Overview

Marketing today is more dynamic than ever, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer behaviors, and the need for impactful storytelling. Brands must balance creativity with data-driven insights to stay ahead of the competition and build deeper connections with consumers.

The Marketers' Excellence Conference and Awards, an initiative by afaqs!, brings together top marketing leaders, brand custodians, and industry disruptors to explore the latest marketing strategies, innovations, and trends. From hyper-personalization to AI-driven consumer insights, this conference is designed to help marketers navigate the evolving landscape with actionable insights.

Alongside the conference, the Marketers' Excellence Awards honor outstanding marketing campaigns, breakthrough strategies, and pioneering work across multiple categories. It recognizes brands, agencies, and individuals who have successfully redefined marketing excellence with their creativity, effectiveness, and impact.

 

Key Highlights

Inspiring Keynotes

by top marketing leaders

Insightful Panel
Discussions

featuring industry experts

Case Studies

showcasing marketing
success stories

Networking
Opportunities

with leading professionals

Key Themes

The evolution of AI and automation in modern marketing strategies

Data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics for customer engagement

The future of experiential marketing and brand storytelling

The power of personalization: Balancing automation and human creativity

Emerging trends in influencer marketing and creator-led campaigns

Sustainable marketing and brand authenticity in the digital era

Connected TV: The Missing Link in Your Omnichannel Marketing Strategy

Agenda

09:00 AM - 09:50 AM

Registrations


09:50 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome Address


Sreekant Khandekar
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
afaqs!

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Panel Discussion: And the cookie crumbles

Are marketers being fatalistic when they bemoan the continuing decline of brand loyalty? Or are there categories and geographies where consumers are immune to the temptation of other brands?


Gaurav Jeet Singh
Head of Agency
Meta India
Krishna Menon
Chief Operating Officer
QYOU Media India
Siddharth Hirwe
Head of Scripted Development
BBC Studios India
Moderator
Benita Chacko
Principal Correspondent
afaqs!
Gautam Madhavan
Founder & CEO
Mad Influence

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