Digiday Publishing Summit Europe

Join Dmitry Shishkin, Ringier Switzerland’s Editorial Advisor, as he shares his firsthand experience integrating AI into the newsroom. Dmitry will discuss how AI is being leveraged to transform editorial workflows, enhance content creation, and improve audience engagement at Ringier.

Join Dominic Carter, EVP and Publisher of The Sun, will discuss his playbook for staying ahead of the AI curve. Learn how his team continuously adapts to new technologies, harnesses AI for competitive advantage, and delivers effective solutions that drive revenue and growth in both the digital and print spaces.

Faisal Karmali, Vice President of Digital Business Operations at CNN International Commercial, will discuss how his team at CNNIC leverages AI to enhance advertising solutions for clients and partners worldwide, including how AI is being used to optimize campaign performance, automate ad operations, and personalize content delivery.

Explore how a leading digital publication is leveraging AI tools to improve its bottom line and boost audience engagement in a rapidly changing landscape.

Grab a coffee and connect with your peers before the 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.

By invite only. Enjoy a cold beverage before publishers head into 10-Minute Meetings.

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

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

Grab a bite to eat before Day 2 sessions begin.

Join Luke Bradley-Jones, President of The Economist, as he discusses how the legacy publisher with over 180 years of history is innovating for the future.

Join us for an exclusive session with Graham MacFadyen of the Financial Times, a publication widely recognized for its successful digital transformation and subscription-first business model. MacFadyen will take us inside the FT’s proactive and strategic approach to AI, exploring how they are using this technology not just to build a better user experience, but to fortify their subscription strategy.

In a media landscape increasingly defined by AI disruption and subscription fatigue, The Times and The Sunday Times are demonstrating a new path to profitability. Join Tracy Yaverbaun, General Manager of The Times and The Sunday Times, as she shares the organization’s innovative approach to leveraging artificial intelligence not as a threat, but as a creative tool for growth.

Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode are fundamentally changing the search landscape. This session will discuss the impact of these developments on a publisher’s SEO and business strategy, providing actionable insights for media companies to lessen their reliance on search results and grow audience and revenue.

Grab a coffee and connect with your peers before the Town Hall begins.

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.

Open to All.

Take a break from today’s content, catch up on work or spend time with fellow attendees. We’ll see you back for 10-Minute Meetings.

The Day 2 VIP Cocktail Reception is now open to vendors, providing an opportunity to continue your conversations from the previous night and maximize your Day 2 meetings.

We’ll kick things off with a meet-and-greet with the Digiday editorial team, followed by an open bar and more of the networking you asked for — all leading into your 10-minute meetings.

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

Join us for a cocktail to wrap up Day 2. Open to All.

Grab a bite to eat before the final day’s sessions begin.

This session will provide a practical roadmap for media organizations considering the use of AI tools and initiatives in their newsrooms. Learn how a major news organization is integrating AI into its core operations, from investigations to data analysis, and discover the organizational shifts required for success.

This session will explore how a leading product review website, renowned for its meticulous testing and trusted recommendations, is adapting its content and SEO strategies to thrive in a rapidly evolving, zero-click landscape.

The nature of dealmaking between publishers and AI companies is undergoing rapid change. This session will examine the latest trends in content licensing agreements, data sharing, and joint ventures, discussing why these partnerships are crucial for publishers to thrive in the AI era — and what the dealbreakers are.

Chief AI Officer is among the newest job titles in the media industry, and this publisher is among the first in Europe to fill the position. In this session, hear straight from the source what the job of a Chief AI Officer entails.

Our editors will provide key takeaways from this week’s sessions.