iMedia Brand Summit, 2026

3 Days | 70+ Top Marketers | 100+ Tech & Solution Providers 20+ Specialized Content Sessions | Effortless 1:1 Networking

The iMedia Brand Summit is exclusively designed for senior leaders across brands, technology platforms, tech service providers, and the broader marketing and digital innovation ecosystem. Through a carefully curated programme focused on strategy, leadership and emerging opportunities, attendees gain access to high-value networking and pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings with potential business partners. At its core, the Summit creates meaningful opportunities for business growth and professional development—driven by insightful conversations, peer learning and the exchange of actionable ideas that leaders can take back and implement within their organisations.

Marketing Has Changed. So Has iMedia Brand Summit 2026.

70+ senior brand leaders & 100+ Tech Providers. Real business challenges. The right solutions — in the right rooms — before the industry’s biggest planning season begins.

AI is reshaping creativity. Retail media is redefining performance. Video, commerce, and data are converging faster than ever — and marketing leaders are under pressure to deliver smarter growth in a rapidly evolving landscape. iMedia Brand Summit India 2026 is built for this new reality — bringing together a highly curated group of ambitious senior brand leaders who are actively investing in technology, partnerships, and future-ready strategies.

A renowned format built on solid values

For over 15 years, iMedia Summits have been the catalyst for impactful partnerships, fostering thought leadership and uniting the brightest minds in brand, marketing, and digital innovation. Join us for the 2025 edition and unlock transformative connections that fuel your growth and drive unparalleled success.

Our meticulously curated program provides exclusive networking opportunities, personalized 1:1 meetings with key business partners, and access to cutting-edge insights from global and local industry experts. iMedia Summits promise a friendly setting and immersive experience to encourage business discussions and networking.

1:1 Ratio of Buyers (Senior Marketers) to Networkers (Founders/Business Heads)
A friendly setting and immersive experience to encourage discussion and networking.
Conference includes Expert Keynotes, Breakouts, Quickfires, Debates, Fireside Chats, Panels, and Industry Roundtables to inspire and challenge your ideas.
Highly qualified meetings with a personalized meeting agenda to address your business challenges.

Theme 2026
The Growth Mandate 2026: Intelligence in Action

Growth is no longer driven by ambition alone—it’s powered by intelligence. As data, technology, and new systems redefine how businesses think, create, and grow, CMOs are no longer just brand builders—they are growth leaders accountable for real outcomes. The mandate is clear: intelligence must move from theory to action. Marketing must operate as a true growth function, with CMOs serving as growth architects.

This year’s theme explores how organisations are building intelligent systems that connect creativity, commerce, and customer experience—unlocking measurable, sustainable growth.

Ankit Desai
Head – Media & Digital Marketing (India & Global Centre of Excellence), Marico

Anupam Bansal
Executive Director, Liberty Shoes

Gazal Bajaj
Head of Media, Nestlé

Jayendra Gupta
Integrated Media Manager India, IKEA

Mayank Prabhakar
General Manager, Head of Digital Marketing, VIVO

Megha Manchanda
SVP & Head of Marketing (Consumer Bank), DBS Bank India

Puneet Gulati
Chief Marketing Officer, Sleepwell

Rajeev Jain
SVP – Corporate Marketing, DS Group

Varun Oberoi
VP and Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Indo Nissin Foods

Attend as a Brand - Request Invite

Join a highly curated group of peers for candid, peer-to-peer exchange. Gain actionable insights, discover new approaches, and connect with partners who can help unlock your next phase of growth.

Senior-level Marketing decision-makers and Budget Owners, our delegates comprise of:

CMOs, CIOs and CEOs
Heads of Digital
Heads of E-commerce
Heads of Digital Marketing

Representing mid-large scale businesses with an annual digital spend of over 3 cr. Interested in on-boarding new business in the next 2 quarters.

Attend as Networker - Purchase Pass/Sponsor

Skip six months of prospecting in just 72 hours. With 1:1 meetings and high-impact engagement options, iMedia Brand Summit is the highest ROI event on the 2026 calendar. Be the solution they’re looking for.

Senior-level innovators & decision makers. Our networkers comprise of:

Media/Creative agency
Digital agency
Publishers

Technology platforms/solution providers
Interested in getting new brands on-boarded and offer the best of their services.

Curated with Industry. Built for What's Next.

The iMedia Brand Summit 2026 agenda has been shaped in close partnership with our Advisory Board—senior marketing leaders who are actively redefining how growth is being built today.

Their inputs bring sharp focus to what truly matters: the decisions, pressures, and opportunities shaping marketing leadership in 2026. While the full agenda will be revealed soon, one thing is clear—this is not about theory, but what’s working now and what’s next.

Get to know the leaders shaping this year’s conversations.

The Setting for Meaningful Connections: Alila Diwa Goa – A Hyatt Brand

Set in the serene surroundings of South Goa, Alila Diwa Goa offers a refined, distraction-free environment for focused conversations and high-value networking—perfectly aligned with our objective of enabling deeper dialogue, stronger connections, and meaningful outcomes.