Brand Innovators Marketing Leadership Summit @ CES
A four-day marketing leadership summit held during CES in Las Vegas, bringing together influential CMOs and marketing leaders to explore AI, innovation, creativity, commerce, and the evolving role of technology in driving brand growth.
- Dates
- Jan 6 – Jan 8, 2026
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Industry
- Marketing, leadership
Speakers
145 speakers on record
keynote· 2
Sara Bernstein
Senior Director, Strategic Accounts, LinkedIn
Terence Kawaja
Founder and CEO, LUMA Partners
moderator· 39
Adam Kmiec
SVP, Head of Enterprise Brand Management, UnitedHealth Group
Alex Boras
President, Blis
Alex Sherman
CEO, Bluefish
Alexa Levine
VP of Tech, Telco, Entertainment & Travel, Pinterest
Andrew Matero
VP, Growth Strategy and Marketing, Ampersand
Ariel Deitz
VP of Sales – East, Blis
Benjamin James
Chief Innovation Officer, GALE
Beth Berger
VP & GM, Americas, Moloco
Brad Nelson
Global Commercial Director, North America Corporate, Sojern
Cammy Keiler Bjorklund
VP Marketing & Brand, Alembic Technologies
Carrie Seifer
Executive Vice President, Global Sales, IAS
Chad Reynolds
Founder & CEO, Vurvey
Chris Winburn
EVP Head of US Sales, Innovid
D.J. Reali
Chief Revenue Officer, The Weather Company
Dave Sommer
Senior Vice President, Head of Customer Development, Bazaarvoice
Drew Canniff
Vice President and Senior Revenue Leader, Yelp
Elyse Estrada
VP Client Experience & Performance, Yahoo Ads
Giuseppe La Rocca
Vice President, Global Enterprise Sales, Stackadapt
Glory Linsley
Head of CPG Partnerships, DoorDash
Harry Kargman
Founder and CEO, Kargo
Heidi Siena
VP Sales, Financial Services, SiriusXM Media
Jamie Allan
Director, AdTech & Digital Marketing Industries, NVIDIA
Julia Fedor
Head of Operations, Brand Marketing, United Airlines
Karim Mawji
EVP, Head of Global Client Partnerships, Paramount
Karolina Tuszewicka Martinez
Head of Media – North America and Latin America, HP
Kelly Covato
GM, Travel, The Trade Desk
Kerry Flynn
Media Reporter, AXIOS
Laura Maness
Founding Board Member, Alembic Technologies
Lauri Baker
Senior Vice President, Head of Partnerships, KERV
Lokesh Ohri
Global Consumer and Health Consulting leader, Ernst & Young LLP
Marni Schapiro
Global Head of Commerce Sales, Block
Mike Bagliebter
Head of Agency Growth, Bluefish AI
Nicholas Spiro
Chief Commercial Officer, Viral Nation
Nico Greco
Chief Revenue Officer, Channel Factory
Rosie Reynolds
Senior Director, Business Development, The Trade Desk
Sarel Meirovich
SVP, Global Sales, Illumin
Segun Oduolowu
Emmy-Award Winning Journalist, Boston Globe Media
Shane Dwyer
Head of Sales, Lyft Ads
Simon Cairns
CEO, Illumin
speaker· 88
Aaron Gallagher
Managing Director, Head of Sales, Kinective Media by United Airlines
Adam Benaroya
Senior Director, Media Excellence, Kenvue
Allison Stransky
Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Electronics America
Amie Owen
Chief Commerce Officer, Omnicom Media
Andrew Arnot
Managing Director, Arnold Worldwide
Angela Clark
Vice President of Digital, Patagonia
Ashley Travis
Head of Growth Marketing, Pizza Hut
Barbara Shipley
Senior Vice President, Brand Integration, AARP
Ben Sylvan
Senior Vice President, Connected Media, Keurig Dr Pepper
Bentley King
Head of Marketing, The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Bess Montecalvo
Vice President, Global Commercial Central Hotel Services, Hyatt
Beth Ann Kaminkow
CEO, dentsu
Beverly Jackson
Vice President of Brand and Product Marketing, Zillow
Brad Hiranaga
SVP Global Experience Design, Marriott International
Brian Cordes
Head of Client Partnerships & National Offices, DIRECTV
Bridget Sponsky
Executive Director, Brand, Sponsorships and Integrated Creative Marketing, Ally
Catherine Berger
Vice President, Marketing Transformation & Services, Bimbo Bakeries USA
Channan Sawhney
AVP Media, Digital Strategy, DTC, Measurement, Church & Dwight Co.
