AI is revolutionizing advertising, transforming not just what we do, but how we lead, create, and connect. At PubAcademy: The AI Effect, we unite the industry’s visionaries – brands, agencies, publishers, tech innovators, and creators – to ignite conversations around real-world breakthroughs, actionable leadership, and the optimism fueling our next chapter. This event is about collaboration at its most innovative: harnessing agent-to-agent workflows, cultivating human-AI partnerships, and spotlighting bold business solutions that deliver true value. Join us as we champion AI’s power to drive growth, societal progress, and opportunity for all who thrive across the open internet.
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AGENDA
3:45pm | Registration & Check-in
4:00pm | Welcome
4:05pm | Sessions
        - AI as a Catalyst for Intelligent Collaboration
        - AI Solutions Accelerating Innovation & Impact
        - Shaping the Future—AI Leadership & the Next Wave of Possibility
5:30 - 7:00pm | Networking & Cocktails
**Advanced RSVP is required. There will be no on-site registration**
This session explores how teams from brands, agencies, and publishers are harnessing AI to work more effectively together and deliver better advertising results. Panelists will share practical examples of how AI brings together creative minds, data specialists, and strategists, helping them plan campaigns faster, tailor messages to the right audiences, and automate repetitive tasks.
Hear from industry leaders who are using next-generation workflows and real-time insights to drive smarter decision-making and impactful campaigns. Hear how AI is becoming a powerful ally and teammate, amplifying human skills and shaping the future of advertising collaboration.
This session explores how publishers and advertisers are embracing AI to build stronger connections with their audiences and unlock new ways to grow their businesses. Panelists will share real-world examples of how AI-driven insights and automation are delivering more relevant content, creating better user experiences, and finding innovative monetization opportunities. Hear from industry leaders who are using advanced technology to better understand audience needs, personalize interactions, and improve operational efficiency. Hear how AI is empowering publishers and advertisers to adapt quickly, maximize every opportunity, and shape the next chapter of digital media.
This fireside chat spotlights how cutting-edge AI is shaping the next wave of growth and innovation in advertising and media. Hear from an industry leader at the forefront of AI development as they share real-world examples of how powerful new technologies are driving smarter automation, supporting creative solutions, and enabling new ways for teams to work together.
We’ll explore what effective AI leadership looks like in practice and discuss how organizations can build cultures that encourage new ideas and turn innovation into real impact. Whether it’s advanced infrastructure, seamless agent-to-agent workflows, or bold visions for the open internet, you’ll gain insight into how AI is helping the industry grow in inspiring ways.
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