ADVANCE is Back
September 17, 2025
Skylight at The Refinery | New York City
Where the future of digital advertising takes shape. Join Smartly and the industry’s top minds to explore what’s next in AI, automation, and creative performance.
2024 Attendees
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A can't miss event for digital advertising
We're breaking the boundaries between creativity, commerce, technology and storytelling, convening a conversation that moves advertising forward into a new era of brand love, business growth and advertising for good.
The experience
Discover how creativity, media, and AI are converging to redefine advertising in must-see mainstage keynotes with transformative industry leaders and interactive breakout sessions crafted by brilliant advertising minds.
The people
Discover how creativity, media, and AI are converging to redefine advertising in must-see mainstage keynotes with transformative industry leaders and interactive breakout sessions crafted by brilliant advertising minds.
The takeaways
Discover how creativity, media, and AI are converging to redefine advertising in must-see mainstage keynotes with transformative industry leaders and interactive breakout sessions crafted by brilliant advertising minds.
Sponsored by
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Agenda
Discover what’s in store for ADVANCE 2025. Full agenda coming soon.
Meet some of the industry-leading speakers
Hear transformative ideas from the most influential voices in advertising, media, and technology.
Amazon Ads
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Digital Experience Business
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Chief Creative Officer
U.S. CEO
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"We're breaking the boundaries between creativity, commerce, technology and storytelling, convening a conversation that moves advertising forward into a new era of brand love, business growth and advertising for good."
Industry Speakers
Attendees
Industry Leaders
See the industry leaders who took the stage at ADVANCE 2024
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FAQs
We offer a range of ticket options, including complimentary access for eligible attendees. Complete the registration form to request your ticket. All submissions will be reviewed, and you’ll be notified of your status shortly after.
ADVANCE is a curated event for senior marketers and agency leaders driving digital innovation at scale within providing complimentary tickets to qualified attendees from a brand or advertising organization.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Hold a Director-level role or higher
- Oversee a significant digital advertising budget across multiple platforms
- Register using a corporate email address
- Register using a corporate email address
Note: Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission. All submissions are subject to review.
Interested in partnering with us at ADVANCE? Please contact events@smartly.io for details on available sponsorship packages.
Skylight at The Refinery: 300 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, The Refinery is easily accessible from across New York City.
Subway: J / Z / M / L / G lines
Ferry: East River Ferry to North or South Williamsburg stops
Bus: B32, Q59, Williamsburg Bus Terminal
Bike: Dedicated bike lanes along Kent Avenue and nearby Citi Bike stations
Walk: A short walk from the Williamsburg Bridge
Still have questions?
Please direct all press to press@smartly.io
Shape the future of advertising with us
One day. 500+ leaders. Big ideas, bold strategies, and real conversations you won’t find anywhere else. You belong in the room.
