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

 

Deena Bahri
Deena Bahri
CMO
Nutrafol
Rich Battista
Rich Battista
Executive Chairman, ADWEEK
Former President & CEO, Time, Inc.
Jon Bellante
Jon Bellante
CMO
PurposeBuilt Brands
Kamal Bhandal
Kamal Bhandal
Senior Vice President, Americas Marketing and Global Invisalign Brand + Consumer
Invisalign
R. Ethan Braden
R. Ethan Braden
VP, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Texas A&M University
Andrea Brimmer
Andrea Brimmer
Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer
Ally Financial
Fiona Carter
Fiona Carter
Partner, CMO
Goldman Sachs
Caitlin Choate
Caitlin Choate
CMO
Boatsetter & Getmyboat
Phil Clement
Phil Clement
President & CEO
World Business Chicago
Dr. Marcus Collins
Dr. Marcus Collins
Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing and author of "For The Culture"
Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Jackie Cutrone
Jackie Cutrone
CMO
NewtonX
Leah Davis
Leah Davis
CMO
SailGP
Caroline Dettman
Caroline Dettman
CMO
World Business Chicago
Meredith Diehn
Meredith Diehn
SVP of Marketing
Goodwipes
Ameetess Dira
Ameetess Dira
CMO
Petzey Pet Telehealth
Conley Downing
Conley Downing
CMO
Archer Roose Wines