Conference

The Future of Media & AI

Northbeam is bringing together executives from the world's leading businesses and media platform to talk about the marketing landscape.

And how AI is reshaping all of it.
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Everything you need to know

Who

An invite-only gathering of 150 of the world's biggest media spenders and senior leaders from the major ad platforms.

When

September 16 - 17, 2026
DAY  1
Conference Day & Exclusive Dinner
DAY  2
Conference
Half Day  

Where

ASPIRE
One World Observatory
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Agenda

1.5 days of presentations by industry leaders and executives from major ad platforms.

Dinner

An exclusive dinner at Danny Meyer's Manhatta on the evening of September 16.

Networking

Curated networking with CEOs, CMOs, and senior ad platform leaders throughout the event.
future of media & ai   |   Keynote speakers

Our Speakers

Kat Cole

CEO, AG1

Hudson Leogrande

Founder, Comfrt

Evan Spiegel

CEO, Snap Inc.

Danny Winer

CEO, HexClad

Danny Meyer

Founder & Executive Chairman of USHG

Mark Douglas

CEO, MNTN

Sean Frank

CEO, Ridge

Senior Executive

TBD, TikTok

Senior Executive

TBD, Meta

Senior Executive

TBD, AppLovin
future of media & ai   |   agenda

Conference Schedule

1.5 days packed with insights, connections, and unforgettable experiences.
Day 1

Wednesday,
September 16

9:00am

Breakfast & Opening Remakrs

Check in, grab your badge, and enjoy coffee and light bites at ASPIRE at One World Trade.
9:30am

Morning Speaking Sessions

Exploring a bold vision for the future of media & AI.
12:00am

Networking Lunch

Curated roundtable discussions over a catered lunch.
1:00pm

Afternoon Speaking Sessions

Setting the tone for the future of marketing measurement.
6:00pm

Happy Hour & Fireside Chat with Danny Meyer

An intimate conversation on leadership, brand-building, and resilience.
7:00pm

Dinner at Manhatta

An Invite only reservation at one of NYC’s finest restaurants.
Day 2

Thursday,
September 17

9:00am

Registration & Breakfast

Return to ASPIRE at One World Trade for coffee & light bites.
9:00am

Keynote Sessions

Looking forward
12:00pm

Networking Lunch

Curated roundtable discussions over a catered lunch.

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