Change My Mind

The votes are in. The four debates have been chosen.

Now we need
the debaters.

Adtech and martech's fiercest arguments, argued live.
Think you can change minds? Apply to take the stage.

Advertising Week NYC
October 6, 2026
Apply to Debate

cartographai.co

Four Topics.
Now you just have to
change people's minds.

MMM is dead
VS
Long live MMM!
Brand & performance are distinct
VS
It's one continuum of human behavior
Brands should in-house more
VS
Brands overestimate what they can handle in-house
The "big idea" in creative matters most
VS
Personalization matters most

Debater Applications

Think You
Can Win?

We're recruiting eight debaters. Two per topic, one for each side, who can persuade and convince a room full of your industry peers.

What we're looking for
  • A credible perspective grounded in real experience
  • The ability to speak clearly and hold a room
  • Genuine passion for the topic, or for the sport of argument
  • Vendor, agency, or brand side welcome

Application Received

We'll review every submission and be in touch ahead of the event. Thanks for putting your argument on the line.

Select a debate above to see the two positions.
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Applications are reviewed by the CartographAI team. We'll reach out directly to selected candidates.

Audience Registration

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the Sparks Fly?

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This is a CartographAI-produced event at Advertising Week New York, October 6, 2026.