Alex Melen
Co-founder,
SmartSites
Alex Melen is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and a true pioneer of the digital age. From founding T35 Hosting in 1997 to scaling SmartSites into a global digital marketing powerhouse, Alex has spent nearly three decades at the forefront of the internet economy.
Under his leadership, SmartSites has grown to over 400 employees across six worldwide offices, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 for night consecutive years and ranking as America’s top-rated digital agency. A sought-after keynote speaker with nearly 100 global appearances, Alex has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, and NPR, and named a BusinessWeek Top 25 Entrepreneur.
Having helped define the Fortune 500 digital playbook long before "digital marketing" was a buzzword, Alex now focuses on the frontier of innovation. As a global thought leader, he demystifies the future of the web, educating audiences on how to turn complex data and emerging tech into a lasting competitive advantage.
Sessions
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23-Sep-2026The AI-Powered Marketing StageAdvertising Inside the Answer: Preparing for ChatGPT Ads and the AI Search Ad Economy - Solo Session
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