Next Up: AWNewYork
October 6-9, 2025

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

AWAccelerate is Advertising Week’s Global Startup program that provides education, business development and partnership opportunities to marketing and media-related technology companies across the globe.

Startups will have the opportunity to learn and network with the world’s top marketers, thought leaders and early-stage investors.  In addition, participants have strategic amplification access to the Advertising Week Global platform and Startup Community.  The innovation program connects startups to Advertising Week constituents around the globe including brands, agencies, media companies, investors and more.

OUR MISSION

Identify, educate and connect high growth media, marketing and technology start-ups with the advertising, marketing and investment community.  Our mission is to create value for the entire ecosystem by helping early-stage companies solve their biggest challenges with the latest and most relevant startup solutions.

IDENTIFY

The AWAccelerate Program identifies early-stage, pre-seed and seed-stage startups in the media, technology and DTC industries.

EDUCATE

The Program provides highly curated educational and mentoring opportunities for startups at AW Global events and throughout the year.

CONNECT

AWAccelerate provides the opportunity for start-ups, investors and corporates to connect, meet and do business.

2025/2026 LOCATIONS

AWNewYork, NYC: October 6-9, 2025
AWLATAM, Mexico City: November 4-6, 2025
AWEurope, London: March 24-26, 2026