DanAds Summit 25

The DanAds Summit is where the future of ad sales takes shape. This one-day event brings together industry leaders for insights, collaboration, and meaningful connections - moderated by renowned host Rob Beeler.

Through fireside chats, panels, and interactive discussions, we’ll explore how to unlock ad sales value, balance direct and programmatic channels, harness payment-powered advertising, and navigate AI-driven trust and compliance. We’ll also dive into the future of Total TV, streamlining ad ops, and feature spotlight sessions with Yahoo and streaming media expert Dan Rayburn.

Join us for candid conversations and forward-looking insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

Start your day by checking in, grabbing breakfast, and fueling up for a full schedule of inspiring content and conversations.

We'll set the stage introducing our valued partners, clients, and speakers, and offering a brief overview of the program ahead.

In this fireside chat, Dan Rayburn will explore the current adtech landscape, highlighting key challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today.

Dan Rayburn

Chairman at NAB Show

As ad sales grow more complex, leaders from across the industry will unpack channel strategies, currency shifts, and the impact of automation.

Mike Chevalier

iheartmedia
Anthony Diaz

TED
Nick Coté

TVScientific
Tony Pernice

Warner Bros. Discovery
Lindsay Van Kirk

People Inc

We'll explore how payment-powered platforms are reshaping advertising through unique data, new revenue opportunities, and personalized commerce.

Jenna Griffith

PayPal Ads
Stacy Freedman

Criteo
Stephanie Reustle

Magnite
Zen Ahmed

Stripe

Learn how Yahoo is reinventing the backbone of ad sales, showing how automation and agility are transforming ad sales operations for today’s advertisers.

Dana Gerber

Yahoo

Take a break and enjoy a seated lunch on the terrace where the views are amazing, but the company is even better.

We'll be sharing how DanAds is innovating to empower publishers and advertisers and what's next for us as a company.

Discover how AI and data are transforming journalism and advertising, driving new models for monetization, audience trust, and competition in a platform-driven ecosystem.

Sara Fischer

Media Correspondent
Susan Parker

The Atlantic
Ariscielle Novicio

New York Post

Learn how AI and integrations can safeguard ad quality, compliance, and brand safety at scale without slowing speed or trust.

Brad Epperson

AWS
Narendra Nag

A Parent Media Co
Gavin Dunaway

Pixalate
Bryan Szekely

Sigma Software

Explore how a modern Total TV approach—unifying data, addressability, and cross-screen access—is transforming ad sales and unlocking new revenue.

James Immordino

Paramount Advertising
Gerrit Niemeijer

Ampersand
Robert Farazin

tvbeat
Mike Wanetik

Swivel

An in-depth look at how automation and integrated technologies drive efficiency and revenue in ad operations, from yield management to AI-powered platforms and tools.

Lisa Parks

DISH Media
Kim Lauterbach

Samsung Ads
Christina Chung

MediaCo
Ronny Linder

Relevant Digital

Wrap up the day with key highlights and themes of the day.

Join us in celebrating the nominees and winners of Best Product Launch, Best User Experience and Most Innovative Publisher.

Join us for our evening cocktail reception - a chance to unwind, connect, and mingle with fellow attendees over signature drinks, bites, and plenty of conversation.