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
VP, Global Brand Marketing
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels

Jennie Platt
CMO
TD Bank U.S.

Lina Polimeni
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer - Consumer
Eli Lilly and Company

Kati Pratt
CMO
Purdue Global

Anand Rao
CMO
CDW

Phyllis Rothschild
CMO
Pete and Gerry's

Anna Roberts
Senior Manager of MothWorks
The Moth

Jenny Rooney
Chief Brand and Community Officer
ADWEEK

Zoë Ruderman
Chief Content Officer
ADWEEK

Maggie Schmerin
Chief Advertising Officer
United Airlines

Ed See
Chief Growth Officer
Zeta Global

Pri Shumate
Founder & CEO
Slipstream

Allison Stadd
CMO
Ollie

Tyler Stewart
Head of Marketing
Gopuff

Keisha Taylor Starr
CMO & GM
Scripps Networks

Kate Tellers
Senior Director, Host, Author
The Moth
