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Data Technology & AI Summit

Nov 18 • Hosted by Dentsu • New York

Today’s marketers sit at the intersection of creativity, data technology, and AI. These capabilities are reshaping the future of marketing – giving brands sharper insights, greater speed to market, and new ways to connect with consumers. This event explores how marketing leaders are harnessing emerging platforms and next-gen tools to unlock creativity, enhance decision-making, and drive measurable growth in a rapidly changing landscape.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

9:00 AM Breakfast & Registration
10:00 AM Welcome Remarks

Brandon Gutman, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Brand Innovators

Marc Sternberg, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Brand Innovators

Emcee: Lana LoRusso, VP, East Coast Sales, Atmosphere TV
10:10 AM Beyond the Hype: Building Smarter AI Strategies

James Thomas, AI, Innovation and Creative Technology Officer, Dentsu Creative

Shirli Zelcer, Chief Data and Technology Officer, dentsu
10:30 AM From Signal to Movement: How Data Turns Cultural Trends into Brand Platforms

The best brand builders don’t just chase culture — they build on it. This panel will explore how marketers use data to spot cultural signals early and transform them into powerful, focused brand platforms. From identifying emerging behaviors to unlocking the right entry points for consumers, we’ll share how sharp insights can fuel grassroots movements that scale.

Anuj Chhabra, Portfolio Lead, Del Maguey Mezcal, Ojo de Tigre Mezcal, Pernod Ricard

Renee Edwards, Director, Global Social Media and Digital Communications, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Moderated by: Clara Jamison, VP of Sales, Adsmovil
11:00 AM Beyond the Hype: Practical AI Applications in Marketing Today

Stewart Cornelius, Agency Partnerships, Philo

Bobbi Meyer, Brand Partnerships Director, Atmosphere TV

Joe Whelan, VP of Sales & Advertiser Solutions, Genius Sports

Moderated by: Marissa Eddings, Head of Brand, Advertising, Media, and In-store Marketing and In-house Agency, 7-Eleven
11:35 AM Networking Break
11:55 AM The Convergence of Commerce, Data, and Creativity

Where AI-powered retail media, shopper data, and branded storytelling collide to drive a measurable sales impact

Angela Gruszka, VP of Marketing, Charitybuzz

Olivia Ross, Director of Growth & Digital Innovation, El Pollo Loco

Moderated by: Harrison Silverstein, Chief of Staff & Executive Director, SMB, SUZY
12:25 PM Smart Commerce: Where Data Intelligence Meets Creative Storytelling

Data intelligence, personalized media, and brand narrative come together to spark engagement and convert it into revenue.

Ali Manning, Co-Founder & COO, Chalice.ai

Scott Decker, North America Media Strategy and Planning Lead, HP Inc.

Moderated by: Jeremy Silkowitz, AVP, Customer Business Development (Walmart International), L’Oréal
12:55 PM Lunch
1:50 AI Innovation Workshop
2:30 PM When Data Meets Disruption: Behind the Scenes of an Award-Winning Campaign

Robert Walker, Chief Strategy Officer, dentsu X

Stephanie Mobley, Director, Strategy & Planning, Heineken

Moderated by: Evan Marin, Vice President of Sales, East Coast, Channel Factory
3:00 PM Personalization at Scale: Balancing Privacy and Performance

Exploring how AI and advanced data models can deliver hyper-personalized consumer experiences while honoring evolving privacy regulations.

Joy Allen Altimare, Former CMO, Saucony

Moderated by: Jackie Carroll, RVP, Sales, Attain
3:25 PM Networking Break
3:45 PM Leading the Shift: How Brands Are Reimagining Content Creation

Clive Henry, Head of Partnership Solutions, Adobe

Josh Rabenovets, Vice President of Global Fan Engagement & DTC Product Marketing, NFL

Moderated by: Abbey Klaassen, Global Brand President, Dentsu Creative
4:15 PM Smarter Media: How Data & AI Are Redefining Efficiency

By overlaying data on upper-funnel strategies, marketers are proving that smarter targeting pays for itself in efficiency and outcomes. This discussion explores how AI is optimizing media strategies across channels — from paid to social — making spend work harder and faster while unlocking new levels of precision and performance.

Private Panel
4:50 PM From Data to Decisions: Building Smarter Marketing Organizations

Phil Burrows, Senior Digital & Product Leader | Founder, Burrows & Co. Digital Advisory

Jackie Carroll, RVP, Sales, Attain

Moderated by: Randip Mitra, Head of Global Data Strategy, Kenvue
5:20 PM Wrap