The Future of CMO

CMO Think Tank

November 3, 2026 - NYC, NY

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Agenda

All times Eastern Time

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration


9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Morning Networking


9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Opening Remarks


9:40 AM - 10:05 AM
Vision Voices Keynote

Marketing’s Identity Crisis: Growth Engine or Cost Center?

Marketing is being asked to do more than ever—drive growth, protect brand, prove ROI, and justify spend—all at once. At the same time, economic pressure is forcing organizations to scrutinize marketing’s role with greater intensity.

This session explores how CMOs are redefining their function in the enterprise, balancing short-term performance with long-term brand value, and reshaping how marketing is perceived at the executive and board level


10:10 AM - 10:35 AM
Keynote

The AI Content Explosion: When More Marketing Means Less Impact

AI has made it possible to produce content at unprecedented speed and scale. But as volume increases, attention, differentiation, and trust are becoming harder to earn.

This discussion examines whether the industry is approaching a saturation point, how leaders are maintaining quality and brand integrity, and what it takes to stand out in a world where everyone can create at scale.


10:35 AM - 10:50 AM

Coffee Break


10:55 AM - 11:40 AM
Panel

From Personalization to Prediction: Are We Crossing the Line?

Marketing has evolved from broad segmentation to real-time personalization and increasingly predictive engagement. While these capabilities unlock growth, they also raise questions around privacy, trust, and customer perception.

This session explores how CMOs are balancing relevance with responsibility, and where the line exists between meaningful engagement and overreach.


11:40 AM - 12:40 PM

Lunch & Disruptor Showcase


12:40 PM - 1:05 PM
Vision Voices

Brand vs. Performance: The Tension That Still Isn’t Resolved

Despite years of debate, the balance between brand building and performance marketing remains unresolved. In a data-driven environment, performance is easier to measure, but brand remains the foundation of long-term growth.

This conversation focuses on how leaders are navigating this tension, redefining measurement frameworks, and ensuring brand investment is not deprioritized in pursuit of short-term gains.


1:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Fireside Chat

The Trust Economy: Marketing in an Era of Skepticism

Consumers are more informed, more skeptical, and less loyal than ever before. Trust is no longer a byproduct of marketing—it is the objective.

This session explores how organizations are building credibility in an environment where authenticity, transparency, and consistency are critical to maintaining relevance.


2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Networking Break


3:00 PM - 3:25 PM
Vision Voices

Reimagining the Marketing Operating Model in the Age of AI

As AI reshapes how marketing work gets done, traditional team structures and workflows are being challenged. Roles are evolving, responsibilities are shifting, and new capabilities are emerging.

This discussion examines how CMOs are redesigning their organizations to integrate AI effectively, while preserving creativity, accountability, and strategic direction.


3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Disruptor

Owning the Customer Relationship: Platforms, Data, and Control

As third-party platforms continue to mediate customer relationships, brands are facing increasing pressure to reclaim ownership of their data and audience.

This session explores how CMOs are navigating platform dependency, building direct relationships, and making strategic decisions about where control should sit in the marketing ecosystem.


3:55 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel

Sustainable Marketing: Growth at What Cost?

The push for constant growth has created new pressures around content production, media spend, and consumer expectations. At the same time, organizations are being held accountable for sustainability, ethics, and long-term impact.

This conversation addresses how CMOs are balancing growth with responsibility, and whether current marketing models are sustainable from both a brand and societal perspective.


4:30 PM - 4:40 PM

Closing Remarks & Raffle Giveaway


4:40 PM - 5:30 PM

Cocktail Networking


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