The Future of Marketing: AI, brand building & consumer trust in focus at Pitch CMO Summit

The Pitch CMO Summit will be held on June 5 in presence of top leaders, brand custodians and marketers from the industry. The summit will focus on how brands can navigate evolving consumer behaviour by using personalisation, AI and data-led strategies to deliver seamless customer experiences across channels. The agenda is power-packed with a stellar line-up of speakers who will discuss the rapidly evolving business landscape and the challenges shaping modern marketing strategies.

A key focus of the summit will be understanding changing consumer behaviour and how brands can stay relevant in this dynamic marketplace. The discussions will explore the role of personalisation, artificial intelligence and latest trends in helping brands create meaningful connections with consumers and deliver impactful experiences.

Some of the key sessions at the Pitch CMO Summit are as follows:

Among the key sessions at the summit will be a spotlight address by Ankit Goyle, Head of India Marketing at Snap Inc. Driving the topic ‘Beyond the Feed: Storytelling for Gen Z’, Goyle will shine light on how brands can move beyond traditional content formats to create meaningful and immersive storytelling experiences for Gen Z audiences.

Another spotlight session will be by Shahad Anand, Business Head, Skylight Mediakart, on the topic ‘The New Age of Contextual Creativity’. As brands compete for consumer attention across multiple platforms, contextual creativity has emerged as a powerful tool for delivering relevant and engaging communication. Anand is expected to share insights on how marketers can create campaigns that align with consumer interests, cultural moments and platform-specific behaviours to drive stronger engagement and impact.

The Pitch CMO Summit Delhi 2026 will also feature a spotlight session by Kartik Mehta, Chief Business Officer & Head of Asia, Channel Factory, on the thought-provoking topic, ‘The Unstoppable Brand: More AI. More Content. Less Signal’. As AI accelerates content creation, standing out has become more challenging than ever. Mehta will delve into how marketers can navigate an environment where consumers are exposed to an overwhelming volume of content every day, making relevance, trust and attention more valuable than ever.

Another spotlight session will be by Dhruv Dhawan, Vice President – Revenue, The TradeDesk on the topic ‘Growth in a Fragmented World’. During his address, Dhawan is expected to share perspectives on how brands can adapt to changing consumer journeys and identify new opportunities for sustainable growth. The session will explore the role of data-driven marketing, audience intelligence and connected media strategies in helping brands navigate complexity while driving business outcomes.

The summit will also see a spotlight session by Nikhil Bansal, Industry Head - Tech B2B & Consumer Electronics, Google India. Bansal is set to share key insights on the topic ‘Marketing in the AI Era: Powering Consumers and Brands Connections’. As AI continues to transform the marketing landscape, brands are rethinking how they engage with consumers across touchpoints. Bansal is expected to share insights on how AI is enabling more personalised interactions, helping marketers better understand consumer needs and deliver enhanced experiences. The session will explore the evolving role of AI in shaping customer journeys, improving marketing effectiveness and strengthening brand-consumer relationships.

One of the interesting highlights of the summit is a panel discussion by industry heads on the topic ‘Brand Strategies: Turning Audience Complexity Into Loyalty And Impact’. The panellists include Deepti Sampat, Vice President Marketing and Digital, IndiGo; Ipshita Chowdhury, Marketing Head, Motorola India; Samir Sethi, Head of Brand Marketing, Policybazaar.com, Pawan Jagnik, Head of Marketing, pladis India; Pratik Gour, Co-Founder, Footprynt and Ritesh Sud, Chief Marketing Officer - India & Far East, LT Foods. The session will be chaired by Seema Walia, National Sales Head – Agency and Govt, ShareChat & Moj.

With an extensive lineup of speakers and thought leaders, the summit promises a day packed with valuable insights and actionable takeaways. From marketing transformation and digital innovation to consumer trust and brand building, attendees can expect engaging conversations and fresh perspectives from some of the industry's most influential minds.

The Pitch CMO Summit Delhi 2026 is Co-Presented by Snapchat and Mediakart, the Gold Partners are The Trade Desk, ShareChat & Moj and Vertoz, the Associate Partner is Footprynt while the Co-Partners are Pepper and Viral Pitch.