Future Media Forum 2026

over

320

Client Marketers, Agencies, Media Owners

Shaping Tomorrow’s Media Landscape

Louise King

Telecommunications, Media and Technology Industry Leader & Many Hats Lead Partner , PwC Australia

James Bayes

Vice President - ANZ , The Trade Desk

Taylor Svarc

National Head of Transformation , OMD Australia

Christopher Eden

Head of Programmatic Media, Australia & NZ , Google

Cat Douglas

Head of Digital and Media , Haleon

12

years experience running media events in ANZ

We’re back! Join the Entire Media Ecosystem at Future Media Forum 2026

In 2025, the Future Media Forum brought together over 330 senior leaders from across the media ecosystem: brands, agencies, media owners, and technology partners -cementing its place as the definitive annual gathering for Australia’s digital media industry.

Across one impactful day, attendees explored the future of advertising through candid conversations, strategic insights, and high-level networking – tackling themes like retail media, identity, AI, and the evolution of attention.

What sets the Forum apart? It’s deliberately designed as a single-day event in the heart of Sydney – making it efficient for a time-poor industry, while maximising the value of getting the entire ecosystem together in one room.

We return on 19 March 2026, bringing fresh perspectives, deeper conversations, and even stronger connections.
Save the date. This year was the spark – next year, we take it further.

Details

WHEN

Thursday 19th March 2026

WHERE

Ilumina, 1 Elizabeth Street
Sydney, NSW

WHO:

Enterprise Brand Marketers
Agencies
Media Owners
Tech Professionals

the

FUTURE MEDIA FORUM

Experience

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The Entire Media Ecosystem. One Unmissable Forum.

The Future Media Forum brings together every corner of the media industry – from the boardroom to the trading floor. With content designed to inform long-term strategy and inspire tactical execution, the Forum attracts a truly multi-layered audience.

Whether you’re shaping the future of media at the strategic level or leading the teams responsible for delivering on that vision, you’ll find tailored insights, high-level debate, and actionable ideas that move the needle.

Who Attends

BRAND MAESTROS

Strategic Leaders: CMOs, Chief Digital Officers, Directors of Marketing, Heads of Paid Media, AdTech and Martech Leads

Tactical Leaders: Senior Digital Marketers, Digital Marketing Teams, Brand and Campaign Managers, Data Activation Managers

AWESOME AGENCIES

Strategic Leaders: Managing Directors, Heads of Investment, Digital, Strategy, Planning, and Creative

Tactical Leaders: Media Buyers, Planning and Activation Teams, Trading and Client Service Leads

MEDIA MAVERICKS

Strategic Leaders: Commercial Strategy Directors, Executive Directors of Media and Advertising, Heads of Programmatic and AdTech

Tactical Leaders: Audience and Yield Managers, Programmatic Specialists, Data and Trading Teams

2025 Advisory BoardShaping the Future of Media

Brand Maestros

Benjamin Will

Qatar Airways

Head of Digital Marketing

Jo Whyte

nbn

GM, Customer Marketing

Sian Wheatley

Nestlé Nespresso

Head of Brand and Media

Bianca Mundy

Coles

Head of Brand and Media

Tim Whitfield

Woolworths Group

GM, Technology

Georgia Thomas

THE ICONIC

Director of Brand, Media and Comms

Awesome Agencies

Jason Tonelli

Zenith

CEO

Paige Wheaton

Initiative

Chief Investment Officer

Trent McMillan

Kaimera

Founder & Chief Digital Officer

Paula Malysevaite

PHD

Sydney, Head of Digital

Media Mavericks

Venessa Hunt

ARN

Director Commercial Strategy and Growth

Kaja Andersen

REA Group

Programmatic Supply & Strategy Manager

John Matthews

Foxtel Media

Executive Director, Advanced Advertising

Paul Sigaloff

oOh!

Former Chief Revenue and Growth Officer

Tech Superstars

Imran Masood

Industry Advisor - Digital Media, Advertising and Technology

Amy Jansen-Flynn

Adform

VP, APAC

James Bayes

The Trade Desk

Vice President - ANZ

Christopher Eden

Google

Head of Programmatic Media, Australia & NZ

Unlock Sponsorship Opportunities at the Future Media Forum

Are you ready to showcase your company’s vision and commitment to excellence in the ever-evolving media landscape? Join us at the Future Media Forum, where we explore the cutting-edge of advertising and elevate your marketing strategies to new heights. The Future Media Forum offers a unique platform to position your brand at the forefront of innovation. With a range of sponsorship opportunities, you can:

Lead with Insight

There will be “sponsorable” thought leadership opportunities to guarantee time on stage for your organisation allowing you to lead with insight and customer stories.

Engage Creatively

Utilise clever onsite activations in our “Experiential Marketplace” to engage attendees in memorable and impactful ways, while driving awareness of your brand and offerings.

Closed Door Networking

Host intimate, closed-door networking events to connect with your key targets and foster meaningful business relationships.

Tailored Ticket Packages

Designed for all players in the media ecosystem, with a range of ticket packages across the different verticals.

Join us at the Future Media Forum and take advantage of this unique opportunity to elevate your brand, connect with the industry as a WHOLE, and drive your business forward.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact emily@ashtonmedia.com.au today or call 0475 798 806.

Here’s what you can expect

INSPIRING SPEAKERS

International and local speakers have been hand selected by an experienced Advisory Board of your peers

THE INDUSTRY’S ELITE

The adtech conference attracting most the influential minds

SIMPLY THE BEST IN ADTECH CONTENT

Find out the latest in adtech and get an idea of what the future holds

A FORUM FOR BRILLIANT IDEAS

Create the spark that only comes from great content meeting amazing networking

GATHERING

THE

rightsmartestBest Dressed

PEOPLE

The power of the forum will be enhanced by the quality, energy and diversity of the people you meet, who will bring their ideas to the gathering while enriching our many conversations. Our way to ensure the quality of the experience is to attract the most exciting and imaginative group of people and bring them together.