The Smartest Room in Marketing

Digital Summit Philadelphia Agenda 2026

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

Keynote Speaker

Ann Handley
Ann Handley
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker

Featured Conference Speakers

Sheena Hakimian
Sheena Hakimian
Senior Director, Digital Consumer Marketing
Condé Nast
Purna Virji
Purna Virji
Principal Consultant (Evangelist) & Global Program Manager
LinkedIn
Christina Clark
Christina Clark
Head of Product , SEO
HubSpot
Kim Gallagher
Kim Gallagher
Executive Director of Marketing & Customer Success
nuuly
Wednesday, September 23, 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 Ann HandleyAnn Handley, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker   
10:15 AM - 10:30 AMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits     
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMThe Growth Roundtable Track B2BJoin a Small-Group Discussion: Strategies for the Modern B2B Buyer Journey     
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track GEO, ContentGaining Customers from AI Search: Closing the Three Zero-click Strategy Gaps [Premium Pass or VIP Pass Required]Dale BertrandDale Bertrand, Fire&Spark   
11:15 AM - 11:30 AMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits     
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMNext Level Strategy Track Lead Generation, AI, B2BAI for B2B Lead Generation: 5 Prompts for Marketing PerformanceAndy CrestodinaAndy Crestodina, Orbit Media Studios   
12:15 PM - 1:15 PMNetworking  Networking Lunch & Exhibits      
1:15 PM - 2:45 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track GEO, AI AgentsScaling GEO With Proactive AI-powered Agents [Premium Pass or VIP Pass Required] Dale BertrandDale Bertrand, Fire&Spark   
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMNext Level Strategy Track Personal BrandingMarketing Yourself: A Hands-On Workshop to Build an Influential Personal Brand that Accelerates Your Leadership and CareerSheena HakimianSheena Hakimian, Condé Nast   
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits     
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMCustomer Intelligence & Experience Track Generation Z, Consumer BehaviorFireside Chat with Nuuly's Executive Director of Marketing and Customer Success: Decoding Gen ZKim GallagherKim Gallagher, nuuly   
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, Sales & MarketingImprove Your Conversion Rates with AI: Turning Buyer Engagement into a System That Moves Deals ForwardKevin SnowKevin Snow, Time on Target   
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMBrand Visibility Track Paid Search, AI BiddingThe AI Bidding Playbook: What to Prioritize, What to Vet, and What Actually Works in Paid SearchTyler LaneTyler Lane, Session Interactive   
4:00 PM - 4:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMCreativity, Differentiation & Cultural Relevance Track BrandingBeyond Relevant to Irresistible: How to Create an Engaging Brand Cynthia RoundCynthia Round, Independent Advisor   
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMBrand Visibility Track  Elevating Brand Discoverability with GEO and Social MediaBrent BowenBrent Bowen, Sparkcade Marketing   
5:00 PM - 6:00 PMNetworking  Happy Hour | Exhibits | 1st Passport Winners Announced     
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMNetworking  Offsite VIP Reception     
Thursday, September 24, 2026
9:15 AM - 10:15 AMKeynote  Opening Keynote      
10:15 AM - 11:00 AMBrand Visibility Track AEO, ContentFull Throttle in the AEO Race: Building Content That WinsChristina ClarkChristina Clark, HubSpot   
10:15 AM - 11:45 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track  Session Information Coming Soon! [Premium Pass or VIP Pass Required] Mindy WeinsteinMindy Weinstein, Market MindShift   
10:15 AM - 11:00 AMThe Growth Roundtable Track B2BJoin a Small-Group Discussion – Rebuilding Brand Trust in the Age of AI and Misinformation     
11:00 AM - 11:15 AMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
11:15 AM - 12:00 PMNext Level Strategy Track Video, LinkedInVideo That Moves Pipeline: How to Drive Revenue Impact with LinkedIn Video Across the Full Funnel Purna VirjiPurna Virji, LinkedIn   
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMNetworking  Networking Lunch & Exhibits      
1:00 PM - 2:30 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track  Session Information Coming Soon! [Premium Pass or VIP Pass Required] Mindy WeinsteinMindy Weinstein, Market MindShift   
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMBrand Visibility Track AEO, ContentFull Throttle in the AEO Race: Building Content That Wins Christina ClarkChristina Clark, HubSpot   
1:45 PM - 2:00 PMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits     
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM   Session Information Coming Soon! Ralph BurnsRalph Burns, Tier 11   
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMNetworking  30-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
2:45 PM - 3:00 PMNetworking  15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits      
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM   Session Information Coming Soon! Dawn FarrellDawn Farrell, SEI   
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMBrand Visibility Track GEO, B2BCracking the GEO Code: How to Win in B2B AI Search TodayTom ShapiroTom Shapiro, Stratabeat, Inc.