peterson
2:30 p.m.
CTV Meets Retail Media: Unified Buying Channels

Delve into the synergies now possible by combining connected TV (CTV) and retail media, and how unified buying channels maximize reach and audience engagement.

2:50 p.m.
Sponsor Workshop
3:05 p.m.
Supply Path Optimization: End of Year Update

Unpack the latest strategies in supply-path optimization (SPO) for ad buyers, including new tools and methodologies to ensure transparency, efficiency, and cost control.

3:25 p.m.
Sponsor Dialogue
3:35 p.m.
AI’s New Role in Programmatic

Explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing programmatic ad buying, from audience targeting to dynamic optimization. Learn practical implementation strategies agencies and advertisers are using today.

3:55 p.m.
Networking Break
4:10 p.m.
Town Hall & Challenge Board
Agencies Only.
Join us for a Town Hall session where we will create a challenge board and have an open and candid discussion about the industry.
Sandboxes:
5:15 p.m.
VIP Cocktail Reception
5:30 p.m.
10-Minute Meetings

The 10-Minute Meetings are designed to help connect participants with innovative technology platforms and build valuable business relationships.

6:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception

Join us for a cocktail to wrap up Day 1. Open to All.

8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks
8:35 a.m.
Attribution in the AI Era

Learn how AI advancements are transforming measurement and attribution, offering advertisers more granular insights and actionable data to improve ROI.

8:55 a.m.
Automating Campaign Performance

In this session, we’ll dive into automation techniques powered by AI that drive campaign uploads, real-time optimization, and cross-channel consistency for superior outcomes.

9:15 a.m.
Navigating Channel Fragmentation

This session will delve into the challenges and solutions for cross-media campaign management, especially as retail media and CTV continue to blur traditional boundaries.

9:35 a.m.
Sponsor Workshop
9:50 a.m.
Smart Optimization: Beyond Manual Tweaks

Join this agency exec for an in-depth conversation about how machine learning algorithms replace manual campaign adjustments, resulting in smarter spending and better audience outcomes.

10:10 a.m.
Sponsor Dialogue
10:20 a.m.
The Future of Bid Strategies

Analyze new AI-driven bidding methodologies that leverage predictive analytics to enhance efficiency and campaign effectiveness.

10:40 a.m.
Networking & Coffee Break
10:55 a.m.
Town Hall & Challenge Board
Agencies & Brands Only.
Join us for a Town Hall session where we will create a challenge board and have an open and candid discussion about the industry.
Sandboxes
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Activities
5:15 p.m.
VIP Cocktail Hour
5:30 p.m.
10-Minute Meetings

The 10-Minute Meetings are designed to help connect participants with innovative technology platforms and build valuable business relationships.

6:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:05 a.m.
Tackling Ad Fraud with AI

Find out how cutting-edge AI tools are used to detect and prevent ad fraud, safeguarding media budgets through adaptive, real-time monitoring.

9:25 a.m.
Evolving Buyer Workflows

Investigate how programmatic agencies adapt workflows for agility—incorporating AI, automations, and omnichannel data for better decision-making and campaign results.

9:45 a.m.
Content Session
10:05 a.m.
Content Session
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Attendees

Sponsors

Venue

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

921 Canal St New Orleans
LA 70112

Pass Options

Connect Pass
$3,545
  • Super Early Rate
    Price increases to $3,795 after Sep. 22
  • • Access to three days of key insights and honest discussion
  • Three one-on-one 10-Minute Meetings with executives of your choice
  • • Early access to book the one-to-one meetings of your choice
  • • Networking functions including meals, cocktail receptions, attendee activities and more
  • • Access to our meeting scheduler to help you find the perfect prospects
  • Agency & brand execs: You may be eligible for a discounted pass. Contact us here to find out.
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Premium Connect Pass
$5,045
  • Super Early Rate
    Price increases to $5,245 after Sep. 22
  • • Access to three days of key insights and honest discussion
  • Five one-on-one 10-Minute Meetings with executives of your choice
  • • Early access to book the one-to-one meetings of your choice
  • • Networking functions including meals, cocktail receptions, attendee activities and more
  • • Access to our meeting scheduler to help you find the perfect prospects
  • Agency & brand execs: You may be eligible for a discounted pass. Contact us here to find out.
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