Video is the fastest-growing format in digital advertising globally, and in Aotearoa it increased by 27% year-on-year.* The conversation is heating up, and thanks to the IAB New Zealand Video Working Group this event will bring together local and international experts, panels and hot takes on audience consumption, AI, and measuring what works. Essential for anyone buying, selling or building video advertising in New Zealand.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 7th May 2026
Time: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Venue: iHeart Lounge, NZME, 2 Graham Street, Auckland
Tickets: Free for IAB New Zealand Members. Non-members: $150 + GST + BF
Networking & Refreshments from 5:00pm - 6:00pm
*Q4/CY 2025 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Revenue Report
AGENDA
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| Time | Session | Speakers |
| 2:30pm | Registrations | |
| 2:45pm | Welcome | |
| 3pm | Keynote: Where Video Attention Meets Outcomes | Murray Love, Video Futures Collective (VFC) |
| 3:25pm | Keynote: Video Signals (Virtual) | Dr. Vijay Kunduri, Dailymotion |
| 3:45-3:55pm | Interactive Audience Poll | Arnaud Calonne, Kargo |
| 4pm | Panel Discussion: Global Video Trends & Aotearoa | Giselle Bleakley, Foodstuffs Sarah Bristow, NZME Simon Gentry, Infinitum Phil Lucy, Sky |
| 4:30pm | Panel Discussion: Hot Takes |
Mireille Cope, PHD Rob Hutchinson, TVNZ Chas Ort, Stuff |
| 4:55pm | Closing Comments | Kate Grigg, Digital Effectiveness Council Chair | PMX and Sarah O'Carroll, Video Working Group Lead/Council Vice-Chair | VDX.tv |
| 5pm | Networking | |
| 6pm | Event concludes |