The theme of the year

These are challenging times but let’s put that aside temporarily. At NextM 2023, we plan for a bright, fun, prosperous future. Because doom and gloom never solved anything. Let’s play, escape and evolve! 

Come get a piece of a creative and amazing future during two full days at NextM – All Fun and Games on April 26-27 in Stockholm.

Schedule


08:00

Check-in, Coffee & Hang-Out with Partners

Tech Garden
09:00

Welcome to NextM - All Fun and Games!

Our moderator Maddy Savage kicks off the show at Annexet together with Martin Krona, CEO of GroupM Sweden.

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Main stage
Martin Krona
CEO of GroupM Sweden
09:05

Keynote: Thriving in the Metaverse

Join Emma Chiu, global director of Wunderman Thompson Intelligence, for this exciting opening keynote.
From shopping districts and wellness retreats to business hubs and twin cities—the metaverse has become a multifaceted digital frontier that offers a wealth of opportunities. Financial institutions deem it a trillion-dollar opportunity and companies are restructuring for a metaverse-focused future. When it comes to individuals, there’s promise that the metaverse can offer a united front and collaboration—70% of people believe the metaverse will be inclusive and 64% say it can bring people together. This session will definitively explain what the metaverse is, people’s expectations from it, and how brands can thrive in this digital era.

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Emma Chiu
Global Director of Wunderman Thompson Intelligence
09:35

Keynote: Generation Twitch - Leading Cultural Change

By 2030, GenZ will earn $33 trillion and represent 27% of the world’s income. As they step into their power as trendsetters leading social and cultural change, brands need to understand their influence or risk being left behind.

In Paul Nesbitt's presentation, he will take you through the latest research and explain the new rules of the game, revealing what matters to these meme masters, their values and social behaviours, how they communicate and their expectations of brands.

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Main stage
Paul Nesbitt
Director of International Insights & Measurement at Twitch
10:05

NextM Main Stage Performance

Main stage
10:15

Mini-Break

You have the time to visit an exciting partner in the tech garden before the first breakout!

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10:30

The Name of the Game on TikTok - Creativity, Authenticity and Fun

TikTok’s Liv Sandberg, Emma Lundgren and Matthew Hearle, together with TikTok creator and artist Björn Holmgren, will discuss the importance of authenticity and creativity on the platform, and how brands can and should tap into that.

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Breakout stage 1 - to the left of the main stage
Liv Sandberg
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, at TikTok Central Europe & Nordics

Greener Growth - How Media Buyers Can Achieve Growth in a More Sustainable Way

NextM this year is all about radical optimism and SeenThis might just bring you the media industry’s most positive news. Join their CCO Thomas Houge in walking through what is happening in the media industry with regards to sustainability and the massive growth opportunities that arise on the back of it. Learn how media buyers can improve performance while becoming more sustainable through leveraging streaming in delivery of digital advertising.

Thomas is joined by renowned guest of honor, brain researcher Katarina Gospic.

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Breakout stage 2 - to the right of the main stage
Thomas Houge
CCO at SeenThis

Incrementality Measurement as a Game-Changer for Industry Leaders

Are you ready to measure up to the competition? Acceleration invites measurement experts from Meta, Google, and Volvo Cars to discuss best practices, define what takes to be the MVPs in the industry, and deep-dive into the trend of in-housing data science capabilities within marketing departments. Whether you're a seasoned advertiser or just starting out, you won't want to miss this opportunity to level up your measurement game with Lisa GröningKef GyeongAnna Erlandsson and Olesya Moosman.

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Breakout stage 3 - underneath the balcony
Lisa Gröning
Head of Data Science Sweden at Acceleration

OOH WOW! There's a New Social Media in Town!

From staring to sharing, and IRL to URL. Attention-grabbing OOH campaigns are everywhere. Entertaining and interacting with their audience in busy public spaces, gaining the attention it deserves and getting organically spread across the world. Finn Wikander, Chief Product Officer at Clear Channel, shares the latest insights and inspiration, showcasing how the oldest medium has become the source of the newest and most innovative ways to capture the audience’s attention.

