Following two sold-out years, Digital Day Camp returns in 2025—bringing Canada’s digital media decision-makers together like never before.
Digital Day Camp is the only event of its kind—where digital advertising leaders (publishers, ad tech, agencies, and beyond) sit at the same table to break down silos and tackle what’s broken.
No panels. No pay-for-play. No passive listening.
This is a working event, where we come together to compare notes, challenge assumptions, and collaborate on real solutions that move the industry forward. Every conversation, every session, and every connection is built around what’s actually happening in Canada—not generic, global trends that don’t apply.
If you’re an industry leader who is ready to be in the room where real decisions get made and the future of Canadian media takes shape, Digital Day Camp is where you need to be.
SPEAKERS
More speakers will be added to our lineup - stay tuned for updates!
Adam Gendelman
AVP, Programmatic & Demand Sales
Wunderkind
Alan Dark
Chief Revenue Officer
Rogers Sports & Media
Aleena Mazhar Kuzma
National Board Director of Programs
NABS
Andrew Casale
President and CEO
Index Exchange
Ashley Curran
Associate Vice President, Sport Partnerships & Jumpstart Brand
Canadian Tire Corporation
Barry Alexander
Chief Marketing & Diversity Officer
Canadian Marketing Association
Christy MacLeod
Chief Data & Solutions Officer
Kinesso Canada
Daniel Mekinda
EVP, Head of GroupM Motion Entertainment Canada
GroupM
David Purdy
Chief Revenue Officer
Stingray
Dominic Cozzolino
Paralympic Athlete
Canadian Olympic Hockey
Gold and Silver Medallist
Dustin Titus
Chief Revenue Officer
Zoomer Media
Gautham Ram Pingali
Executive Vice President Performance & Innovation
GroupM
Ivan Pehar
Director, Ad Revenue Strategy
Roku
Jeremy Simpson
Chief Activation Officer, Canada
Omnicom Media Group
Jodi Peacock
Client President
EssenceMediacom
Joe Gottfried
Executive Director, Sales
CBC/Radio-Canada
Kendra Hum
Managing Director, International
Amazon Ads Canada
Kevin Squyres
Sales Director
Advendio
Kieran Miles
Chief Growth Officer
GroupM
Kristie Painting
EVP & MD
Cineplex Media
Laura Boodram
Chief Revenue Officer
FatTail
Lee Beech
Senior Director, Consumer Experience, Data & Transformation
Nestlé
Michael Jones
Head of Programmatic Financial Services
Bloomberg Media
Mitch Dent
President, Canadian Media
Blue Ant Media
Mladen Raickovic
Head of Canada,
Global Partnerships
Nader Mohamed
Director, Publisher Partnerships, Canada
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Nikki Stone
Chief Commerce Officer
GroupM Canada
Noah Vardon
Group Executive Vice President
Omnicom Media Group
Patrick Jutras
President, MELS & CAO
TVA Group & Québecor Media
Phil Schraeder
CEO
GumGum
Philippe Kleim
Vice President, National Revenue & Digital Advertising Strategy
Corus Entertainment
Sean Cohan
President
Bell Media
Shane Phillips
Senior Director of Marketplace Solutions
Mediabrands Canada
Shannon Lewis
President
CMDC
Sonia Carreno
President
IAB Canada
Sue Haas
President & COO
NLogic
Susan Irving
Chief Marketing Officer
Kruger Products Inc.
Tracy Ball
Director, Media & Digital Platforms
Bayer Consumer Health
Troy Reeb
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Corus Entertainment
Vlad Stesin
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Optable
ATTENDING COMPANIES
SPONSORS
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PARTNERS
WHO + WHY
If You’re a Decision-Maker in Canadian Media, You Belong Here
Who Should Attend?
This isn’t an event for spectators. Digital Day Camp is built for decision-makers. If you’re VP-level or above at a publisher, agency, brand, or ad tech company, this is where you need to be. No junior staff. No tourists. No sales pitches. Just the leaders shaping the future of Canadian digital media:
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For publishers and media companies that need real answers on revenue growth, measurement, and the tech that actually drives results.
