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

 

Dipti Kachru
Dipti Kachru
Global CMO
Broadridge Financial Solutions
Gannon Jones
Gannon Jones
Chief Marketing & Growth Officer
IPH
Meghan Jones
Meghan Jones
EVP, Head of Sales
Wave Sports & Entertainment
Michele Kang
Michele Kang
Founder and CEO of Kynisca
American businesswoman, investor, and philanthropist
Soyoung Kang
Soyoung Kang
President
eos
Beth Ann Kaminkow
Beth Ann Kaminkow
CEO, Americas & Chief Global Client Officer
dentsu
Todd Kaplan
Todd Kaplan
CMO
Kraft Heinz Company
Nick Karrat
Nick Karrat
CMO
StockX
Kylie Kelce
Kylie Kelce
Host of “Not Gonna Lie"
WAVE Sports & Entertainment
Mark Kirkham
Mark Kirkham
CMO
PepsiCo Beverages US
Liz Kneebone
Liz Kneebone
VP of Community Programs and Development
ADWEEK
Emily Kortlang
Emily Kortlang
CMO
Yerba Madre
Jill Kramer
Jill Kramer
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Mastercard
Lara Krug
Lara Krug
Chief Marketing & Media Officer
Kansas City Chiefs
Michael Lacorazza
Michael Lacorazza
CMO
U.S. Bank
Will Lee
Will Lee
CEO
ADWEEK