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Breakout stage 4 - up on the balcony
Finn Wikander
Chief Product Officer at Clear Channel
11:00

Coffee & Partner Break

Take the time to visit our fantastic partners and try out some new tech.

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Tech Garden
11:30

Branded Content – the Light in the Darkness

In a news situation that is gloomy in many ways, Schibsted Brand Studio works to find creative and inspiring campaigns that stand out. Come listen to content experts showcase opportunities in branded content and how different forms of media can provide a business boost in tough times. This breakout session with Julia Nyback will be held in Swedish and the panellists are Jimmy Rydén and Lina Lund

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Breakout stage 1 - to the left of the main stage
Julia Nyback
Content Producer & Project Manager at Schibsted Brand Studio

New Rules Of Brand Building

How do you build a brand in a world where linear TV reach is declining, entertainment is increasingly delivered on-demand through subscription services, and working from home has reduced the impact of commuter media? In this presentation Steve Gladdis, Chief Strategy Officer at EssenceMediacom EMEA, explores six ways to build lasting brand value, with case studies and examples to showcase the new rules of brand building.

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Breakout stage 2 - to the right of the main stage
Steve Gladdis
Chief Strategy Officer at EssenceMediacom EMEA

The New Life of The Living Room

CTV is the buzzword that appears on every campaign brief nowadays, but what is the consumer reality behind the new hype? Having conducted over 20 000 interviews in 14 countries over the last 2 years, RTL AdAlliance offers you a myth-busting reality check into the living room of European viewers. What device do they actually own? What are they using them for? What’s their attitude towards advertising on the big screen? Facts based evidence & recommendations to make the most of the CTV beast await you in this session with Jean-Baptiste Moggio.

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Breakout stage 3 - underneath the balcony
Jean-Baptiste Moggio
Head of Marketing at RTL AdConnect

From Console to Checkout: The Intersection of Gaming and Retail Media

Join this panel session with James Gover from FireworkLeila Sheridan from Criteo and Josefine Vännman from Amazon, moderated by Wavemaker Sweden CEO Lina Lindén, on what retail media can learn from gaming.

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Breakout stage 4 - up on the balcony
James Gover
VP, Head of EMEA at Firework
12:00

Lunch Break

Lunch is served through the doors close by the entrance. Bon appétit!

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12:15

Lighting the Path to Wellness: Harnessing the Power of Red Light Therapy

Modern research has shown that sunlight is absolutely essential for human health, and that lack of sunlight is a common cause of ill health and death. Red light therapy can largely solve this and in this 20-minute session over lunch, Fredrik Paulún, nutritionist, author and health entrepreneur, explains how.

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Breakout stage 1 - to the left of the main stage
Fredrik Paulún
Nutritionist, Author and Health Entrepreneur
13:00

Welcome back to the main stage!

Main stage
Maddy Savage
Journalist & moderator
13:05

Keynote: The Future of Digital Street Theatre – DOOH

As a test bed for new technology, there is a lot to be radically optimistic about in DOOH.

Catherine Morgan, Managing Director of Ocean Labs with Ocean Outdoor, takes you on a whistle-stop tour of inspirational activations and tech trends from across the globe to get your creative juices flowing. From the augmented world, “AI”nspiration, real-time gamification, to multi-sensory stimulation, NFT treasure hunts and metaverse billboards.

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Main stage
Catherine Morgan
Managing Director of Ocean Labs - Ocean Outdoor
13:25

Mainstage Expert Panel: Rising Titans - Exploring the Future of Esports

Gaming is the largest category in the entertainment industry, with revenues exceeding the film and music industries combined. Competitive gaming – esports – is a great environment for brands to tap into the gaming audience, via live streams, events, influencer marketing, sponsorships and much more. Meet Frankie Ward,  esports tournament host, Jonas Gundersen, COO of iconic esports organization Ninjas in Pyjamas, and former professional gamer and esports analyst Hege Botnén in a moderated discussion on the esports scene of tomorrow and how brands can flourish in this arena.

