In this forward-looking 2026 keynote, Gary Vaynerchuk (GaryVee) delivers a powerful reality check on how AI, interest-based social media, and cultural speed are redefining growth strategy for every brand and entrepreneur. He challenges Fortune 500s and startups alike to understand the era of 'interest media'—where algorithms, not followers, decide visibility—and to shift from slow corporate decision-making to real-time creative testing. Gary emphasizes that businesses should post at least three times daily on LinkedIn, use organic performance as a signal for paid amplification, and treat attention as the modern currency of relevance. The future of social media growth in 2026 will no longer be about who you know but what your audience values at the moment. He predicts that Google Ads will collapse under AI automation within 36 months, and only adaptive, human-centric storytelling will thrive. Gary also speaks about consumer psychology—how convenience is now the price of entry, how expectations have reached historic highs, and how empathy-driven relevance is the ultimate business differentiator. The talk further explores parenting, Gen Z cultural shifts, and leadership in an age where speed, humility, and gratitude determine success. For marketers, creators, and enterprises, this session is a masterclass on building influence and staying relevant in an AI-powered world.
