September 16 – 18 | Ann Arbor, MI
Get Major Discounts on ORBITAL24
Celebrate Independence Day with savings on ORBITAL24!
- 1 ticket for $250
- 2 tickets for $450
- 3 tickets for $650
- 4 tickets for $800
This year is shaping up to be our best event ever…Don’t wait, grab your tickets today, and we’ll see you in September!
Our Keynote Speakers
Meet The ORBITAL24 Speakers
Elite Truong
Vice President of Product Strategy
American Press Institute
Elite (e-light) Truong is the Vice President of Product Strategy at American Press Institute, where she manages data products that help local newsrooms make strategic decisions, including Metrics for News and Source Matters. API’s mission is to unite communities and uphold democracy through rebuilding trust with local news organizations and supporting news leaders in doing so. She serves as the Board Secretary for News Product Alliance and is on the advisory board for Democracy Day.
Formerly, she was the Director of Strategic Initiatives at The Washington Post, where she led the newsroom R&D team to capture younger and more diverse audiences by creating projects driven by emerging technologies, including machine learning, AI and 3-D and augmented reality, which won awards from SND, World Press Photo. Before joining The Post, Truong spent four years at Vox Media, three as the product manager for off-platform storytelling, primarily negotiating with tech platforms to create user experiences that benefited news consumers.
Ryan Dohrn
Owner & CEO
Niche Media
Ryan Dohrn is the owner of Niche Media Events and the founder of media sales training firm Brain Swell Media. He has trained over 30,000 ad sales reps in 7 countries. Ryan sells media every day and works with over 30 clients inside the AdOrbit platform. He has been a part of over half a BILLION dollars in media sales and still loves the rush from closing an advertising contract. He is a graduate of the Cornell Executive Leadership Program and his 30-year media sales and marketing career includes leadership roles at Disney/ABC TV, Morris Publishing, PennWell Publishing, and The NY Times Company.
He is an Emmy Award winner, multiple business book author and has been featured in USA Today and on Forbes.com.
Ryan currently works monthly with over 50 media companies and their related sales and management teams.
The ORBITAL24 Agenda
8:30 – Tee Time at Eagle Crest Golf Course (Add-on event, $85 per person)
1:00 – 5:00 In-person meetings & workshops
7:00 – 9:00 – Opening Night Welcome Reception at Marriott Terrace
7:30 – Breakfast & Opening Remarks
9:00 – Keynote – Ryan Dohrn | “10 Habits of High-performing Leaders in Media”
10:00 – Client Success Stories
10:45 – Break
11:15 – Ad Orbit Customer Panel
12:00 – Lunch and Awards 🏆
1:00 – Breakout Sessions
2:00 – Partner Presentations
2:30 – Roundtables
3:30 – Give Away!
6:00 – Social Event at 210 Events 🥳
7:30 – Day 2 Welcome and Breakfast
9:00 – Keynote | Announcement Coming Soon!
9:45 – Trend Report
10:00 – Feature Freakout!
10:45 – Networking Break
11:00 – Product Roadmap
11:45 – Announcement 🤫
12:00 – Lunch & Freakout Winners!
1:00 – Tech & Learn
2:30 – Closing Remarks
Accommodations
Book Your Stay at a Special Rate
This year, we’re hosting The Fall Forum at the beautiful Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Golf Resort. Fly in early and practice your swing on the gorgeous golf course, or grab a libation (or two) at the bar & lounge.
Easy Access from DTW
The venue is just a short ride share from Detroit Airport, making it the perfect spot for quick and efficient travel when you arrive and leave.
18-Hole Golf Course
Hit the links solo or with your group for a relaxing round of golf – with the idyllic Ford Lake as your backdrop.
Good Eats and a Little R&R
The on-premises restaurant “The View,” features a bar and lounge serving food and drinks. But don’t worry, we’ve got lots of food planned in our agenda…
What Attendees Say About The Fall Forum
We asked members of our team and attendees, “What is your favorite part of The Fall Forum?” Here are their answers!