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For agencies tired of vendor-led conferences and hungry for real talk about measurement, media investment, and accountability.
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For brands who want more than the same old strategies and are ready to push innovation.
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And for ad tech leaders who know that breaking into Canada isn’t just about selling—it’s about understanding what this market actually needs.
Why Should You Attend?
Because this is the only place where these conversations happen.
Many media conferences are passive, where leaders speak on stage and then disappear. Digital Day Camp is the opposite. Here, you’re part of the discussion, part of the problem-solving, part of the future. You’ll be in the room with the people making real decisions about CTV, programmatic, AI, DEI, and everything that will define Canada’s digital media landscape for the next five years.
If you’re looking for surface-level insights and recycled talking points, this isn’t your event. But, if you’re ready to sit across from industry leaders who are facing the same challenges you are, share what’s working (and what’s not), and walk away with actual, usable insights, then we’ll see you in Toronto.
"Topics and content covered in-depth...engaging content, truly unique Q&A throughout… opportunity to dive deep, inclusive environment designed to learn. Well worth the time and investment for leaders looking to grow their business."
NETWORK WITH
YOUR PEOPLE
Connect exclusively with Canadian digital media decision-makers like you. Digital Day Camp brings together publishers, agencies, brands, and ad tech leaders who don’t just show up for a panel and leave. These are the executives who stay, engage, and have the conversations that lead to real, lasting change.
LEARN FROM
INDUSTRY INNOVATORS
Digital Day Camp’s collaborative roundtable discussions are open, candid conversations on the challenges that matter most. This is your chance to sit shoulder-to-shoulder with industry heavyweights and technology specialists who are shaping the future of Canadian media, without the sales pitches.
TECHNOLOGY BUILT
FOR CANADA
The best ad tech companies don’t just sell to Canada—they build for it. Meet the partners who understand the market, the challenges, and what it takes to succeed here. Whether you’re looking for better monetization, smarter measurement, or partners who get it, this is where those connections happen.
WHO NEEDS ANOTHER WATER BOTTLE...
Last year at Digital Day Camp, we tried something different. Instead of handing out branded swag, we redirected those dollars to where they could do more good by supporting NABS. NABS (the National Advertising Benevolent Society) is a Canadian charitable organization that supports professionals in the marketing, media, and communications industries. Their mission is to provide financial, emotional, and career support to individuals facing personal or professional challenges.
The result? Digital Day Camp raised more for NABS in a single day than any other conference to date.
This year, we’re aiming even higher. By replacing event swag with sponsorship donations, we’re not just promoting sustainability, we’re helping to ensure that NABS can continue its vital work. With your support, we can double our impact and make a lasting difference for professionals across our industry.
“Digital Day Camp is not only Canada’s most innovative digital advertising and ad technology conference, they have re-imagined the wasteful practice of giving out branded swag. Instead of traditional giveaways, they redirected a portion of the budget typically spent on swag to support industry colleagues through a donation to NABS. This fresh approach, focused on sustainability, led to the highest amount ever raised for NABS at any conference!”
—Mark Neves, Director, Fundraising & Operations, NABS
A huge thank you to our sponsors for backing this initiative.
Arrival and Registration Details:
Welcome to Digital Day Camp being held at "The Well", a space re-imagined for exploration, culinary adventures and new experiences.
Entrance to the space is at 8 Spadina Ave. 28th Floor, N/W corner Front and Spadina.
Grab a coffee and light breakfast in time for the program which starts at 8:00 am sharp. Please arrive early and please proceed to registration on the 28th floor. Hear opening remarks and how to garner the best experience at Digital Day Camp.
There are a number of hotels within walking distance of the Well. Use this link to see the local hotels and walking distance.
REACH OUT!
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for this event.
Contact daviduk@digitaldaycamp.com for details.