IAB Australia Audio Summit Sydney 2026

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
8.30am-11.00am
NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, Surry Hills

The IAB Australia Audio Summit is turning 10! 

Join us for the 10th annual Sydney Audio Summit - the key digital audio event that brings together the whole industry.


Sponsored by

2026 agenda outline:

  • Brand new 'State of the Nation' Research (a report that helps the industry understand the experiences of digital audio ad buyers) 
  • Programmatic audio buying - trends, standards, measurement and best practice
  • International podcasting trends with Sounds Profitable's Bryan Barletta
  • NEW case studies 
  • Digital audio revenue trends
  • Investment trends

Ticketing:

IAB Australia members: 2 free tickets

Additional member tickets: $125

Agency & Advertisers: free tickets

General admission: $225 per ticket

+ Community Access Passes


To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to our Director of Marketing and Membership Jenn Thomas at jenn@iabaustralia.com.au 

Session

Speakers

Welcome & setting the scene

Steve Golding, Head of Audio Automation, NOVA

Audio CY24 Revenue Trends & State of the Nation - Industry Reflection  

Gai Le Roy, CEO, IAB Australia

Steve Golding, Head of Audio Automation, NOVA

Denis Donati, 

Commercial Director Digital, ARN

Kim Loasby, Head of Digital Ad Product & Automation, SCA

Beyond the Launch: EA Games Building Community That Converts

Jordan Ingleton, Implementation & Activation Director at Mindshare

Ciaran Tobin, Group Business Director, Acast

International Podcasting Perspective - Fireside Chat

Bryan Barletta, Founder, Sounds Profitable

Gai Le Roy, CEO, IAB Australia

How Origin Used Audio + DOOH to Prime Conversion (Sydney)

Liam Hickey, Head of Automation JAPAC, Spotify

Michael Whiteside: National Sales Director Advanced Trading, QMS

Sarah Kutrolli, Head of Marketing, Origin Energy

Audio Engagement, Talent and ROI in the Media Mix

Thad King, National Head of Communications Planning, OMD

Mette Breith, Head of Market Intelligence, OMD

 

Audio Investment in 2026 -  Trading, tech, targeting and measurement

Hari Caulfied, Group Programmatic Lead, Foxtel

Thad King, National Head of Communications Planning, OMD

Sarah Keith, Managing Director, Involved Media

Shachi D’Silva, Lead Associate Account Director, The Trade Desk

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