Pitch CMO Summit - Bengaluru 2025: Upcoming edition to bring brand leaders together

Converging the worlds of technology and marketing, the exchange4media group’s much-awaited marquee property, the Pitch CMO Summit 2025, is coming to Bengaluru with a new edition. The conference will take place on Friday, August 1, 2025.

The conference is co-presented by YAAP with Mediakart, powered by Samsung Ads and Sakal Media Group; Gold partners – NDTV, The Hindu Group, Mobavenue, Sharechat & Moj, AI & Data partner, Salesforce as Gold Partners, and MiQ as the Associate Partner.

The Theme of this year’s summit is Brand Reinvention in the Age of Disruption where we explore how brands are navigating this age of disruption by fostering innovation, embracing adaptability, and staying culturally relevant, through deep insights and forward-thinking strategies. From predictive analytics to hyper-personalization and real-time content strategies, this summit will uncover the key ingredients to future-proof engagement in an era of uncertainty. With high-impact sessions, candid fireside chats, and powerful panel discussions, the Bengaluru edition promises to be a knowledge-rich experience. The agenda features some of India’s most prominent CMOs and marketing leaders across sectors such as  consumer tech, FMCG, retail, gaming, and digital commerce.

Coming to our illustrious list of speakers and brands, we have a brand that could be defined as the OG brand of Indian e-commerce sector, Flipkart. A brand which possibly introduced many Indians to online shopping, online sales - The Flipkart Big Billion Days sale, Diwali sale, Black Friday sale and if you are one looking for good deals, the Flipkart Freedom sale starts tonight. However, what cannot be ignored is the e-commerce major’s marketing efforts in driving the noise to stand out in the clutter. PRATIK SHETTY, Vice President - Growth & Marketing, Flipkart takes the stage to talk about, Reimagining The Role of Marketing in Flipkart

Think “Oo la la la le o…" and the first thing that comes to your mind is the King of Good Times, Kingfisher. This is a true testament to the power of the brand which continues to be relevant over the years. Kingfisher has taken its brand proposition forward by focusing on innovation, building IPs and leveraging its IPs to drive an immersive experience for consumers. Vikram Bahl, Chief Marketing Officer, United Breweries shares insights on the topic, “From Beer to Brand IP: Creating Culture, Not Just Campaigns.”

Milk Bikis, Good Day, Tiger, 50:50, Little Hearts, Pure Magic – these are just some of the iconic brands from the House of Britannia. The Indian multinational food products company has continued to reinvent itself and disrupt the market with new innovations in product and marketing and also entering new categories such snacking and nutritious bars. At the Pitch CMO Summit, SIDDHARTH GUPTA, General Manager - Marketing, Britannia speaks on ‘Building The Playbook of Modern Marketing for a Legacy Brand.’

With the rise in popularity of gaming and E-Sports, consumer electronic companies are reshaping their communication to position their products as the go to option for gaming unlocking a new audience while still maintaining dominance among the masses. Speaking in a fireside chat conversation on the topic, ‘Gaming & Esports: Unlocking new consumer connections in India,’ is MANAS GUPTA, Marketing Head India Region – Consumer PCs, Accessories, Services & Tablets, Lenovo - in conversation with SAMEER MITHA, Associate Director – Marketing, 91mobiles  shares how has the rise in gaming and e-sports helped Lenovo penetrate the audience and build better consumer connect.

‘TV Starts with Streaming;, is not just a statement but a fact in today connected TV era. For advertisers, their focus has shifted from terrestrial TV to cable and satellite and now to streaming. Nishit Kanchan, Head of Sales, Samsung Ads tells us how connected TV advertising is reshaping audience engagement through smart screen ecosystems.

Increased platforms, decreased attention span has meant that marketers today critically ad-tech strategies that deliver results through meaningful placements. In his session, Shahad Anand, Business Head, Mediakart shares insights on, ‘Right Place, Rich Format: Winning with Contextual Ads’.

Moving on to an insightful panel discussion, Reinventing for the Next Billion Consumers. Reaching India’s next wave of consumers demands a sharp reinvention of brand narratives, platforms, and experiences. This panel will explore how marketers are adapting to regional diversity, rising digital adoption in Tier 2/3 markets, and the evolving values of young, aspirational India. Sharing their thoughts and strategies are AKHILA CHANDRASEKAR, Sr. General Manager & Head – Marketing. TTK Prestige; ANAND THAKUR, Co-Founder | Product Development, Footprynt; NITIN KHANNA, Vice President – Marketing, Acko; SAURABH SHARMA, Head of Marketing, Ather Energy Limited; SHAWN CHANDY, Chief Marketing Officer, Paragon; VIDHU SHANKAR, AVP - AD Sales, The Hindu Group and the Session Chair, MIHIR JOSHI, Co-founder, 1702 Digital.

The conference will be followed by the IMA South 2025 Awards, recognizing excellence in integrated marketing.

For more details, visit: https://e4mevents.com/pitch-cmo-summit-bengaluru-2025

Register here: https://bit.ly/3IgNfjz