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The Executive Marketer Summit

IS AN EXCLUSIVE, HIGHLY VETTED ENGAGEMENT FOR CMOs AND MARKETING EXECUTIVES.

With limited seats available, we invite CMOs, VPs, SVPs, and EVPs to apply for an opportunity to attend this exclusive gathering of industry leaders dedicated to the vanguard of marketing excellence.

SPRING 2026 | Details to Be Announced
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Thank YOU
for joining us in 2025

Explore moments from this year's summit.

Explore our 2025 speakers, core topics, and more below.

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A CURATED EVENT FOR EXECUTIVES

The Executive Marketer Summit is a selective, application-based event for executive marketing professionals. Designed to address real-world challenges, this vendor-free environment fosters meaningful connections and insights. Applications are reviewed to maintain a high-quality experience, where attendees explore how disruption fuels innovation and business growth.

ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA

Applicants are assessed based on leadership level and experience to ensure peer-to-peer interactions. The summit is for executives responsible for driving growth and overseeing marketing and communications strategies.

Factors considered for acceptance include:

  • Holding title of CMO/CEO/VP or higher

  • Not occupying a role that involves active selling to fellow marketers

  • Leading an organization with 250+ employees

  • Organization’s annual revenue exceeding $5 million

  • Managing a team of at least 10 full-time employees (this may vary by company size)

  • Reporting within three levels of the CEO (this may vary by company size)

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Interested in being part
of the 2026 event?

Sign up to stay informed.

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what we explored
at the 2025 summit

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Technology Disruption 

Navigate the rapid pace of tech disruption by balancing risk and innovation, investing smartly in martech and building agility for future challenges.

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Market Disruption

Explore the forces driving market disruption beyond technology.

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Marketing Talent

Overcome the shifting talent landscape by recruiting, upskilling and retaining top performers.

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Influence

Galvanize your organization. Build alignment across the C-suite, show the value of marketing initiatives and master executive skills to lead with impact.

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2025 SUMMIT CORE TOPICS

FORESIGHT OF THE DISRUPTIONS AHEAD

  •  Identifying the insights and signals marketers need to heed to remain future-proof
  • Exploring the potential industry and societal disruptions ahead that will demand risk-taking and bold leadership
  • Equipping teams and organizations with the network, resources, strategies and tools to be disruption-ready
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IDENTIFYING BOLD OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE

  • Dissect the internal and external factors that invoke the need to take risks from competition to innovation to social issues to organizational change
  • Conduct an in-depth look at why, how, and when marketing disruptors drive innovation, turning challenges into exciting opportunities for success.
  • Uncover what gets in the way of risk-taking or what happens when risks don’t pay off

STRATEGIES FOR INFLUENCING CHANGE AND DISRUPTION AS A MARKETING LEADER

  • Effectively manage across the executive suite
  • Scenario planning, communication strategies, and risk assessment
  • Develop your skills to effectively support risk management
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2025 DISCUSSIONS were LED By
INDUSTRY INNOVATORS

Attendees engaged with high-value thinkers across diverse industries and business models to foster impactful discussions and build authentic connections.

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GREG BOONE

CEO
WALK WEST
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MATT BRITTON

FOUNDER AND CEO
SUZY
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DR. MARCUS COLLINS

AWARD-WINNING MARKETER, CULTURAL TRANSLATOR, PROFESSOR AND
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
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Dr. Marcus Collins

Dr. Marcus Collins

Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator. He is the former chief strategy officer at Wieden+Kennedy, New York, a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and the author of the best-selling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be. Marcus is an inductee into the American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall of Achievement and a recipient of the Thinkers50 Radar Distinguished Achievement Award for the idea most likely to shape the future of business management. His strategies and creative contributions have led to the launch and success of Google’s “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, and the Brooklyn Nets, among others. Before his advertising tenure, Marcus worked on iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple and ran digital strategy for Beyoncé. He writes a column for Forbes CMO Network and contributes to business scholarship.

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RAY DAY

VICE CHAIR
STAGWELL
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Ray Day

Ray Day

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KATE DOBBS

CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & BRAND OFFICER
SOLVENTUM
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Kate Dobbs

Kate Dobbs

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DAVID C. EDELMAN

EXECUTIVE FELLOW
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
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JENNIFER HEALAN

VP, U.S. MARKETING, BRAND, CONTENT & CULTURE
MCDONALD'S
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BENNIE F. JOHNSON

CEO
AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION
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NADYA KOHL

FORMER CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
VOLTA CHARGING
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PRIYA KRISHNAN

CHIEF DIGITAL AND TRANSFORMATION OFFICER
BRIGHT HORIZONS
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LAURIE LAM

CHIEF BRAND OFFICER
e.l.f. BEAUTY
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NITIN MATHUR

FORMER CHIEF MARKETING AND TRANSFORMATION OFFICER
ANALOG DEVICES
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DAN MORIARTY

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
CHICAGO FIRE FC
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ALEX MORRISON

FORMER CMO
PEARPOP
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JESSICA MURPHY

VP, GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGY & OPERATIONS, GLOBAL MARKETING
HASBRO
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POLLY NICHOLAS

CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER
UNUM
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KOEN PAUWELS

ASSOCIATE DEAN OF RESEARCH AND DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AND FOUNDING GENERAL DIRECTOR OF ITS DIGITAL, ANALYTICS, TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION (DATA) INITIATIVE
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
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STEVE PHELPS

COMMISSIONER
NASCAR

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ANUP SHAH

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | GENERAL MANAGER
PLEZi NUTRITION

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SHELLEY WILLINGHAM

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
THE DIVERSITY MOVEMENT, A WORKPLACE OPTIONS COMPANY
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BRIDGET WINSTON

CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER
CHIEF
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NON-SOLICITATION POLICY

While we recognize the potential for business collaborations within our network, it is paramount that the Executive Marketer Summit remains a confidential and trusted environment for all participants.

We enforce a stringent non-solicitation policy, prohibiting any form of proactive sales or marketing efforts, as well as solicitation of goods or services intended to generate future business among Executive Marketer Summit attendees. This includes overt, indirect, and implied solicitations, unless expressly invited to do so. Spamming, such as posting repetitive or multiple variations of content, is strictly prohibited.  

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SECURE YOUR PLACE AMONG
MARKETING'S ESTEEMED LEADERS

With limited seats available, we invite CMOs, VPs, SVPs, and EVPs to apply for an opportunity to attend this exclusive gathering of industry leaders dedicated to the vanguard of marketing excellence.

2026 event application is coming soon.

FAQs

HOW ARE APPLICATIONS REVIEWED, AND WHAT IS THE EXPECTED RESPONSE TIME?

Once 2026 event applications become available, the AMA Business Team carefully evaluates applications based on the outlined acceptance criteria.

After your application is assessed, you will receive an email outlining the next steps or providing the reasons for rejection.

If accepted, you will be provided a payment link.

Please note that your spot is not confirmed until payment is received. Given the limited availability, we recommend completing payment promptly.


WHY ARE EXECUTIVE MARKETERS IN ROLES THAT ACTIVELY SELL TO FELLOW MARKERS INELIGIBLE TO ATTEND?

To preserve the purpose and integrity of the event, we prohibit solicitation activities. This policy ensures that attendees can engage in meaningful discussions and establish authentic connections with their peers in a trusted environment.


WHAT ARE THE EVENT POLICIES?

By attending an AMA event, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to the established policies.