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November 17, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown
511 North Columbus Drive
Chicago

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The CMO role is at a crossroads. Traditional playbooks no longer apply.

At CMO Summit Chicago, we meet this challenge head-on, exploring how marketing leaders must redefine influence, purpose, and impact to thrive in a world where the rules keep changing.

Explore the agenda to uncover bold strategies reshaping marketing leadership.

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What's on
November 17
November 17
November 17
08:00
Exhibition & networking
Welcome breakfast & registration
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09:00
Main stage
Chairperson opening remarks
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09:15
Main stage
The CMO's impossible trade-off: Brand vs. Demand
Marta Cyhan-Bowles, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, NielsenIQ
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09:45
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Exec Case Study: From AI experiments to measurable ROI
Jean Lawrence, CMO, Nokia Cloud & Network Services, Nokia
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10:15
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Fireside chat | From services to software: Rethinking GTM functions
Will Galloway, Head of Strategic Marketing, Siemens
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10:45
Exhibition & networking
Coffee break
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11:15
Main stage
Roundtable discussions | The CMO landscape: Redefining leadership with purpose
Jill Hankee, Director & Head, B2B Marketing, BMO
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12:00
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People first, platforms second: Transformation through buyer-centric alignment
John Clark, Vice President, Head of Marketing, Vonage
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12:30
Exhibition & networking
Lunch break
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13:30
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Reclaim your seat at the exec table
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14:00
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Workshop | Beyond human persuasion: Architecting brand strategy for the agentic customer
Adrian Fulle, Chief Marketing and Operating Officer, Magoon Group
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14:45
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Panel | Growth in an era of uncertainty: How CMOs compete when markets, regulation, and buyer expectations keep shifting
Donald Polite, CMO, SKYGEN
Bonnie Habyan, CMO, X-Caliber
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15:30
Exhibition & networking
Coffee break
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16:00
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The burnout behind the growth numbers
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16:30
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What the best CMOs will do differently in 2027
Jocelyn Johnson, CMO, American Bar Association
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17:00
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Chairperson closing remarks
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17:00
Exhibition & networking
Happy hour sponsored by CMO Alliance
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Apply to join this exclusive gathering of C-suite marketing leaders and unlock the insights, connections, and strategies you need to:

→ Lead growth through uncertainty: Implement tried & tested operating models from CMOs already rebuilding their teams around success.

→ Strengthen your competitive advantage as AI transforms how brands compete, connect, and earn customer trust.

→ Embrace enterprise leadership, trade notes with C-suite peers on earning a seat at the strategic table.

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