Advertising Week New York 2026

Dates: 5–8 October 2026
Venue: The Penn District, 100 W. 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001
Official site: advertisingweek.com/awnewyork-2026
Register: newyork2026.advertisingweek.com/register

Advertising Week New York (AWNY) is the organizer’s flagship NYC conference for marketing, advertising, media, technology and culture. The 2026 edition runs four days across stages and lounges in The Penn District. Official FAQ figures: 1,300+ speakers, 500+ sessions and 80K+ connections.

Venue and arrival

The event takes place at THE PENN DISTRICT. Official address: 100 W. 33rd St. Entry doors are halfway down the block between 6th and 7th Avenues, nearest the loading dock, with Advertising Week signage and greeting staff. Do not use the red-lettered 100 W 33rd St. office-building entrance closer to 6th Avenue.

Nearest transit includes Penn Station, Herald Square (B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W), PATH, 34th St–Penn Station (1/2/3) and a short walk from 34th St–Penn Station (A/C/E). Airports: LGA, JFK and EWR (organizer notes EWR as nearest).

On-site pass printing begins at 08:00 on Monday, 5 October. Claim the digital pass in the Advertising Week account or event app before arrival; passes are printed on-site on sustainable cardstock (not at home). Contact: [email protected].

Programme

Headline stages include Great Minds, Insights, Media, Creativity, Innovation, Tech, Marketplace and the Scale Up Lounge. Programming covers AI, creativity, commerce, media, technology, culture and the creator economy, plus dedicated tracks such as B2BMX @AWNY, the CMO Experience, the Gaming Summit, Creator Experience and Future of Female Awards.

In 2026, Dhar Mann is named inaugural Chief Creator Officer, with programming intended to connect creators and brands.

Speakers (announced)

Announced names include Kerry Washington, Flavor Flav, Malin Akerman, Sophia Bush, Denis Asamoah and Jackie Aina (FORVR Mood), Michelle Wong (Jazwares), Greg Hamilton (Little Caesars), Mark Weinstein (Hilton), Sabrina Callahan (Southwest Airlines), Danita Johnson (DC United), Kate Ridley (Stanley 1913), Laura Petro (Gotham FC), Sarah Swanson (WTA), Alyson Griffin (State Farm), Patrick Arthur (Washington Commanders), Lauren Weinberg (Supergoop!) and Ben Cohen (Ben & Jerry’s).

Session-by-session hours for 2026 were not posted at verification; browse the live agenda at newyork2026.advertisingweek.com.

Sources: official AWNY 2026 page and Know Before You Go.

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