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DCN Events Schedule 2026
DCN events are designed for members to roll up their sleeves and dig into discussions with their peers. Speakers provide insights into their businesses and share real-world examples of what’s working and what’s not. Why? Because these events are closed-door, no press or video and members feel safe sharing their expertise and their questions.
In addition, the content is noticeably different from the PR-approved, substance-light presentations you’ll find at events targeting more general audiences representing the entire digital ecosystem. Members attend because the agenda is focused exclusively on their current issues and there are no consultants or press in the room. There are countless industry events that cater to anyone and everyone – DCN member events are hyper-focused on what publishers need to know today.
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  DCN event sponsorship is available exclusively to DCN Supporters. DCN events are for members only and draw leaders and executives from premium publishers. Access this highly-targeted audience of premium publisher executives, demonstrate your company’s commitment to supporting the best digital media brands and join the discussion on important business challenges with your best customers and prospects. If your organization is interested in participating in the DCN Supporter program and event sponsorship, please contact us and we’d be glad to set up an introductory meeting.
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Legal and Legislative Monthly Virtual Meeting
April 14, 2026Virtual
This is a free event for DCN members. The unique, members-only attendee list allows for open conversation, information sharing and networking . Please feel free to share this invitation to colleagues within your organization.
2026 DCN Next Summit
April 20 - 21, 2026Miami, FL
The DCN Next Summit is an exclusive gathering of executives from Digital Content Next’s member companies and select invited guests. These leaders and innovators from the world’s most trusted, premium media companies come together to learn from each other and insight-packed speakers.
Registration to this unique event includes the full program, all meals during the event and accommodations at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel in Miami, FL.
DCN Media Insights Exchange: A Discussion for Benchmark Participants
May 19, 2026Virtual
Completed 2026 Events
DCN AI Briefing: Beyond Search and LLM Adoption
March 26, 2026The on-demand video is available to DCN members. You can access the VOD by signing into the DCN member center (or create an account) using the link in the top right corner. Please note this account is separate from your event registration profile. If you have trouble, please contact [email protected].
AI is changing how audiences discover content. For publishers, the critical question is whether AI-driven discovery will broaden the flow of audiences across a broad set of websites or concentrate attention within a few platforms.
Join the authors of Beyond Search: LLM Adoption and the Concentration of Web Traffic for a 45-minute DCN AI Research Briefing and discussion.. Samira Gholami (Stanford University), Cristiana Firullo (Cornell University), Cristobal Cheyre (Cornell University), and Alessandro Acquisti (MIT Sloan School of Management) will present new empirical findings on how large language models are affecting search behavior, web exploration, and the distribution of traffic across external sites.
What you’ll learn:
- How AI is changing pathways to the open web
New data on how LLM use is influencing where users go after AI interactions. - How audiences are combining search and AI tools
What early usage patterns reveal about how LLMs and traditional search are being used together. - Where AI-driven traffic may flow
Emerging evidence on whether AI discovery concentrates attention among a few destinations or distributes it more broadly across the web.
This session is designed for you and your teams navigating AI’s impact on audience development, search strategy, and publisher economics. Please share this invitation with colleagues who would benefit from these insights.
We appreciate your continued engagement and look forward to the discussion.
Legal and Legislative Monthly Virtual Meeting
March 10, 2026Virtual
This is a free event for DCN members. The unique, members-only attendee list allows for open conversation, information sharing and networking . Please feel free to share this invitation to colleagues within your organization.
Legal and Legislative Monthly Virtual Meeting
February 3, 2026Virtual
This is a free event for DCN members. The unique, members-only attendee list allows for open conversation, information sharing and networking . Please feel free to share this invitation to colleagues within your organization.
DCN Media Insights Exchange: A Discussion for Benchmark Participants
January 28, 2026Virtual
The on-demand video is only available to members participating in the Annual Benchmark and Quarterly Revenue Report.
If your company currently participates in DCN benchmark reports, you can access the VOD by signing into the DCN member center (or create an account) using the link in the top right corner. Please note this account is separate from your event registration profile. If you have trouble, please contact [email protected].
If your company is currently not participating in DCN benchmark reports, and you are interested or have any questions, please contact [email protected].
DCN’s benchmark products include the Quarterly Revenue Report, Annual Benchmark Report, Quarterly Digital Media Subscription Tracking Report, and the Media Insights Exchange events. All products are exclusive to DCN members who participate and contribute data under NDA.
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Join Dan Salmon, who leads the US Internet team at New Street Research, for DCN’s Media Insights Exchange on Wednesday, January 28 at 11:00 AM ET. This fast-paced, 45-minute virtual session will help you stay ahead of the curve on ad market performance and media trends.
Why this session is worth your time:
- Ad Market Intelligence: Identify what current ad market signals suggest about 2026 planning, and how publishers are translating these signals into their business strategies.
- Subscription Trends, Over Time: What two years of DCN’s Digital Subscription Tracking Study data reveal about growth, pricing power, and what’s next in 2026.
- Peer Perspective: Hear how fellow DCN members are interpreting these signals and preparing their organizations for the year ahead.
This event is only available to members participating in the Annual Benchmark and Quarterly Revenue Report. We’d love for others who will benefit from this event to join, so please share this invitation with your organization. We appreciate you and your team’s support of DCN’s benchmark products
Legal and Legislative Monthly Virtual Meeting
January 20, 2026Virtual
This is a free event for DCN members. The unique, members-only attendee list allows for open conversation, information sharing and networking . Please feel free to share this invitation to colleagues within your organization.