Your AdEF Agenda

The agenda is designed to foster thought-provoking conversations, meaningful connections, and critical deal-making. In addition to curated networking sessions, here is a preview of what we’re planning for this fall.

Registration & Welcome Reception

Welcome

AI & AdTech Founder Showcases

Three innovative founders will take the stage to share the stories behind their companies, offering an inside look at the challenges, breakthroughs, and vision driving their success. In an interactive conversation led by Bob Lord, President of Horizon Media, each founder will walk the audience through a live product demo

AI & AdTech Founder Showcase 1

AI & AdTech Founder Showcase 2

AI & AdTech Founder Showcase 3

The State of Funding

Leading venture capital investors discuss the current investment landscape, emerging themes, and capital flow.

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Networking Break

Join us for networking and gourmet chocolates!

The State of M&A

Corporate development executives and investment bankers examine the next wave of consolidation, strategic priorities, and deal activity across advertising and marketing technology.

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Media Flows I: Connected TV (CTV) 

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Media Flows II: The Open Web or Digital Audio 

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Media Flows III

Last Media Dollar Live

Interactive strategy game where the audience competes to predict how advertising budgets will evolve across media channels.

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Closing Remarks

Tom will reflect on the ideas, innovations, and conversations that are shaping where value is being created next.

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Executive Cocktail Reception, sponsored by Revving