Full Event Agenda

Digital Summit Minneapolis | August 12-13, 2026

Full Event Agenda

Day 1

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Opening Power Hour: Check-in | Coffee | Exhibits | Breakfast for VIPs

Networking

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Emcee Opening Kickoff

Cari O'Brien, Ripples Reach Coaching

Opening Remarks

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Sight. Sound. Motion. Emotion. Why the Future of Creativity Belongs to Human Imagination.

David Shing, Shingy

Keynote

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Join a Small-Group Discussion: Strategies for the Modern B2B Buyer Journey

The Growth Roundtable Track

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Decode the Vibes: Turn Cultural Chaos into Smarter Marketing Strategy

Greg Swan, FINN Partners

Creativity, Differentiation & Cultural Relevance Track

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

AI for B2B Lead Generation: 5 Prompts for Marketing Performance

Andy Crestodina, Orbit Media

The Mastermind Hub Track

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Your Customer Journey Map Isn’t Working: Build a Messaging Compass, not a Map

John Triplett, IDX

Customer Intelligence & Experience Track

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

The Power of Focus: Reveal Blind Spots and Improve Marketing Results with NotebookLM

Dave Meyer, BizzyWeb

Next-Gen Operations & Infrastructure Track

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibits

Networking

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Influence Orchestration: The New Playbook for B2B Brand Visibility

Ashley Zeckman, Spotlight

Brand Visibility Track

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

How to Get AI to Recommend Your Brand: The Future of AI Search and Lead Generation

Andy Crestodina, Orbit Media

The Mastermind Hub Track

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Proven Strategies for Building Brand Stories That Break Through the Noise

Erin Gulden, The Agency at MSP

Creativity, Differentiation & Cultural Relevance Track

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Your Best Marketing Doesn’t Show Up in Your Reports: Using Offline Data to Reveal Real Impact

Ryan Huschka, Adtaxi

Customer Intelligence & Experience Track

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Seven Proven Strategies for Agencies in the Unhappiness Era

Matt Ingwalson, Optimism Delivers

Industry Spotlight Track (Agency)

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

30-minute Mastermind Hub Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Engaging the Next Generation: Building Trust Through Community-Driven Content

Erik Bohnhoff, Foundry North and the Minnesota Star Tribune

Next Level Strategy Track

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

AI Has Entered the Chat — But You're Still Running the Meeting

Sharon Harris, The SH Collective

Next Level Strategy Track

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Proving Marketing’s Value: Connect Strategy, Performance, and Business Results

Patty Radford Henderson, Annum

Next Level Strategy Track

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Human Stories in an AI Era: Lessons from NMDP on Driving Real Action Through Authentic Marketing

Ryan Pena, NMDP

Next-Gen Operations & Infrastructure Track

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Applying the Trust Gap Framework: What a Car Wash Can Teach Marketing Leaders About Building Real Trust

Matt DeWolf, MK Quinn Media, Inc.

Brand Trust and Safety Track

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Happy Hour | Exhibits | 1st Passport Winners Announced

Networking

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Mingle & Market-share: Offsite VIP Reception

Networking

Day 2

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Power Hour: Coffee | Exhibits | Breakfast for VIPs | 2nd Round of Passport Winners Announced

Networking

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Rise of Zero Click Marketing

Rand Fishkin, SparkToro

Keynote

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

The Memory-Driven Marketing Revolution: Move Your Brand from Attention to Instinct

Emma Kuhl Pitts, PullSpark

The Mastermind Hub Track

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

8 Social Media Provocations for 2026 (And What Smart Brands Will Do Next)

Arik Hanson, Arik Hanson Social Media

Next Level Strategy Track

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Join a Small-Group Discussion – The Moral Dilemma of AI: What It Means for Our Work and Our World

The Growth Roundtable Track

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

LinkedIn Is the New Growth Engine: A 30-Minute Talk + Live Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Nicole Ramirez

Nicole Ramirez, NR Digital Consulting

Brand Trust and Safety Track

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibits

Networking

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Transform Your Campaign in 90 Minutes: Hands-On Workshop for Building with _nstinct™

Emma Kuhl Pitts, PullSpark

The Mastermind Hub Track

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Session Information Coming Soon!

Jennifer (Watson) Ast, athenahealth

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Leading by Example: Amplifying Brand Relevance Through Executive Social Media Presence

Joie Healy, Cisco

Brand Trust and Safety Track

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

From Marketing Leadership at the Minnesota Wild to Wright-Hennepin: Building a Culture of Opportunity, Risk & Storytelling

Greta Brooks, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association

Next Level Strategy Track

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

30-minute Mastermind Hub Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

15-minute Recharge | Network | Exhibits

Networking

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Manufacturers, Meet the New Algorithm Overlords: How to Stay Seen in 2026 and beyond

Liz Andert, H.B. Fuller

Industry Spotlight Track (Manufacturing)

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Session Information Coming Soon!

Craig Pladson, Brave Co.

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

AI + Marketing Strategies for Health and Wellness: Scaling Trust, Creativity and Growth

Annie Scott, Marketing & Creative Leader

Industry Spotlight Track (Health and Wellness)