BW Festival of Marketing 2025: Spotlight on the changemaker CMO

BW Marketing World, in association with BW Businessworld, returns with the third edition of the Festival of Marketing, one of India’s most awaited gatherings of marketing leaders, innovators and change-makers. Following the resounding success of its inaugural and second editions that attracted over 200 senior marketing leaders, the festival continues its legacy of being the definitive platform for India’s marketing fraternity. With thought-provoking sessions, engaging panel discussions and networking opportunities, the festival will spotlight marketing excellence and bold brand innovation like never before.

The 2025 edition centres around the compelling theme - 'The Changemaker CMO – Building Brands For The Next Decade.' As the Chief Marketing Officer's role evolves beyond traditional brand stewardship into growth leadership and cultural influence, the festival will explore how today's marketing leaders are crafting strategies for resilient, future-forward brands that connect with purpose-driven, digital-first consumers while delivering measurable business impact.

The festival will feature top marketing minds and brand leaders from India's most respected companies, including Nestle, Bisleri, Samsung, JSW Paints, HSBC, Colgate-Palmolive, Valvoline Cummins, Dabur, and Perfetti Van Mella, among others. The industry leaders will engage in provocative panel discussions, sharing cutting-edge insights with fellow marketing professionals and brand innovators that push the boundaries of modern marketing.

The Festival of Marketing offers attendees unparalleled value by providing exclusive insights into emerging industry trends and evolving consumer behaviour, while also creating opportunities to network with senior leaders and peers across diverse sectors. The festival will showcase cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of brand engagement and equip participants with strategic approaches to effectively navigate the complexities of marketing in today’s digital-first world.

As BW Marketing World and BW Businessworld continue to champion modern, transformational creativity, the Festival of Marketing stands as our commitment to championing modern, transformational creativity that drives real growth for brands and businesses. The third edition promises to be a celebration of authentic, innovative, and impactful marketing strategies that truly resonate in today's rapidly evolving marketplace.