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Ascendant Network today announced an all-star speaker lineup for SHOWCASE, the world’s first retail + commerce media upfront. Taking place on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at The Times Center in New York City, the invite-only gathering will convene decision-makers across major holding company agencies, brand marketers, and retail and commerce media networks representing over $1 trillion in annual retail sales.

Today, Ascendant Network announced that leaders from holdcos like Publicis Commerce, Dentsu, WPP, Omnicom, and IPG, along with independent agencies such as PMG and Tinuiti, will attend SHOWCASE: the world’s first retail + commerce media upfront, taking place on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at The Times Center in New York City. At the inaugural event, the buy-side leaders will get an early look at the leading retail + commerce media network roadmaps and engage in strategic conversations that will pave the way for the 2027 planning cycle.

Today, Ascendant Network announced a comprehensive lineup of presenting sponsors for SHOWCASE: the world’s first retail + commerce media upfront, taking place on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at The Times Center in New York City. Bringing together the world’s most powerful buyers and media networks, the inaugural retail media upfront event features a roster of category-leading presenting sponsors spanning across national and regional grocery, discount, drugstore, department store, home improvement, specialty retail, delivery, financial services, payments, and more.

Ascendant Network, the premier community for progressive marketing and retail executives, today announced SHOWCASE, a groundbreaking upfront-style event designed to redefine the commerce media landscape. Set to take place in New York City on September 2, 2026, SHOWCASE will serve as the definitive marketplace for brands, agencies, and the leaders of the third wave of advertising.