Cherie Calingasan
EVP, Business Solutions, Horizon Media
Chris Norton
SVP & GM, Marketing Capabilities and Riott Media, Marriott
Christiana Cacciapuoti
SVP of Growth, Madhive
Cristina Marinucci
VP Global Growth + Omni Commercial Insights, Mondelēz International
Dave Kersey
Global Head of Media, SharkNinja
Derek Dabrowski
SVP, Head of Cold Brand Marketing, Keurig Dr Pepper
Derek Schoen
VP of Integrated Media, MGM Resorts
Diana Finster
Media & Tech Partnerships, Walmart Connect
Dr. Marcus Collins
Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Drew Ingram
US Media Activations Lead, PepsiCo
Ekta Chopra
Chief Digital Officer, e.l.f. Beauty
Eric Schwartz
Chief Marketing Officer, Clorox Company
Esther Raphael
Chief Marketing Officer, Intersection
Gina Reduto
EVP of Strategy, Advertising & Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Ian Simpson
SVP of Innovation and Strategy, Sensor Tower
Inna Kern
VP, Media Strategy and Planning, ESPN
Jake Schneider
SVP Marketing + Brand, Gold's Gym
Jay Altschuler
SVP, Global Media & Agency Relations, Mastercard
Jess Smith
Global Sr. Director, Growth Transformation Capabilities, Mars
Jim Squires
EVP of Business Marketing and Growth, Reddit
Jonathan Adashek
SVP, Marketing and Communications, IBM
Joshua Nafman
Vice President, Digital, Media & Data, Diageo
Joy Farber Kolo
Chief Impact Officer, The Weber Shandwick Collective
Julie Keating
Head of Agency Partnerships, Sojern
Kate DuBois
Chief Client Officer, Starcom
Katie Haniffy
Vice President of Media, Dick's Sporting Goods
Katy Varner
Global Chief Growth Strategy Officer, IPG Mediabrands
Keena Grigsby
Chief Marketing Officer, Vice President – U.S. Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics America
Kelly Mahoney
Chief Marketing Officer, Ulta Beauty
Ken Lagana
Chief Revenue Officer, Media.net
Kim Marchan
Head of Agency Development, Americas, Stack Adapt
Kimberly Hairston-Hicks
Chief Marketing Officer, Gold Bond – Consumer Healthcare, Sanofi
Laura Ness Owens
Chief Marketing Officer, Bobcat
Lisa Giacosa
Chief Transformation Officer and Groupe Client Lead – Global, Spark Foundry
Lisa Vortsman
Chief Marketing Officer, Magnum Ice Cream Company
Lucy Werner
SVP Global Partnerships, Marriott International
Luis Garcia
Chief Marketing Officer, Naterra International Inc.
Luke Kachersky
Associate Professor of Marketing & Director GBHP, Fordham University
Marc Minassian
Head of Media & Innovation, Genentech
Marissa Dacay
Global Vice President of Enterprise Marketing, Adobe
Marissa Yoss
Vice President, Media and Brand Marketing, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Mark Kirkham
Chief Marketing Officer, PepsiCo Beverages US, PepsiCo
Mary Rachelle Stumpf
Director – Head of Partnerships, Kinective Media by United Airlines
Matt Britton
CEO, Suzy
Matt Spiegel
EVP, TruAudience Growth Strategy, TransUnion
Matthew Duncan
Head of AI, Microsoft
Matthew Graham
Chief Marketing Officer, Mars Food & Nutrition, Mars
Michael J Ditter
Director Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Emerging Technology, Diageo
Michelle Esgar
Director, Marketing and Experience, Panasonic
Mike Bregman
Chief Digital & Analytics Officer, Subway
Milo Speranzo
North America Chief Marketing Officer, Lenovo
Molly Finnerty
Chief Investment Officer, Zenith
Monique Perlmutter
Managing VIP, Riott Media, Marriott
Najoh Tita-Reid
Chief Growth Officer, Mars Petcare, Mars
Nandini Sankara
Vice President Marketing and Brand Strategy, Suburban Propane
Nick Fairbairn
Vice President, Growth Marketing, Chime
Noelle Perez
Head of Media, Samsung Electronics America
Nuri Cankaya
Head of Product Marketing, Snowflake Analytics
Patrick Flanagan
