Digital
Transformation
Festival


On Demand

Featured Sessions

Round-ups

Coronavirus conversations

Creativity

Tech

Media

Interviews

Music

Retail

Disruption

What's on your bookshelf?

Agencies

Trust in brands

Sport

Influencers

Working from home

Banking

Speakers


Gordon Young
editor-in-chief, The Drum
The Drum Digital Transformation Festival launch
Gemma Greaves
outgoing chief executive, The Marketing Society
Unprecedented disruption: how the coronavirus is impacting the global advertising industry
Alex Hayward
director of strategic development, Adobe
The future of creativity in a connected world: webinar
Jon Hunter
head of design, Transport for London
The future of creativity in a connected world: webinar
Jon Buss
managing director, uk & northern europe, Yext
No wrong answers: flattening the misinformation curve
Brian Whipple
global chief executive, Accenture Interactive
Accenture Interactive is in the house!
Katie Deighton
senior reporter, The Drum
Accenture Interactive is in the house!
Alex McCloy
senior digital director, NOW That's What I Call Music
Now That's What I Call a Digital Transformation
Cheryl Calverley
chief marketing officer, Eve Sleep
What digital transformation means to Eve Sleep
David Alberts
chairman and co-founder, Been There Done That
Is technology making us more creative?
Charlotte Willcocks
creative strategist, Impero
Is technology making us more creative?
Nick Crawford
founder and ceo, Work Networks
Coronavirus is changing the world. Are we ready?
Nicole Yershon
founder and ceo, NY Collective
Coronavirus is changing the world. Are we ready?
Natalia Talkowska
founder, Natalka Design
Coronavirus is changing the world. Are we ready?
Sonoo Singh
associate editor, The Drum
Coronavirus is changing the world. Are we ready?
Tariq Khan
vice president of consumer experience, Coty
Coty and the importance of martech in the retail industry
Laura Jordan Bambach
chief creative officer, Mr President
The Drum Show
Vincent Gillet
vp international marketing, Hertz
The Drum Show
Jeetendr Sehdev
new york times bestselling author & celebrity branding authority, Author
The new ‘Coronavirus Cues'
Emily Somers
outgoing chief marketing officer, Domino's
Can bricks and mortar businesses compete in the new digital economy?
Mark Melling
head of ryot studio emea and 5g lead, Verizon Media
Going virtual with 5G
Arjoon Bose
marketing head, europe and australasia, brand experience, General Mills
The digital IQ of FMCG
Chester King
chief executive officer, British Esports Association
How are brands investing in esports?
Beverley D'Cruz
chief marketing officer, Pizza Hut, UK & Europe
How is Pizza Hut leveraging tech to enhance customer experience?
David Wheldon
former marketing director, RBS
The Drum Marketing Awards’ lifetime achievement honour 2020
Leo Rayman
founder and ceo, Grey Consulting
What's on your bookshelf with Leo Rayman
Chris Macdonald
global president, advertising and allied agencies, McCann Worldgroup
Is Covid-19 the ultimate test of leadership?
Caroline Paris
creative director, Brave
What’s on your bookshelf with Caroline Paris
Nicky Bullard
chairwoman & chief creative officer, MRM McCann
What's on your bookshelf with Nicky Bullard
Becky McOwen-Banks
executive creative director, Vayner Media
What’s on your bookshelf with Becky Mcowen-Banks
Dede Laurentino
chief creative officer, Ogilvy UK
What’s on your bookshelf with Dede Laurentino
Marla Kaplowitz
chief executive officer, 4As
Why marketing communications matters in the age of Covid-19
Cindy Gallop
founder, Makelovenotporn and Ifwerantheworld
We need to talk about sex
Paul Nasse
managing director, northern europe, Integral Ad Science
Advertising in the time of uncertainty
Christi Olson
head of evangelism for search, Microsoft
In brands we trust. Or do we?
Jeremy Hull
vp innovation, iProspect
In brands we trust. Or do we?
Josh Blacksmith
senior director - global consumer relationships and engagement, Kimberly-Clark
In brands we trust. Or do we?
Brian Williams
