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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.

Join us as we unpack the forces reshaping programmatic advertising — from agentic ad-buying and AI-powered attribution to the latest automated overhauls of internal workflows.

We’ll also 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.

Last chance to save on passes is October 20. Add a calendar reminder.

Speakers

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    Molly FarrellCMI MEDIA GROUPSVP, PROGRAMMATIC
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    Christopher FranciaATTENTION ARCDIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & CLIENT PERFORMANCE
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    Hillary KupferbergEXVERUSVP, PERFORMANCE MARKETING
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    Meghan O’KeefePUBLICIS MEDIA EVP, PMX PRECISION & PERFORMANCE
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    Doug PaladinoPMGHEAD OF PROGRAMMATIC
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    Samantha RoseHORIZON MEDIA EVP, STRATEGIC INVESTMENT LEAD
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    Ellyn SavageMINDGRUVESVP, GLOBAL MEDIA
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    Paras ShahGEORGIA-PACIFIC LLCSENIOR DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA
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    Henry WebsterKELLY SCOTT MADISON (KSM)SVP, DIRECTOR ANALYTICS & INSIGHT
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Agenda

1:30 p.m.
Registration opens
Foyer

Please pick up your badges at the registration desk.

2:00 p.m.
Opening remarks
Grand Ballroom
speaker

Tim Peterson

EXECUTIVE EDITOR, VIDEO & AUDIO

DIGIDAY MEDIA

2:10 p.m.
Building the modern programmatic tech stack
Grand Ballroom

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

speaker
Moderator
Tim Peterson
2:30 p.m.
The Rise of Agentic AI: A new ara for programmatic investment
Grand Ballroom

Join Samantha Rose, EVP, Strategic Investment Lead at Horizon Media, as she explores the evolving landscape of media investment. This session will delve into how agentic AI is transforming the way brands and agencies approach programmatic.

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Samantha Rose

EVP, STRATEGIC INVESTMENT LEAD

HORIZON MEDIA

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Moderator
Tim Peterson
2:50 p.m.
Sponsor workshop
Grand Ballroom
3:05 p.m.
Supply Path Optimization: End of year update
Grand Ballroom

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

speaker

Henry Webster

SVP, DIRECTOR ANALYTICS & INSIGHT

KELLY SCOTT MADISON (KSM)

3:25 p.m.
Sponsor dialogue
Grand Ballroom
3:35 p.m.
AI’s new role in programmatic
Grand Ballroom

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.

speaker

Hillary Kupferberg

VP, PERFORMANCE MARKETING

EXVERUS

3:55 p.m.
Networking break
Foyer
4:10 p.m.
Town hall & challenge board
Audubon
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
Grand Ballroom
5:30 p.m.
10-minute meetings
Grand Ballroom

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
Courtyard

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

8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Canal Room
9:00 a.m.
Opening remarks
Grand Ballroom
9:05 a.m.
Attribution in the AI era
Grand Ballroom

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

speaker

Ellyn Savage

SVP, GLOBAL MEDIA

MINDGRUVE

9:25 a.m.
Sponsor workshop
Grand Ballroom
9:40 a.m.
Automating campaign performance
Grand Ballroom

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.

speaker

Molly Farrell

SVP, PROGRAMMATIC

CMI MEDIA GROUP

10:00 a.m.
Sponsor dialogue
Grand Ballroom
10:10 a.m.
Smart Optimization: Beyond manual tweaks
Grand Ballroom

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

speaker

Paras Shah

SENIOR DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA

GEORGIA-PACIFIC LLC

10:30 a.m.
The future of bid strategies
Grand Ballroom

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

speaker

Meghan O’Keefe

EVP, PMX PRECISION & PERFORMANCE

PUBLICIS MEDIA

10:50 a.m.
Networking & coffee break
Foyer
11:00 a.m.
Town hall & challenge board
Audubon
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
Canal Room
1:00 p.m.
Afternoon activities
5:15 p.m.
VIP cocktail hour
Grand Ballroom
5:30 p.m.
10-minute meetings
Grand Ballroom

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
Courtyard
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Canal Room
9:00 a.m.
Opening remarks
Grand Ballroom
9:05 a.m.
Tackling ad fraud with AI
Grand Ballroom

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

speaker

Doug Paladino

HEAD OF PROGRAMMATIC

PMG

9:25 a.m.
Evolving buyer workflows
Grand Ballroom

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.
Navigating channel fragmentation
Grand Ballroom

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

10:05 a.m.
Content Session
Grand Ballroom
10:25 a.m.
Closing remarks
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Attendees

Sponsors

Venue

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

921 Canal St New Orleans
LA 70112

Pass Options

Connect Pass
$3,795
  • Early Rate
    Price increases to $3,995 after Oct. 20
  • • 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
$5,245
  • Early Rate
    Price increases to $5,795 after Oct. 20
  • • 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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