September 29, 2026 | 11AM – 12PM ET
Innovation Forum
How AI is reshaping the next era of advertising
Explore the shifts reshaping digital advertising, the AI innovations accelerating them, and what they mean for marketers.
Why attend the Innovation Forum?
Advertising is changing. AI is reshaping how it operates, while marketing leaders and practitioners face increasing pressure to do more across fragmented workflows, disconnected tools, and constant optimization demands.
The Innovation Forum brings together perspectives on the future of advertising, product innovation, and industry expertise to explore new approaches that help marketers connect workflows, reduce operational friction, and focus more on strategy.
You’ll also have the opportunity to put your questions to our experts during a live Q&A.
September 29, 2026 | 11AM – 12PM ET
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A first look at the next era of advertising
Fresh perspectives on the forces reshaping the industry.
A Vision For What’s Next
Gain a strategic perspective on how advertising is evolving, what’s driving the industry’s transformation, and what marketers need to know to stay ahead.
Innovation in Action
See AI in action through StackAdapt’s innovations like Ivy Studio, designed to connect workflows, reduce friction, and help marketers focus on strategy.
Industry Voices
Hear from industry experts on the broader transformation taking place across marketing, business, and the future of work.
What you’ll take away
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A clear view on what connected advertising is, and how it’s reshaping the way marketers work.
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New ways to reduce complexity through more connected workflows.
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A better understanding of how AI creates business value in addition to productivity gains.
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A first look at StackAdapt’s latest innovations shaping the future of advertising.
Our keynote speakers
StackAdapt
Vitaly Pecherskiy
Co-founder and CEO
StackAdapt
Yang Han
Co-founder and CTO
StackAdapt
Anna Grodecka-Grad
SVP, Client Services
Harper Carroll
AI/ML Computer Scientist & Educator
OpenAI
Benji Shomair
VP of Monetization
Event schedule
Thursday, September 29, 2026
Keynote
The next era of advertising
AI is changing how advertising operates, not just the tools marketers use. See where the industry is going, and what it means for the way teams work today.
Vitaly Pecherskiy, Co-founder & CEO, StackAdapt
Keynote
The AI we built for ourselves
StackAdapt’s AI started with our own teams getting stuck on repetitive work. What we built to solve those challenges became Ivy Studio. See it in action, and learn what customers are getting from it today.
Yang Han, Co-founder & CTO, StackAdapt with Anna Grodecka-Grad, SVP Client Services, StackAdapt
Keynote
The AI inflection point: Why some teams pull ahead and others stay stuck
The AI conversation has moved past curiosity, but plenty of teams are still stuck in scattered pilots. Discover what separates the teams pulling ahead, how to spot the opportunities worth chasing, and the habits that make AI part of how work gets done.
Harper Carroll, AI/ML Computer Scientist & Educator
Keynote
The emerging channel playbook
An early playbook for ChatGPT Ads, drawn from real activity: What’s working, what’s surprising, and what marketers should prepare for as AI-native advertising develops.
Benji Shomair, VP of Monetization, OpenAI
Q&A
Live Q&A
StackAdapt experts will answer your questions live so you understand what these changes mean for your team and how the technology works in practice.
Join the Innovation Forum 2026
See where advertising is headed and how AI is reshaping what’s possible. Reserve your place at the Innovation Forum 2026.
FAQ
The Innovation Forum is StackAdapt’s annual virtual event exploring the trends, innovations, and perspectives shaping the future of advertising.
The Innovation Forum is designed for marketing leaders, agency professionals, and advertising teams looking to understand how AI and connected advertising are changing the industry.
The Innovation Forum takes place virtually on September 29, 2026, in North America and September 30, 2026, in EMEA and the Asia-Pacific region.
No problem. Register today and you’ll receive access to the on-demand recording beginning October 1, 2026, so you can watch at your convenience.
No. The Innovation Forum is open to marketers, agencies, brands, and advertising professionals who want to understand where the industry is headed.
Yes. Following the main presentation, each regional event will feature a live Q&A where attendees can ask questions and hear directly from local experts.
The Innovation Forum goes beyond tactical advice to explore the bigger picture. Through market vision, product innovation, and industry expertise, it offers a forward-looking perspective on how AI is reshaping advertising—and how marketers can prepare for what’s next.