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The second half of 2025 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.
JULY
MAD//Fest brings together marketers, agencies, media and tech leaders for three days of bold ideas, innovation and networking in a festival-style setting. Catch the team at The Digital Voice™ Cabana Tuesday through Thursday!
Date: July 1-3
Location: London, UK
This event is one for the performance marketers, designed to empower attendees with practical insights and affiliate strategies, as well as a heap of networking opportunities.
Date:
July 15-16
Location:
London, UK
SEPTEMBER
ATS London dives into the future of programmatic advertising and data-driven media, uniting thought leaders across the digital marketing ecosystem.
Date:
September 9
Location:
London, UK
Hosted by IAB UK, Techtonic explores the innovations shaping digital advertising, with a focus on adtech, privacy, and the future of the ecosystem.
Date:
September 9
Location:
London, UK
This event brings media and marketing leaders together to discuss the technologies revolutionising content, advertising and audience engagement.
Date:
September 11
Location:
London, UK
DMEXCO, a staple event in the adtech calendar, is Europe’s leading digital marketing and tech event, where global industry leaders meet to shape the future of digital business.
Date:
September 17-18
Location:
Cologne, Germany
Programmatic I/O New York is the go-to conference for programmatic media professionals, covering trends, technology, and tactical insights.
Date:
September 24-25
Location: New York, USA
OCTOBER
Advertising Week’s flagship event takes place in New York and is a global affair showcasing top-tier thought leadership, brand innovation and cultural conversations across the marketing industry.
Date:
October 6-9
Location:
New York, USA
PI Live connects the performance and partnership marketing community, offering two days of expert insights, innovation and networking.
Date:
October 21-22
Location: London, UK
This summit, curated by Digiday, brings together publishing leaders from across Europe to explore sustainable revenue models, audience growth, and content strategies.
Date:
October 27-29
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
NOVEMBER
Adwanted’s Future of Media event explores emerging trends, challenges and innovations shaping media buying, publishing, and advertising.
Date:
November 4-5
Location:
London, UK
An exclusive, invitation-only gathering for programmatic leaders to exchange ideas, tackle industry challenges and build meaningful connections.
Date:
November 5-6
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
The Drum B2B World Fest brings B2B marketers together for a two-week hybrid event filled with sessions, insights and inspiration from top brands.
Date:
November 5-19
Location: London, UK
Web Summit is one of the world’s largest tech conferences, famous for drawing a global audience to explore the future of technology, marketing, startups and society.
Date:
November 10-13
Location:
Lisbon, Portugal
DECEMBER
New Digital Age’s end of year event reflects on the most important developments in digital media and marketing, bringing the industry together to celebrate and debate.
Date:
December 1
Location:
London, UK
This summit unites brand and agency leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of programmatic marketing and explore future-forward solutions.
Date:
December 1-3
Location: New Orleans, USA
A flagship event exploring how data, technology and consumer behaviour are reshaping the global TV advertising landscape.
Date:
December 9-10
Location:
London, UK