Advertising Week New York 2026
Where Marketing, Media, Technology & Culture Converge
Advertising Week New York 2026 returns October 5–8 in The Penn District, bringing together the people shaping the future of media, advertising, technology, creativity, and culture.
From brand leaders and agency executives to creators, publishers, platforms, and innovators, AWNewYork is one of the industry’s defining events for insight, networking, and momentum heading into 2027.
Captivate will be on-site throughout the week, connecting with advertisers, agency leaders, and media decision-makers to discuss how premium in-building DOOH is helping brands reach influential audiences in high-attention environments.
October 5–8, 2026
The Penn District | New York City
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Quick Event Overview
Advertising Week New York is a four-day global marketing and media event featuring multi-track programming, live experiences, networking, workshops, and industry conversations designed to help marketers stay ahead of what’s next.
At a Glance
- Dates: October 5–8, 2026
- Location: The Penn District, Manhattan
- Who Attends: Brand marketers, agencies, media companies, publishers, creators, ad tech leaders, platforms, and innovators
- Programming Includes: Keynotes, panels, networking, workshops, brand activations, and live experiences
- Core Themes: Branding, storytelling, AI, media transformation, streaming, creators, audience engagement, technology, and culture
- How to Attend: Register online through Advertising Week
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Why Attend Advertising Week New York 2026
The marketing landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speed. Consumer attention is fragmented, media ecosystems are shifting, AI is reshaping workflows, and brands are being challenged to connect with audiences more authentically than ever before.
Advertising Week New York brings the industry together to tackle those changes head-on.
Attendees come to AWNewYork to:
- Hear directly from influential marketers, media leaders, creators, and technology innovators
- Explore the future of storytelling, streaming, creator partnerships, and audience engagement
- Gain practical insight into changing consumer behaviors and media trends
- Discover emerging advertising technologies and measurement strategies
- Build relationships with agencies, publishers, platforms, and brand decision-makers
- Stay connected to the cultural moments shaping modern marketing
For four days, New York becomes the center of the advertising and media world.
What You’ll Experience at AWNewYork
Advertising Week programming spans multiple stages and thematic tracks designed for today’s evolving marketing ecosystem. Sessions range from executive-level strategy conversations to tactical deep dives and emerging trend analysis.
Featured Themes & Tracks
Brands & Marketers
Hear how leading brands are differentiating themselves through strategy, creativity, customer engagement, and innovation.
Branding & Storytelling
Explore how brands are building emotional connection through authentic storytelling and culturally relevant campaigns.
Attention Economy
Learn how marketers are adapting to fragmented audiences, shrinking attention spans, and evolving content consumption habits.
Media & Entertainment
Dive into the future of media, streaming, audience strategy, and content innovation as platforms and publishers continue to evolve.
Streaming & Modern Media
Discover how streaming platforms and connected media ecosystems are creating new opportunities for advertisers and audiences alike.
Creator Perspectives
Gain insight into how creators are influencing culture, commerce, and consumer engagement across platforms.
Technology & AI
Explore how emerging technologies and AI are transforming content creation, audience targeting, measurement, and media operations.
Explore the Advertising Week Stages
AWNewYork’s programming is organized across multiple themed stages that bring together some of the industry’s biggest voices and most important conversations.
Great Minds Stage
Hear from influential executives, industry leaders, and globally recognized brands discussing the future of media, marketing, and business.
Insights Stage
Actionable sessions focused on analytics, strategy, audience understanding, content performance, and practical takeaways marketers can apply immediately.
Media Stage
Conversations centered around content, audience engagement, streaming, publishing, and the evolving media ecosystem.
Creativity Stage
A destination for creative leaders, cultural influencers, and brand storytellers shaping modern advertising and consumer engagement.
Tech Stage
Sessions focused on AI, emerging technologies, data, innovation, and how technology is reshaping marketing and media.
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Meet With Captivate at Advertising Week
Captivate helps brands reach influential business professionals and affluent consumers through premium digital screens in office towers and luxury residential properties across North America.
Throughout Advertising Week New York, our team will be meeting with:
- Brand marketers
- Media buyers and planners
- Agency leadership teams
- Programmatic and DOOH specialists
- Ad tech and measurement partners
- B2B and enterprise marketers
Whether you’re exploring premium DOOH, account-based targeting, programmatic activation, or omnichannel campaign strategy, Captivate can help brands connect with high-value audiences in moments of focused attention.
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Why Brands Work With Captivate
- Premium office and residential inventory
- Brand-safe, 100% viewable environments
- Advanced audience targeting and ABM capabilities
- Programmatic and direct-buy opportunities
- Verified measurement and attribution solutions
- National scale across major DMAs
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Who Should Attend Advertising Week New York?
AWNewYork is built for professionals across the modern marketing ecosystem, including:
- Brand and growth marketers
- Agency media and strategy teams
- Publishers and media companies
- Streaming and entertainment leaders
- Ad tech and martech providers
- Creator economy and social media teams
- Measurement and analytics professionals
- C-suite executives and innovators
If your role touches media, advertising, storytelling, audience growth, or technology, Advertising Week offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and stay ahead of industry change.
Planning Your Week in New York
Advertising Week takes place across The Penn District in Midtown Manhattan, providing easy access to hotels, restaurants, transportation, and networking destinations throughout New York City.
To get the most out of the week:
- Register early before passes sell out
- Review tracks and stages in advance
- Schedule meetings before calendars fill up
- Leave room for networking events and activations
- Prioritize sessions aligned with your business goals
- Build time for partner and platform conversations throughout the week
Advertising Week moves fast, and the most valuable connections often happen between sessions.
See You at AWNewYork 2026
Advertising Week New York remains one of the most influential gatherings in marketing, media, and technology. Whether you’re attending for strategic insight, networking, inspiration, or business development, AWNewYork offers a front-row seat to the conversations shaping the future of the industry.
Captivate looks forward to connecting with marketers, agencies, and media leaders throughout the week.