Chicago

Thursday, May 6, 2027

The Marketing Vanguard Summit convenes CMOs, CEOs, and other senior leaders from some of the world’s most innovative and influential brands—alongside cultural icons, emerging leaders, and thinkers from academia—to confront the moments of tension, ambiguity, and change in this industry, collectively shaping the future of the role and practice.

Held at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Gleacher Center on May 6, this member-only Summit challenges marketing leaders to embrace discomfort and build the muscles required to lead at the highest level.

2026 Provocateurs

 

Eric Edge
Eric Edge
VP, Brand & Marketing
Alaska Airlines
Delphine Francois Chiavarini
Delphine Francois Chiavarini
President
Conair Beauty & Home Care
George Felix
George Felix
CMO
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Cat Ferdon
Cat Ferdon
CMO
Coinbase
Rafa Flores
Rafa Flores
Chief Product and Growth Officer
Treasure AI
Katherine Freeley
Katherine Freeley
Head of Marketing & Media Omnichannel Excellence
Boehringer-Ingelheim
Stephanie Fried
Stephanie Fried
CMO
McAfee
Caroline Gardner
Caroline Gardner
Head of Integrated Brand Marketing & Experience
The RealReal
Scott Gardner
Scott Gardner
CMO
Ernest Packaging
Melissa Grady Dias
Melissa Grady Dias
Measured Wellness
Lauren Griewski
Lauren Griewski
Managing Director, Head of Go-To-Market
Chase Media Solutions
Carla Hassan
Carla Hassan
CMO
JPMorgan Chase
Tariq Hassan
Tariq Hassan
CMO, CXO Executive, Advisor & Board Member
Light21
Tammy Henault
Tammy Henault
Former CMO
NBA
Charisse Hughes
Charisse Hughes
Meghan Hurley
Meghan Hurley
VP Marketing and E-commerce
Neuro Gum