By Anastasiia Lushyna
What’s the best way to stay on top of AdTech trends and build new connections? Obviously, that’s attending relevant industry events! The year 2026 still has a lot to offer in terms of conferences, so to help you plan your business trips, we have prepared a list of the most interesting AdTech gatherings. Read on to miss nothing!
1. Programmatic Pioneers Summit
When: 2-3 June 2026
Where: London, the UK (Royal Lancaster London)
The Programmatic Pioneers Summit is the largest gathering of digital media and programmatic leaders from Europe’s top businesses and beyond. Uniting tech innovators, agencies, media owners, and other players, it aims to address programmatic challenges and shape the future of the industry.
This year’s agenda is devoted to such topics as AI and automation, first-party data, the shift in measurement approaches, CTV, DOOH, and audio advertising, and ethics and responsibility. You can expect loads of sessions, workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities. Over 80 speakers have already been announced.
Ticket pricing depends on the selected package: there are four options available (Agency, Brand / Advertiser, Publisher, and Vendor / Solution Provider). Check the pricing page to learn more. Note that those falling under the Brand / Advertiser category can claim a complimentary pass. However, if you claim it but don’t attend the event, a £99 + VAT no-show fee applies.
2. Pocket Gamer Connects (Barcelona)
When: 15-16 June 2026
Where: Barcelona, Spain (Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower)
The Pocket Gamer Connects is the world’s leading independent games industry conference series. The event “travels” across the continents, so make sure to check the schedule to decide which specific conference can work best for you. For now, we will focus on the one that will take place in Barcelona, because our Attekmi team is going to be there.
17 conference tracks, over 100 expert speakers, and more than 1,000 global games industry attendees – that is what you can expect from the event. The agenda will include topics like AI advancements, development techniques, new technologies and trends, and, most importantly, monetization. You will be able to learn more about how to monetize your games, explore advertising formats and monetization developments, dive deep into targeted advertising and optimization strategies, and so on. Since in-app and in-game advertising are getting more and more popular, attending the Poket Gamer Connects event can provide an AdTech expert with a range of actionable insights.
As for pricing, there are diverse types of tickets available. You can learn more here.
3. Cannes Lions
When: 22-26 June 2026
Where: Cannes, France (Palais des Festivals et des Congrès)
Cannes Lions is a premier annual event uniting those interested in advertising, marketing, communications, and innovation. You can count on a range of talks, workshops, roundtables, debates, and more. This year, the event will include six content streams: Creative Impact, The Creativity Toolbox, Talent and Culture, Insights and Trends, Innovation Unwrapped, and the new Cannes Lions Deconstructed stream. With such a rich program, you will expand both your knowledge and network, and join the process of the industry evolution.
There are various types of passes, and the most popular Classic option costs €4,465 (plus a 20% sales tax). You can learn more about pricing on the event’s homepage.
4. AdTechX
When: 29 June 2026
Where: Herzliya, Israel (Dan Accadia)
Clearly, AdTechX is the event focusing specifically on advertising technology. This year, it is going to cover such topics as improved audience segmentation, optimized ad spend, enhanced personalization, generative AI, natural language processing, real-time targeting, scalability and flexibility, more effective attribution and measurement, etc. You will be able to experience new technologies, learn from the experts, expand your business, and more.
Note that there is a Business Package available (for five participants and above), offering a discounted ticket price per person.
5. ChinaJoy
When: 31 July - 3 August 2026
Where: Shanghai, China (Shanghai New International Expo Center)
The China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference (ChinaJoy) event is among the most popular industry events focusing on digital entertainment and games. In 2025, ChinaJoy attracted 410,300 visitors in total, so you can imagine the event’s scale. The 23rd ChinaJoy conference (which is taking place in 2026) is themed "Level Up With AI", and considering the number of last year's attendees, you can count on four days full of networking and amazing experiences.
