Byron Allen to Deliver Opening Keynote at DPAA Global Video Everywhere Summit

Allen Media Group founder, chairman and chief executive Byron Allen will take the stage for the opening keynote conversation at the 14th annual DPAA Global Video Everywhere Summit on October 13 at Chelsea Piers in New York, according to the DPAA announcement reported by DailyDOOH. The summit takes place during Out of Home New York week, which runs October 12 through 16, 2026, now in its 15th year. Allen plans to discuss the power of video as the primary storytelling tool for brands looking to meaningfully connect with consumers. Digital screens and video are now prolific and growing outside the home — from Times Square and Piccadilly to movie theaters, office buildings, airports, highways plus retail and transit centers — and these opportunities will be showcased and discussed at the summit, attracting media and marketing decision makers.

Byron Allen and Allen Media Group

Byron Allen founded Allen Media Group and serves as its chairman and chief executive. The company's portfolio includes The Weather Channel and its Local Now streaming service, 13 network-affiliated broadcast television stations, cable television networks, a theatrical and digital movie production and distribution arm, and a majority stake in BuzzFeed where Allen also serves as chairman and chief executive.

Allen Media Group is described in the announcement as the largest supplier of first-run syndicated programming and network television in the industry, though this claim appears only in the single source and has not been independently verified. The announcement also describes him as one of the most influential media moguls in today's entertainment and technology space.

Allen's career began as a performer — he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as a stand-up comic, which the announcement characterizes as the youngest to do so.

The DPAA Global Video Everywhere Summit is a conference organized by the DPAA, now in its 14th year. The 2026 edition takes place October 13 at Chelsea Piers in New York City during Out of Home New York week.

The summit is curated around the theme of Real Connections and will showcase and discuss screen advertising and storytelling opportunities, attracting media and marketing decision makers.

Out of Home New York week runs October 12 through 16, 2026, now in its 15th year, and will feature a mix of FREE and PAID events — conferences, VIP dinners, showcases, cocktails, open house, breakfast debates, tours and other ad-hoc activities.

The announcement lists four of the biggest events of the week as the DPAA Global Summit, the ARF Creative Effectiveness Conference and David Ogilvy Awards Dinner & Reception, the OAAA's OBIE Awards and Sony's Professional Display Solutions AV Tech Expo.

The announcement states his unique life experience has given him an intimate understanding of what it takes to stay engaging as a brand, and says he is a much sought-after speaker at leading industry conferences.

The announcement also quotes Allen: "The media industry is going through an enormous transformation. The disruption is creating both a massive demise and extraordinary opportunities. Without hesitation, this is the moment you must decide – are you a victim or a pioneer? I've chosen pioneer."

The lineup curated around the theme of Real Connections intentionally brings together influential voices who would not ordinarily share the same stage. In addition to Byron Allen, the announcement names former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, agency leaders from Mediahub and Stagwell, and CMOs representing American Eagle Outfitters, Major League Baseball, Expedia and more.

The announcement also quotes DPAA President & CEO Barry Frey: "We are intentionally putting the people shaping media, culture and public conversation in the same room as the key decisionmakers across brands, commerce and investment. True to this year's theme of Real Connections is bringing together people who have a deep understanding of how to turn attention, influence, and trust into action."