DMEXCO 2026

September 23-24, 2026
Cologne Fair, Cologne, Germany

We bring together industry leaders, marketing and media professionals, and tech pioneers to set the digital agenda.

40,000
Attendees
1,000+
Speakers
700+
Companies

What is DMEXCO?

DMEXCO unites industry leaders, marketing and media experts, and tech innovators in Cologne to shape the future of digital business. Attendees gain insights from groundbreaking topics, connect with partners, and explore cutting-edge solutions, driving growth and innovation in the digital economy. Learn more at DMEXCO website

Who Attends

  • C-level Executives holding significant purchasing power
  • Marketing & Media Professionals shaping digital business strategies
  • Tech Pioneers & Innovators driving future digital solutions
  • International Decision-Makers seeking new partners and solutions
  • Exhibitors & Partners showcasing cutting-edge solutions

Key Topics

  • Social Media Trends & Platform Strategy
  • AI-Powered Content & Generative AI
  • Corporate Influencing & Brand Authenticity
  • Digital Business & Marketing Strategies
  • Media & Advertising Industry Innovation
  • Algorithmic Media & Platform Mechanics

Why DMEXCO Matters for B2B Teams

Scale & Community

DMEXCO brings together industry leaders, marketing and media professionals, and tech pioneers from around the globe to shape the digital agenda.

Decision Makers

Over 65% of attendees possess purchasing power, with 27% holding C-level roles, ensuring high-level engagement and decision-making authority.

Practical Outcomes

Connect with key decision-makers, discover groundbreaking solutions, and forge partnerships to drive business growth and innovation in the digital economy.

The Challenge

Why Most Teams Fail to Maximize Event ROI

Without preparation, DMEXCO 2026 becomes an expensive networking trip with nothing to show.

Unusable Portals

40,000 attendees. No way to filter by ICP. Finding ideal prospects means manually clicking through thousands of profiles.

Too Late

30-40% of attendees register in the last 2-3 weeks. Finish reaching out to one batch, hundreds more registered. Always behind.

No Prioritization

Without scoring and segmentation, all 40,000 attendees look the same. Teams waste cycles on low-fit prospects instead of focusing on high-value targets.

Manual Multi-Channel

Reaching prospects across email, LinkedIn, phone, and in-app manually is impossible at scale. Most teams pick one channel and miss opportunities.

Best Practices

How to Actually Maximize DMEXCO ROI

Winning teams follow two phases: preparation and execution.

3-4 weeks before

Pre-Event Preparation

Identify Target Prospects

Monitor attendee lists continuously as 30-40% register in the last 2-3 weeks.

Enrich with Contacts

Add verified emails, LinkedIn profiles, company data, and tech stack to raw attendee names.

ICP, Persona & ABM Matching

Score by role, title, job level, company size, revenue, location, industry. Match to target personas and ABM accounts. Focus on top 20%.

Launch Multi-Channel Outreach

Email, LinkedIn, phone, in-app. Goal: pre-book meetings with high-value prospects.

Event week

During the Event

Execute Pre-Booked Meetings

Calendars should be 60-70% full with high-fit prospects before arriving at Cologne.

Prioritized Conversations

Know ICP score and context for every interaction. Focus on high-value targets.

The Reality: Nearly Impossible Manually

These practices work. But 30-40% of attendees register in the last 2-3 weeks. Manual execution takes 5-7 days per batch. Teams would need to repeat identification, enrichment, scoring, and outreach continuously across email, LinkedIn, phone, and in-app. Most don't have the bandwidth.

The question isn't what to do. It's how to execute continuously at scale.

Turning Strategy Into Execution

Spivot automates the event workflow from attendee extraction to post-event nurture. Execute best practices without manual work.

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How Spivot Automates Event Best Practices

Strategy becomes workflow.

1

Identify Target Prospects Automatically

Best Practice: Monitor attendee lists continuously as registrations come in.

How Spivot Helps: Connect to the event portal or upload the CSV. We identify target prospects and refresh daily as new registrations come in. Catch the 30-40% who register late without lifting a finger.

Manual: Days per refresh → Spivot: 10 minutes
2

Enrich with YOUR API Keys

Best Practice: Transform basic attendee lists into rich prospect profiles with verified contact data.

How Spivot Helps: Connect Apollo, ZoomInfo, or any other enrichment provider. We add verified emails, LinkedIn profiles, company data, and tech stack. Full control over provider and costs.

