Video & CTV Advertising’s Global Gathering
April 15 - 16, 2026
Kings Place, London
about
New Video Frontiers
New Video Frontiers, VideoWeek’s flagship conference, is unrivalled for setting out the key industry trends and emerging technologies for video & CTV advertising.
The event brings together leading brands, agencies, publishers, broadcasters, platforms and technology companies the information they need for the year ahead.
an event over two days in two prestigous London locations
day one
ctv leadership forum
BAFTA, LONDON MARCH 20, 2024
day two
main conference
KINGS PLACE, LONDON MARCH 21, 2024
Who Attends
Themes
what’s on
Agenda
Coming Soon
08:15am
Breakfast & Networking
09:00am
PRESENTATION
Welcome and introduction
Speaker
Vincent Flood, Editor-in-Chief, VideoWeek
09:10am
FIRESIDE CHAT
What Keeps Brand Marketers Awake at Night?
Speakers
Stefanie Briec, Senior Director, Demand Sales UK, Comcast Advertising
Freddy Clapson, Managing Partner, Global Programmatic & Innovation Lead, Team X
09:30am
Analyst
CTV, Consolidation, and AI: Key trends and forecasts shaping the future of TV and video advertising
Speaker
Matthew Bailey, Senior Principal Analyst, Advertising, Omdia
09:50am
FIRESIDE CHAT
Fireside Chat with TiVo Ads: The Next Era of TV Intelligence and Beyond
Speaker
Fariba Zamaniyan, Senior Vice President, Global Data Monetization, TiVo Ads
10:10am
PANEL
Keep, Kill, Change: What Media Buyers Want from the Next Phase of CTV
Speakers
Rebecca Smithson, Head of AV Strategy and Planning, Havas Media Network
Dylan Pritchard, Head of AV, Bicycle
Matthew Wilke, Head of Commercial Media Partnerships, Mediaplus UK
Tim Cross-Kovoor, Assistant Editor, VideoWeek (Moderator)
10:40am
PRESENTATION
Introducing the New AI Ad Trading Infrastructure
Speaker
Shailley Singh, EVP, Product & COO, IAB Tech Lab
11:00am
Coffee Break
11:20am
PRESENTATION
Lost in the Streams? From Fragmentation to Impact
Speaker
Catherine Frusher, Senior Enterprise Director, Epsilon
11:40am
PANEL
Unpacking the Ever-Evolving Role of the CTV OS Layer
Speakers
Chris Kleinschmidt, VP, Advertising Sales, EMEA, TiVo Ads
Melinda Clow, Managing Partner – Activation & Digital Partnerships, Omnicom Media
Richard Young, MD History Hit and FAST Channels, Little Dot Studios
Dan Meier, Senior Reporter, VideoWeek (Moderator)
12:30pm
PANEL
The CTV Land Grab: Are European Broadcasters Rising to the Challenge?
Speakers
Anne-Laure Dreyfus, Director TV, egta
Rak Patel, Chief Commercial Officer, Channel 4
Andy Jones, VP Broadcast & CTV, EMEA, PubMatic
Fabrice Mollier, President, CANAL+ BRAND SOLUTIONS
Tim Cross-Kovoor, Assistant Editor, VideoWeek (Moderator)
1:00pm
Lunch
2:00pm
PANEL
Build, Buy or Borrow: TV's Ad Tech Questions Revisited
Speakers
Rhys McLachlan, Director of Advanced Advertising, ITV
David Rasmusson, Domain Architect – Ad Tech, Viaplay Group
Chris Edwards, Senior Director, Media, Rakuten TV Enterprise
Alex Wright, Programmatic & Data Leader, Channel 4
Vincent Flood, Editor-in-Chief, VideoWeek (Moderator)
2:30pm
PRESENTATION
Agency M&A – Evolution or Revolution
Speaker
Paul Winterflood, Corporate Finance Partner, Moore Kingston Smith
2:50pm
PANEL
From Reach to Results: Redefining TV Measurement for the Outcomes Era
Speakers
Liz Duff, Head of Commercial & Operations, Mediaplus UK
Sameer Modha, Measurement Innovation Lead, ITV
Alexander Woikowsky, Senior Media Consultant, Goldvertise
Rob McLaughlin, Founder & CEO, AUDIENCES
Tim Cross-Kovoor, Assistant Editor, VideoWeek (Moderator)
3:30pm
PANEL
Transparency in Advertising: How Much Is Enough?
