VideoWeek Roadmap
A one-day conference setting the video and CTV advertising agenda, exploring what to expect in video and CTV advertising in the coming year.
- Dates
- Nov 12 – Nov 12, 2026
- Location
- London, UK
- Industry
- Video, TV, CTV, Advertising
Event Sponsors
11 sponsors on record
Networking Partner· 1
Samsung Ads
samsung.com
Gold Partners· 2
smartclip Europe
smartclip.net
Teads
Gold Partner· 2
Nexxen
nexxen.com
Smartclip
Silver Partner· 3
Dailymotion
dailymotion.com
Pixability
pixability.com
PubMatic
pubmatic.com
Media Partner· 2
IAB Europe
iabeurope.eu
The Digital Voice
thedigitalvoice.co.uk
Lanyard Partner· 1
Verve
verve.com
Sponsor figures are recorded as published, not independently guaranteed.
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Speakers
36 speakers on record
panelist· 16
Andy Jones
VP Broadcast & CTV, PubMatic
Andy Morley
Chief Revenue Officer, The Independent
Brett Aumuller
Managing Director, Sky Media
Dan Plant
Chief Strategy Officer, Starcom
Katy Sharpe
Founding Partner, Piqniq
Kelly Williams
MD Commercial, ITV
Lindsey Clay
CEO, Thinkbox
Lucia Mastromauro
Global VP Advertising, Deliveroo
Matt Duffy
CMO, Pixability
Melinda Clow
Managing Partner, OMG
Nick Manning
Co-Founder, Encyclomedia
Rak Patel
CRO, Channel 4
Rebecca Smithson
Head of AV Strategy & Planning, Havas Media Network
Sameer Modha
Measurement Innovation Controller, ITV
Sarah Burbridge
Consultant Director, RMA
Simon Bevan
COO, Havas Media Network
moderator· 3
Dan Meier
Senior Reporter, VideoWeek
Tim Cross-Kovoor
Assistant Editor, VideoWeek
Vincent Flood
Editor-in-Chief, VideoWeek
speaker· 12
Anita Caras
VP Insights & Measurement Intl, Teads
Dan Black
Head of CTV UK, Teads
Daniel Knapp
Chief Economist, IAB Europe
Ed Wale
VP Europe, LG Ad Solutions
Eddie Boyle
VP Sales UK, Dailymotion
Ethan Kierznowski
Senior Account Manager, OMD EMEA
Laura Hicks
Global Head of Market Development, Finecast
Matt Bryan
Director, Analytics & Insights EU, Samsung Ads
Richard Brooke
Global Media Operations Director, Unilever
Roy Amale
Chief Product & Growth Officer, WPP Open
Roy Armale
Chief Product & Growth Officer, WPP Open
Thomas Servatius
Co-CEO, smartclip Europe
unknown· 3
Caroline Davey
Chief Executive Officer, Barb
Isabella Convertini
VP Partnerships & International Sales Marketing, MFE ADV
Vanessa Vidad
Systems & Social Responsibility Manager, ISBA
fireside_chat· 2
Adam Mugridge
Senior Director of Creative Solutions, Nexxen
Damien Bernet
VP EMEA Advertising, Netflix
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Agenda
38 sessions on record
Day 1
Breakfast & Registration
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
Welcome, Introduction & Reflections on 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers: Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood
Welcome & Introduction
Speakers: Vincent Flood
Where Will Advertising Budgets Be Going in 2027?
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers: Simon Bevan, Lucia Mastromauro, Andy Jones, Tim Cross-Kovoor
CTV's Role on the Omnichannel Media Plan: The Buy-Side View
Speakers: Richard Brooke, Ed Wale, Laura Hicks, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood
Where Will Advertising Budgets Be Going in 2026?
Speakers: Simon Bevan, Lucia Mastromauro, Andy Jones, Tim Cross-Kovoor
From Fragmentation to Integration: The Future of CTV
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Speakers: Matt Bryan
The Coming of the ESG Tidal Wave
Speakers: Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood
From Fragmentation to Integration: The Future of CTV
Speakers: Matt Bryan
Exploring and Defining YouTube's Relationship with Television
Speakers: Matt Duffy, Lindsey Clay, Melinda Clow, Dan Meier
Coffee Break
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Coffee Break
Netflix: Reflecting on Three Years in Europe
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Speakers: Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Damien Bernet, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood
Exploring and Defining YouTube's Relationship with Television
Speakers: Matt Duffy, Lindsey Clay, Melinda Clow, Dan Meier, Melinda Clow
Netflix: Reflecting on Three Years In Europe
Speakers: Damien Bernet, Vincent Flood
Attention by Design: Rethinking CTV Creative in the Age of AI
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Speakers: Adam Mugridge, Tim Cross-Kovoor
Attention by Design: Rethinking CTV Creative in the Age of AI
Speakers: Adam Mugridge, Tim Cross-Kovoor
From Effectiveness to Outcomes: Demonstrating Video & CTV Success
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
Speakers: Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Dan Plant, Rebecca Smithson, Sameer Modha, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood
From Effectiveness to Outcomes: Demonstrating Video & CTV Success
Speakers: Dan Plant, Rebecca Smithson, Sameer Modha, Vincent Flood
Data on the Rocks: The Bacardi–Dailymotion Mix
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Speakers: Eddie Boyle, Ethan Kierznowski
Data on the Rocks: The Bacardi-Dailymotion mix!
Speakers: Eddie Boyle, Ethan Kierznowski
Video & CTV's Competitor Set: Incumbents, Alternatives & the Next Wave
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
Speakers: Daniel Knapp
Video & CTV's Competitor Set: Incumbents, Alternatives, and the Next Wave
Speakers: Daniel Knapp
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
The Impact of AI on Ad Trading Optimization
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Speakers: Roy Armale, Roy Amale
The Impact of AI on Ad Trading Optimization
Speakers: Roy Amale
AI in Adtech: A Controversial Perspective
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
Speakers: Thomas Servatius
AI in Adtech: A Controversial Perspective
Speakers: Thomas Servatius
The UK Broadcasters Joining Forces: What to Expect
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
Speakers: Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood, Brett Aumuller, Rak Patel, Kelly Williams, Katy Sharpe, Vincent Flood, Vincent Flood
The UK Broadcasters Joining Forces in 2026: What to Expect
Speakers: Brett Aumuller, Rak Patel, Kelly Williams, Katy Sharpe, Vincent Flood
Powering the Next Era of CTV
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Speakers: Anita Caras, Dan Black
Will 2027 Be Premium Media's Renaissance Year?
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speakers: Nick Manning, Sarah Burbridge, Andy Morley, Dan Meier
Will 2026 Be Premium Media's Renaissance Year?
Speakers: Nick Manning, Sarah Burbridge, Andy Morley, Dan Meier
Networking Drinks
4:00 PM
Powering the next Era of CTV
Speakers: Anita Caras, Dan Black