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.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration & Welcome Reception
1:00 PM – 1:10 PM
Welcome
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
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
1:48 PM – 2:20 PM
The State of Funding
Leading venture capital investors discuss the current investment landscape, emerging themes, and capital flow.
Speakers:
Sim Blaustein, VC Investor, 1745 Ventures
Eric Franchi, General Partner, Aperiam Ventures
Jessica Peltz-Zatulove, Founding Partner, Hannah Grey
2:20 PM – 2:45 PM
Networking Break
Join us for networking and gourmet chocolates!
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
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.
Speakers:
John Kunschner, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Landmark Ventures
Stephen Master, Investment Professional, GTCR
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Media Flows I: Connected TV (CTV)
Speakers:
Sam Rose, EVP Head of Investment, Horizon Media
Jules Minvielle, Co-Founder & CEO, Olyzon
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Media Flows II: The Open Web or Digital Audio
Speakers:
Larren Russo, EVP, Managing Partner of Innovation & Performance Audio, Horizon Media
Arthur Larrey, Co-Founder & CEO, Audion
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Media Flows III
4:45 PM – 5:10 PM
Last Media Dollar Live
Interactive strategy game where the audience competes to predict how advertising budgets will evolve across media channels.
Speakers:
Domenic Venuto, COO Horizon Media
Tom Triscari, Co-Founder, Advertising Economic Forum
5:10 PM – 5:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Tom will reflect on the ideas, innovations, and conversations that are shaping where value is being created next.
Speakers:
Tom Triscari, Co-Founder, Advertising Economic Forum
5:15 PM – 6:30 PM
Executive Cocktail Reception, sponsored by Revving
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