OCTOBER 22, 2025 | TORONTO
We heard you.
Waiting until next year? Not an option. The time for change is now.
After three-sold out events, Digital Day Camp is returning to Toronto this fall, October 22, 2025. Our mission is bold and unwavering: to bring Canada’s digital media decision-makers together for a day of the honest conversations and real collaboration we need to achieve forward momentum.
Hosted by David U.K. and Rob Beeler, Digital Day Camp continues to break with convention. It’s 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.
This is a leadership-led, leadership attended working event. No PowerPoint presentations. No egos. No pay-for-play. No wallflowers. Every conversation, every session, and every connection is built around what’s actually happening in Canada, not generic, global trends that don’t apply.
The goal? Participation, transparency, and results. Leaders and senior professionals compare notes, challenge assumptions, and collaborate on what the future should look like for Canada’s media and advertising landscape.
Spots are limited, and every session is built for active participation.
If you’re ready to help shape the next chapter of Canadian media—and be in the room where decisions get made and ideas move forward—join us.
Why Digital Day Camp Matters
The Canadian media industry is undergoing rapid transformation. Signal loss, measurement breakdowns, AI disruption, and shifting consumer behavior (especially across CTV and omnichannel) are reshaping how we plan, execute, and evaluate digital advertising. We cannot determine our future silos. This moment demands shared thinking, shared language, and shared leadership.
What to Expect This Fall at Digital Day Camp
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275+ senior-level attendees representing every corner of the digital ecosystem
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4 inspiring keynotes from C-level trailblazers challenging how we think about the future
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Breakouts of 60 to 80 engaged participants per room, focused on real dialogue and idea-sharing
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C-level moderated roundtables (no passive spectators, only meaningful contributors)
The Big Topics Shaping Canada’s Digital Future
The conversations we started earlier this year moved the needle, but the real work begins now. Canadian digital media is evolving at lightning speed, and the questions we face are sharper, tougher, and more urgent than ever. October 22 will bring the ideas, debates, and strategies that will define what comes next because the work isn’t done, and neither are we.
Here are just a few of the topics you can expect to see discussed this fall:
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Tailoring the Future: Beyond Brick and Mortar
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Beyond the Pitch: How Dragons’ Den Fuels Canadian Innovation
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Canadian Media: What We Say versus What We Do
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Retail Media's Promise
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Selling Canada in a Streaming World
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Signals, Streams, and Strategy: Evolving Media Collaboration
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Plugged In: The Future of Canadian Music in a Digital World
Speakers
Raven Opatovsky
Global VP Media and Measurement Science
Canada Goose
Ian Rosen
President
Harry Rosen
Gigi Lui Forth
Executive Director, Sales
CBC/RC Media Solutions
Brad Jeffrey
Agency Partnerships Lead
Google
Matt McGowan
SVP Business Solutions
Bell Media
William Soraine
VP Investment
WPP Media
Mike Sharma
Founder
Society, etc.
Brian Byrne
Musician
I Mother Earth &
The Duo Two
Jeff Woods
Author
Radio and Podcast Host
AHI
Musician
Cristie Schultz
Video Partner Lead
Google
Arlene Dickinson
CBC TV Dragons' Den
Marilyn Sherman
President
twenty6two International
Mark Harrison
Founder
MH3 Collective
Deb Gurofsky
SVP & Managing Director
MediaPulse
Anson Wong
CEO
Sing Tao Media Group Canada
Lucy Baumgartner
Managing Director, Commerce & Retail
Omnicom Media Group
Patrick Viau
Chief Revenue Officer
Optable
Lindsay Wilson
Vice President, Sports + Entertainment
WPP Media
Leonard Asper
President & CEO
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc
Molly Middleton
Executive Producer
CBC TV Dragons' Den
Jason Maghanoy
Group Publisher
SJC Media
David Jackman
Vice President
Canadian Tire - Triangle Retail Media
Brett Chang
Co-Founder and CEO
The Peak
Marissa Cristiano
Associate Vice President
Cossette Media
Nikki Stone
Business Futures Architect
On Behalf of iDream
Justin Senior
Executive Director
iDREAM
David Kines
President Hollywood Suite & GameTV
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.
Fil Lourenco
SVP, Digital
Dentsu Media
Grant Ellis
Executive Editor
Toronto Star
Geoffrey Bernard
Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Data Officer
La Presse
Laura Boodram
VP, Commercial Delivery
FatTail, Inc.
Anthony Berrena
President
Playwire
Boris Cho
Co-Chair and
Board Member
NABS
Alex Gardner
Chief Revenue Officer
Index Exchange
Christy MacLeod
Chief Data & Solutions Officer
Kinesso
Christopher Sopher
Co-Founder & CEO
Letterhead
Mike Rumble
Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Epitaph
Chris Sisco
Founder
Digital Sisco
Kevin Bartus
CEO and Founder
Ideon Media
Dustin Titus
CRO
Zoomer
Attending Companies
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Sponsors
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.
"NABS was thrilled to once again be the beneficiary of Digital Day Camp this year. Their innovative approach to meaningful sponsorship meant not only a top-tier gathering of industry leaders, but also a truly impactful donation back into our community.
"As the charity for the Canadian Advertising and Media industry, we see first-hand the rising need for support amongst our colleagues, so receiving this donation from Digital Day Camp over the past two years has been deeply felt and appreciated. We sincerely hope this thoughtful approach to industry events becomes the new gold standard moving forward."
— Boris Cho, Vice President, Growth, ChangeMakers
A huge thank you to our sponsors for backing this initiative.
A Space Built for Connection
We’re once again taking over The Well, Toronto’s premier venue for creative collaboration, with three dedicated floors designed to foster connection. From focused breakout rooms to lounge areas built for spontaneous conversation, every space is intentional. This event is about bringing the right people together in the right environments to drive real outcomes.
Whether you're a publisher navigating monetization in a cookieless world, a brand working to engage new audiences, or an ad tech leader helping to stitch the ecosystem together, Digital Day Camp is where you belong.
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.