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VP of Industry Insights & Content Strategy at IAB, Chris Bruderle shapes digital advertising research and strategy with deep roots in programmatic product development.

AdTech industry advocate and Outvertising contributor championing LGBTQ+ inclusion in advertising and media, pushing the industry toward more authentic and representative practices.

CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group, appointed to lead the consolidated PR division following Omnicom's landmark acquisition of Interpublic Group.

SVP of Advertising Sales at Samsung Ads, driving revenue from one of the largest first-party ACR data assets in connected TV advertising.

Chief Marketing Officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop, bringing retail brand marketing expertise with a focus on experiential and digital engagement strategies.

Founder of Jounce Media and one of AdTech's most cited researchers, Chris Kane is the industry's leading authority on programmatic supply chain transparency, MFA sites, and supply path optimization.

Senior AdTech leader at ITV driving programmatic and data strategy for one of the UK's largest commercial broadcasters, with deep expertise in connected TV and addressable advertising.

Senior AdTech executive at Synamedia driving advanced advertising solutions for video and streaming platforms, with deep expertise in addressable TV and programmatic advertising.

General Manager of USA TODAY Network at Gannett, Chris Pirrone is a senior media and advertising executive driving digital transformation and monetization strategy for one of the largest local media networks in the U.S.

Chris Spadaccini is the Chief Marketing Officer of The CW Network, bringing a background in media and entertainment marketing to one of broadcast television's most-watched networks.

Senior marketing leader at Tropicana driving brand strategy and media investment across one of America's most iconic beverage brands.

Co-founder and COO of Viant Technology, Chris Vanderhook has spent two decades building one of AdTech's most prominent people-based DSPs alongside his brother Tim, pioneering identity-driven programmatic advertising.

Co-founder and CEO of Cognitiv, pioneering deep learning-based programmatic advertising solutions that push beyond traditional audience targeting.

Senior leader at PHD UK driving integrated media strategy and planning innovation, with deep expertise in data-driven advertising and media investment.

Global Chief Strategy Officer at dentsu, Chrissie Hanson is a leading strategic force in media and advertising, known for shaping data-driven, human-centric approaches to brand growth.

Christa Carone is a senior marketing and communications executive now leading brand and growth strategy at LPL Financial, with deep roots in data-driven media and audience strategy from her tenure at Publicis Media's Starcom MediaVest Group.

Global Brand President at PHD within Omnicom Media Group, Christian Flouch is a senior media agency leader known for driving client strategy and brand growth at one of the world's top media networks.

Senior AdTech executive at Basis Technologies known for driving digital media strategy and programmatic advertising innovation across publisher and agency ecosystems.