The Next Gen Agency:
Surviving and Scaling
in the Age of AI
JUN 30 – JUL 1, 2026 • FREE ONLINE EVENT
The Tools Powering Next-Gen Agencies.
Meet the platforms that are already inside the fastest growing agencies. All in one place, for two days.
Stuck at the Same Revenue? Here’s How Attending Changes That.
Two days of real strategies, proven playbooks, and operator-level insights built specifically for growing agencies.
Live, Interactive Format
Live, Interactive Format
No passive listening. Ask questions. Get answers. Walk away with action.
Breakouts & Roundtables
Join expert-led discussions on real agency challenges and solutions.
Tools, Tech & Networking Rooms
Tools, Tech & Networking Rooms
Meet others. Explore booths. Find your next game-changing tool or connection.
Leaderboards & Giveaways
Leaderboards & Giveaways
Earn points. Win prizes. Get rewarded for showing up and engaging.
20+
Experts. Real Strategies for AI.
Top agency leaders and AI professionals share proven tactics you can implement instantly.
8+
Power-Packed Sessions
Learn how you can implement AI for content, analytics, growth and operations.
2000+
Like-Minded Attendees
Learn alongside peers who are also scaling smarter with AI.
Walk Away Ready to Act.
Every session ends with something you can implement. Real frameworks, real systems, and real strategies built for agencies your size.
Keynote
11 AM ET
The Next Generation Agency Has Already Arrived
The agency industry is entering its biggest transformation in decades. Discover the shifts redefining growth, operations, pricing, and client expectations in the AI era.
Session
11:15 AM ET
What Services Will Die in the Next 24 Months?
Some agency services are rapidly losing value while others are becoming premium opportunities. Learn where the market is heading and how to evolve before clients move on.
Panel
12 PM ET
Agency vs SaaS vs AI: Who Wins?
AI tools and SaaS platforms are changing how businesses buy solutions. Industry leaders debate whether agencies still hold the advantage and what survival looks like moving forward.
Activity
1 PM ET
AI Agency Roast: Fix This Broken Agency
Watch experts break down a poorly positioned agency and rebuild it live. Attendees can submit ideas, vote on strategies, and compete for prizes.
Session
2 PM ET
How Agencies Are Replacing 70% of Work with AI
Explore how agencies are automating delivery, reporting, research, and operations using AI workflows. See practical systems that help small teams scale faster with fewer resources.
Session
2:45 PM ET
From AI Tools to AI Systems: Building an AI-Native Agency
Using isolated AI tools is no longer enough. Learn how agencies are building connected AI systems that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the business.
Panel
3 PM ET
AI + Human Advantage: What AI Can’t Replace (And How to Win There)
AI can automate tasks, but human creativity, trust, and strategic thinking still matter. Discover where agencies should focus to remain irreplaceable in an AI-driven market.
Activity
11 AM ET
The Future Agency Challenge
Teams compete to design the agency model of 2030 using AI, automation, and emerging trends. The most creative and scalable ideas win exclusive prizes.
Fireside Chat
12 PM ET
The Agency of 2030: Predictions, Risks & Opportunities
A forward-looking conversation on where agencies are headed next. Hear bold predictions, emerging opportunities, and the biggest risks agencies must prepare for today.
Activity
12:45 PM ET
AI or Not AI: Decode the Digital Mind
Test your skills with images, videos, text, and more. Vote live, compete, and see how blurred the line has become.
Panel
1 PM ET
From Chaos to Clarity: Building SOPs with AI Agents
Learn how to streamline operations and create scalable systems by using AI agents to build and optimize your agency’s SOPs.
Panel
1:45 PM ET
How AI Is Shaping the Future of Cloudways and DigitalOcean
Discover how AI is revolutionizing Cloudways and DigitalOcean by enhancing performance, automation, and user experience. Explore the future of cloud hosting powered by intelligent, data-driven innovation.
Session
2:15 PM ET
AI and the End of Traditional Outsourcing: Building Smarter Agency Models
Discover how AI is reshaping agency operations by reducing reliance on outsourcing and enabling leaner, smarter business models.
Panel
3 PM ET
AI vs. Human Creativity: Where Should Agencies Draw the Line?
Striking a balance between automation and human touch in strategy, design, and client work.
Learn From People Who Have Actually Done It.
The kind of conversations that usually happen behind closed doors are now on one stage and open to everyone.
Make 2026 the year your agency reinvents everything with AI-driven strategies and smarter.
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