11 Years Strong. 100+ Media Leaders.
One Must-Attend Event.

11 Years Strong.
100+ Media Leaders.
One Must-Attend Event.

Join decision-makers shaping the strategy behind audience growth, newsroom transformation, subscriptions, and revenue.

This is more than a conference—it's a gathering of forward-thinking leaders trading ideas, tackling tough questions, and building what's next. From practical insights to peer connections, the agenda is built to spark actions—and help publishers lead with confidence in a rapidly changing world.

Where Publishing Leaders Power the Future

For the past decade, the Mather Symposium has been the premier gathering for media professionals across North America. This annual event brings together 100+ industry peers to explore data-driven strategies, innovative ideas, and the future of news through impactful conversations and real-world insights.

20+ Leaders On Stage

Actionable Strategies

Publisher Case Studies

Industry Benchmarks & Trends

Networking Opportunities

Featured Speakers

We’re excited to reveal our newest confirmed speakers,
with more to be announced soon as we round out an incredible lineup!

Phil Andraos

Phil Andraos

General Manager
Reuters Digital

Antoine Amann

Antoine Amann

Founder and CEO
Echobox

Nick Baxter

Nick Baxter

SVP of Yield
Benzinga

Mark Bigault

Mark Bigault

Head of Customer Experience
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Thomas Brown

Thomas Brown

VP Consumer Revenue
Boston Globe Media

Ariel Burkett

Ariel Burkett

VP, Global Sales and Marketing
Mather

Brian Connolly

Brian Connolly

Chief Innovation Officer
National Trust for Local News

Kelly Dakake, VP of Digital Subscriptions, Hearst

Kelli Dakake

VP of Digital Subscriptions
Hearst

Nini Diana

Nini Diana

Director of Consumer Marketing
Harvard Business Review

Pete Doucette

Sr. Managing Director
Mather

Dominic Easter

Dominic Easter

Commerical Director
Pugpig

Matt Gent

Matt Gent

Head of Growth Strategic Client Engagement
Admiral

James Henderson

James Henderson

Founder & CEO
MonetizationOS Ltd

Brooke Hunziker

Brooke Hunziker

Chief of Staff
Mather

Matt Lindsay

Matt Lindsay

President & CEO
Mather

Luke Magerko

Luke Magerko

Director, Consulting
Mather

Rodney Mahone, Chief Revenue Officer, Chronicle of Philanthropy

Rodney Mahone

Chief Revenue Officer
Chronicle of Philanthropy

Ryan McVeigh

Ryan McVeigh

Sr. Director Consumer Revenue
Boston Globe Media

Michelle Micone

Michelle Micone

Chief Marketing and Strategic Initiatives Officer
Boston Globe Media

Grant Moise

Grant Moise

CEO & Publisher
The Dallas Morning News

Charlotte Parker

Charlotte Parker

Director of Customer Success
PageSuite

Irina Platonova

Irina Platonova

SVP, Marketing & Product
Daily Racing Form

Nicki Purcell

Nicki Purcell (Emcee)

Chief Technology Officer
Morgan's

Scott Rogerson

Scott Rogerson

CEO
UpContent

Charles Rosenblatt

Charles Rosenblatt

CEO
Butter Payments

Allison-Shirk

Allison Shirk

VP, Content and Newsroom Strategy
WEHCO Media

Stacy Spikes

Co-Founder and CEO
MoviePass

Jemal Swoboda

Jemal Swoboda

VP of Product and Growth
Brit + Co

Britni Tomcho

Britni Tomcho

VP, Digital Consumer Revenue
WEHCO Media

Arvid Tchivzhel

Arvid Tchivzhel

Senior Vice President
Mather

Darya Ushakova

Darya Ushakova

CMO
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Erin Valois

Erin Valois

Vice President, Product and Strategy
Postmedia Network Inc.

Jon VanZomeren

Jon VanZomeren

Director, Consumer Data Management
Advance Local

Grant Whitmore

Grant Whitmore

VP, Ad Technology and Programmatic Revenue
Advance Local

Mark Zohar

Mark Zohar

President and CEO
Viafoura

Agenda

Stay tuned - More information coming soon!

Wednesday, February 25th

Midnight Rambler

Thursday, February 26th

Dallas Morning News HQ (DMN) followed by Mirador Dallas

Map to DMNMap to MIRADOR (Group Dinner)

Friday, February 27th

Dallas Morning News HQ

Set in the Heart of Dallas

We’re thrilled to once again partner with our long-time client, The Dallas Morning News, who will host next year’s event at their historic headquarters in downtown Dallas.

Formerly the city’s Central Public Library and now a vibrant hub for media and innovation, this iconic venue offers the perfect backdrop for bringing the industry together.

Find it on the map: 1954 Commerce St, Dallas

 

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This event is reserved exclusively for publishing professionals.

Each ticket includes full access to two days of
sessions plus all after-hours networking events.

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