SHAPING WHAT’S NEXT IN MEDIA

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Digiday Publishing Summit

March 23-25, 2026 || Vail, CO

Digiday Publishing Summit: Shaping What’s Next in Media

The Digiday Publishing Summit brings together decision-makers across media and technology to move the industry forward. Through interactive programming and meaningful connections, we address the biggest challenges in publishing head-on. Join us March 23–25 in Vail, Colorado for three days of networking and content, structured around the core pillars shaping the industry’s transformation.

  • Day 1: AI Visibility & Audience Strategy — Practical AI tools for workflows and metadata, RAG readiness, citation targeting, personalization, subscriptions, AI-ready archives and marketing tactics that broaden audience reach.
  • Day 2: Publishers & Creators — How publishers are evolving from influencer partnerships to creator-led IP models, including commercial opportunities and steps to protect creator content from AI scraping.
  • Day 3: AI-Driven Revenue — Licensing trends tied to emerging AI marketplaces, readiness for agentic media buying, programmatic shifts, AI-native revenue models, privacy and identity considerations, and how AI is accelerating subscription growth.

Don’t miss the opportunity to gain practical insights and connect with leaders shaping the future of media.

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Speakers

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    Eric AledortTHE ARENA GROUPSVP, PARTNERSHIPS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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    Ramin BeheshtiCALIBER INC.CEO & CO-FOUNDER
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    Emma CosgroveBUSINESS INSIDER EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FOR AI INNOVATION
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    Marissa Zanetti-CrumeBLOOMBERG MEDIA GLOBAL HEAD OF PRODUCT
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    Mark HowardTIME CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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    Mary Liz McCurdyTHE ATLANTICSVP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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    Chris MoranTHE GUARDIANHEAD OF EDITORIAL INNOVATION
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    Allison MurphyAXIOSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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    Ariscielle NovicioNY POSTCTO & SVP OF PRODUCT & DIGITAL STRATEGY
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    Tamir ShubINTENTIQVP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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    Rachel ZeilicFUTUREVP, CREATOR & COMMUNITY, FUTURE CREATIVE
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Agenda

1:15 p.m. MST
Registration opens

Registration opens and our team will be ready to greet you. Please stop by to check in and grab your badge.

1:45 p.m. MST
Opening remarks
speaker

Sara Guaglione

SENIOR MEDIA REPORTER

DIGIDAY

speaker

Sara Jerde

MANAGING EDITOR

DIGIDAY MEDIA

speaker

Tim Peterson

EXECUTIVE EDITOR, VIDEO & AUDIO

DIGIDAY MEDIA

2:00 p.m. MST
How Newsweek uses AI to curate the reader experience

In an era of information overload, the traditional one-size-fits-all homepage is becoming a relic of the past. Join Gina Matsumoto, VP of Product Operations at Newsweek, for an inside look at how the legacy publisher is building an “AI Mode” experience to revolutionize reader discovery.

2:00 p.m. MST
Protecting journalism while embracing change

Join Chris Moran, Head of Editorial Innovation, for a candid exploration of how one of the world’s most respected news organizations navigates the dynamic opportunity between rapid technological advancement and steadfast editorial integrity.

speaker

Chris Moran

HEAD OF EDITORIAL INNOVATION

THE GUARDIAN

2:40 p.m. MST
Sponsor workshop with IntentIQ
speaker

Tamir Shub

VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

INTENTIQ

2:55 p.m. MST
AI-driven visibility & growth tactics

Bloomberg Media’s Global Head of Product, Marissa Zanetti‑Crume, and Emma Cosgrove, Business Insider’s Editorial Director for AI Innovation, unpack how product and editorial teams can collaborate to strengthen audience understanding, optimize multi‑format distribution, and collaboratively build the infrastructure that makes content, signals, and experiences ready for AI‑driven visibility and growth.

speaker

Marissa Zanetti-Crume

GLOBAL HEAD OF PRODUCT

BLOOMBERG MEDIA

speaker

Emma Cosgrove

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FOR AI INNOVATION

BUSINESS INSIDER

3:15 p.m. MST
Sponsor dialogue with Piano
3:25 p.m. MST
Inside the People Inc. and Meta partnership

Join Jon Roberts, Chief Innovation Officer at People Inc., as he discusses the company’s ground-breaking multi-year deal with Meta—the first of its kind for a lifestyle publisher.

speaker

Jon Roberts

CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER

PEOPLE INC.

3:45 p.m. MST
Coffee & networking break

Take a break, grab a coffee and connect with fellow attendees before the next session begins.

4:00 p.m. MST
Town Hall

Publishers 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. Together, we’ll create a challenge board and explore the real issues you’re facing — think of it as group therapy.

5:15 p.m. MST
VIP cocktails

Publisher VIPs are invited to join us for a welcome drink and networking ahead of the 10-Minute Meetings.