Speakers
Jenny Biggam, Founder & CEO, the7stars
Ciarán O’Kane, Founder, First Party Capital
Jonathan Lucas-Lucas, Managing Director, JLL Media
Dan Meier, Senior Reporter, VideoWeek (Moderator)
4:00pm
Networking Drinks
08:15am
Breakfast & Networking
09:10am
PRESENTATION
Welcome and Introduction
Speaker
Tim Cross-Kovoor, Assistant Editor, VideoWeek
09:20am
PRESENTATION
Can AI Improve Creativity?
Speaker
Dr Alastair Goode, Cognitive Scientist
09:45am
PRESENTATION
Making Money From Sports Streaming: How Advertising Will Become Sport's MVP
Speaker
Dan Simmons, Research Director, Caretta Research
10:05am
PANEL
Monetizing the Moment: Unlocking Ad Revenue in Live Events
Speakers
John Tigg, SVP, Buyer Development, Index Exchange
Ronan McCarthy, SVP Media Operations, DAZN
Emma Crawford-Prajapati, Head of EU Sales GTM & Strategy, Amazon Ads
Austin Scott, Chief Commercial Officer, Bedrock Platform
Lindsay Rowntree, Chief Operating Officer, ExchangeWire (Moderator)
10:40am
PRESENTATION
What We've Learned from Origin's Live Release, and What Comes Next
Speakers
Steph Marks, Planning Director, Origin
Martin Lawson – Chief Customer Officer, Origin
11:00am
Coffee Break
11:20am
PRESENTATION
Behaviour Change Through Storytelling: ITV's Award-Winning Sustainability Campaign
Speaker
Tom Doidge, Sustainability Impact Manager, ITV
11:40am
PANEL
Next-Wave Revenues: TV & Video’s Must-Watch Opportunities
Speakers
Freddie Coles, Senior Sales Director, International, LG Ad Solutions
Paul McGee, Head of Video Planning, Goodstuff
William Jones, Senior Director, Advanced TV and Omnichannel activation, Adform
Bee Pearson, Founding Partner, Piqniq
Bill Fisher, Principal Analyst, EMARKETER (Moderator)
12:10pm
PRESENTATION
Inside Reach's New Creator Network
Speaker
Laurence Mozafari, Editorial Director – Youth Audience, Reach
12:30pm
PANEL
Beyond Reach: Where Media Buyers Will Be Investing in 2026
Speakers
Helen Price, Global Chief Investment Officer, Wavemaker
Tom Mills, Global Head of Media Investment, Haleon
Emma Morris, Head of Investment, Starcom
Dan Meier, Senior Reporter, VideoWeek (Moderator)
1:00pm
Lunch
2:00pm
PANEL
Mic, Camera, Action: Exploring the Video Podcast Opportunity
Speakers
Dan Box, Head of Podcasts, The Times
Josh Partridge, Head of Sales EMEA, Spotify
Fatima Dowlet, Director, Commercial, Video Sales, Global
Joe Copeman, Director, Commercial, Global Studios
Daoud Jackson, Senior Analyst, Omdia (Moderator)
2:30pm
PRESENTATION
The Experiences of A New to TV Advertiser: Tony Chocoloney's First Dip into TV
Speakers
Nicola Matthews, UKI Head of Marketing, Tony’s Chocolonely
Sarah Jones, Director of Planning, Sky Media
2:50pm
PANEL
Microdramas, Monetisation and Mafia Bosses: How AI is Rewriting the Script in Vertical Video
Speakers
Philip James McGoldrick, Co-Founder, Tattle TV
Annabel Yeomans, Senior Research Manager, Ampere Analysis
Tiffany Newton, Founder & CEO, extraVert
Octavia McKenzie, Head of Script Development, Onset Octopus
Jenny Priestley, Editor, TVBEurope (Moderator)
3:20pm
Future Stage Concludes
4:00pm
Networking Drinks
8:15am
TV Rise Forum Launch Breakfast
In Partnership with Nielsen
By Invitation Only
8:30am
Breakfast & Networking
All New Video Frontiers Guests
9:30am
PRESENTATION
Welcome & Introduction
Speaker
Tim Cross-Kovoor, Assistant Editor, VideoWeek
09:40am
PRESENTATION
Innovation Showcase: Embracing the Second Screen
Speakers
Tim Rudder, Co-Founder & CEO, UpTalkTV
10:10am
PANEL
Is the 'Easy Button' for CTV Ad Trading Within Reach?
