The flagship AdTech gathering returns to its founding city for a landmark fifth year, uniting 170+ global publishers, advertisers, and innovators to confront ecosystem fragmentation and shape the next era of self-serve advertising, automation, and AI.
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NEW YORK CITY, AUGUST 25, 2026 – DanAds | Summit 26 returns to New York City for a landmark fifth consecutive year on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, bringing together 170+ global publishers, advertisers, and AdTech leaders – DanAds’ largest NYC gathering to date. Hosted at the Midtown Loft & Terrace from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, this year’s Summit carries the theme “Together We Shape What’s Next,” a rallying call for the industry to move beyond fragmentation and build the tools, partnerships, and standards that will define advertising’s future.
Since its debut in New York, the DanAds | Summit has grown from an ambitious industry meetup into the flagship event of the AdTech calendar – a proving ground for bold ideas around self-serve advertising infrastructure, privacy-safe monetization, AI and advertising automation. Five years and multiple global editions later – including two standout Stockholm editions – the Summit’s return to NYC for the fifth time isn’t just a milestone in longevity. It’s a milestone in impact: attendance has grown year over year, and the conversations first sparked here have become the business-critical strategies publishers and advertisers now build on.
“Five years ago, we brought the industry together in New York to ask where self-serve advertising and automation were headed. Today, we’re not asking – we’re building it, together, with the very leaders in this room. That’s the milestone that matters most.” – Istvan Beres, CEO & Co-founder, DanAds
The day-long program will once again be moderated by Rob Beeler, founder of Beeler.Tech, whose sharp, no-fluff style has become synonymous with the Summit’s format: keynotes with zero boring slides, fireside chats with zero gatekeeping, and panels built for real debate rather than rehearsed talking points. Programming will span the fragmentation challenges reshaping the industry, from AI-driven personalization and CTV/OTT monetization to first-party data strategy and the growing business case for advertising automation – with the full agenda and confirmed speaker lineup to be announced in the coming weeks.
“Every year we come back to New York, the conversation gets sharper and the stakes get higher. This fifth edition is proof that the industry isn’t just talking about fixing fragmentation anymore – it’s showing up, getting to the root of the issue, and ready to do the work.” – Peo Persson, CCO & Co-founder, DanAds
This year’s Summit also reflects DanAds’ continued commitment to making the event genuinely accessible to the publisher and advertiser community: publishers and media owners attend free of charge, while AdTech providers and vendors can secure an early-bird pass for $229.99 through September 1st before the price rises to $479.99 standard. The day will close, as always, with a networking cocktail reception celebrating the connections, ideas, and partnerships forged on the Summit floor.
“Five editions in New York isn’t just a number – it’s five years of proof that when this industry gets in a room together, real progress happens and human connection matters. That’s what ‘Together We Shape What’s Next’ is all about.” – Marie-Lou Penin, CMO, DanAds
Leading publishers, advertisers, and platforms from across the global media ecosystem are expected to attend, continuing a tradition that has previously brought together names such as Paramount, Amazon, Warner Bros., Corus, Freewheel, and BrandMetrics. The Summit will once again close with a curated awards ceremony recognizing excellence in platform innovation, user experience, and thought leadership across the industry.
Registration for DanAds | Summit 26 is now open.
About DanAds
DanAds is a leading global SaaS company empowering businesses of all sizes with an intuitive, scalable, self-service advertising platform. Powered by AI and machine learning, DanAds simplifies media buying and drives measurable growth through cutting-edge, accessible technology – helping publishers and advertisers efficiently manage, optimize, and scale campaigns.
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Marie-Lou Penin, Chief Marketing Officer, DanAds