5:30 p.m. MST
10-Minute meetings

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

6:35 p.m. MST
Cocktail reception

Wrap Day 1 with cocktails and network with your peers. Open to all.

8:00 a.m. MST
Breakfast

Fuel up with breakfast, courtesy of Modern Retail, as we get the day started.

8:30 a.m. MST
Welcome back

Welcome back! The editorial team is about to kick off day 2.

8:35 a.m. MST
Legacy Meets Logic: Time’s AI strategy for enterprise revenue

Join Time COO Mark Howard as he discusses the publication’s strategic launch of an AI agent that transforms its 102-year-old archive into interactive questions, text summaries, and audio briefs.

speaker

Mark Howard

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

TIME

8:55 a.m. MST
Sponsor workshop
9:10 a.m. MST
Publisher revenue potential in AI marketplaces

In this session, Eric Aledort, SVP, Partnerships and Business Development at The Arena Group, will discuss content licensing, focusing on how publishers can successfully navigate and monetize their archives within emerging AI marketplaces and large language model partnerships.

speaker

Eric Aledort

SVP, PARTNERSHIPS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

THE ARENA GROUP

9:30 a.m. MST
Reimagining how a high-volume newsroom delivers content in the digital age

Join Ariscielle Novicio, CTO and SVP of Product & Digital, for a deep dive into how the Post is strategically integrating AI across its digital product suite to drive efficiency and audience growth.

speaker

Ariscielle Novicio

CTO & SVP OF PRODUCT & DIGITAL STRATEGY

NY POST

9:50 a.m. MST
Sponsor dialogue with Ceros
10:00 a.m. MST
The Value Exchange: Inside The Atlantic’s AI bot scorecard

Join Mary Liz McCurdy, SVP of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, as she reveals how The Atlantic built a custom dashboard to audit AI bots based on real-world value.

speaker

Mary Liz McCurdy

SVP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

THE ATLANTIC

10:20 a.m. MST
Coffee & networking break

Take a break, grab a coffee and connect with fellow attendees before the next session begins.

10:35 a.m. MST
Town hall & challenge board

Publishers 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.

 

12:00 p.m. MST
Lunch

Recharge with a delicious lunch and network with peers before the next session.

2:00 p.m. MST
Optional editorial roundtable

Join the editors for a meaningful discussion about the industry. Open to all.

5:30 p.m. MST
10-minute meetings

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

6:35 p.m. MST
Cocktail reception

Join us for cocktails to wrap Day 2.

8:30 a.m. MST
Breakfast
9:00 a.m. MST
Welcome back
9:05 a.m. MST
Turning creator content into scalable revenue

In this session, Rachel Zeilic will explore how specialist media powerhouse Future is engaging the creator economy across its ecosystem — from always-on creator collaborations to integrated advertising partnerships that drive measurable outcomes for brands.

speaker

Rachel Zeilic

VP, CREATOR & COMMUNITY, FUTURE CREATIVE

FUTURE

9:25 a.m. MST
The Expert Economy: Scaling Axios’ human-centered growth in an AI era

Discover how Axios is leveraging AI distribution to amplify “creator” IP and human intelligence, ensuring that deep expertise remains the primary driver of enterprise value in a saturated digital landscape.

speaker

Allison Murphy

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

AXIOS

9:45 a.m. MST
Sponsor workshop Fastly
10:00 a.m. MST
Building a news brand in the age of AI distribution

While many publishers view third-party platforms as a threat, Caliber CEO Ramin Beheshti views them as the primary storefront. In this session, Ramin details how Caliber leverages AI to optimize content for platform-native consumption, building sustainable engagement where audiences already live.

speaker

Ramin Beheshti

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

CALIBER INC.

10:20 a.m. MST
Inside the Washington Post’s new era of engagement

Join Sara Kehaulani Goo, President of the Washington Post Creator Network, for a discussion on how one of the world’s most storied news organizations is building a first-of-its-kind bridge between journalism and the creator economy.

10:40 a.m. MST
Closing remarks & key takeaways

Digiday moderators will bring three publishers back to the stage to review the event’s key takeaways.

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Attendees

Sponsors

Venue

Grand Hyatt Vail

1300 Westhaven Dr Vail
CO 81657

Pass Options

Connect Pass
$3,895
  • Early Rate
    Prices increase to $4,095 after Feb. 9
  • • Access to three days of key insights and honest discussion
  • Early access to book the one-to-one meetings of your choice
  • Three one-on-one 8-Minute Meetings with publishing executives 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
  • Publishing execs: You may be eligible for a discounted Publisher Pass. Contact us here to find out.
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Premium Connect Pass
$5,245
  • Early Rate
    Prices increase to $5,795 after Feb. 9
  • • Access to three days of key insights and honest discussion
  • • Early access to book the one-to-one meetings of your choice
  • Five one-on-one 8-Minute Meetings with publishing executives 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
  • Publishing execs: You may be eligible for a discounted Publisher Pass. Contact us here to find out.
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