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

 

Jason Pirock
Jason Pirock
VP, Global Brand Marketing
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels
Jennie Platt
Jennie Platt
CMO
TD Bank U.S.
Lina Polimeni
Lina Polimeni
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer - Consumer
Eli Lilly and Company
Kati Pratt
Kati Pratt
CMO
Purdue Global
Anand Rao
Anand Rao
CMO
CDW
Phyllis Rothschild
Phyllis Rothschild
CMO
Pete and Gerry's
Anna Roberts
Anna Roberts
Senior Manager of MothWorks
The Moth
Jenny Rooney
Jenny Rooney
Chief Brand and Community Officer
ADWEEK
Zoë Ruderman
Zoë Ruderman
Chief Content Officer
ADWEEK
Maggie Schmerin
Maggie Schmerin
Chief Advertising Officer
United Airlines
Ed See
Ed See
Chief Growth Officer
Zeta Global
Pri Shumate
Pri Shumate
Founder & CEO
Slipstream
Allison Stadd
Allison Stadd
CMO
Ollie
Tyler Stewart
Tyler Stewart
Head of Marketing
Gopuff
Keisha Taylor Starr
Keisha Taylor Starr
CMO & GM
Scripps Networks
Kate Tellers
Kate Tellers
Senior Director, Host, Author
The Moth