SVP, Digital Development, Operations & Strategy, Simon
Paul Woolmington
CEO, Canvas Worldwide
Rankin Carroll
Chief Brand Officer, Mars Snacking, Mars
Rebecca Panico
Vice President, Global Media, Hilton
Rick Tolman
Vice President of Global Media, HP
Rustom Dastoor
Executive Vice President, Head of Marketing and Communications for the Americas, Mastercard
Sarah Larsen
CMO, Hisense
Saverio Spontella
Chief Commercial Officer, Land O Frost
Sean Boyle
SVP Strategy & Planning, Starz
Tim Finnigan
Director, Product Marketing, Verisk Marketing Solutions
Trip Malone
RVP, Brand Partnerships Sales, iSpot.tv
Whitney Magnuson
Head of Brand and Media, Zoom
fireside_chat· 9
Behnaz Ghahramani
SVP of Global Marketing, Marriott International
Benoit Vatere
Chief Media Officer, Liquid Death
Boris Dolkhani
Chief Marketing Officer, Bosch
Chris Luna
Director of Media Marketing Strategy & Brand Strategy, Progressive Insurance
Franziska Bell
Chief AI, Data, Analytics Officer, Ford
Jeff Green
Founder & CEO, The Trade Desk
Lisa Kraynak
Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing, The League, Match Group
Michael Lacorazza
Chief Marketing Officer, U.S. Bank
Tomás Puig
Founder & CEO, Alembic Technologies
host· 7
Brandon Gutman
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Brand Innovators
Damaune Journey
Global Chief Growth Officer, 72andSunny
Gisela Germano
Chief Content & Community Officer, Brand Innovators
John Taranto
Senior Global Director, Buyer Development, Media.net
Marc Sternberg
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Brand Innovators
Pearl Tam
Senior Vice President, Content & Community, Brand Innovators
Rich Ting
Chief Creative Officer, TDW+Co
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Agenda
51 sessions on record
Day 1
Welcome Lunch & Registration
12:30 PM
Opening Remarks
1:30 PM
Speakers: Brandon Gutman, Marc Sternberg, Gisela Germano, Pearl Tam, John Taranto
Marketing Trends 2026: What's Next, What's Now, What's Over
1:45 PM
Speakers: Luke Kachersky, Sarah Larsen, Paul Woolmington, Alex Boras
Fireside Chat
2:20 PM
Speakers: Lisa Kraynak, Rosie Reynolds
Leveraging Data and AI to Drive Growth
2:50 PM
Speakers: Michael J Ditter, D.J. Reali
The Attention Metric: How to Get It, How to Keep It & Why It Matters
3:20 PM
Speakers: Brad Hiranaga, Julie Keating, Esther Raphael, Julia Fedor
Reimaging Legacy for a Social-Led World
4:00 PM
Speakers: Eric Schwartz, Glory Linsley
Future of Media: Technologies, Trends & Tactics
4:30 PM
Speakers: Adam Benaroya, Ken Lagana, Kim Marchan, Matt Spiegel, Karolina Tuszewicka Martinez
Wrap
5:00 PM
Day 2
Breakfast & Registration
8:00 AM
Opening Remarks
9:00 AM
Speakers: Brandon Gutman, Marc Sternberg, Gisela Germano, Pearl Tam, Rich Ting
Al and Advertising: Disruption of Tectonic Proportions
9:05 AM
Speakers: Terence Kawaja
Spotlight on SharkNinja: How a Modern Brand and Agency Partnership Drives Growth
9:30 AM
Speakers: Cherie Calingasan, Dave Kersey, Sarel Meirovich
Inside the Mars Marketing Playbook – How Iconic Brands are Engaging Consumers in New Ways
10:00 AM
Speakers: Rankin Carroll, Matthew Graham, Najoh Tita-Reid, Lokesh Ohri
An Unconventional Look at AI
10:30 AM
Speakers: Rustom Dastoor, Alex Sherman
Loyalty, Identity & the Luxury Consumer in a Fragmented Digital World
11:00 AM
Speakers: Chris Norton, Monique Perlmutter, Derek Schoen, Kelly Covato
2026 Media Innovation Outlook
11:30 AM
Speakers: Derek Dabrowski, Katie Haniffy, Rebecca Panico, Dave Sommer
Lessons, Wins and What's Next for AI
12:05 PM
Speakers: Matthew Duncan, Joshua Nafman, Ashley Travis, Beth Berger
Elevating Creativity in the Age of Agents and Algorithms
1:00 PM
