Speaker Lineup Announced for WSJ CMO Council Summit 2026

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Speakers include Jonathan Adashek, SVP and Chief Global Affairs Officer, IBM; Josh Earnest, EVP, Communications and Advertising at United Airlines; Frank Cooper III, CMO, Visa;…

Speakers include Jonathan Adashek, SVP and Chief Global Affairs Officer, IBM; Josh Earnest, EVP, Communications and Advertising at United Airlines; Frank Cooper III, CMO, Visa; Rachel Epstein, CMO, National Women’s Soccer League; Marcel Marcondes, Global CMO, Ab InBev; Colin Fleming, CMO Business, OpenAI

NEW YORK, NY – November 10, 2026 – The WSJ Leadership Institute’s CMO Council Summit returns to New York City on November 17-18, 2026.

This year’s programming centers on the critical challenge of earning audience attention across an increasingly fragmented landscape. New consumer choices are forcing marketing leaders to decide where to invest and show up credibly. Sessions and panels will spotlight how forward-thinking CMOs are translating cultural resonance, high-impact partnerships and industry dialogue into sustainable business growth.

Developed with input from WSJ CMO Council members, the summit combines the news value of The Wall Street Journal’s live events with the relevance, candor and exclusivity of the WSJ Leadership Institute’s peer network.

To learn more about the summit and to view a full list of speakers and programming, click here.

As part of the WSJ Leadership Institute, the CMO Council brings together leading marketing and brand executives who are redefining leadership in a dynamic global economy. The invitation-only community leverages the authority of The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones to sharpen members’ strategic visions.

Press interested in covering the event should contact Jessica Mara at jessica.mara@dowjones.com.

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