Speakers
Anne Coughlan, COO, Scope3
Nicola Teague, Planning Partner, the7stars
Hannah Marshall, Managing Partner, Addressable Media, Mediahub
Tim Cross-Kovoor, Assistant Editor, VideoWeek (Moderator)
10:40am
PANEL
Small Brands, Big Screen: Is TV Ready for SMEs?
Speakers
India Rawlin, Head of Brand, TrueStart Coffee
Deirdre Mc Gettrick, CEO & Co-Founder, ufurnish.com
Dan Meier, Senior Reporter, VideoWeek (Moderator)
11:00am
Coffee Break
11:20am
FIRESIDE CHAT
In Conversation with Snap Inc.
Speakers
Jake Thomas, General Manager, UK, Snap Inc.
Vincent Flood, Editor-in-Chief, VideoWeek
11:40am
PANEL
Unpacking the CTV Data Strategies that Drive Real Results for Advertisers
Speakers
Clare Ritchie, SVP Global Programmatic & Inhousing, Omnicom Media
Joshua Gottlieb, Biddable Lead, Mars Pet Nutrition Europe
Jamie Toward, Global Strategic Lead, Data & Insights, Teads
Eddie Boyle, VP Sales UK, Dailymotion Advertising
Tim Cross-Kovoor, Assistant Editor, VideoWeek (Moderator)
12:10pm
FIRESIDE CHAT
Media Capture: How Authoritarian Governments Control Media
Speakers
Harlan Mandel, CEO, Media Development Investment Fund
Vincent Flood, Editor-in-Chief, VideoWeek
12:30pm
PANEL
Who Wins When the Dust Settles on TV's Merger Spree?
Speaker
Katie Butcher, Director and Strategy & Media Operations Specialist, PwC
Sean McGuire, Director of Investment & Strategy, Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates
Rebecca Cooney, Insights Editor, Broadcast (Moderator)
1:00pm
Lunch
2:00pm
PANEL
Agents of Change: How Agencies Are Adapting to the AI Era
Speakers
Josh Krichefski, President EMEA, PMG
James Townsend, EMEA CEO, Stagwell
Dan Meier, Senior Reporter, VideoWeek (Moderator)
2:30pm
FIRESIDE CHAT
LBC’s James O’Brien: The Voice Audiences Trust, Wherever They Watch
Speaker
James O’Brien, Presenter of LBC weekdays, LBC
Vincent Flood, Editor-in-Chief, VideoWeek
3:00pm
Live Podcast
VideoWeek Podcast Live: Justin Sampson's Exit Interview
Speakers
Justin Sampson, CEO, Barb
Vincent Flood, Editor-in-Chief, VideoWeek
3:40pm
Conference Concludes
New Video Frontiers
Speakers
Rak Patel
Chief Commercial Officer
Channel 4
Helen Price
Global Chief Investment Officer
Wavemaker
Thomas Mills
Global Head of Media Investment
Haleon
James O’Brien
Presenter of weekdays on LBC
Global, the media & entertainment group
Nicola Matthews
UKI Head of Marketing
Tony's Chocolonely
Emma Morris
Head of Investment
Starcom
Fabrice Mollier
President
CANAL+ BRAND SOLUTIONS
Chris Kleinschmidt
VP, Advertising Sales, EMEA
TiVo Ads
Joshua Gottlieb
Biddable Lead
Mars Pet Nutrition Europe
Rebecca Smithson
Head of AV Strategy & Planning
Havas Media Network
Anne Coghlan
COO
Scope3
Josh Krichefski
President, EMEA
PMG
Hannah Marshall
Managing Partner, Addressable Media
Mediahub
Fariba Zamaniyan
Senior Vice President, Global Data Monetization
TiVo Ads
Rhys McLachlan
Director of Advanced Advertising
ITV
Justin Sampson
Chief Executive
Barb
India Rawlin
Head of Brand
TrueStart Coffee
Harlan Mandel
CEO
Media Development Investment Fund
Dan Box
Head of Podcasts
The Times
Andy Jones
VP Broadcast & CTV, EMEA
PubMatic
Jenny Biggam
Founder & CEO
the7stars
Josh Partridge
Head of Sales EMEA
Spotify
Melinda Clow
Managing Partner – Activation & Digital Partnerships
Omnicom Media
Ronan McCarthy
SVP, Media Operations
DAZN
Clare Ritchie
