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Join us in Denver this October 14–16 for Pop Summit, a complimentary in-person event designed to help you do more with your digital signage.

WHERE

The Art Hotel
1201 N. Broadway
Denver, CO 80203

WHEN

October 14–16, 2025

Room Booking Closes Sept 10

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Pop Summit Will Deliver Innovative strategies, cutting-edge tech, and proven best practices.

Register today and secure your complimentary spot at this intimate, impactful event.

Deadline for the Discounted Room Rate for the Official Hotel Block is September 10th

To ensure you get the special rate and the convenience of staying at the conference hotel, please book your room ASAP. After this date, rooms will be subject to availability and standard rates.

Tired of scratching the surface of your digital signage potential? In today's dynamic landscape, simply displaying content isn't enough. To truly stand out and drive results, you need innovative strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and proven best practices.

Pop Summit is here to deliver that. This isn't just another conference. We're curating an immersive experience that dives deep into the possibilities of digital signage, empowering you to move beyond the basics and unlock its full impact.

What to Expect

Imagine two days packed with:

Inspiring Keynotes

Inspiring Keynotes

Hear from industry leaders and visionary thinkers who are shaping the future of digital signage.

Actionable Workshops

Actionable Workshops

Gain practical skills and insights through focused sessions on the latest technologies and effective strategies.

Interactive Discussions

Interactive Discussions

Connect with fellow professionals, share challenges, and collaborate on innovative solutions.

Exclusive Sneak Peeks

Exclusive Sneak Peeks

Get a first look at emerging trends and groundbreaking advancements in the digital signage world.

Unparalleled Networking

Unparalleled Networking

Forge valuable connections with peers, potential partners, and industry experts.

Complimentary Training

Complimentary Training

This is your chance to gain practical knowledge through expert-led instruction and hands-on learning. Limited spots available!

OCTOBER 14

Welcome Reception

Kick off Pop Summit in style! Once you're settled in, make your way down to the Welcome Reception to connect with other digital signage experts while you enjoy complimentary food and drinks.

OCTOBER 15

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October 15 Networking Breakfast 

Start your Pop Summit 2025 experience with our Networking Breakfast. Check in, collect your badge, and enjoy breakfast while you meet fellow attendees and settle in before the sessions begin.

Welcome Remarks & Opening Address

Ruth Fornell

Ruth Fornell

CEO, Poppulo

Join us as Ruth Fornell, CEO of Poppulo, kicks off the event with an opening keynote. Gain insights into the current state of digital signage and discover the exciting innovations shaping our industry's future.

Panel Discussion: Digital Signage in the Age of AI: What's Next?

Frank Gauld

Frank Gauld

Chief Product Officer, Poppulo

Austen Portz

Austen Portz

VP Product & Technology, Poppulo

Sanjay Rakshit

Sanjay Rakshit

VP Technology, Analytics & AI, Poppulo

Ruth Fornell

Ruth Fornell

CEO, Poppulo

Dive into the cutting-edge world of AI-powered digital signage. Our expert panel will explore emerging trends, discuss transformative technologies, and provide a glimpse into the future landscape of our industry. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve! 

Fireside Chat: Market Trends: Navigating the Evolving Digital Signage Landscape

Florian Rotberg

Florian Rotberg

Managing Director, Invidis Consulting

John Schweikert

John Schweikert

GM Digital Signage, Poppulo

Join industry leaders from Poppulo and Invidis for an intimate fireside chat as they unpack the latest market trends, consumer behaviors, and technological advancements shaping the global digital signage industry. Gain valuable insights to help your organization thrive in this dynamic landscape.

Coffee Break & Networking

Refuel with coffee and snacks while you connecting with peers during a mid-morning break.

Panel Discussion: Creating Impact With Digital Signage

Jake McDonnell

Jake McDonnell

VP, Customer Success, Poppulo

Hear directly from a panel of customers as they share innovative strategies, best practices, and future aspirations for delivering impactful digital signage experiences. Learn from real-world success stories and gain actionable insights to elevate your own digital signage initiatives.

Lunch & Networking

Break for lunch and continue networking over fresh, locally-catered fare.

Afternoon: Breakout Sessions

Track 1: Thought Leadership | Track 2: Technical & Strategy

Track 1: The Monetization Opportunity with Digital Signage

Kristy Alexander

Kristy Alexander

Director, Strategy & Value, Poppulo

Discover strategies for transforming your digital signage from an expense into a revenue generator. This session will explore exciting opportunities within the Digital Out-Of-Home (DOOH) advertising space and other ideas to help you unlock new value from your existing infrastructure.

Track 2: Create & Deploy Content in 10 Minutes (Live Demo & Hands-On Experience)

Venessa Wiist

Venessa Wiist

Director, Product Management, Poppulo

Dan Schmidt

Dan Schmidt

Senior Product Manager, Poppulo

Experience a live demonstration of our Designer module, showcasing how to efficiently create and deploy engaging content in minutes. This hands-on session will equip you with practical skills to streamline your content creation process.

Track 1: AI Ethics & Governance

Chris Payne

Chris Payne

Chief Information Security Officer, Poppulo

Jenny Brook

Jenny Brook

General Counsel & Executive Vice President, Poppulo

Austen Portz

Austen Portz

VP Product & Technology, Poppulo

Andrew Nelson

Andrew Nelson

Strategic Engagement Lead, Poppulo

Join our expert panel for a crucial discussion on navigating the ethical considerations and establishing practical guardrails for AI integration within public screen environments. Learn how to harness the power of AI while maintaining trust and integrity in your digital signage deployments.

