Exclusive report launch and expert insights on AI in marketing, commerce media, streaming, digital commerce, and creator economy trends

NEW YORK (September 2, 2025) EMARKETER, the go-to forecasts, data, and insights provider across the marketing & advertising and ecommerce fields, will convene its first Future of Digital summit on September 9, 2025, at City Winery in New York City. 

EMARKETER will debut its Future of Digital 2026 Forecast, offering an exclusive look at the key forces shaping digital marketing and advertising in the year ahead—including AI search and discovery, commerce media, streaming evolution, digital commerce trends, and the rise of professional creator marketing.

The one-day summit will feature keynote presentations, analyst-led panels, and networking sessions designed to give executives and brand leaders a competitive edge in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, including:

• The Future of Digital 2026 Report: Presented by EMARKETER Vice President of Content Paul Verna, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano, this exclusive forecast will reveal the most important shifts driving digital marketing, ecommerce, and media consumption in 2026.
• The Future of Commerce Media: A panel discussion led by Sarah Marzano that dives deep into the role of data, shoppable media, AI, and advertising efficiency, and navigating the growing landscape of advertising networks with Merkle SVP Jeffrey Bustos, Kenvue VP and Global Head of Marketing Meredith Herman, and Danone VP Arthur Sylvestre
• The Future of Streaming and Digital Video: A panel discussion led by Paul Verna exploring the commerce media/CTV connection, targeting personalization in advertising, shoppable media, and the evolving habits of the streaming viewer with VML’s Chief Media Officer Jennifer Kohl and Mastercard’s SVP of Global Media & Agency Relations Jay Altschuler
• Preparing for the New Era of AI Search and Discovery: A panel led by EMARKETER’s principal analyst Nate Elliott on how brand leaders are adapting to this shift today, and how they are preparing for an even more AI-driven world with M+C Saatchi Performance Managing Director Jim Hamilton, EssilorLuxottica Director of Global Media Caroline Proto, and Western Union Global Organic Marketing Lead Sarah Resnick
• Networking Forum: Connect with EMARKETER analysts and industry peers on topics including advertising, CTV, commerce media, social commerce, creator economy, retail and ecommerce, big tech, and AI-powered marketing.

A complete list of speakers and topics, as well as information about tickets, is available at: https://www.emarketer.com/events/summit/2025-future-of-digital-live/

If you are a member of the press and would like more information on the program and complimentary virtual and in-person tickets, please contact Steve Severinghaus at sseveringhaus@emarketer.com 

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Steve Severinghaus

Senior Director, Communications

sseveringhaus@emarketer.com