Pitch CMO Summit 2026 on March 12: Top voices to decode marketing in AI-native era

The much-awaited Pitch CMO Summit 2026 will be held on March 12 in Mumbai, bringing together some of the most influential voices from the advertising and marketing industry. The theme of the upcoming edition is ‘The Human Advantage: Marketing in an AI-Native Era’, focusing on how brands can balance technology with creativity and human insight in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

This edition of the summit explores how human judgement, creativity, empathy and cultural understanding give brands their true edge in an AI-native world. During the conference, marketing leaders will share key insights on a wide range of topics revolving around how to balance automation with imagination, scale with sensitivity, and speed with trust.

The summit will feature a power-packed agenda that includes keynote sessions, panel discussions and engaging fireside chats. Top industry leaders, CMOs, marketing heads and experts will share their experiences, strategies and perspectives on how CMOs can harness AI as a powerful ally while keeping human insight, purpose and brand values firmly at the core of marketing leadership.

The Pitch CMO Summit 2026 is expected to serve as a key platform for networking, sharing insights about the latest marketing trends and strategies in the AI era. With AI becoming deeply integrated into business and communication strategies, the summit aims to explore how marketers can use data, automation and emerging technologies without losing authenticity and emotional intelligence. The insightful sessions will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping marketing while keeping human connection at the core.

The summit is Co-Presented by Snapchat and Samsung Ads, Powered by NDTV, Frodoh, Truecaller Ads, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd and Sakal while the Gold Partners of the Summit include Huella, Vertoz and The Hindu Group.