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Digital Summit Raleigh Agenda 2026

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

Monday, November 2, 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  Opening KeynoteKipp BodnarKipp Bodnar, HubSpot   
10:15 AM - 10:30 AMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMThe Growth Roundtable Track B2B, Buyer JourneyJoin a Small-Group Discussion: Strategies for the Modern B2B Buyer Journey     
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track Paid Advertising, Google AdsBreaking the Performance Max Default: Regain Control, Improve Marginal ROI, and Scale Google Ads ProfitablySusan WenogradSusan Wenograd, Mixtape Digital   
11:15 AM - 11:30 AMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMBrand Visibility Track Local Search, AIWhat 1,600 Searches Taught Us About Surviving Google's AI Overviews Dane SavilleDane Saville, SearchLab   
12:15 PM - 1:15 PMNetworking  Networking Lunch & Exhibits     
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMNext Level Strategy Track LeadershipAuthentic Identity: Using Your Last Competitive Advantage in an AI-Driven WorldMichael KingMichael King, Teams.Coach   
1:15 PM - 2:45 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track Paid Advertising, Google AdsWhen Business Goals Break Google Ads: How to Translate Revenue Objectives Into Signals Google Can Actually Optimize ForSusan WenogradSusan Wenograd, Mixtape Digital   
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMCreativity, Team Culture, Neuroscience  The Neuroscience of Unforgettable: Win Your Brand's Attention and Build a Creative Culture in an AI-Saturated FeedCherise BernardCherise Bernard, Modern Work Consultancy   
2:45 PM - 3:15 PMNetworking  30-minute Networking Break & Exhibits      
3:00 PM - 3:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMBrand Visibility Track Search, Audience Insight, AIWhy Audience Insight Is the Only Way Forward for Today’s AI Search StrategiesPaxton GrayPaxton Gray, 97th Floor   
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMCustomer Intelligence & Experience Track  Building an Alliance: 3 Audience Intelligence Lessons from Survivor's Best PlayersJanessa DrainvilleJanessa Drainville, Atlassian   
4:00 PM - 4:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMBrand Trust Track Brand Trust, Executive CommunicationThe Unexpected Playbook for Modern Executive Communication that Builds Trust: Insights from Taylor Swift, Ted Lasso, and Shonda Rhimes     
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMNext Level Strategy Track Metadata and Taxonomy, Content, AIDeveloping Your Metadata and Taxonomy Strategy: Help Humans and Software Find Your Best ContentAnna McHughAnna McHugh, Red Hat   
5:00 PM - 6:00 PMNetworking  Happy Hour | Exhibits | 1st Passport Winners Announced     
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMNetworking  Mingle & Market-share: Offsite VIP Reception     
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:15 AMNetworking  15-minute Passing Break     
10:15 AM - 11:45 AMThe Mastermind Hub Track Google Analytics 4 (GA4)Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Masterclass: Part 1Janet Driscoll MillerJanet Driscoll Miller, Marketing Mojo   
10:15 AM - 11:00 AMCustomer Intelligence & Experience Track  An Identity-First Approach to Building Customer Loyalty that Drives Business ResultsVeronica RomneyVeronica Romney, VeronicaRomney.com   
11:00 AM - 11:15 PMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
11:15 AM - 12:00 PMThe Growth Roundtable Track Brand Trust, AIJoin a Small-Group Discussion – Rebuilding Brand Trust in the Age of AI and Misinformation     
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMNetworking  Networking Lunch & Exhibits      
1:00 PM - 2:30 PMThe Mastermind Hub Track Google Analytics 4 (GA4)Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Masterclass: Part 2 Janet Driscoll MillerJanet Driscoll Miller, Marketing Mojo   
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM   Session Information Coming Soon!Michael BurkeMichael Burke, Google   
1:45 PM - 2:00 PMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
1:45 PM - 2:00 PMNetworking  15-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM   Session Information Coming Soon! Bob TripathiBob Tripathi, TheVibeMarketing.ai   
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMNetworking  30-minute Networking Break & Exhibits     
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM   Session Information Coming Soon! Matt SutorMatt Sutor, Carolina Hurricanes   
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM   Session Information Coming Soon! Matt SutorMatt Sutor, Carolina Hurricanes