MediaGrowth Summit 2026
Apr 16th & 17th, 2026 — Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel
Apr 16th & 17th, 2026
Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel
B2B Media... Exceed Revenue Goals
MediaGrowth Executive Summit is designed for C-Suite and Senior Management; an all-business conference for B2B media executives.
(MGES 2026 Presenters to Come)
Dan Faggella
Founder and Head of Research
Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research
Ted Coene
Co-Owner & President
Group C Media & Events
Kate Hand
Executive Vice President
Gardner Business Media
Greg Watt
Chief Executive Officer
WATT Global Media
Tim Fixmer
Chief Executive Officer
CCI Media
Joe Pramberger
President
SAE Media Group
Lisa Malikow
Senior Vice President Restaurant Show
Informa Connect
Kim Overstreet
Director of Content
PMMI Media Group
James Zilenziger
Chief Operating Officer
Rodman Media
Rogelio Escalona
Head of Strategy and Corporate Development
Thomson Reuters
Natalie Williams
Executive Vice President
Endeavor Business Media
Dan Faggella
Founder and Head of Research
Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research
Ted Coene
Co-Owner & President
Group C Media & Events
Kate Hand
Executive Vice President
Gardner Business Media
Greg Watt
Chief Executive Officer
WATT Global Media
Tim Fixmer
Chief Executive Officer
CCI Media
Joe Pramberger
President
SAE Media Group
Lisa Malikow
Senior Vice President Restaurant Show
Informa Connect
Kim Overstreet
Director of Content
PMMI Media Group
James Zilenziger
Chief Operating Officer
Rodman Media
Rogelio Escalona
Head of Strategy and Corporate Development
Thomson Reuters
Natalie Williams
Executive Vice President
Endeavor Business Media
Some of the Attending Companies in 2026
The networking is terrific — peer to peer. We compared pain points to figure out how to solve common problems that affect all of us. We all need to drive business, be successful and make money as the industry moves forward. And that's what being at the MGES is about. Your knowledge and network expand significantly.
This is my 4th year at MediaGrowth. The networking is fantastic. They are golden opportunities to meet people who can help you grow your business. As in past years I learned a lot in a short period of time
MediaGrowth Summit provides an outstanding format for media executives and innovators to collaborate around best practices and next-gen ideas in the space. The content in this year's summit was very much "on the mark" - helping media leaders pivot in the right ways.
The MediaGrowth Summit helps me stay on top of trends and opportunities in BtoB news media. Great presentations from company leaders give me valuable insights on topics like product innovation, technology, events, and data services. I highly recommend it.
To me the MediaGrowth Summit is all about learning and networking. And the 2021 Media Growth Summit was no different, it changed my business life. To show how the MediaGrowth Summit’s networking pays, one of the executive presenters gave numerous hours of his time to help us create our new strategy. I’m a big believer in going to MediaGrowth Summit to meet people, get and give ideas, and grow your business.
The MediaGrowth Summit continues to provide solid presentations on content marketing and sales growth ideas that I can take back to my teams. The networking with like-minded B2B executives is a key benefit as well. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event.
I benefit from the quality, thought provoking sessions from B2B media industry leaders plus valuable networking time with old friends and good new contacts. Only Kathi, with her three decades of experience and track record, could pull this off. Well done, Kathi, and see you next year!
The MediaGrowth Summit was the best publishing event I have personally been to in the last several years. I left with multiple ideas I can apply to my business now, and made many new contacts with other media CEO’s I had never met before. I’m looking forward to coming back next year.
Time is the most precious commodity we have today. The MediaGrowth Summit is worth your time.
Fantastic event! Full of useful sessions and time to network with other publishing executives. I came in with questions and left with answers.
The MediaGrowth Summit truly helped me look at my business in a new way. The education and round-tables were on point and the networking was fantastic.
The MGS was time well invested by our team. I don’t attend many media industry events. The discussions and presentations were thought provoking and provided some solid ideas. The networking was great, I got to meet with other industry leaders facing similar challenges. I plan to participate in the future.
The meeting reinforced the idea that content and audience quality are the keys to successful media companies. Most enlightening to me was the diverse and creative ways other publishers were applying technology to enable them to assure their success.
MediaGrowth Summit provides an outstanding format for media executives and innovators to collaborate around best practices and next-gen ideas in the space. The content in this year's summit was very much "on the mark" - helping media leaders pivot in the right ways for both the remainder of 2020, and positively towards what will be our most relevant opportunities in a "post-COVID" environment. Incredibly informative!
The MediaGrowth Summit helps me stay on top of trends and opportunities in BtoB news media. Great presentations from company leaders give me valuable insights on topics like product innovation, technology, events, and data services. I highly recommend it.
To me the MediaGrowth Summit is all about learning and networking. And the 2021 Media Growth Summit was no different, it changed my business life. To show how the MediaGrowth Summit’s networking pays, one of the executive presenters gave numerous hours of his time to help us create our new strategy. I’m a big believer in going to MediaGrowth Summit to meet people, get and give ideas, and grow your business.
Great conference! Learned a lot, and by far the best media conference I have attended virtually. Thank you. I really liked the format of your event. Looking forward to next years event! Thanks again.
B2B media needs community and sharing of best practices more than ever before. Media Growth is well positioned to serve that need. Kathi and her passion for this industry is a welcome addition.
The MediaGrowth Summit continues to provide solid presentations on content marketing and sales growth ideas that I can take back to my teams. The networking with like-minded B2B executives is a key benefit as well. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event.
I benefit from the quality, thought provoking sessions from B2B media industry leaders plus valuable networking time with old friends and good new contacts. Only Kathi, with her three decades of experience and track record, could pull this off. Well done, Kathi, and see you next year!
The MediaGrowth Summit was the best publishing event I have personally been to in the last several years. I left with multiple ideas I can apply to my business now, and made many new contacts with other media CEO’s I had never met before. I’m looking forward to coming back next year.
The value of MGS lies in the powerful network of B-B executives who are willing to share their successes & failures that everyone can learn from. I have been challenged by the thought leaders at MGS and in MediaGrowth Council meetings to make decisions that positively impacted the growth of our organization.
Time is the most precious commodity we have today. The MediaGrowth Summit is worth your time.
Fantastic event! Full of useful sessions and time to network with other publishing executives. I came in with questions and left with answers.
The MediaGrowth Summit truly helped me look at my business in a new way. The education and round-tables were on point and the networking was fantastic.
The MGS was time well invested by our team. I don’t attend many media industry events. The discussions and presentations were thought provoking and provided some solid ideas. The networking was great, I got to meet with other industry leaders facing similar challenges. I plan to participate in the future.
The meeting reinforced the idea that content and audience quality are the keys to successful media companies. Most enlightening to me was the diverse and creative ways other publishers were applying technology to enable them to assure their success.
WHY
YOU SHOULD ATTEND MediaGrowth Executive Summit 2026
Insights of B2B media industry influencers
News of the latest and best industry practices in the New Normal
Resources and tools to improve departmental and company effectiveness
Breakout sessions and one-on-one networking with your professional/peer title group
Informal, thought-provoking and enjoyable chats with colleagues
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