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Digital Summit Minneapolis Agenda 2026

Conference sessions focusing on what's now and what's next for marketing leaders.

Keynote Speaker

Rand Fishkin
Rand Fishkin
CEO & Co-Founder
SparkToro

Featured Conference Speakers

Andy Crestodina
Andy Crestodina
Co-Founder and CMO
Orbit Media Studios
Nicole Ramirez
Nicole Ramirez
Director, Growth Solutions
Unlock Health
Ryan Pena
Ryan Pena
Senior Marketing Leader
NMDP
Jennifer Watson
Jennifer Watson
Social Media Manager
athenahealth
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMNetworking  Opening Power Hour: Check-in | Coffee | Exhibits | Breakfast for VIPs     
9:00 AM - 9:15 AMOpening Remarks  Emcee Opening Kickoff     
9:15 AM - 10:15 AMKeynote  The Rise of Zero Click MarketingRand FishkinRand Fishkin, SparkToro   
10:15 AM - 10:30 AMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMThe Growth Roundtable Track B2BJoin a Moderated Roundtable Discussion: Strategies for the Modern B2B Buyer Journey     
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMBrand Visibility Track  Influence Orchestration: The New Playbook for Brand VisibilityAshley ZeckmanAshley Zeckman, Spotlight   
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track AI / Lead GenerationA Comprehensive AI Framework to Level Up Traffic and Conversions for B2B Lead Generation Andy CrestodinaAndy Crestodina, Orbit Media Studios   
11:30 AM - 12:00 PMNext Level Strategy Track SEO, AIAI Doesn’t Care About Your Brand: Building Brands That Algorithms Can Understand and Audiences Can TrustJohn TriplettJohn Triplett, IDX   
12:15 PM - 1:15 PMNetworking  Networking Lunch & Exhibits     
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMIndustry Spotlight Track (Health and Wellness) AI, Brand Trust, Creativity, ContentAI + Marketing Strategies for Health and Wellness: Scaling Trust, Creativity and GrowthAnnie ScottAnnie Scott, Marketing Leader   
1:15 PM - 2:45 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track Content / AIThe Advanced Playbook for AI-Powered Content Creation that Drives Awareness and TrustAndy CrestodinaAndy Crestodina, Orbit Media Studios   
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMCreativity, Differentiation & Cultural Relevance Track Branding, ContentProven Strategies for Building Brand Stories That Break Through the NoiseErin GuldenErin Gulden, MSPC   
2:45 PM - 3:15 PMNetworking  30-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
3:00 PM - 3:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMNext-Gen Operations & Infrastructure Track AI, NotebookLMHuman Stories in an AI Era: Lessons from NMDP on Driving Real Action Through Authentic Marketing Ryan PenaRyan Pena, NMDP   
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMBrand Trust and Safety Track Executive Thought Leadership, Social MediaLeading by Example: Amplifying Brand Relevance Through Executive Social Media PresenceJoie HealyJoie Healy, Cisco   
4:00 PM - 4:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits     
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMNext Level Strategy Track Social Media8 Social Media Provocations for 2026 (And What Smart Brands Will Do Next)Arik HansonArik Hanson, Arik Hanson Social Media   
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMNext-Gen Operations & Infrastructure Track AI, NotebookLMThe Power of Focus: Reveal Blind Spots and Improve Marketing Results with NotebookLMDave MeyerDave Meyer, BizzyWeb   
5:00 PM - 6:00 PMNetworking  Happy Hour | Exhibits | 1st Passport Winners Announced     
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMNetworking  Offsite VIP Reception     
Thursday, August 13, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMNetworking  Opening Power Hour: Coffee | Exhibits | Breakfast for VIPs     
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMKeynote  Keynote      
10:00 AM - 10:15 AMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits     
10:15 AM - 11:00 AMNext Level Strategy Track Internal Culture, Leadership, StorytellingFrom Marketing Leadership at the Minnesota Wild to Wright-Hennepin: Building a Culture of Opportunity, Risk & StorytellingGreta BrooksGreta Brooks, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association   
10:15 AM - 11:45 AMThe Mastermind Hub Track Consumer Behavior, BrandingThe Memory-Driven Marketing Revolution: Move Your Brand from Attention to InstinctEmma Kuhl PittsEmma Kuhl Pitts, PullSpark   
10:15 AM - 11:00 AMThe Growth Roundtable Track B2BJoin a Moderated Roundtable Discussion – Rebuilding Brand Trust in the Age of AI and Misinformation     
11:15 AM - 11:30 AMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits     
11:15 AM - 12:00 PMBrand Trust and Safety Track ContentApplying the Trust Gap Framework: What a Car Wash Can Teach Marketing Leaders About Building Real TrustMatt DeWolfMatt DeWolf, MK Quinn Media   
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMNetworking  Networking Lunch & Exhibits      
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMBrand Trust and Safety Track Personal Branding, LinkedInLinkedIn Is the New Growth Engine: A 30-Minute Talk + Live AMA with Nicole RamirezNicole RamirezNicole Ramirez, Unlock Health   
1:00 PM - 2:30 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track Consumer Behavior, BrandingTransform Your Campaign in 90 Minutes: Hands-On Workshop for Building with _nstinct™Emma Kuhl PittsEmma Kuhl Pitts, PullSpark   
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM   Session Information Coming Soon! Jennifer WatsonJennifer Watson, athenahealth   
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
2:45 PM - 3:15 PMNetworking  30-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM   Session Information Coming Soon! Craig PladsonCraig Pladson, Brave Co.   
3:00 PM - 3:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMIndustry Spotlight Track (Manufacturing)  Manufacturers, Meet the New Algorithm Overlords: How to Stay Seen in 2026 and beyondLiz AndertLiz Andert, H.B. Fuller