A Catalyst For Canadian Media
TORONTO
What is DDC Next ?
DDC Next (April 16, 2026) is built for the leaders who live in the work: directors, senior managers, and team leads across publishers, agencies, brands, and ad tech. This is the in-the-weeds day, designed for people who don’t just set direction, they make it real. Expect practical, candid conversations with peers who speak your language, plus a mentorship thread that helps you lead better while you execute.
DDC Next goes deeper on the problems Canada’s market is dealing with right now: how measurement actually holds up, where revenue pressure is coming from, what AI is changing (and what it isn’t), and how teams are adapting across CTV and omnichannel. You’ll swap what’s working, call out what’s not, and leave with usable moves you can take back to your org. It’s still a working event, just tuned for the next generation of leaders: fewer headlines, more traction.
What Makes DDC next Different?
You’ll see the same kind of intentional structure Digital Day Camp is known for, but tuned for a different level of conversation: deeper, more specific, and built for people who can pressure-test the details because they’re responsible for execution. Expect sessions that don’t stay in theory for long. The point is to get into what’s actually happening in Canada, compare notes with peers, and leave with sharper clarity on what to do next.
DDC Next will also bring a mentorship layer into the room without turning it into a “career day.” It’s mentorship through real operator stories: how leaders are making decisions, how they’re handling tradeoffs, and what’s working in practice across publishers, agencies, brands, and ad tech. If Day 1 sets direction, Day 2 helps you turn that direction into traction, with conversations that assume you’re already in the arena.
"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."
What to Expect at DDC Next
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A room built for directors, senior managers, and team leads across publishers, agencies, brands, and ad tech
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In-the-weeds working sessions focused on what’s actually happening in Canada (not generic industry theory)
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Operator-led breakouts designed for real dialogue, shared playbooks, and practical problem-solving
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Built with mentorship baked in, with peer-to-peer learning, operator stories, and practical leadership takeaways you can use back with your team
DDC Next Speakers
Coming Soon!
Who Needs Another Water Bottle...
Together, we raised $12,830 for NABS, the National Advertising Benevolent Society. This registered Canadian charity provides financial aid, career coaching, and wellness support for professionals in media, marketing, and communications—100% funded by the generosity of our industry.
For the third year in a row, Digital Day Camp and our sponsors raised more for NABS in a single day than any other for-profit conference to date.
The Well
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.