Track 2: Industry Idea Swap

Interactive Session

Interactive Session

Connect with peers in this interactive session! Groups will be organized by industry to share best practices, exchange ideas, and collaboratively solve challenges based on guided prompts. Leave with fresh perspectives and actionable strategies tailored to your specific sector.

Track 1: Guided Workshop: Measuring the Value of Digital Signage

Kristy Alexander

Kristy Alexander

Director, Strategy & Value, Poppulo

Participate in a practical, guided workshop where you'll work on defining success criteria and value points to quantify the impact of your digital signage initiatives. Leave with actionable insights and a framework to demonstrate the value of your digital signage investment.

Track 2: Design Best Practices

Libby Pelegrino

Libby Pelegrino

Designer, Poppulo

Drew Magee

Drew Magee

Senior Customer Success Engineer, Poppulo

Elevate your digital signage content with this session focused on design best practices. Learn techniques to create visually stunning, effective content that captures attention and drives engagement across your digital signage network.

Happy Hour at Poppulo Offices

Unwind and celebrate a successful day of learning and networking at our Happy Hour event.

Location: Poppulo Office known as "The Bakery”

OCTOBER 16

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October 16 Networking Breakfast 

Kick off Day 2 with a fresh breakfast spread and hot coffee.

State of the Product

Frank Gauld

Frank Gauld

Chief Product Officer, Poppulo

Austen Portz

Austen Portz

VP Product & Technology, Poppulo

Venessa Wiist

Venessa Wiist

Director, Product Management, Poppulo

Get an exclusive insider's look at the current state and future direction of Poppulo's product lineup. Frank Gauld and Austen Portz will share key insights, recent innovations, and exciting upcoming features that will shape the future of digital signage. This session is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve and maximize their Poppulo investment.

Morning: Breakout Sessions

Track 1: Thought Leadership | Track 2: Technical & Strategy

Track 1: AI Use Cases for Digital Signage

John Schweikert

John Schweikert

GM Digital Signage, Poppulo

Austen Portz

Austen Portz

VP Product & Technology, Poppulo

Jenny Brook

Jenny Brook

General Counsel & Executive Vice President, Poppulo

Explore the cutting-edge applications of AI in the digital signage landscape. This forward-thinking session will showcase real-world examples of how AI is revolutionizing content creation, audience engagement, and analytics in digital signage. Gain insights into how you can leverage AI to enhance your signage strategies and stay competitive in an evolving market.

Track 2: Deep Dive: Poppulo’s Analyze Agent

Venessa Wiist

Venessa Wiist

Director, Product Management, Poppulo

Sanjay Rakshit

Sanjay Rakshit

VP Technology, Analytics & AI, Poppulo

Unlock the full potential of your digital signage data with Poppulo's Analyze Agent. This technical deep dive will guide you through the powerful features of our analytics tool, showing you how to extract actionable insights, measure campaign effectiveness, and optimize your content strategy. Learn how to leverage data-driven decision-making to elevate your digital signage performance.

Track 1: Panel Discussion: The Future of Hardware

Tom Rusch

Tom Rusch

Director, Hardware Services, Poppulo

Joe Palomares

Joe Palomares

VP, Digital Signage Professional Services, Poppulo

Joseph Aviles

Joseph Aviles

VP, Partnerships & Growth, Poppulo

Dave Rosen

Dave Rosen

Senior Manager, Global Field Services, Poppulo

Venessa Wiist

Venessa Wiist

Director, Product Management, Poppulo

Join our panel of Poppulo experts for an illuminating discussion on the future of digital signage hardware. From emerging display technologies to IoT integration and beyond, this session will explore the innovations that are set to transform the physical aspects of digital signage. Gain valuable insights to inform your hardware strategy and future-proof your installations.

Track 1: Best Practices for Organizing Your Cloud Environment: Takeovers (Deep Dive), Scheduling, Optimizations, Labels, Tables, Deployment

Drew Magee

Drew Magee

Senior Customer Success Engineer, Poppulo

Dave Levitt

Dave Levitt

Senior Customer Success Engineer, Poppulo

Master the art of efficient cloud management for your digital signage network. This comprehensive technical session will cover advanced topics including content takeovers, optimal scheduling techniques, performance optimizations, effective use of labels and tables, and streamlined deployment strategies. Equip yourself with the knowledge to create a well-organized, high-performing cloud environment that enhances your digital signage operations.

Closing Remarks

Ruth Fornell

Ruth Fornell

CEO, Poppulo

Wrap up Pop Summit 2025 with closing remarks from Ruth Fornell, as we recap what was discussed and look ahead to where Poppulo is headed next. Join us for her insights and inspiration before we say goodbye.

Grab & Go Lunch

Grab lunch on your way out and say goodbye for 2025.

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Why Denver?

Why Now?

In addition to Denver being the location of Poppulo's US HQ, it's a vibrant hub of innovation and technology, providing the perfect backdrop for this forward-thinking event. Fall is the ideal time to gain the knowledge and connections you need to strategize and implement impactful digital signage initiatives for the year ahead.

Don't Miss Out on This Exclusive Opportunity.

Space at Pop Summit will be limited to ensure an intimate and impactful experience.

Join us in Denver this October 14-16 for Pop Summit

An exclusive in-person event designed to help you do more with your digital signage.

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