# iMedia Future of Marketing Summit

- Dates: 24 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
- Location: Sheraton Grand Mirage, Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Australia
- Organiser: Comexposium Australia
- Industry: MarTech
- Expected attendance: 25

## About

The iMedia Future of Marketing Summit is a premier event designed to foster connections among brand, marketing, and digital innovation leaders across Australia.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.imediasummits.com/fomau)
- [Registration](https://www.imediasummits.com/fomau/register)
- [Agenda](https://www.imediasummits.com/fomau/agenda)

## Topics

- Business Services

## Speakers

- Kim McConnie, Group Executive Marketing, Tourism and Events Queensland
- Mitch Wallis, Psychology Thought Leader & Connection Expert
- Aarron Spinley, Director, Field Bell Institute
- John Bevitt, Managing Director, Honeycomb Strategy
- Daniella Powell, VP, Customer Acquisition and Engagement, Mastercard
- Gai Le Roy, Chief Executive Officer, iAB Australia
- Nick Whitehead, Chief Marketing Officer, Serko
- Mark Jones, Advisory Board Chair, The Story Code Co
- Josh Blyskal, Founding Team at Profound, Special Projects, Profound
- Florent Vallauri, Managing Director SEA Pacific & Indian Subcontinent, Gameloft
- Melanie Hoptman, Managing Director APAC, VP of Brands, LiveRamp
- Helena Stylman, Managing Director ANZ, iMedia
- Yvonne Adele, Event Host and Official MC, iMedia
- Jeremy Lee, Head of Middle East and South Asia, POP MART
- Dennis Vroegop, Global Director of AI, New Orange
- Lottie Laws, Director & Industry Lead, Retail for Australia and New Zealand, Pinterest
- John Menagh, Partner Manager ANZ, Progress Software
- Tony Van-Eyk, Managing Director, Birdeye
- Sarah Tilleke, Solutions Consultant, Canva

## Where to stay

- **Grosvenor Beachfront Apartments**: 40 m from the venue, 26 The Esplanade, 4217
  - [Hotel website](http://www.hotelnicolle.com/listing/grosvenor-beachfront-apartments/)
  - Phone: +61 7 5565 4574
- **The Sands Apartments**: 90 m from the venue, 40 Esplanade, 4217
- **Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences**: 180 m from the venue, 5 stars, 6 Orchid Avenue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/oolhihi-hilton-surfers-paradise-hotel-and-residences/)
  - Phone: +61 7 5680 8000
- **Hilton**: 240 m from the venue, 5 stars, 6 Orchid Avenue
  - Phone: +61 7 5680 8000
- **BreakFree Moroccan**: 260 m from the venue, 6 View Avenue, 4217
- **Paradise Centre Apartments**: 290 m from the venue, 3 Hanlan Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.paradisecentre.com.au)
  - Phone: +61 7 5579 3399
- **Mantra on View**: 300 m from the venue, 22 View Avenue, 4217
- **Novotel Surfers Paradise**: 310 m from the venue

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