BW Marketing Excel Summit & Awards 2026 to gather industry’s top comms leaders

BW Marketing World, part of the BW Businessworld group, is set to host the BW Marketing Excel Summit & Awards 2026 on April 9, 2026, at Eros Hotel. The flagship gathering will bring together some of the most influential voices in corporate communications, public relations and brand storytelling.

Centred around the theme, 'Communications 3.0: Where Data, Technology & Narrative Converge,' the summit will explore how the communications landscape is being reshaped by the convergence of data intelligence, emerging technologies and compelling storytelling. As brands navigate an increasingly complex and real-time ecosystem, the event aims to decode how organisations can build trust, drive engagement and deliver measurable impact.

The summit will feature an impressive line-up of industry leaders from Hindustan Coca-Cola, Morris Garages, Colgate-Palmolive, Swiggy, Tecno Mobile, Lenovo, and Reliance Industries, among others.

Running alongside the summit, the BW Marketing Excel Awards 2026 will recognise and celebrate the achievements of professionals who have made a significant impact in the fields of public relations and corporate communications. The awards honour outstanding work, innovation, and leadership, while providing a platform to showcase excellence and inspire the next generation of communicators.

Building on the legacy of previous editions, the awards aim to serve as a beacon of recognition for professionals shaping the future of the industry, encouraging higher standards of creativity, strategy, and impact.

The day will culminate with the announcement of the BW Marketing World Comms 40 Under 40 Awards 2026, spotlighting emerging leaders who are redefining the communications landscape.

Together, the summit and awards will underscore the growing importance of corporate communication and PR excellence in building brands, driving business growth and fostering industry-wide transformation.