Our Advisory Board consists of industry executives, thought leaders, and experts. The board holds a vision to shape the future of the industry by ensuring our program is highly relevant, forward-thinking, and aligned with market needs.

Will Harrison

Group Marketing Director

Emma Chatwin

Vice President Marketing - Europe

Swagat Choudhury

Global Digital Commerce Director

Zsuzsanna Blau

Head of Global Marketing and CVM

Christian Vilgaard Thomsen

Vice President Regional Marketing

Teodora Tepavicharova

Head of Programmatic Sales

Julia Selkovenko

Vice President and Partner - Marketing, Media & Industry Partnerships

Connect CMO Advisory Board

Discover strategies from field experts, research new solutions, and meet like-minded peers. Your invitation is waiting.

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Event Schedule

Two days of exceptional content. 5 sessions, 25+ speakers across panels, fire-side chats and peer-to-peer round tables.


Event Agenda

Connect marketing activity to measurable growth, demonstrate commercial value and redesign teams and investment around the capabilities that drive performance.

Marketing Performance, Growth and Operating Models

Harness AI to improve productivity, customer insight and content delivery while protecting creativity, brand integrity and essential human judgement.

AI-Enabled Marketing and Human Judgement

Create relevant customer experiences through personalised content, social influence and community-building that strengthen engagement and generate meaningful commercial value.

Customer Experience, Content and Demand

Build distinctive, credible brands that remain relevant as AI and changing customer behaviours reshape discovery, while strengthening trust and authenticity.

Brand, Trust and Customer Relevance

Watch 35+ presentations on demand and with lifetime access.

Agenda

Network with your senior peers, exchange insights and explore tailored-to-you solutions at CONNECT CMO - an exclusive summit for Marketing decision makers.

Insights, Solutions and Elevated Networking

Invitation-Only Evening Dinner - Hosted by Syde

Registration and Breakfast

Opening Keynote | More Than Marketing: Turning Creative Thinking Into Commercial Influence

Keynote Presentation | Beyond Assumptions and Silos: The Performance Marketing Reset

Session One: Brand, Trust and Growth

Morning Refreshments

Session Two: Customer Experience, Personalisation and Demand 

Session Three: Roundtables | Content, Social and Influence

Lunch

Lunchtime Keynote | AI Without the Autopilot: Keeping Human Judgement at the Centre of Marketing Transformation

Keynote Presentation | Hosted by Treasure AI 

Session Four: Scenario Labs | Marketing Strategy and Performance

Afternoon Refreshments

Session Four: Scenario Labs | Marketing Strategy and Performance - Continued 

Afternoon Break

Stadium Tours

Drinks Reception

Dinner

Keynote Panel Discussion | The New CMO Mandate: Growth, Trust and Relevance in a Market That Won't Sit Still 

One-to-One Business Meetings 

Session Five: Scenario Labs | Leadership, Culture and Strategy

End of Summit

Too Woke or Not Woke enough?

The Power of Strategy When Everything’s Going to Sh*t

Managing the changing dynamic between sales and marketing

There's more to life than budget

The Importance of Balancing Performance and Brand Marketing

The Future of Luxury

B2B Rebranding 101!

Brand Honesty – Why and How It Pays to the Truthful

Transforming CX in an Everchanging World

How to Be Audience Obsessed!

Altering the Narrative to Fuel Customer Centricity

The end of the customer journey as we know it

Brand promises: in an economic downturn, in a multistake-holder framework, in the financial industry

Future proofing programmatic revenue without third-party data

The benefits of in-house marketing 2022-23

Finding the Perfect Brand Partnerships to Build your Business

Storytelling Not Selling

Tik Tok: How To

Creating Authentic Content in a World Devoid of Such

Metaverse: Tomorrow's world

Drive marketing growth through peer insights and trusted partnerships. Registration closes 25th September

CMO Leadership Summit | Autumn

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Your personalised agenda awaits. Final spots available - capped at 50 delegates. Registration closes 25th September.

Join an exclusive gathering of Marketing leaders

Hosted complimentary experience • 4* 1 night hotel + up to £250 event reimbursements

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

As an in-person attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:
<ul>
<li>One-night complimentary accommodation</li>
<li>All on-site catering provided</li>
<li>Multiple Networking Receptions with your senior-level peers (with open bar included)</li>
<li>Generous travel reimbursement</li>
<li>Dedicated team to tailor your experience</li>
</ul>

A Full Suite of VIP Benefits

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, highly effective way to conduct solutions research relaxed, no-pressure environment.

