Ascendant Network Unveils All-Star Keynote and Speaker Lineup for Inaugural SHOWCASE: The World’s First Retail + Commerce Media Upfront
Tech savant Jeremiah Owyang keynotes, ahead of pitches from leading commerce media networks
Ascendant Network today announced an all-star speaker lineup for SHOWCASE, the world’s first retail + commerce media upfront. Taking place on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at The Times Center in New York City, the invite-only gathering will convene decision-makers across major holding company agencies, brand marketers, and retail and commerce media networks representing over $1 trillion in annual retail sales.
"As retail media matures into a core pillar of modern brand marketing, fragmentation remains the primary hurdle for decision-makers," said Susan MacDermid, CEO and Co-Founder of Ascendant Network. "SHOWCASE was created to convene top holding company agency leaders, major commerce networks, and brand heads of media investment under one roof to drive high-impact commercial dialogue, establish strategic partnerships, and streamline the annual planning cycle."
SHOWCASE features an opening by leading VC Jeremiah Owyang. There’s a remarkable line-up of upfront presentations including:
