Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit

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The editorial team will set the stage for the day.

This opening session explores how the Ad Context Protocol (AdCP) and Agentic RTB are fundamentally restructuring the programmatic supply chain. We will discuss why programmatic is once again the "tip of the spear" for a broader industry transformation led by autonomous systems.

A hands-on, team-based workshop where attendees work together to craft the strongest prompts for an agentic AI ad-buying challenge — a fast and fun way to connect.

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

Agencies and 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.

Open to VIP participants.

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

Cocktails provided by illumin. Join us for a cocktail to wrap up Day 1. Open to All.

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

In this session, we'll review the software stacks and api integrations required to deploy effective AI agents within your current agency or brand setup.

As agents take over the execution, this session focuses on the evolving role of the human programmatic trader as a "systems architect."

In this session, we'll have a candid discussion about data silos, talent gaps, and the initial "growing pains" of the 2026 advertising landscape.

Standard kpis are evolving; this session introduces new benchmarks for measuring the "intelligence" and efficiency of your ai bidding agents.

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

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.

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

Open to VIP participants. Grab a drink before the 10-Minute meetings begin.

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.

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

In this session, an agency executive will review its roadmap for migrating legacy workflows to the adcp standard without disrupting active campaigns.

With AI agents processing vast amounts of contextual data, maintaining consumer privacy is more complex than ever. In this session, we'll speak to one agency exec about how the agentic rtb framework interacts with global privacy regulations to ensure compliance.

This session explores how agents use real-time context not only to place ads but also to influence which creative assets are served.

In this final session, we'll look at the leadership skills required to head a programmatic team in 2026 and beyond. We will discuss how to foster a culture of "agentic literacy" to ensure your organization stays ahead of the digital overhaul.