New York – September 24, 2026 -- Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, will headline the opening keynote at the 14th annual DPAA Global Video Everywhere Summit on October 13 in New York, addressing video's role as brands' primary storytelling tool.
Summit Draws Media, Finance and Brand Leaders Under 'Real Connections' Theme
The event at Pier 60, part of Out of Home Week New York, will gather approximately 1,000 industry leaders including Allen, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci, and agency executives from Mediahub and Stagwell. CMOs from American Eagle Outfitters, Major League Soccer and Expedia are also confirmed to attend, alongside a live performance from the Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon.
Scaramucci to Discuss New Book Weeks Before U.S. Midterms
Scaramucci will join for a fireside conversation timed to the release of his new book, All the Wrong Moves, just weeks ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Allen's Media Empire Spans Broadcast, Streaming and Digital Assets
Allen Media Group operates 13 ABC-CBS-NBC network-affiliate broadcast stations across 11 U.S. markets and ten 24-hour HD television networks reaching nearly 315 million subscribers, including The Weather Channel. The company also produces and distributes advertising for 80 television programs, positioning it as one of the largest independent producers of first-run syndicated programming, and holds a majority stake in BuzzFeed, Inc., where Allen serves as chairman and CEO.
DPAA President Frames Lineup as Bridge Between Media and Brand Decision-Makers
"We are intentionally putting the people shaping media, culture and public conversation in the same room as the key decisionmakers across brands, commerce and investment," said DPAA President & CEO Barry Frey, who will moderate the keynote conversation with Allen.
Allen Frames Industry Disruption as Choice Between Decline and Opportunity
"The disruption is creating both a massive demise and extraordinary opportunities. Without hesitation, this is the moment you must decide – are you a victim or a pioneer? I've chosen pioneer," Allen said.
The Summit's digital out-of-home advertising focus will span placements from Times Square and Piccadilly to airports, transit centers and retail environments, reflecting growth in screen-based advertising outside the home.