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Join Marketing’s Most Esteemed Summit

CMO Leadership Summit | SpringFairmont Austin, Austin, TXApril 12 - 14, 2026
CONNECT is an invite-only experience for senior marketing leaders—meaningfully connect with peers, meet matched vendors, and explore today’s most relevant trends.
Four Centerstage Keynote Speakers

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in Marketing.

Speakers
VJ Bala Resmed 2025
VJ Bala
Vice President, Marketing Partnerships & Growth
Mari Considine
Mari Considine
Chief Brand & Marketing Officer
Bolong Li
Bolong Li
VP, Global Head of Growth, Audible
Shahbaz Khan
Shahbaz Khan
Senior Director, Social Strategy & Emerging Platf...
Bharath Gaddam
Bharath Gaddam
CEO & Co-Founder
Violeta Olar Ardeljan
Violeta Olar Ardeljan
Chief Revenue Officer
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Sarah Duggan
Vice President Marketing
George Huff
George Huff
CEO
Vivian Stewart
Vivian Stewart
Performance Marketing Director - Influencers & Pa...
Marco Carrucciu Tradestation
Marco Carrucciu
Vice President Marketing
Lucas Welch
Lucas Welch
Vice President, Corporate Marketing
Lisa Zlotnick
Lisa Zlotnick
Head of Brand PR
Raynard Josephs MRI Real Estate Software
Raynard Josephs
Marketing Director
Brigit Bruning
Brigit Bruning
Senior Director, Global Head of Brand Strategy &...
Larkin Ison
Larkin Ison
Head of Industry Relations
Jocelyn Arhur Headshot
Jocelyn Arthur
Director, Content Marketing, Network Security
Tom O'Sullivan
Tom O'Sullivan
SVP of Client Engagement
Stephanie DRago headshot portrait
Stephanie Drago
Vice President of Digital Transformation & Marketing
Emily Workman (1)
Emily Workman
U.S. & Canada Head of Corporate Communications
Leah Randall
Leah Randall
Social Director
Meghan Hanna
Meghan Hanna
VP of Marketing

Over 80% of the Fortune 100 attends.

In our 15+ year tenure we’ve connected 1000s of peers across every industry.

Reserved for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals.

Your Pass is CoveredOur sponsors underwrite the majority of your cost of attendance.
Personalized ExperienceYour experience is white-gloved and customized to you.
Research MeetingsMake real progress with tailored solutions meetings.
High level NetworkingConnect with 100s of your peers at in-person summits.
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Advisory Board
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A Strategic Agenda Crafted By Senior Marketing Executives

Comprised of executive leaders and experts, the CONNECT CMO Leadership Advisory Board provides strategic program guidance to build our event agendas. All programming and topics are designed to enlighten, support and initiate conversations that are current, ultra-relevant, and provide genuine value to your strategic vision.

Agenda

Choose from 35+ Sessions, 30 Speakers, 6 Networking Events & More
Sunday, April 12

Monday, April 13

Speakers
VJ Bala Vice President, Marketing Partnerships & GrowthResmed
Bolong LiVP, Global Head of Growth, AudibleAmazon
Shahbaz KhanSenior Director, Social Strategy & Emerging PlatformsNFL
Bharath GaddamCEO & Co-FounderDATA POEM
Violeta Olar ArdeljanChief Revenue OfficerPositive Promotions
5 speakers

Speakers
Marco CarrucciuVice President MarketingTradeStation
Sarah DugganVice President MarketingFrontdoor, Inc.
Stephanie DragoVice President of Digital Transformation & MarketingTaylor Corporation
3 speakers

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Vivian StewartPerformance Marketing Director - Influencers & Paid MediaUnited Parks & Resorts
Vivian Stewart, Performance Marketing Director - Influencers & Paid Media, United Parks & Resorts

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Jocelyn ArthurDirector, Content Marketing, Network SecurityPalo Alto Networks
Jocelyn Arthur, Director, Content Marketing, Network Security, Palo Alto Networks

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Sarah Duggan Vice President MarketingFrontdoor, Inc.
Sarah Duggan, Vice President Marketing, Frontdoor, Inc.

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Lucas WelchVice President, Corporate MarketingHighspot
Lucas Welch, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Highspot

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Violeta Olar ArdeljanChief Revenue OfficerPositive Promotions
Violeta Olar Ardeljan, Chief Revenue Officer, Positive Promotions

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Mari Considine Chief Brand & Marketing OfficerAcenda Integrated Health
Mari Considine, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer, Acenda Integrated Health

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Larkin IsonHead of Industry RelationsRilla
Larkin Ison, Head of Industry Relations, Rilla

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Brigit BruningSenior Director, Global Head of Brand Strategy & ProgramsCBRE
Brigit Bruning, Senior Director, Global Head of Brand Strategy & Programs, CBRE

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VJ BalaVice President, Marketing Partnerships & GrowthResmed
VJ Bala, Vice President, Marketing Partnerships & Growth, Resmed

Speakers
Bharath GaddamFounder & CEODATA POEM
Tom O'Sullivan SVP of Client EngagementDATA POEM
2 speakers

Speakers
Raynard JosephsMarketing DirectorCoreforce
Brandy FordAVP, Manager Strategy, Analytics & Technology FM Global
Jay FortunaSVP Talent & OperationsGoHealth
3 speakers

Tuesday, April 14

Speakers
George Huff CEOOpal
Leah RandallSocial DirectorNutrabolt
Meghan Hanna VP of MarketingALHI
3 speakers

Speakers
Raynard JosephsMarketing DirectorCoreforce
Jocelyn ArthurDirector, Content Marketing, Network SecurityPalo Alto Networks
Shahbaz KhanSenior Director, Social Strategy & Emerging PlatformsNFL
Vivian StewartPerformance Marketing Director - Influencers & Paid MediaUnited Parks & Resorts
4 speakers

Speakers
Lisa ZlotnickHead of Brand PRSHEIN
Emily WorkmanU.S. & Canada Head of Corporate CommunicationsSHEIN
2 speakers

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Fairmont Austin Hotel
A Full Suite of VIP Benefits

As an in-person attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:

  • Comped night’s stay at the Fairmont Austin – partners are welcome!
  • Exquisite catering for all meals throughout the event
  • 5 on-site networking events
  • Generous travel reimbursement
  • Dedicated Concierge to tailor your experience
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Curated Research Meetings

Your time is valuable, which is why we skip the usual “wandering the exhibition hall” and connect you directly to relevant solution providers.

Tell us about your current challenges during registration, and we’ll arrange meetings with a tailored set of solution providers who can help. It’s a simple, fun way to do solutions research in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

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Event Testimonials Quote 1Quartz is exactly what I've been looking for as a busy marketer who is looking for the solutions for our company's needs at a specific time. It gives us the option to explore and connect directly with relevant vendors that we are actively looking for in such a convenient way, without being flooded with non-relevant vendors."
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Event Testimonials Quote 3When I first received the invitation to CMO Connect I wasn't sure I wanted to attend to "yet another event", but the format made me curious early on and that made me attend to it, and i'm glad I did. It was a high level event, I loved the format of the facilitated meetings, how the vendors came prepared to our conversations, leaving more time for us to focus on what's important, if we are a good fit for each other and can work together. Looking forward for the next one!"
CRO, Outsmart Digital

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April 12 - 14, 2026 | Fairmont Austin, Austin, TX