James Drake-Brockman writes ... 150 of the most innovative technology and solution providers will be present at the ad:tech London expo

ad:tech London (21st & 22nd October) has been created to provide a window on the future of marketing and media by bringing together 2014’s major players to tackle pivotal issues. It’s your chance to get-to-grips with the trends and technologies that will enable you to build an agile, effective and relevant business in the future. KEYNOTE FOCUS Using what we know today to strategise for the future AD:TECH SUMMIT FOCUS Future Media & Technology Summit: Who and what is the is THE NEXT BIG THING? SIR MARTIN SORRELL, FOUNDER & CEO, WPP Join Sir Martin Sorrell and GroupM CEO-EMEA Dominic Grainger tackle how WPP and the wider industry is preparing for a programmatic future and content environment where tech companies like Facebook and Google control more than 50% of digital advertising spend. Click here for the conference agenda. Passes are £895 for a limited time, purchase here. For group discounts and further details please contact melaniesomers@dmgevents.com The 2 day Future Media & Technology Summit is the place to go to hear from firms like Unilever, Diageo, BBH, Shop Direct, BuzzFeed, Tunepics and ZenithOptimedia on disruptive media and technology trends. Don’t miss The Next Big Thing – a tech start-up pitch and award backed by Unilever, leading investors and incubators. Up to £30k of investment and a £5k cash prize is on the table. So don't miss this chance for a first view on tomorrow's tech players. KEYNOTE FOCUS The digital revolution: Bigger than the industrial revolution EXPO FOCUS The impact of the digital revolution extends beyond marketing and brands – it calls for a “radical re-write of the planet” in the eyes of controversial investor and renowned Futurologist Leonard Brody. Join Leonard in this examination of the impact of digital on marketing, the economy and society. Click here for details of conference tickets and early bird conference tickets. 150 of the most innovative technology and solution providers will be present at the ad:tech London expo – a rich resource for anyone looking for the technologies and partners to gain an edge in 2015 and beyond. Leading brands, agencies and media owners will be walking the floor including guided tours from the likes of Unilever, Orange and more- click here for highlights of the companies you can expect to meet at this year’s show and to book meetings via the interactive floorplan. http://ad-techlondon.co.uk/