creative director, Publicis Poke
What's on your bookshelf with Brian Williams
Samantha Fishbein
co-founder and coo, Betches
The rise of the female-run media empire, Betches
Harsh Kapadia
executive creative director, VMLY&R
Creative breakthrough: Can marketing truly change the world?
Meg Moss
senior manager business development, Adobe
Creative breakthrough: Can marketing truly change the world?
Edie Crosland-Wood
art director, Publicis•Poke
Creative breakthrough: Can marketing truly change the world?
Mark Fiddes
ecd, Havas, Middle East
What's on your bookshelf with Mark Fiddes
James Manderson
gm & vp success, Braze EMEA
Shoring up your marketing strategy in turbulent times
Matt Lever
chief creative officer, BMB
What’s on your bookshelf with Matt Lever
Debbie Vavangas
global garage lead, vp, global business services, IBM iX
Digital Transformation - no longer a buzzword
David Lowe
strategy partner, Digitas UK
Digital Transformation - no longer a buzzword
Tariq Duff
head of client partnerships, Unit 9
Digital Transformation - no longer a buzzword
Rebecca Stewart
senior reporter, The Drum
Digital Transformation - no longer a buzzword
Tom Corbett
group head of sponsorships and media, Barclays
Reimagining women’s sport…what do we need to do to change the game?
Elizabeth Knights-Ward
content marketing lead, LinkedIn
The B2B trends shaping content marketing
Adrian Phipps
global seo director, GSK
Digital transformation, a necessary disruption?
Claudia Ziegenbein
head of paid search, MediaCom UK
The Mediacom approach to digital transformation
Scott Mcleod
head of communications & engagement, Everton Football Club
Everton FC on keeping up community engagement during Covid-19
Imogen Coles
influence director, Ogilvy
Influencers & Booze - what next?
Sam Bradley
assistant editor, The Drum
Influencers & Booze - what next?
Johnny Boufarhat
founder, Hopin
The Drum ‘meets’ Hopin
Gary Clarke
sales director, Takumi
Influencers & Booze - what next?
Robin Gadsby
founding partner & group chief executive officer, Forever Beta
Future of work: are homes the office of the future?
Imogen Watson
journalist, The Drum
Future of work: are homes the office of the future?
Hamish McPharlin
head of insight, BBC Global News
Talk to me: voice technology, are we there yet?
Sophie Hind
managing director, Voiceworks
Talk to me: voice technology, are we there yet?
Sera Holland
co-founder, The Fawnbrake Collective
Future of work: are homes the office of the future?
Sue Frogley
chief executive, Publicis Media
Future of work: are homes the office of the future?
Chris Sutcliffe
editor, The Drum Network
Time to ditch the pitch?
Tracy De Groose
executive chair, Newsworks
Is the pendulum shifting in favour of trust of news brands?
Stephen Lepitak
executive editor, The Drum
The digital direction of media
Chad Engelgau
chief executive, IPG-owned Acxiom
Where media meets tech and data
Pete Markey
chief marketing officer, TSB
A Cashless Society
Sarah Ellis Davies
partner, You and Mr Jones and Blood
A Cashless Society
Philippa Snare
senior vp, emea, The Trade Desk
Accelerating advertising: the data driven future
Sam Scott
columnist, The Drum
Are marketers using digital wisely?
David Markovich
founder, Corona Hub
What is Corona Hub?
Drew Crisp
svp digital media, marketing and products, Liverpool FC
In conversation with Liverpool FC
Nigel Vaz
global chief executive officer, Publicis Sapient
Digital Transformation Download: Nigel Vaz
Mike Penrose
chief executive officer, The Sustainability Group
Digital Impact: Q&A with The Sustainability Group's CEO's Mike Penrose
Pete Blackshaw
chief executive officer, Cintrifuse
Digital Transformation Download: Pete Blackshaw
Ben Pundole
vp brand experience, Edition Hotels
The Hotel Evolution: Ben Pundole, VP brand experience of Edition Hotels
Gracie Page
emerging technology director, VMLY&R London
Virtual Reality View: A conversation with VMLY&R's Gracie Page
Stacy Gratz
global media director, Bacardi
Brand safety best practices during an evolving news cycle
