StackAdapt Launched 2026 Innovation Forum
The virtual event provides advertisers with insights on leveraging AI tools to optimize marketing workflows.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Advertising
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StackAdapt has kicked off its 2026 Innovation Forum, a virtual series examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping advertising and marketing strategies. The event integrates executive-led sessions with product demonstrations for global audiences.
Why it matters
The forum addresses the industry-wide shift toward connected workflows driven by AI. Operators can assess these strategies to understand how automated tools influence their own advertising operations and competitive positioning.
The 2026 Innovation Forum is structured across three regional broadcast windows for North America, EMEA, and APAC. Access to on-demand programming follows the live events, a model designed to capture a global audience compared to traditional localized trade summits.
The players
StackAdapt
A Toronto-based advertising technology company providing multi-channel digital advertising platforms.
Harper Carroll
An industry expert participating as a featured speaker at the forum.
Benji Shomair
An industry expert presenting on current marketing trends at the forum.
The details
The forum broadcasts virtually to global regions, showcasing the company's Ivy Studio AI suite through integrated product demonstrations. Sessions are led by the firm's executive team and industry experts to analyze the influence of AI on advertising operations. By connecting AI with existing marketing workflows, the program aims to provide a practical look at how these technologies alter campaign management.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: North American broadcast of the Innovation Forum.
September 30, 2026: EMEA and APAC broadcast of the Innovation Forum.
October 1, 2026: On-demand access becomes available for all programming.
Market Landscape
The forum aligns with the industry-wide trend toward the integration of AI-driven connected workflows in digital advertising. This move marks a departure from traditional software releases, prioritizing user education on automated campaign management.
Marketing managers should watch for new operational efficiencies as Ivy Studio AI is integrated into existing stacks. Evaluate how these tools might automate manual workflows and reallocate budget to higher-performing channels in the coming quarter.
The takeaway
The forum highlights that AI is no longer an experimental add-on but a core component of advertising infrastructure. Operators should plan to audit their current marketing workflows against new AI capabilities to identify potential gaps in automation.
Further reading
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