9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
📣 Panel: Streaming's Strategic Advantage: Precision. Scale. Results.
Media Stage | Track: Streaming
As audiences migrate to streaming platforms, marketers are rethinking how to capture attention and drive meaningful results. We’ll dive into how streaming delivers more than just scale—it offers a premium environment for brand storytelling, contextual relevance, and data-informed precision. Learn how leading brands are harnessing the unique strengths of streaming to balance performance and brand equity, influence consumer behavior across the funnel, and create lasting impact in a competitive media landscape.
Panelists:
- Brian Danzis, President, Seedtag
- Peter Jones, Head of Revenue, Premion
- Lauren Chaplin, SVP, Head of Partnerships, Digitas
- Ken Barbieri, SVP, Media & Marketing, Affinity Solutions
- Moderator: Sean Cunningham, President & CEO, VAB
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM
📣 Panel: AI, Shaping the Future of Programmatic Advertising
The Tech Lab | Track: Data & Decisions
AI has evolved from simple automation to the driving force behind programmatic advertising. What began as rules-based bidding is now predictive algorithms that optimize in real time, analyze massive datasets, and reveal deeper signals of consumer intent. Today, AI powers smarter audience segmentation, creative personalization, and cross-channel decisioning—reshaping how brands connect with consumers. This session will explore how AI, data, and technology, together, are redefining programmatic advertising and shaping the future of brand-to-consumer connections.
Panelists:
- Fraser Woollard, Head of Business Development, MNTN
- Michael Lewis, Vice President, Enterprise, Nexxen
- Laura Cantor, VP of Marketing & Ecommerce, New York & Company
- Kalyan Lanka, Chief Product Officer, Affinity Solutions
- Moderator: Michael Gorman, Chief Product Officer, Predactiv
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🤝 Step Into A Space Where Great Things Happen.
The Harold Restaurant
AWNY is buzzing, and we're ready to dive into the conversations that matter. Join us at The Harold, our private meeting space just across the street, to connect with out team and discover how we can help you gain a competitive edge. We'll show you how leading brands are leveraging real purchase data to optimize every decision, prove ROI, and deliver measurable results. Let's unlock your brand's full potential. Schedule your meeting with us today.
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM
📣 Panel: Optimizing Omnichannel: What Happens When All Your Channels Drive Clear Outcomes?
Tech Stage | Track: AI & Innovation
This panel reveals how leading brands are transforming their advertising strategies by using a powerful combination of consumer purchase insights, next-gen measurement, and AI. You'll discover how they optimize and measure ad performance —in everything from retail media networks to digital channels and even live sports—to drive purchase-based outcomes. Join us to transform how you think about marketing measurement and turn every dollar into a win.
Panelists:
- David Galinsky, Sr. Director, Omnichannel Measurement & Analytics, Wendy's
- Laura Grover, SVP, Head of Client Solutions, EDO
- Eran Metzer, Global Head of Ad-Tech Services, Amazon
- Moderator: Damian Garbaccio, CCO and CMO, Affinity Solutions
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🍸 Happy Hour with Affinity Solutions & DoubleVerify
VERSA Rooftop, NYC
Come elevate your AWNY experience with us! We're hosting a happy hour at VERSA Rooftop, a stunning rooftop in the heart of NYC. Join us for a cocktail and some passed bites while taking in incredible views of the city. It's the perfect opportunity to relax, connect with industry peers, and have great conversations. We can't wait to see you there!
