Here’s What’s Coming to Navigator NYC
Ad quality, beyond O&O, the AI battle against traffic… on May 5, 2026, we’re covering it all.
Nominations Are Open for The Navigator Award
The Navigator Award is a publisher-nominated award recognizing brands and agencies
that support journalism through thoughtful decisions around brand safety and suitability.
Meet Your Speakers + Session Leaders
Justin Evans
CEO
The DataStory Group
Deborah Gilboa, MD
Resilience & Change Navigation Expert
Deborah Gilboa, MD, LLC
Katie Drummond
Global Editorial Director
Wired
Angelina Eng
VP, Measurement Center
IAB
Monica Wood
VP, AdOps
TIME
Mark Howard
Chief Operating Officer
TIME
Jason Evans
Trusted Server Architect
IAB Tech Lab
Rowena Lam
Sr. Director, Privacy & Data
IAB Tech Lab
Neal Thurman
CEO, Director
Brand Safety Institute, Coalition for Better Ads
Mike Racic
President
Prebid.org
Steve Irenski
VP, Ad Operations, Programmatic Strategy & Revenue
Trusted Media Brands
Mort Greenberg
Founder
digitalCORE, Inc.
Huda Kazi
VP, Ad Tech & Operations
Warner Bros. Discovery
Marguerite Hanna
Vendor Operations, Manager, AdOps
The Washington Post
Zip Nguyen
Business Intelligence & Yield Manager
BBC Studios
Dave Byrne
Digital Safety Consultant
TrustRaise
Wendy Emerson
Senior VP, Marketing Science
Butler/Till
Ryan Abrahams
Executive VP of Sales
Assertive Yield
Gareth Glaser
CEO
Gamera, Inc.
James Strang
Ad Tech Consultant
JS.Consulting
Raef Godwin
Program Director
Beeler.Tech
Melissa Chapman
Head of Community & Operations
Beeler.Tech
Rob Beeler
Founder & CEO
Beeler.Tech
MORE SPEAKERS
COMING SOON!
Here’s What Our Community Has to Say About Navigator NYC
“Navigator and Beeler.Tech have become invaluable resources for anyone in the publishing space navigating the complexities of digital media. The community is collaborative, the conversations are real, and the insights are practical. It’s where publishers can both learn and get things done together.”
“Navigator isn’t just about getting big names on stage. It’s about hearing from some of the smartest people who want to challenge status quo. This is where it all starts.”
“There is no other event that gives pubs as much access to each other and allows honest conversation about challenges we all face. But more than that, we work towards solving those issues and developing best practices. I’ve gained insights that I would have missed out on by not being part of the Beeler community.”
What Is Navigator?
Navigator is a single-day, high-impact experience where the smartest minds in ad tech and publishing come together to tackle the challenges that actually matter. Think of it like the ultimate working session designed for action—just focused conversations, real solutions, and the connections you need to move forward.
Navigator is built for efficiency and immersion. With an accessible price point and a format designed to maximize impact in a single day, Navigator is where publishers, ad tech pros, and industry leaders come together to focus on what’s working—and where we go next. If you’re looking for an event where conversations lead to real, immediate change, Navigator is where you need to be.
Is Navigator the Right Place for You?
Navigator NYC (May 5, 2026) is for the people doing the actual work in ad tech and the business side of publishing. If you’re on the front lines—running ad operations, navigating privacy rules, building data strategies, or just trying to make sure everything doesn’t break—this is for you.
Our goal with Navigator is to bring together senior industry leaders and the up-and-comers who will define what’s next. We encourage experienced professionals to bring their strongest rising talent, making it an opportunity for both strategic discussions and hands-on learning. Sessions are curated for different experience levels—from high-level industry roundtables to tactical, educational breakouts designed to sharpen skills and expand knowledge.
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WHERE IT’S ALL GOING DOWN
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