ESTMay 5ISTMay 5/6
Virtual EventMarTech Day 2026 โ
AI-Focused Sessions
13 sessions exploring how AI is reshaping marketing technology. Hosted by Scott Brinker & Frans Riemersma.
EST: 9:00 AM โ 4:00 PMIST: 6:30 PM โ 1:30 AM
Monday, May 5, 2026 ยท Virtual / Online ยท 6 Core Sessions + 7 Vendor Interviews
AI-Related Sessions
6 core sessions covering AI strategy, agents, and martech evolution
Keynote PresentationScott Brinker & Frans Riemersma
#1State of Martech 2026 Keynote
- 70+ AI use cases in marketing (survey data from 200+ marketing leaders)
- Where marketers are using AI: existing SaaS platforms, AI-native products, and home-grown apps/agents
- Context as the critical factor in AI-powered marketing success
- What changed in the martech landscape and AI's role in that evolution
Research Findings
#2AI Agents in Marketing Technology
- 90.3% of surveyed marketers using AI agents in their martech stack
- Implementation stages: experimentation to limited production use
- Real-world adoption patterns and use cases
Strategic Framework
#3Deterministic vs. Non-Deterministic Workflows
- Understanding non-deterministic AI processes vs. traditional workflows
- Hybrid approaches: combining stable martech foundations with AI-native capabilities
- Best practices for balancing both approaches
- Trade-offs and strategic implementation guidance
Deep Dive
#4Context in AI Marketing: The Difference Between Generic and Genius
- Why "context" is the most overloaded word in martech
- How proper context drives AI marketing effectiveness
- Implementation strategies for context-aware AI marketing
- Moving from generic to genius AI-powered campaigns
Strategic Decision Framework
#5Build, Buy, or Both: AI Solutions Strategy
- Evaluating AI deployment options
- When to use existing SaaS AI features
- When to adopt AI-native products
- When to build custom AI solutions
- Hybrid strategies for 2026
Industry Trend Analysis
#6Composability and AI in MarTech
- How martech vendors embracing composability are thriving
- Adaptability in the AI era
- Future structure of AI-enhanced martech stacks
- Evolution and displacement of legacy solutions
Vendor Interview Sessions
7 candid interviews on AI perspectives from leading martech vendors
GrowthLoop
AI-driven customer data activation and marketing orchestration
Hightouch
Alec Haase, GM of AI Products
AI integration in customer data platforms, predictive analytics
Knak
AI-powered marketing automation and content creation
MoEngage
AI for customer engagement, personalization, and journey optimization
Pega
AI-driven decisioning, predictive customer analytics
Progress
AI capabilities for digital experience platforms
SAS
Advanced analytics, AI model deployment in marketing
All Registrants Receive
- State of Martech 2026 Report (first access)
- 2026 Marketing Technology Landscape (updated)
- 70+ documented AI use cases
- Survey insights from 200+ marketing leaders
- On-demand access to all sessions throughout May 2026
13 AI SessionsKeynote + 7 InterviewsLive + On-demandFree Registration