Digiday Publishing Summit

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Welcome. The editorial team is about to kick off the day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take a break, grab a coffee and connect with fellow attendees before the next session 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. Together, we'll create a challenge board and explore the real issues you're facing — think of it as group therapy. Sandbox Sessions: 4:45pm: Letterhead - The Newsletter Operating Gap (and What It's Actually Costing You). 4:55pm: Chargebee – Predicting Subscriber Churn. 5:05pm: MonetizationOS & Mather – From Defense to Offense: Building a Revenue Strategy for the AI Era.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

What does it take to make digital experiences worthy of cultural icons? In this fireside chat, BET's VP of Digital Operations Shelly Jones joins Ceros Account Director AJ Lawrence to explore how immersive design helps BET go beyond the standard format—capturing legacy, building brand authority, and making digital feel like a destination.

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.

Take a break, grab a coffee and connect with fellow attendees before the next session 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. Sandbox Sessions: 11:50 a.m: Optable.

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

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

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

Join us for cocktails to wrap Day 2.

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.

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.

Join Ramin Beheshti, CEO of Caliber, for a deep dive into the technical and editorial frameworks required to house creator IP within publisher-owned platforms.

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.

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