# The New Growth Playbook: Activate Consulting’s 2026 Tech & Media Outlook

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**Date:** March 15, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** JW Marriott / Salon AB  
**Format:** Presentation  
**Track:** Tech & AI track  
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## Speakers

- **Michael J. Wolf** — CEO

The global internet, media, and technology industries are entering a new era—one that will unlock more than $1.3 trillion in incremental revenue by 2029. But as silos disappear and competition intensifies, the rules of growth are being rewritten. In this session, Michael J. Wolf, Founder and CEO of Activate Consulting, presents the firm’s 2026 Tech & Media Outlook, revealing how leading companies must rethink strategy, product, and consumer engagement to stay ahead. Learn which trends will define the next phase of the digital economy—and why winning in 2026 will depend on owning attention across every moment of the consumer’s day.

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