IAB UK Growth Series 2026
Get ready for a major new addition to the industry calendar.
Discover the future of digital media with IAB UK’s brand-new Growth Summits, a year-long series of fast-paced, one-day events spotlighting the most exciting and high-growth areas of the industry.
Across 2026, we’re diving deep into four areas - AI, Retail Media, TV+ and Creator Marketing – bringing together trailblazers from brands, agencies, publishers and platforms to explore what’s happening now and what’s coming next.
All summits will take place in Central London, running 9am–3pm with focused single-stream programs and hand-on activations from the industry’s most innovative players.
Four themes. Four unmissable gatherings. One mission: to fuel the next chapter of digital advertising.
Explore the four summits below.
IAB UK members receive complimentary access to the 2026 Growth Summit Series.
Retail Media Growth Summit | 10 June 2026
The Retail Media Growth Summit explores the next phase of one of advertising’s fastest-growing channels. Expect bold provocations, live demos and interactive sessions that showcase retail media’s creative potential and commercial power. Designed for retailers, platforms, agencies and brands, the Summit challenges assumptions and equips attendees with fresh thinking to drive growth.
Creator Marketing Growth Summit | 15 September 2026
The Creator Marketing Growth Summit brings creators, brands, agencies and platforms together to examine how creator marketing drives real impact. Through fast-paced case studies, live creator content and candid discussion, it tackles everything from collaboration and craft to measurement and governance - offering practical insight and a clear view of what’s next for the creator economy.
TV+ Growth Summit | 11 November 2026
The TV+ Growth Summit examines the evolving TV landscape, where linear, streaming and connected formats collide. Bringing together brands, agencies, media owners and platforms, the event explores how audiences are viewing, how campaigns are built and where innovation is reshaping attention, measurement and creative impact - offering practical guidance for navigating TV’s next chapter.
AI Growth Summit | 21 May 2026
The AI Growth Summit brought the industry together to cut through the hype and understand how AI was reshaping advertising. Through fast-paced sessions, live demos and hands-on showcases, it explored practical applications across campaigns, discovery and business models. Built for agencies, brands, publishers and platforms, it delivered clear takeaways, future-focused insight and valuable connections.