Tanzil Bukhari
managing director, emea, DoubleVerify
Brand safety best practices during an evolving news cycle
James Buckle
head of digital services, global business, PHD Worldwide
Brand safety best practices during an evolving news cycle
Sir Martin Sorrell
executive chairman, S4 Capital
A cup of tea with Sir Martin Sorrell
Joelle Dunne
senior account director, Kin + Carta Connect
Retail reaction: A conversation with Co-Op and Kin + Carta Connect
Caroline Beesley
head of digital marketing, The Co-op
Retail reaction: A conversation with Co-Op and Kin + Carta Connect
Damon Reeve
chief executive officer, The Ozone Project
The digital direction of media
Geoff du Burca
chief strategy officer, MediaCom
The digital direction of media
Nic Newman
media analyst, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
Is the pendulum shifting in favour of trust of news brands?
Julie Cohen
chief executive officer, Across The Pond
Time to ditch the pitch?
Bridey Lipscombe
managing director and co-founder, Cult LDN
Time to ditch the pitch?
Joe McCarthy
director of performance marketing, Klaviyo
Building customer relationships during uncertain times
Andy Murray
outgoing chief customer officer, Asda
The impact of digital transformation on retail
Lynn Lester
managing director of events, The Drum
The Digital Transformation Festival recap
Martin Sewell
managing director, Rockar
Shifting the dial in the automotive industry
Resh Sidhu
creative director, AKQA NYC group
Creative tech in action
Kyle O'Brien
editor, The Drum
Creative tech in action
Ash Tailor
former global category director, Britvic
The CMO Swap: Lessons learned from Britvic and startup Tribe
Emma Kemp
campaigns manager, Possible (Climate Perks)
A CREATIVE EMERGENCY: How can our industry act on climate change?
Jeremy Mathieu
sustainability trainer and consultant, BBC
A CREATIVE EMERGENCY: How can our industry act on climate change?
Martha Henriques
editor, BBC Future Planet
A CREATIVE EMERGENCY: How can our industry act on climate change?
Christian Toennesen
senior partner, Carnstone & Chair of Responsible Media Forum
A CREATIVE EMERGENCY: How can our industry act on climate change?
Mykim Chikli
chief executive officer uk and head of product emea, Performics
The future of brands within closed ecosystems
Karl Knights
vp revenue, emea, 4C Insights
The future of brands within closed ecosystems
Andy Pang
head of international marketing science, Snap Inc.
The future of brands within closed ecosystems
Michelle Yip
chief marketing officer for singapore, Lazada
Shoppertainment: how Lazada is combining e-commerce, livestreaming and entertainment
Charlotte McEleny
publisher, asia pacific, The Drum
Pomelo on why fashion’s future will be streamed live
Jean Thomas
chief marketing officer, Pomelo
Pomelo on why fashion’s future will be streamed live
Amy Keane
director of brand and innovation, &us
Katrina Cimetta
paid social media manager, Domino's
Fabio Tambosi
head of marketing, training, sportswear, Adidas
Jem Lloyd-Williams
ceo, Mindshare
Andy Cooney
commercial director, Croud
Guy Jones
commercial operations director, Dax Worldwide
Ana Milicevic
principal & co-founder, Sparrow Digital

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A new kind of festival for a rapidly changing world

If you had any doubts about the need to embrace digital transformation, coronavirus might just have changed your mind. As business grapples with the physical challenges, digital-first companies have an opportunity to flourish. That’s why we’ve launched Digital Transformation Festival.

Throughout March and April, this event will be playing host to a vast array of panel sessions, talks and roundtables, bringing you insights from the world’s biggest brands and brightest thinkers.

And on top of that, The Drum’s global editorial team will be publishing a wealth of exclusive features, interviews and analysis to get you ready for the challenges ahead.

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