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Digital Summit Minneapolis Agenda 2025

Featuring top sessions for marketing leaders on accelerating AI, data-led marketing strategy, and channel-specific tools to increase ROI.

Keynote Speakers

Featured Conference Speakers

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMNetworking  Opening Power Hour: Registration Opens, Networking & Exhibits      
9:00 AM - 9:15 AMOpening Remarks  Emcee Opening Kickoff     
9:15 AM - 10:15 AMKeynote  Opening Keynote     
10:15 AM - 10:30 AMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track Social Content, Customer Acquisition and RetentionDesigning Social Content Systems That Drive Acquisition and RetentionValerie MorrowValerie Morrow, Dairy Farmers of America   
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMThe Growth Roundtable Track B2B, Buyer JourneyJoin a Small-Group Discussion: Strategies for the Modern B2B Buyer Journey     
11:15 AM - 11:30 AMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMCustomer Intelligence & Experience Track  Your Customer Journey Map Isn’t Working: Build a Messaging Compass, not a MapJohn TriplettJohn Triplett, IDX   
12:15 PM - 1:15 PMNetworking  Networking Lunch & Exhibits   Networking Lunch & Exhibits 
1:15 PM - 2:45 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track Social Content, Marketing OperationsFrom Silos to System: Building a Scalable Social Content EngineValerie MorrowValerie Morrow, Dairy Farmers of America   
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMBrand Visibility Track AI, SearchSearch Didn't Die, it Splintered: Here's Your Playbook to Stay VisibleCarolyn LydenCarolyn Lyden, Nasdaq   
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMCreativity, Differentiation & Cultural Relevance Track Consumer Behavior, CultureDecode the Vibes: Turn Cultural Chaos into Smarter Marketing StrategyGreg SwanGreg Swan, FINN Partners   
2:45 PM - 3:15 PMNetworking  30-minute Networking Break & Exhibits      
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMNext Level Strategy Track Leadership, Strategic Thinking, AIAI Has Entered the Chat — But You're Still Running the MeetingSharon HarrisSharon Harris, The SH Collective   
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMBrand Trust and Safety Track B2B, Influencers/CreatorsThe Credibility Code: How B2B Creators Unlock Trust at ScaleTyrona (Ty) HeathTyrona (Ty) Heath, LinkedIn   
4:00 PM - 4:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMCustomer Intelligence & Experience Track Consumer Behavior, Data, Customer ExperienceOvercome the Customer Intelligence Trap: When Data Creates False ConfidenceChristina GarnettChristina Garnett, Fractional CCO and Author   
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMNext Level Strategy Track Personal Branding, LinkedInLeverage LinkedIn to 10x your Personal BrandZuri GodfreyZuri Godfrey, Founder & Creator   
5:00 PM - 6:00 PMNetworking  Happy Hour | Exhibits | 1st Passport Winners Announced     
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMNetworking  Off-Site VIP Reception   Off-Site VIP Reception 
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMNetworking  Opening Power Hour: Networking & Exhibits     
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMKeynote  Opening KeynoteBeverly JacksonBeverly Jackson, Zillow   
10:00 AM - 10:15 AMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
10:15 AM - 11:00 AMThe Growth Roundtable Track Brand Trust, AIJoin a Small-Group Discussion – Rebuilding Brand Trust in the Age of AI and Misinformation     
10:15 AM - 11:45 AMThe Mastermind Hub Track Strategy Development, Scrappy MarketingBrains Before Budget: Developing a Scrappy Marketing StrategyNick WestergaardNick Westergaard, Author, Educator, and Speaker   
10:15 AM - 11:00 AMCustomer Intelligence & Experience Track  What's Next? Future Proof Consumer Engagement and Deliver Exceptional OutcomesDwayne Waite JrDwayne Waite Jr, Schell Games   
11:00 AM - 11:15 AMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM   Session Information Coming Soon! Juntae DeLaneJuntae DeLane, DIGITAL DELANE   
11:15 AM - 12:00 PMCreativity, Differentiation & Cultural Relevance Track Cultural Relevance, Social MediaRelevance at the Speed of Culture: Winning the Moment Without Losing Brand Integrity Carson MasonCarson Mason, DraftKings Inc.   
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMNetworking  Networking Lunch & Exhibits    Networking Lunch & Exhibits  
1:00 PM - 2:30 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track Marketing Operations, Scrappy MarketingDoing More with Less: Putting Your Scrappy Marketing Strategy into ActionNick WestergaardNick Westergaard, Author, Educator, and Speaker   
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMNext-Gen Operations & Infrastructure Track AI Agents, Marketing OperationsA Framework for Deploying Marketing AI Agents Your Team Will Actually AdoptNick MyersNick Myers, Recovery.com   
1:45 PM - 2:00 PMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMBrand Trust Track  Don’t Feed the Trolls… Hug Them (Digitally): The Art of Turning Online Fury into Brand LoyaltyNicki SnyderNicki Snyder, American Road Group   
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMNetworking  30-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
2:45 PM - 3:00 PMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMNext Level Strategy Track  The Curiosity Advantage: Protecting Human Value in the Age of AIJerri HelmsJerri Helms, HarperCollins Christian Publishing   
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMNext Level Strategy Track  The Road to Omnichannel Marketing Success: Strategy, Systems and Smart Execution Tyria Saul, Omaris Digital