The IAB Australia Video Summit is back in 2026, join us on May 6 at the Teacher’s Federation in Surry Hills. The event will feature presentations and discussions on all things video advertising, from changes in audience consumption and the challenges associated with reaching these audiences, to emerging trends in video such as the use of creators/influencers and commerce, as well as the effects of measuring business outcomes for short-term and long-term business goals.
Key sessions include:
– New Insights: Video State of the Nation 2026 edition
– Buy and sell perspectives on aligning the industry around shared standards, modernising proven approaches for a unified video marketplace, and advancing greater accountability and measurable outcomes.
– Panel discussions on innovation in video from creators to commerce and the use of AI
Agenda:
| Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|
| Welcome and scene setting of the video landscape | Suzie Cardwell Chief Data, Product and Technology Officer – Enterprise, Nine |
| Video State of the Nation 2026 Research Results | Natalie Stanbury Research Director, IAB Australia |
| A Marketer’s View on the Video Landscape in 2026 and beyond | Ben Nagappa Digital and Media Manager ANZ, PepsiCo Nisha Warrier Gai Le Roy (moderator) |
| Innovation in Video: The rise of the creator economy | Nathan Powell Co-Founder, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Fabulate |
| The full picture: Buy and Sell Side perspectives on Video Advertising | Dianna Molinaro National Head of Digital Strategy and Growth, News Australia Steff Plunkett Tess O’Brien Julia Edwards Casey Greig Jonas Jaanimagi (moderator) |
Ticket Pricing
• IAB Australia Members: Complimentary (2 free tickets per member organisation)
• Additional Member Tickets: $125.00
• General Admission: $225.00
• Agencies & Advertisers: Complimentary
• Community Access: Complimentary — limited free tickets for digital ad professionals between roles or seeking work.
If you would like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, reach out to our Director of Marketing & Memberships Jenn Thomas.