This year, we’re bringing you new summits, expanded content and unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn and grow.
WE ARE LIVE IN:
WHAT IS ADVERTISING WEEK NEW YORK?
AWNY IS A GLOBAL MARKETING EVENT BUILT FOR THE PEOPLE MOVING THE INDUSTRY FORWARD.
It brings together brand leaders, agency teams, media executives, creators, platforms and innovators for a packed week of conversations, networking and real-world perspective.
Hosted in The Penn District, Advertising Week is designed to help you stay close to what matters now — from brand building and media shifts to event activations, creator influence, B2B growth and category-specific strategy.
This isn’t just another industry conference. It is where the business of marketing meets the energy of New York and deals get done.
WHY ATTEND AWNY 2026.
THE INDUSTRY DOESN’T SLOW DOWN. NEITHER SHOULD YOU.
WHAT PARTNERS GAIN:
- A direct read on where marketing, media and advertising are going
- Access to brand leaders, decision-makers and industry voices worth listening to
- New thinking on event activations, audience engagement and brand growth
- More chances to connect across brands, agencies, platforms and publishers
- A week that blends business value with cultural relevance.
BUILT AROUND WHAT MARKETERS ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT.
WE’RE LEVELING UP WITH PROGRAMMING THAT REFLECTS WHERE THE MARKET IS MOVING AND WHAT TEAMS NEED RIGHT NOW.
GAMING SUMMIT.
Explore the fast-growing intersection of gaming and advertising, and see how brands are showing up in more relevant, immersive ways.
HEALTHCARE SUMMIT.
Dig into the ideas and innovation helping healthcare brands connect with people in more meaningful ways.
B2B MARKETING PROGRAMMING.
Get smarter on the strategy, creativity and performance moves pushing modern B2B marketing forward.
INDEPENDENT AGENCY & SMB PROGRAMMING.
Find practical insight built for independent agencies and small to midsize businesses navigating growth, competition and change.
YOU BELONG IN THE ROOM.
AWNY IS BUILT FOR THE PEOPLE MAKING BRAND, MEDIA AND GROWTH DECISIONS EVERY DAY.
Including brand marketers, agency executives, culture leaders, ad tech and martech teams, B2B marketers, healthcare marketers, creative agencies and SMB leaders.
If you are working in marketing, media, advertising or brand growth, Advertising Week New York belongs on your calendar.
2026 SPEAKERS
Patrick Arthur
Chief Marketing Officer
Washington Commanders
Sabrina Callahan
SVP, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
Southwest Airlines
Greg Hamilton
Chief Marketing Officer
Little Caesars
Chris Kaiser
EVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dhar Mann
Founder
Dhar Mann Studios
Alycen Mcauley
Chief Business Officer
WNBA Washington Mystics
Laura Petro
VP, Brand & Fan Experience
Gotham FC
Sarah Swanson
Chief Brand Officer
Women’s Tennis Association
Michelle Wong
Senior Vice President, Global Marketing
Jazwares
THE INDUSTRY SHOWS UP HERE.
AWNY DRAWS STANDOUT VOICES FROM ACROSS BUSINESS, MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, CULTURE AND TECH.
The speaker mix reflects where the industry is going, not where it has been.
From brand builders and founders to creators and media leaders, AW New York is known for bringing together people with real influence and real perspective.
BRANDS WHO ATTEND AWNY
FAQs: Advertising Week New York 2026, Explained
Advertising Week New York 2026 is a major NYC marketing event and global industry conference for professionals across marketing, advertising, media, technology and culture.
Advertising Week New York 2026 takes place October 5–8, 2026.
The event takes place in The Penn District in New York City.
The event is for brand leaders, marketers, advertisers, agency teams, media professionals, creators, platforms, independent agencies and SMB-focused teams.
Attendees can expect four days of speakers, sessions, networking, summit programming and conversations focused on marketing, media, advertising, event activations and brand growth.
The event features 4 days, 1300+ speakers, 500+ sessions and 80K+ connections.
Topics include marketing strategy, advertising, media, brand leadership, event activations, gaming, B2B marketing, healthcare, creator influence and audience engagement.
Registration is open now at https://newyork2026.advertisingweek.com/register
Brands can explore partnership, sponsorship and speaking opportunities by reaching out through the event contact path.
If you are interested in partnerships, sponsorships, speaking opportunities or bringing a session idea to life, let’s talk.
Advertising Week New York gives brands and partners a chance to show up with purpose in front of a high-value audience of marketers, media leaders, agencies and decision-makers.
Partnership Opportunities Can Include
- Sponsorships
- Custom activations
- Speaking opportunities
- Session collaboration
- Brand visibility across the event
