Pitch CMO Summit 2026 today: Stage set for ideas on growth, AI, brand building & more

The Pitch CMO Summit 2026 is set to take place today, March 12 in Mumbai, bringing together leading voices from the marketing, media and advertising industry for insightful discussions on the evolving landscape of brand building. The summit will feature a power-packed agenda with key themes like growth, the impact of artificial intelligence, consumer engagement and the changing dynamics of modern marketing. The theme of this 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.

Top industry leaders, CMOs, marketing heads and experts will share their experiences, strategies and perspectives on a wide range of topics. The conference will feature a series of spotlight sessions, fireside chats and panel discussions with industry leaders, who will share their perspectives on navigating an AI-driven marketing ecosystem while building meaningful and sustainable brands. The sessions aim to explore how marketers can balance data, technology and creativity to drive impactful brand strategies in an increasingly competitive market.

The summit will be followed by the Laqshya Pitch Best CMO Awards 2026, which will celebrate and honour some of the finest marketing professionals in India. The awards night will celebrate the achievements of marketing leaders who have played a key role in shaping impactful campaigns and brand strategies over the past year.

The winners of the Laqshya Pitch Best CMO Awards 2026 will be awarded across 10 different categories for their path-breaking work throughout 2025. The awards aim to recognise marketing leaders who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership and excellence in shaping successful campaigns and brand narratives.