What to Expect

The 2026 NAI Summit will take place May 13 & 14 and is a two-day event packed with more thought-provoking content and meaningful connections than ever before!

This year we’re bringing the Summit to Washington, D.C., the heart of policymaking and privacy dialogue. Join us for in-depth discussions on the most pressing issues shaping the future of digital advertising, privacy, and responsible data use. Attendees will leave energized, informed, and inspired with actionable insights to strengthen their privacy programs and business strategies.

A detailed agenda will be unveiled a few weeks prior to the event. Here is an outline of what to expect (subject to change):

Content

Featured:

  • Capitol Hill Reception: Remarks by Rep. John Joyce

  • A Fireside Chat with CalPrivacy’s Executive Director Tom Kemp

Panel:

  • Federal Privacy Legislative Outlook: Congressional Staff Roundtable

  • Data Broker and California’s DROP

  • The FTC’s Enforcement Priorities with Deputy Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection Kate White

  • Geopolitics, Data, and Digital Advertising: Navigating Cross-Border Restrictions and National Security Risks

  • State AG Enforcement Meets Digital Advertising, Turning the Tables

  • The NAI’s Privacy Reviews: What “Good” Looks Like 

  • Privacy, Advertising, and the First Amendment

  • Responsible Health Audience Targeting: Compliance, Trust, and Data Use

  • AI in Advertising

Timeline

DAY 1 | Wednesday, May 13, 2026:

  • 12:00 p.m. | Registration Opens & Networking Lunch

  • 1:00 p.m. | Opening Day 1 & Sessions

  • 4:00 p.m. | Coach Transfer to Capitol Hill

  • 5:00 p.m. | Cocktail Reception @ Capitol Hill

DAY 2 | Thursday, May 14, 2026:

  • 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast

  • 9:00 a.m. | Opening Day 2 & Sessions

  • 12:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch

  • 1:30 p.m. | Afternoon Sessions

  • 5:00 p.m. | Cocktail Reception