For AdTech experts, understanding the gaming and digital entertainment market trends plays a crucial role in terms of driving growth, so consider attending ChinaJoy. To discover the details, get in touch with the ChinaJoy team by filling out a form.
6. ATS London
When: 15 September 2026
Where: London, the UK (Queen Elizabeth II Centre)
ATS London is a one-day yet very dynamic conference attracting marketers, publishers, agencies, AdTech vendors, and other industry participants. This year, the agenda covers such topics as curation, measurement, omnichannel integration, first-party data, monetization models, and so on. So far, over 20 speakers have been announced, including experts from ExchangeWire, IAB Tech Lab, and others.
There are different types of tickets available, so make sure to check the pricing page to learn more.
7. DMEXCO
When: 23-24 September 2026
Where: Cologne, Germany (Koelnmesse GmbH)
DMEXCO is Europe’s leading annual event devoted to digital advertising, marketing, and technology. The full agenda for 2026 is not available yet, but if we take a closer look at DMEXCO Summits, you can count on insights on DOOH advertising, first-party data, contextual targeting, CTV, curated marketplaces, sustainability, and so on. Thus, these two days are expected to be full of knowledge, networking, and business growth – do not miss such an opportunity.
As for tickets, currently, you can fill out a short form to get notified when the ticket shop opens. And if you are planning to join the conference as an exhibitor, there is a stand cost calculator available at the DMEXCO website to help you estimate the price.
8. Programmatic I/O New York
When: 28-29 September 2026
Where: New York, USA (New York Marriott Marquis)
AdExchanger’s Programmatic I/O New York brings together brands, agencies, publishers, and platforms to push the industry forward. This year, you can expect sessions on such topics as AI, creative development and optimization, monetization models, programmatic infrastructure, and others.
There are several types of passes to choose from, with discounts available for groups and AdExchanger members. Feel free to learn more here.
9. AdTech Tokyo
When: 21-23 October 2026
Where: Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Midtown & The Ritz-Carlton)
AdTech Tokyo is a major advertising and marketing technology event held annually in Japan. This year’s program is not available yet, but if you take a look at last year’s agenda, you will see a wide range of explored topics: rebranding, data portability, immersive media, sustainability, ad optimization, media planning, personalization, and many others. Therefore, in 2026, you can count on three days of a deep dive into the different aspects of AdTech.
Keep an eye on the updates regarding the program and pricing – the event is definitely worth visiting.
10. Israel Mobile Summit
When: 29 October 2026
Where: Tel Aviv, Israel (Expo Tel Aviv, Pavilion 10)
Israel Mobile Summit is the largest event in Israel devoted to AdTech, mobile, and games, and one of the most influential conferences in EMEA. The agenda is not available yet, but, for instance, last year the event offered sessions on monetization for publishers, attribution, incrementality, generative AI, etc. This year, we can definitely expect another day full of insights and knowledge. Monitor the event’s website to stay on top of the agenda updates.
The same applies to attendee registration – it will open soon. However, if you plan to attend the Israel Mobile Summit as an exhibitor, you can already secure your spot by getting in touch with them.
11. The Future of TV Advertising Global
When: 8-9 December 2026
Where: London, the UK (Kings Place)
Logically, the Future of TV Advertising Global event is devoted to the global TV advertising industry. It has been the leading international TV advertising conference for more than 15 years, so you can definitely count on a variety of insightful sessions and multiple networking opportunities.
The agenda for this year has not been provided yet, but if you are interested in CTV marketing, programmatic advertising, streaming trends, and other relevant topics, this event would be a great chance for you to expand your knowledge and build new connections. Note that you can fill out this form to receive updates.
Final Words
Note that the Attekmi team is planning to attend the majority of the above-listed events. You will get an opportunity to meet Ihor Bazeliuk, our Head of Business Development, and talk about Attekmi’s solutions and services, AdTech trends and news, the ways to ensure smooth business growth, and more.
More details will be provided soon – stay tuned, and let’s meet in London, Cologne, Barcelona, or anywhere else!
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