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
Chandon Jones
SVP US Ad Operations
Kinesso
Monica Wood
VP, AdOps
TIME
Jason Evans
Trusted Server Architect
IAB Tech Lab
Rowena Lam
Sr. Director, Privacy & Data
IAB Tech Lab
Mark Howard
Chief Operating Officer
TIME
Marguerite Hanna
Vendor Operations, Manager, AdOps
The Washington Post
Neal Thurman
CEO, Director
Brand Safety Institute, Coalition for Better Ads
Mort Greenberg
Founder
digitalCORE, Inc.
Huda Kazi
VP, Ad Tech & Operations
Warner Bros. Discovery
Andrew Slater
GM, Inventory Development
The Trade Desk
Zip Nguyen
Business Intelligence & Yield Manager
BBC Studios
Socheata Sea
Business Intelligence Analyst
BBC Studios
Thao Nguyen
Incoming Summer Intern
Ogilvy
Ukë Hasanaj
Data Strategy Summer Intern
McCann New York
Mike Racic
President
Prebid.org
Wendy Emerson
Senior VP, Marketing Science
Butler/Till
Ryan Abrahams
Executive VP of Sales
Assertive Yield
Gareth Glaser
CEO
Gamera, Inc.
Dave Byrne
Digital Safety Consultant
TrustRaise
Lindsay Horrigan
SVP, Consumer Growth Officer
Hearst
Jeff Li
Head of Business Development, Programmatic, Digital Revenue Partnerships
Fortune
Stephanie Mazzamaro
SVP, Programmatic, Addressability, & Ops
The Arena Group
James Strang
Ad Tech Consultant
JS.Consulting
Kristy Schafer
Director of Sales
Optable
Steve Irenski
VP, Ad Operations, Programmatic Strategy & Revenue
Trusted Media Brands
Tim Hurd
VP of Media
Goodway Group
Adam Heimlich
Founder & CEO
Chalice AI
Mike Richter
Co-Founder & CEO
Unplugged Collective
Mark Obermoller
VP, Programmatic Strategy & Yield
Ziff Davis
Mike Padula
Senior Director, Publisher Partnerships
Kargo
Jake Sullivan
Senior Manager, Inventory & Ad Quality
Yahoo
Rich Murphy
CEO, President & Managing Director
Alliance for Audited Media
Andrew Rosenman
President & Founder
Arise Media Group
John Ilacqua
EVP of Growth & Publisher Development
Freestar
Aaron Thai
Director, Display Monetization
System1
Scott Both
VP of Programmatic Monetization & Operations
Hearst Magazines
Ben Hovaness
Chief Media Officer
OMD Worldwide
Keith Candiotti
Founder & CEO
Optimera
Raef Godwin
Program Director
Beeler.Tech
Melissa Chapman
Chief Operations Officer
Beeler.Tech
Rob Beeler
Founder & CEO
Beeler.Tech
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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