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Main stage
Frankie Ward
Professional Counter-Strike Host
13:50

Mini-Break

14:10

Customers at the Heart - How Leaders Are Navigating the Evolving Advertising Landscape to Best Serve Customers

The ever-evolving digital advertising landscape is creating new opportunities for brands to build closer connections with customers. In this session, Amazon Ads brings together business leaders from the worlds of brand and agency to discuss the challenges they are facing and their learnings on building meaningful customer connections through integrating gaming and retail media into their media and marketing strategies.

Moderator: Josefine Vännman, GM Amazon Ads

Panellists: 

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    Breakout stage 1 - to the left of the main stage
    Josefine Vännman
    General Manager, Amazon Ads Nordics

    Are Creators the New Masters of Marketing? (And What Smart CMOs Can Learn from Them)

    Explosive creator innovation is driving more effective marketing. Using on-platform technologies like AR and Generative AI, plus radical new ways to tell stories, creators are raising the bar across gaming, social and commerce. In this session we’ll ask whether creators are beating brands at their own game and discover what they can teach even the most talented CMOs. Join Sarah Salter,  Global Head of Applied Innovation at Wavemaker, for this exciting session.

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    Breakout stage 2 - to the right of the main stage
    Sarah Salter
    Global Head of Applied Innovation at Wavemaker

    Beyond the Buzzword: How Can Marketers Optimise Attention?

    Attention is one of the buzziest topics in digital media. But, while popular, attention is complex — and the approach to optimising it is rarely agreed upon or even fully understood among experts across the industry. So how can marketers ensure they’re taking a data-driven approach to attention that increases campaign effectiveness and advertising outcomes? Join Björn Lindholm, Managing Directory Nordics at IAS, as he explores the industry’s most polarising topic and share evidence-based paths marketers can take to successfully capture consumer attention.

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    Breakout stage 3 - underneath the balcony
    Björn Lindholm
    Managing Director, Nordics at Integral Ad Science

    The Creative Revolution of AI


    This breakout is held in Swedish.

    Generative AI is the most disruptive force in the media market since the arrival of the iPhone in 2007. How can we use that power—and how will it use us?

    Martin Jönsson, Media Analyst and Editorial Development Director at Bonnier News, describes the different routes we can choose to travel in the AI-driven landscape.

    The presentation is followed by a panel moderated by Dilem Güler, Director of Business Development at Bonnier News. The panel consist of Martin Jönsson, and Gardar Björnsson Rova.

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    Breakout stage 4 - up on the balcony
    Martin Jönsson
    Media Analyst and Editorial Development Director at Bonnier News
    14:40

    Coffee & Partner Break

    Take the time to visit our fantastic partners!

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    Tech Garden
    15:10

    3 Techniques of Communicating with Gen Z


    Learn how to effectively communicate with Gen Z in a fun and gamified way with Anders Setterberg, Enterprise Sales Executive at Snap.

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    Breakout stage 1 - to the left of the main stage
    Anders Setterberg
    Strategic Marketing Partner, Snapchat

    May We have your ATTENTION, Please? - The Paradigm Shift in Ad Performance Measurement

    Join Kay Schneider, Senior Vice President at ShowHeroes at Showheroes Group for this breakout:

     Advertisers have claimed for a while that current kpi's such as VTR and viewability are not sufficient to assess the performance of ads - especially in brand advertising. Just because an ad is visible doesn't mean that the user has actually looked at it. No wonder there is a huge buzz around attention measurement in the market. But what does this actually mean, how do the new solutions work and differ from each other and which concept is going to make the race?

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    Breakout stage 2 - to the right of the main stage
    Kay Schneider
    SVP Global Product & Business Development at Showheroes

    Staying Positive - the World Champion Boxer Way

    Anna Laurell Nash is a world champion boxer with a background as a PhD in chemistry. During Mindshare’s breakout, she will recount the story of her falling from the highest point of her career so deep down that no one thought she would come back – no one but herself. She will tell you why she still believed and why staying positive is much better than to dwell on the negatives. And to conclude, she will provide a few tips on how to motivate yourself, tools that are equally useful in sports as well as in other careers, as well as approach the importance of being brave. Don’t miss out!

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    Breakout stage 3 - underneath the balcony
    Anna Laurell Nash
    World Champion Boxer & Motivational Speaker

    How Brands Need to Navigate in the Creator Economy

    In creator economy trends, technology and content seamlessly mesh into one. Knowing how to navigate this ever-evolving context is crucial for brands that want to leverage the opportunity to ride the new wave of marketing. Join Mediatool CEO Alexander Högman for this exciting breakout session.

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    Breakout stage 4 - up on the balcony
    Alexander Högman
    CEO and Founder of Mediatool
    15:40

    Mini-Break

    Tech Garden
    15:55

    Keynote: The Evolution of Creativity

    TikTok's Philippa Dunjay and Fabien Le Roux take a look at how the rules of creativity and advertising have fundamentally changed, making entertainment and fun the new way to play.

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    Main stage
    Philippa Dunjay
    Head of Strategy at TikTok Creative Lab EU
    16:30

    NextM Performance and Re-cap of Day 1

    Main stage
    16:50

    NextM Mingle

    Post event drinks in the Tech Garden.

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    Tech Garden


    08:30

    Check-in, Coffee & Hang-Out with Partners

    Tech Garden
    09:00

    Welcome to NextM Day 2

    Our moderator Maddy Savage kicks off the day!

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    Main stage
    Maddy Savage
    Journalist & moderator
    09:05

    Keynote: Primed for Play

    The year is 2037. Humans the world over have more autonomy and control over their technologically mediated lives than they did in 2022. Intelligent agents act on our behalf, prioritizing collective and individual human interests above all else. Technological systems are optimized towards dignity, care, wellbeing, justice, equity, inclusion, collective- and self-determination. This is not a utopian impossibility. But it is a radically optimistic vision for the future. So what will it take to get there? What are the enablers of play, creativity, curiosity, and imagination that support this generative vision for our evolving relationship to technology? Emerging interfaces that prioritize human agency will be essential to create the conditions that will give us the freedom to experiment, play, and thrive alongside technology. Join keynote Sara Watson for this amazing keynote.

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    Main stage
    Sara M Watson
    Tech Critic, Keynote Speaker & Industry Analyst
    09:40

    Keynote: Conscious Advertising: Taking Contextual Alignment & Inclusivity to a New Level

    Brands and advertisers have a huge opportunity to break stereotypes and shift global perspectives when it comes to supporting diverse communities. Leading with their core values, brands can take initiative to help drive a more inclusive approach and help make an impactful change and an even more radically optimistic future for us all. Join Mary Keane-Dawson for this exciting keynote powered by Channel Factory.

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    Main stage
    Mary Keane-Dawson
    Business Leader, Digital Transformation Strategist and Conscious Advertising Network Board Advisor
    10:05

    Coffee & Partner Break

    Tech Garden
    10:35

    The Era of Inclusion: Paving the Way for Safer, More Sustainable and Inclusive Video Advertising

    Join Channel Factory's Sales Director Eduardo Diaz-Ward, Emma Glenn, and Michael Murray as they share industry best practices and strategic approaches to leading a more conscious and inclusive way to advertise.

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    Breakout stage 1 - to the left of the main stage
    Eduardo Diaz-Ward
    Sales Director, Channel Factory

    Advertising will get better - Are you ready to make it happen?

    Digital advertising is growing up and the result will be a more mature industry that will produce better results than ever. But the gains will not be distributed evenly. Attend this Schibsted breakout session with Christer Ljones, Head of Data and Jewgeni Sadowski, Business Developer to see if you have the skills and knowledge necessary to be among the winners.

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    Breakout stage 2 - to the right of the main stage
    Jewgeni Sadowski
    Business Developer at Schibsted

    Google Generative AI - LLMs and all that jazz

    Generative AI has the potential to transform businesses, industries and societies. It can be used to create new products and services, transform how we teach and learn and how we create art, music and literature. In this presentation, Google's Ted Schönbeck will discuss the creation of and the potential of Generative AI and explore some of the ways in which it can be used to improve our lives and our businesses. He will share how you can get started with this amazing technology - responsibly and ethically - to ensure that it benefits us all. (This text by the way - was written using Generative AI)

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    Breakout stage 3 - underneath the balcony
    Ted Schönbeck
    Head of Cloud Technology at Google Sweden

    Can It Get Any More Fun? The På spåret Winner Talks About His Own Journey

    This session is powered by Acast and will be in Swedish. Fritte Fritzson thought he had everything. An architectural degree, a fiancee, a condo and a good job in an expansive office. But was he happy? Soon he restarted his career as a comedian and screenwriter, living on instant noodles and cheap beer. The saying that we only live once is perhaps the biggest cliché out there, but perhaps clichés exist for a reason. After years of searching, Fritte managed to combine his major interests: entertainment and public education, and started the podcast Allt du velat veta, which delivers knowledge to hundreds of thousands of Swedes every month. Hear Fritte convey his journey about constantly looking for even more fun and about finding home.

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    Breakout stage 4 - up on the balcony
    Fritte Fritzson
    Comedian & Podcaster
    11:05

    Mini-Break

    Tech Garden
    11:20

    Ever Evolving AI and the future of OOH

    This session is in Swedish. Adam Ringqvist, Sales Manager Ocean Outdoor and Staffan Eliasson, Head of Creative and Innovation, at Ocean Lab, give you:

    A glimpse of AI’s past, present, future and rapid progression and it’s close ties & many uses within OOH. And how to create ground breaking experiences using new technologies & tools. 

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    Breakout stage 1 - to the left of the main stage
    Staffan Eliasson
    Head of Creative and Innovation at Ocean Outdoor Nordics

    What Does Representation Look Like in Swedish News Media in 2023?

    This breakout will be in Swedish.

    In 2019, Mediekompaniet investigated the representation in Swedish news media in the Rättvisaren report and the results were skewed and disappointing.

    Since then, a lot has happened, both in society at large and with news publishers; several media houses have actively worked with the 50/50 rule in terms of gender and the world has seen on crisis after another.

    How does it look today, four years later? In Rättvisaren 2023, Mediekompaniet examines the current representation in Swedish news media, who is visible and who tends to disappear in the coverage? And how important is it for Sweden's population to feel represented? This talk will be moderated by Marie Melin, and panellists are Lita NazarPeter Malmsten, Maria Lundahl, and Karin Sandelin.

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    Breakout stage 2 - to the right of the main stage
    Lita Nazar
    Marketing & Communications Director at Mediekompaniet

    Gen Z - The Power of Creativity, Culture and Growth

    Join Josefine Billström, Creative Strategist at Meta Creative Shop, who will explain why Gen Z is the most diverse generation of all time, and how to best connect with them.

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    Breakout stage 3 - underneath the balcony
    Josefine Billström
    Creative Strategist at Meta Creative Shop

    Mastering Multimarket Localization: Strategies for Global Advertising Success

    Localisation of campaigns can be a complex process, especially when it involves creative versioning, campaign management, and hyper-local targeting. With the rise of ad tech, Cape can offer advanced solutions to tackle these challenges more efficiently. Join us for an event showcase featuring clients from different industries, including Rituals, Just Eat Takeaway.com, and Migros, as we explore how Cape's ad tech solutions can help streamline and improve the localisation process for your campaigns. Join Eelco Van De Wiel for this session.

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    Breakout stage 4 - up on the balcony
    Eelco Van De Wiel
    Co-founder, Cape
    11:50

    Lunch Break

    Lunch is served through the doors close by the entrance. Bon appétit!

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    12:50

    Welcome Back to the Main Stage

    Main stage
    Maddy Savage
    Journalist & moderator
    12:55

    Keynote: Metaverse E-commerce and Beyond

    How do you know what your customers will like, and how they will behave on an internet that works completely differently from all channels we have used until now?

    In this talk, you will follow H&M Beyond and Journee’s steps to developing metaverse experiences into successes and how a new internet can change not only e-commerce but also how we interact with brands, each other, and with physical retail.

    Oliver Lange and Ida Kymmer will dive into designing 3D user experiences, e-commerce in the next iteration of the internet, global inclusion, and sustainability of both fabrics and tech supply chains.

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    Main stage
    Ida Kymmer
    Metaverse Expert & Director of Global Affairs at Journee
    13:25

    Main Stage Expert Panel: Building Your Brand on Roblox - Leveling Up Your Strategy for Success!

    Roblox claims to be a platform that brings people together through play, but how can brands benefit from this fun-loving and creative space? 

    Join our experts Georgi Stoimenov from FIFASamuel Arvidsson from The Gang, one of Europe's leading metaverse companies, Jesper Andersson from Nord DDB and Lisa Palm Danielsson from Ronald McDonald House Charities who have valuable business learnings to share. 

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    Main stage
    Samuel Arvidsson
    Roblox Strategist & Chief Commercial Officer at The Gang
    13:55

    Coffee & Partner Break

    Tech Garden
    14:20

    Yes AI Can

    As interest around AI grows, it's important to consider the pros and cons. On one hand, AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and improve our daily lives. On the other hand, there are concerns about job displacement, privacy issues, and potential biases in AI decision-making. This session, powered by The&Partnership and held by Andy Hood, VP Emerging Technologies at WPP, will explore both the benefits and drawbacks of the growing interest around AI.

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    Breakout stage 1 - to the left of the main stage
    Andy Hood
    VP Emerging Technologies at WPP

    A Spotify Session on The Power of Audio

    Join Gabriel Aksan, Director of Sales - Nordics at Spotify,  for a session exploring the power of digital audio and learn how businesses can leverage this unique opportunity. Discover immersive audio experiences and get inspired how they can be used in ads. We’ll end this session with a fun game where you get the chance to win prizes based on your music listening habits.

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    Breakout stage 2 - to the right of the main stage
    Gabriel Aksan
    Director of Sales - Nordics at Spotify

    Finally a “How to” on Esport Marketing; Winning the Hearts and Minds of a Generation

    Now that we’ve all learned more about the future, fun and games, it’s time to dig deeper into the latter and find out how brands can earn respect in the world of
    esports. A community of worldwide gamers that can elevate brands to category leadership, or - if ignored - send them to the catacombs of ancient history, all depending on the value created for them. If you want to level up on your marketing efforts, this is a rare chance to listen into a panel of esports industry leaders and brand builders discussing how to create value in order to build brands people love. Game on!

    Moderator: Carl Christian Dyrssen 

    On the panel: 

    Jonas Gundersen, COO of NiP

    Christoffer Åhlund, Head of Gaming, NORD DDB

    Frankie Ward, global e-sports host 

    Marcus "Tutsi" Toth, Esportal Community Manager, Host & Commentator

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    Breakout stage 3 - underneath the balcony
    Calle Dyrssen
    Chief Commercial Officer at Esportal

    A Crash Course to Achieving Agelessness

    You want to live until you are at least 150 years old? In this thought-provoking, personal, and informative talk, journalist, longevity expert and author Peter Ottsjö takes the NextM audience on a journey through the science, technology, and philosophy of achieving agelessness, extending human life and maybe even the possibility of age reversal.

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    Breakout stage 4 - up on the balcony
    Peter Ottsjö
    Tech Journalist, Author & Longevity Expert
    14:50

    Mini-Break

    15:05

    E-com 3.0 Is Gamified, But It's Not What You Think

    The next phase of e-com is at our door and is already putting pressure on traditional players. It is not only setting the old trustworthy search engine aside by learning consumers' most secret desires and needs through entertainment. It is also changing the game completely for how companies will design and produce their products in the future. Join Jacob Lovén, Asia Tech Expert & Entrepreneur, from the podcast Den Digitala Draken for this keynote.

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    Main stage
    Jacob Lovén
    Asia Tech Expert & Entrepreneur
    15:40

    Molly Hammar & the NextM Wrap-up

    Molly Hammar is making her way right to the top among the absolute elite of Scandinavian artists. She had her first no. 1 hit on the Swedish billboards in 2022 and she closes NextM - All Fun and Games with her latest single.

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    Main stage
    Molly Hammar
    Artist

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