Curated Research Meetings

Key Connections, Leading Insight, VIP Experience

Customise the ideal experience to fit your busy schedule and connect from the comfort of your own home or office.
All presentations are available to watch on-demand., and our dedicated Attendee Relations team will work around your agenda to schedule all meetings.

Inspiration at a time that suits you

Since we can&#8217;t treat you to a renowned venue, luxury hotel or a delicious dining experience with an online event, we&#8217;ve designed a reward system worthy of your time.
All attendees who complete their meetings schedule will earn their choice of amazing rewards, including gift cards, Apple products, and charitable donations.

Earn Rewards

Experience the power of our in-person events from anywhere you are.

Online

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Meet senior marketing leaders with live challenges, growth agendas and active budgets. Guaranteed one-to-one meetings and strategic engagement experiences put you in front of the people who matter most.

For Solution Providers

Connect with the Leaders Driving Marketing Strategy & Growth

We partner with leading marketing and customer solution providers across key growth priorities – including martech optimisation, customer experience, personalisation, data-driven marketing and more. Your one-to-one meetings are tailored to your goals, ensuring every conversation supports measurable marketing impact.

Strategic Solutions by Category:

Meet The Solution Providers 

Thien Tran

Global Media Effectiveness Director 

Chloe Hyde

Director - Digital Content

Andrew Webber

Chief Digital and Customer Officer

Sharon Braude

Global Group Director - Marketing Technology

Zarah Moores

Marketing Director - Strategy and Demand Generation

Rachel Aldighieri

Chief Executive Officer

Anthony Locke

Global Director - Distribution and eCommerce

Jessica Wrightson

Senior Brand Partnerships Lead

Shinarai Idrissova

Head of Digital, Media and Brand Building

Peter Harris

Head of Content

Event Speakers

More than speakers. Leaders you’ll meet, connect and exchange ideas with.

Yolanda Valery

Head of Digital Engagement

Mike Brooks

Head of Strategy and Planning

Olya Dyachuk

Data Driven Media Director

Jack Francis

Social Media & Content Manager (UK)

Sinem Soydar

Senior Global Marketing Director

Ian Maskell

Vice President of Marketing

Stefano Volpetti

President, Smoke-Free Products Category & Chief Consumer Officer

Rouven Lippe

Head of Marketing  Excellence

Natalie Fuller

Head of CX & Communication

Pete Markey

Chief Marketing Officer

Claudia Stebbings

Head of Marketing Communications

Jazz Berry

Senior B2B Marketing Manager

Shira Feuer

Natasha Briefel

Global Brand Marketing Director

Brett Giles

Head of Marketing

Marcello Calabrò

Group Chief Marketing Officer

Speakers

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FunnelFuel is a B2B advertising managed service provider helping marketers reach target accounts across the buying journey. Its purpose-built platform combines precise audience targeting, omnichannel campaign execution and real-time measurement across display, native, video, audio, connected TV and digital out-of-home. Actionable analytics reveal engagement, performance and return on investment clearly

Bynder is an AI-powered digital asset management platform that helps organisations centralise, organise and distribute branded content. Its tools streamline content creation, approvals and workflows while supporting personalised experiences across digital channels. With intelligent search, analytics and integrations, Bynder enables marketing teams to work efficiently, maintain brand consistency, scale content production and deliver relevant assets across every channel at speed and scale.

Quantcast is an advertising technology company helping brands and agencies achieve better marketing outcomes through AI-powered audience intelligence and programmatic advertising. Its autonomous advertising platform combines real-time audience insights, predictive machine learning, and privacy-first data to identify high-value consumers, optimise campaigns, and measure performance across the open internet. Trusted by leading global advertisers and publishers, Quantcast transforms intelligent audience data into more effective media investment and measurable business growth.

Iventions is an experiential events agency helping global brands deliver complex, high-impact live experiences across Europe and beyond. Combining strategic event planning, creative production, and flawless on-the-ground execution, it manages everything from corporate events and international congresses to exhibitions and world-class sporting hospitality. Trusted by leading global organisations, Iventions transforms ambitious event concepts into seamless, memorable experiences that deliver lasting business impact.

InnerGroup is a marketing operations company helping organisations build, optimise, and scale high-performing in-house marketing and creative teams. Through its integrated model of strategic advisory, embedded talent, AI-powered technology, and global content production, it enables brands to streamline operations, eliminate friction, and deliver high-quality marketing at scale. Trusted by leading global organisations, InnerGroup transforms in-house marketing operations into a more agile, efficient, and strategically valuable business function.