SVP Global Programmatic & Inhousing
Omnicom Media
Rob McLaughlin
Founder & CEO
AUDIENCES
Liz Duff
Head of Commercial & Operations
Mediaplus UK
Shailley Singh
COO & EVP, Product
IAB Tech Lab
Dr Alastair Goode
Cognitive Scientist
Alex Wright
Programmatic & Data Leader
Channel 4
Stefanie Briec
Senior Director, Demand Sales UK
Comcast Advertising
James Townsend
EMEA CEO
Stagwell
John Tigg
SVP, Buyer Development, EMEA
Index Exchange
Nicola Teague
Planning Partner
the7stars
Ciarán O'Kane
General Partner
FirstPartyCapital
Chris Edwards
Senior Director, Media
Rakuten TV Enterprise
Sarah Jones
Director of Planning
Sky Media
Catherine Frusher
Senior Enterprise Director
Epsilon
Paul McGee
Head of Video Planning
Goodstuff
David Rasmusson
Domain Architect – Ad Tech
Viaplay Group
Sameer Modha
Measurement Innovation Lead
ITV
William Jones
Senior Director, Advanced TV and Omnichannel Activation
Adform
Deirdre Mc Gettrick
CEO & Co-Founder
ufurnish.com
Anne-Laure Dreyfus
Director TV
egta
Dan Simmons
Research Director
Caretta Research
Jamie Toward
Global Strategic Lead, Data & Insights
Teads
Jonathan Lucas-Lucas
Managing Director
JLL Media
Katie Butcher
Director, Strategy &, Media Operations Specialist
PwC
Freddie Coles
Senior Sales Director, Global Strategic Accounts
LG Ad Solutions
Laurence Mozafari
Editorial Director – Youth Audience
Reach
Sean McGuire
Director of Investment & Strategy
Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates
Tiffany Newton
Founder & CEO
extraVert
Alexander Woikowsky
Senior Media Consultant
Goldvertise
Jake Thomas
General Manager, UK
Snap Inc.
Freddy Clapson
Managing Partner, Global Programmatic & Innovation Lead
Team X
Octavia McKenzie
Head of Script Development
Onset Octopus
Jenny Priestley
Content Director
TVBEurope
Martin Lawson
Chief Customer Officer
Origin
Fatima Dowlet
Director, Commercial, Video Sales
Global
Tom Doidge
Sustainability Impact Manager
ITV
Bee Pearson
Founding Partner
Piqniq
Paul Winterflood
Head of Media Corporate Finance
Moore Kingston Smith
Richard Young
MD History Hit and FAST Channels
Little Dot Studios
Eddie Boyle
VP Sales UK
Dailymotion Advertising
Lindsay Rowntree
Chief Operating Officer
ExchangeWire
Steph Marks
Planning Director
Origin
Dylan Pritchard
Head of AV
Bicycle
Matthew Bailey
Senior Principal Analyst, Advertising
Omdia
Philip James McGoldrick
Co-Founder
Tattle TV
Austin Scott
Chief Commercial Officer
Bedrock Platform
Joe Copeman
Director, Commercial
Global Studios
Rebecca Cooney
Insights Editor
Broadcast
Emma Crawford-Prajapati
Head of EU Sales GTM & Strategy
Amazon Ads
Annabel Yeomans
Senior Research Manager
Ampere Analysis
Matthew Wilke
Head of Commercial Media Partnerships
Mediaplus UK
Tim Rudder
Co-Founder & CEO
UpTalkTV
Joanna Burton
Adviser
Daoud Jackson
Senior Analyst
Omdia
Bill Fisher
Principal Analyst
EMARKETER
Vincent Flood
Editor-in-Chief
VideoWeek
Dan Meier
Senior Reporter
VideoWeek
Tim Cross-Kovoor
Assistant Editor
VideoWeek
Serena Haththotuwa
Senior Reporter
FutureWeek
Vincent Flood
Editor-in-Chief
VideoWeek
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Location
Kings Place London
Located in the heart of King’s Cross with views over the beautiful Regent’s Canal, the venue is easily accessible from all over the UK and Europe.
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations.