As advertising becomes increasingly fragmented, marketers need a simpler way to connect planning, activation and measurement. At Partner Connect, discover how Walmart Connect is helping simplify modern marketing by connecting audiences, inventory and demand, activating brand and performance solutions that connect media to commerce, and enabling cross-channel measurement with precision and confidence. Experience new innovations, see connected solutions in action and hear from the leaders shaping the future of commerce media.

Event details

October 6, 2026 

1 PM: Doors open
1:30 PM: Partner Connect programming begins
3:30 PM: Light bites and refreshments
5 PM: Event concludes 

The Altman Building

135 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011

20-minute walk to Advertising Week NY

Key themes

Connect audiences, inventory and demand

Hear how Walmart Connect's expanding commerce media ecosystem is creating new opportunities for partners by bringing together audiences, inventory and demand to extend reach and unlock growth.

Activate brand and performance solutions that connect media to commerce

Discover how integrated solutions make it easier to simplify cross-channel activation through creative, automation and commerce experiences.

Enable cross-channel measurement with precision and confidence

Explore how commerce signals and connected measurement help advertisers understand performance, optimize investment and demonstrate business impact.

Speakers

Kyle Carlyle

SVP, Global Marketplace Fulfillment
Walmart

Diana Finster​

VP, Partnerships Plus
Walmart Connect

Jon Gibs ​

Group Director,
Head of Media Insights
Walmart Connect

Linda Lomelino ​

VP, Product, Data
Monetization and Ads
Walmart

Khurrum Malik

VP, Business and Product Marketing
Walmart Connect

Ryan Mayward

GM & SVP
Walmart Connect U.S.

Courtney Naudo​

SVP & GM
VIZIO

Arthur Querou​

CEO & Co-Founder
Vibe.co

William White

Chief Marketing Officer
Walmart U.S.

Partner Award finalists announced!

These finalists are setting a new bar for connected commerce, creativity, measurement and full-funnel performance. Learn more about their work.

Want a preview of what’s ahead?

Take a look at last year’s highlights and get a glimpse of what’s coming.

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