Scale
Handle all 40,000 DMEXCO attendees in one upload
Manual: 4-6 hours → Spivot: 2-3 minutes
3

ICP & Persona Matching

Best Practice: Score prospects against ICP and match to target personas to prioritize outreach.

How Spivot Helps: AI scores every attendee by role, title, job level, company size, revenue, location, and industry. Match to target personas and ABM accounts automatically.

Persona & ABM Matching
Match to target personas and ABM accounts
Multi-Factor Scoring
Role + Title + Level + Size + Revenue + Location + Industry
Focus on top 20% of prospects automatically
4

Push to Your CRM & Sales Tools

Best Practice: Sync enriched, scored prospects to existing workflow.

How Spivot Helps: One-click sync to Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, Salesloft, Apollo, or export to Google Sheets. Enriched, scored lists ready for outreach.

HubSpot CRM Integration - Sync DMEXCO 2026 attendees to HubSpot
Salesforce CRM Integration - Sync DMEXCO 2026 attendees to Salesforce
Outreach Sales Engagement Integration - Launch DMEXCO 2026 campaigns in Outreach
Salesloft Sales Engagement Integration - Launch DMEXCO 2026 campaigns in Salesloft
Apollo.io Integration - Sync and enrich DMEXCO 2026 attendees with Apollo
Google Sheets Export - Export DMEXCO 2026 attendee lists to Google Sheets
5

Launch & Track Campaigns

Best Practice: Start personalized outreach 3-4 weeks before the event to schedule meetings.

How Spivot Helps: Launch campaigns in Outreach, Salesloft, or Apollo. Reach prospects across email, LinkedIn, phone, and in-app automatically. Track engagement, responses, and meetings. All attributed to DMEXCO 2026.

40%
Higher Conversion
80%
Faster First Touch
60%
Less Wasted Outreach

The Bottom Line

Reach every attendee automatically, even the 30-40% who register late. Land in Cologne with meetings booked. Your competitors are still cleaning spreadsheets.

10x
Faster event data processing
(5-7 days → 5-10 minutes)
3-4 weeks
Earlier outreach
(Book meetings before the event)
40%
More meetings booked
(Targeted vs. spray-and-pray)

Enterprise-Grade Security

Your data stays secure and compliant

AES-256-GCM
Encryption at rest and in transit
OAuth 2.0
Secure authentication
Multi-Tenant
Complete data isolation

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend DMEXCO?

DMEXCO is designed for industry leaders, marketing and media professionals, and tech pioneers eager to shape the digital agenda. Attendees include C-level executives with significant purchasing power, international decision-makers, and representatives from partner companies. It's the ideal place for anyone looking to connect with peers, discover innovative solutions, and drive business growth in the dynamic digital economy. Whether you're seeking strategic insights, new partnerships, or cutting-edge technologies, DMEXCO offers unparalleled opportunities.

Is DMEXCO worth attending?

Absolutely. DMEXCO is a must-attend event for anyone in the digital business, marketing, and tech sectors. It brings together a highly qualified audience, with over 65% of attendees having purchasing power and 27% holding C-level roles. The event provides a unique platform to experience leading minds, explore groundbreaking topics like AI-powered content and corporate influencing, and connect directly with potential partners and customers. It's where critical industry discussions happen, innovations are showcased, and business relationships are forged, offering significant ROI for participants.

What topics are covered at DMEXCO?

DMEXCO covers a comprehensive range of critical topics shaping the digital landscape. Key themes include Social Media Trends & Platform Strategy, exploring the evolving dynamics of digital communication. Attendees will delve into AI-Powered Content & Generative AI, understanding its impact on marketing and media. Corporate Influencing & Brand Authenticity are also central, alongside broader Digital Business & Marketing Strategies. The conference also addresses innovation within the Media & Advertising Industry and the mechanics of Algorithmic Media, providing actionable insights for future success.

How does Spivot identify target prospects at DMEXCO?

Connect to the event portal or upload attendee data. Spivot automatically identifies, scores, and enriches prospects as new attendees register, with daily updates to catch late registrations.

Can I use Spivot for events other than DMEXCO?

Yes. Spivot is an AI agent that automates event workflows for any event where attendees are available in the event portal. The same workflow applies across all events.

How accurate is the ICP and persona matching?

Spivot's AI uses multi-factor analysis across role, title, job level, company size, revenue, location, and industry. Match attendees to target personas and ABM accounts automatically. Built-in intelligence recognizes equivalent roles like 'VP of Growth' and 'Chief Revenue Officer.'

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