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H2 2026 is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and lead in adtech. From game-changing conferences to future-forward forums, these are the events that are shaping the future of digital advertising.
Curated by Limelight, so you know they’re worth your time.
June
AI is no longer an experiment. It’s reshaping how retailers, brands, and marketplaces create value. The Commerce AI Summit explores how AI moves from concept to commercial advantage.
Date: June 3
Location: London, UK
This event explores transformative ideas, connecting with global influencers, and discovering the technologies that will redefine industries. London Tech Week is your gateway to the insights, connections and opportunities that power growth.
Date: June 8-12
Location:
London, UK
At Cannes Lions, the advertising and comms industry meets to see the world's best work. Insights from iconic thought leaders, ideas from innovative companies, and inspiration from every corner of the globe come together.
Date:
June 22-26
Location:
Cannes, France
July
MAD//Fest 2026
MAD//Fest is one of the UK's leading marketing festivals, bringing together brands, agencies, media owners, and technology providers for three days of networking, thought leadership, and discussions on the future of marketing, advertising, media and technology.
Date: July 7-9
Location: London, UK
August
Data & Programmatic Insider Summit
The Data & Programmatic Insider Summit connects senior marketing, media, and advertising professionals to explore the latest developments in programmatic advertising, audience targeting, measurement, data strategy and digital media innovation.
Date: August 16-19
Location: Lake Tahoe, USA
September
ATS London
Hosted by ExchangeWire, ATS London is a premier event for the programmatic advertising industry, bringing together brands, agencies, publishers, and technology leaders to discuss emerging trends, innovations and challenges shaping the digital advertising ecosystem.
Date: September 15
Location: London, UK
DMEXCO
DMEXCO is Europe's largest digital marketing and advertising technology event, attracting global brands, agencies, publishers, and technology providers to explore the latest developments in marketing, media, data, AI and commerce.
Date: September 23-24
Location: Cologne, Germany
October
Advertising Week New York brings together leaders from advertising, media, marketing, technology, and entertainment for a week of insights, networking and discussions on the trends transforming the global communications industry.
Date: October 5-8
Location: New York, USA
AOP Publishing Tech Talk is a specialist event for digital publishers and technology leaders, focusing on innovation in publishing, audience engagement, monetisation, data strategy and the technologies shaping the future of media.
Date: October 7-8 and 14-15
Location: London, UK
PI Live is a leading event for the performance marketing and affiliate industry, connecting brands, publishers, agencies, and technology providers to discuss partnership marketing, customer acquisition, measurement and growth strategies.
Date: October 19-21
Location: London, UK
November
Programmatic Pioneers Connect
Programmatic Pioneers Connect brings together advertisers, agencies, publishers, and adtech providers to share insights and best practices across programmatic advertising, retail media, AI, identity, measurement and media strategy.
Date: November 4-5
Location: London, UK
Beeler.tech Base Camp
Beeler.tech Base Camp is an invitation-only gathering for senior leaders across digital publishing, advertising technology, and media, offering collaborative discussions on industry challenges, innovation and future opportunities.
Date: November 8-11
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
December
Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit
The Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit gathers industry leaders from brands, agencies, publishers, and technology companies to discuss the future of programmatic advertising, media buying, measurement, privacy and emerging digital marketing trends.
Date: December 1-3
Location: New Oreleans, USA
Events in H1
February
Brand Innovators: Creativity That Grows
In an era where quick wins often dominate, the most enduring brands are those that remain committed to a long-term vision and consistent brand investment. Brand Innovators Creativity That Grows: Unlocking Culture, Community & Commercial Impact Summit brings together brand-side marketers for some serious industry discussions.
Date: February 11
Location: Dublin, Ireland
MAD//North 2026
Join 4,000+ of the most influential brands, agencies, publishers, content creators + tech platforms in Manchester for a vibrant event packed with ideas from iconic industry leaders, insight on how the world's top brands and disruptors are investing and future-proofing, and innovation from top tech platforms, agencies and start-ups.
Date: February 25-26th
Location: Manchester, UK
March
Performance Marketing Unlocked
PMW Unlocked is the modern marketer's playbook, a two day event bringing together 1,500+ professionals for high energy interaction and engagement.
Date: March 3-4
Location: London, UK
IAB Leadership Summit 2026
Leadership Summit will return to Sopwell House, 5 - 6 March, bringing senior leaders from across the digital advertising industry together for two days of debate, inspiration and high-level networking.
Date: March 5-6
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
AOP Crunch: Brands that stand for something
Join AOP CRUNCH to discover how publishers are doubling down on strategies to build brand loyalty and re-establish themselves as trusted environments for both audiences and advertisers.
Date: March 19
Location: London, UK
Digiday Publishing Summit
The Digiday Publishing Summit brings together decision-makers across media and technology to move the industry forward for three days of networking and content, shaping the industry’s transformation.
Date: March 23-25
Location: Colorado, USA
Advertising Week Europe 2026
Advertising Week thrive on the big conversations and will be back at 180 Studios with the ultimate mashup of content for marketing, media, creative and tech professionals on March 24-26th.
Date: March 24-26
Location: London, UK
April
Futureweek Forum
FutureWeek Forum is a full day conference exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping advertising, commerce, and the wider media and marketing ecosystem, produced by FutureWeek, a AI-focused trade publication covering the media & marketing industry.
Date: April 16
Location: London, UK
WFA Global Marketer Week 2026
Global Marketer Week 2026 is heading to Stockholm, Sweden, from April 21 to 24. Join WFA together with the Swedish advertiser association, Sveriges Annonsörer, for a week of learning, inspiration and discovery with the greatest minds of the marketing industry.
Date: April 21-25
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
May
NAI Summit 2026
The NAI Summit is the premier conference for industry leaders at the intersection of digital advertising, privacy, and public policy. Sponsored by Kelley Drye, the 2026 NAI Summit takes place in Washington, D.C., placing attendees at the center of the national conversation on data, technology, and consumer trust.
Date: May 13-14
Location: D.C, USA
Campaign Media360
At this flagship Campaign event brands, media owners and media agencies come together for 2 days, to invest time into discussing industry trends, challenges and pressures. Together, with 70+ industry speakers, attendees will harness collaboration for good and elevate the power of media.
Date: May 19-20
Location: Brighton, UK
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