Speakers: Mark Kirkham, Karim Mawji
A–Z 2026: The Top Trends Shaping 2026 and Beyond
2:10 PM
Speakers: Julia Fedor, Barbara Shipley, Jim Squires, Ariel Deitz
Using Technology to Reach Fandoms
2:40 PM
Speakers: Jonathan Adashek, Benjamin James
Breaking Through by Fueling Fandom: Turning the Tables on Technology Marketing
3:05 PM
Speakers: Joy Farber Kolo, Giuseppe La Rocca
Marketing at the Intersection of Brands and Culture in 2026
3:30 PM
Speakers: Sean Boyle, Molly Finnerty, Inna Kern, Noelle Perez, Carrie Seifer
Fireside Chat
12:40 PM
Speakers: Tomás Puig, Jamie Allan, Chris Luna, Andrew Arnot, Elyse Estrada, Franziska Bell, Cammy Keiler Bjorklund, Boris Dolkhani, Lauri Baker, Tomas Puig, Lauri Baker
The New Influence: How Video Builds Leadership for Modern Brands
4:30 PM
Speakers: Sara Bernstein
The Executive Lens: How Leaders Leverage Video to Engage, Inspire & Influence
4:40 PM
Speakers: Nuri Cankaya, Marissa Dacay, Rick Tolman, Sara Bernstein
Wrap
5:10 PM
Day 3
Breakfast & Registration
8:30 AM
Opening Remarks
9:00 AM
Speakers: Brandon Gutman, Marc Sternberg, Gisela Germano, Pearl Tam, Damaune Journey
Cue the Candor, Hold the Chicken
9:15 AM
Speakers: Jeff Green, Terence Kawaja
From Stadiums to Screens: Capturing Engaged Customers
9:40 AM
Speakers: Mike Bregman, Beth Ann Kaminkow, Nico Greco
The Intelligent Beauty Era: How AI & Data Are Powering Hyper-Personalized Experiences
10:05 AM
Speakers: Kelly Mahoney, Shane Dwyer
The Evolving Media Business: Platforms, Power Shifts & What's Next
11:00 AM
Speakers: Christiana Cacciapuoti, Mary Rachelle Stumpf, Lisa Giacosa, Nick Fairbairn, Adam Kmiec
Women Who Lead: Navigating Leadership, Influence & Impact
11:30 AM
Speakers: Kate DuBois, Beverly Jackson, Laura Ness Owens, Lisa Vortsman, Laura Maness, Lisa Vortsman
Reimagining Digital Experience in an AI-First World
12:00 PM
Speakers: Ekta Chopra, Mike Bagliebter
Samsung's Vision for AI Living: Where Intelligent Tech Meets Everyday Life
12:30 PM
Speakers: Allison Stransky, Harry Kargman
Driving Full-Funnel Impact: Walmart Connect & NBCUniversal's Winning Playbook for Live Sports Advertising
1:00 PM
Speakers: Diana Finster, Gina Reduto, Kerry Flynn
Decoding 2026: The AI Forces Shaping Consumer Culture
1:30 PM
Speakers: Matt Britton, Segun Oduolowu
Marketing in the New World of Commerce
2:30 PM
Speakers: Catherine Berger, Patrick Flanagan, Cristina Marinucci, Channan Sawhney, Simon Cairns, Cristina Marinucci
Performance vs. Brand: Who Will Win?
3:00 PM
Speakers: Michelle Esgar, Whitney Magnuson, Marc Minassian, Marissa Yoss, Andrew Matero
Fireside Chat
10:35 AM
Speakers: Behnaz Ghahramani, Brad Nelson, Michael Lacorazza, Heidi Siena, Drew Ingram, Chris Winburn
State of the Industry: Innovation, Disruption and the Road Ahead
4:00 PM
Speakers: Brian Cordes, Amie Owen, Tim Finnigan, Ian Simpson, Jess Smith, Drew Ingram
Evolution of Brand Experiences
4:30 PM
Speakers: Bess Montecalvo, Jake Schneider, Saverio Spontella, Nicholas Spiro
Wrap
5:00 PM
Day 4
Breakfast & Registration
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
9:45 AM
Speakers: Brandon Gutman, Marc Sternberg, Gisela Germano, Pearl Tam
Marketing at the Speed of Culture
10:00 AM
Speakers: Dr. Marcus Collins, Keena Grigsby, Alexa Levine, Dr. Marcus Collins
Building Iconic Brands Through Authentic Partnerships
10:30 AM
Speakers: Luis Garcia, Kimberly Hairston-Hicks, Bentley King, Lucy Werner, Marni Schapiro, Luis Garcia
Fireside Chat
11:00 AM
Speakers: Benoit Vatere, Chad Reynolds
Scoring Big: The Interplay of Sports, Marketing & Culture
11:30 AM
Speakers: Angela Clark, Nandini Sankara, Milo Speranzo, Bridget Sponsky, Drew Canniff
Lunch & Wrap
12:00 PM