Frankly is a creative digital agency helping organisations solve complex business challenges through the combination of brand, creativity, technology, and AI. Working as a strategic partner, it develops purpose-driven brands, engaging digital experiences, and intelligent technology solutions that drive awareness, sales, recruitment, and customer engagement. Trusted by leading global organisations, Frankly transforms creative thinking and technical expertise into measurable business impact across an ever-changing digital landscape.

Alchemy Network is an innovation consultancy helping brands, agencies and technology companies navigate the adtech and martech landscape. Through its bespoke Discovery Programme, it curates, showcases and connects clients with pioneering marketing technologies worldwide, translating innovation into practical insight, inspiration and competitive advantage for ambitious, future-focused organisations via curated briefings, tailored meetings and expert-led learning experiences that drive smarter decisions and measurable growth.

Syde & WP Engine is Europe’s leading WordPress agency, founded in 2006 and renowned for delivering scalable, secure and enterprise-grade web solutions built on open-source technology. With an international team of experts, Syde creates custom WordPress and WooCommerce websites, multilingual platforms and ongoing support that help ambitious organisations grow online. As a WordPress VIP Gold Partner and Platinum Certified WooExpert, Syde champions quality, innovation and lasting digital success.

Treasure Data is a leading enterprise Customer Data Platform (CDP) that unifies and enriches customer data to power personalised experiences, AI-driven insights and real-time engagement for Global 2000 brands. Built for complex data environments, its intelligent platform helps marketing, sales and CX teams convert insights into action, optimise campaigns and strengthen customer relationships at scale. Treasure Data serves customers worldwide with trusted, scalable data solutions.

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 Join us in Autumn 2026 for CONNECT CMO UK!  Marketing’s leading event for senior-level professionals.

Twickenham Stadium

 CONNECT CMO Leadership Summit

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We work in partnership with a carefully selected group of solution providers who support the event.
Their involvement allows us to offer complimentary passes to qualified senior executives. Whether you attend in person or online, there is no delegate fee.
For in-person summits, this typically includes accommodation, catering throughout the event and a contribution towards travel costs. For virtual attendance, delegates may be eligible for curated rewards as a thank you for their time.

Complimentary Executive Pass

A personalised experience, from registration to departure.
Every delegate is supported by a dedicated attendee relations manager who takes the time to understand your objectives. They will help shape your agenda, arrange relevant meetings and manage all logistics — including accessibility and dietary requirements.
Simply register, share your goals, and let us take care of the rest.

Designed Around Your Priorities

Arrive with a challenge. Leave with clarity, connections and next steps.
Finding the right B2B solutions can be time-consuming. Our pre-scheduled, one-to-one meetings remove the noise by matching you in advance with solution providers aligned to your priorities.
Short, informal and highly focused, these meetings allow you to cover weeks of research in a single day — without the pressure of a traditional exhibition environment.

Pre-Scheduled Meetings

Every session is designed with relevance and practicality in mind.
Our programme brings together senior leaders and industry experts to share real-world insight, practical frameworks and honest perspectives on today’s most pressing challenges.
From strategic leadership to operational execution, sessions focus on what works — helping you return to your role with ideas you can apply immediately.

Insights That Matter

Connect with senior peers facing the same challenges as you.
Attendance is by invitation only, ensuring a highly curated audience of decision-makers and influencers. This creates meaningful networking opportunities throughout the summit — from structured sessions to informal conversations.
You’ll be joined by leaders including:
<ul>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Chief Marketing Officer</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Marketing Director</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Group Marketing Director</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Director, Marketing Transformation</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Director, Marketing Strategy &amp; Planning</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Director, Marketing Operations</li>
<li data-start="1904" data-end="1942">Director, Brand &amp; Customer Experience</li>
</ul>

Peer-Level Networking

A premium experience, designed to be effortless.
From a unique venue selection (Allianz Stadium) to hospitality, every detail is considered to ensure a focused, comfortable and professional environment. In-person attendees benefit from accommodation, high-quality catering and a smooth end-to-end experience, allowing you to concentrate on what matters most.

A Premium Executive Experience

CONNECT CMO delivers a customised path to smart solutions and high-impact connections.

Fully Hosted

Personalised Experience

Insights That Matters

High-Level Networking

Unique Venue

Exclusively for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals

Discover proven strategies from industry experts, explore relevant solutions, and connect with senior peers.

Designed for marketing leaders driving change

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