MARK2026: Global Marketing & Branding Revolution 2026
Designing the Next Era of Marketing Branding Excellence
Future-Ready Branding. Next-Level Marketing.
7th - 9th July 2026 | 9AM - 5PM (GMT+8)
Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar
Alexander Bell
Attention Intelligence Expert
Bronwyn Williams
Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst
Alex Staniforth
Record-breaking Adventurer, International Keynote Speaker, Performance Coach and Founder of Mind Over Mountains
Opening Keynote Speaker
Mimi Nicklin
Founder of Empathy Everywhere
Mimi Nicklin is a multi-award-winning global marketing strategist, the Founder of the Empathy Everywhere learning platform, and the internationally bestselling author of Empathy At Work. Recognized as the world’s #1 Emotional Intelligence Keynote Speaker in 2026, she has spent over 19 years driving creative and strategic growth for major global brands across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
As the globe's leading Empathy Advocate, Mimi specializes in bridging the gap between workplace culture and brand performance by introducing data-driven, listening-led leadership frameworks. A charismatic and high-energy mainstage speaker, she is a frequent media commentator for international platforms, dedicated to helping leaders navigate organizational health and human connection in the digital and AI landscape.
Mimi Nicklin has reached more than 5 million people with her mission to reconnect our workplaces and our world through empathy.
She's built an organic following of over 60,000 people, and is currently ranked the #1 Workplace Wellbeing Leader in Malaysia and the #12 Female Influencer on LinkedIn in the country. She is the world's leading Empathy Advocate, a full-time Keynote Speaker, and the internationally bestselling author of three books.
She has shared stages with icons like Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, and Steven Bartlett, and appeared live on the BBC to 85 million viewers as the preeminent global voice in Listening-Led Leadership. Addressing the world’s $9 trillion empathy gap. As one client said: 'Mimi is entirely in a league of her own.'
In this high-energy opening keynote, Mimi Nicklin explores the critical intersection of empathy, listening, and technological evolution. Moving beyond digital trends, she shares evidence-based insights to help CMOs and brand strategists leverage human-centric values to protect brand equity, elevate performance, and secure customer engagement in a shifting corporate landscape.
Exclusive Book Signing Session
Shubhranshu Singh
Global Board Member of the Effie LIONS Foundation
Low Ngai Yuen
Managing Director, AEON360
Maneesh Sah
Chief Marketing Officer, Learning Simplified
Aseem Puri
Digital Chief Executive Officer, Unilever International
Pankaj Batra
Brand Strategist & Executive Mentor
Jamie Skella
Former Chief Customer Officer OSQO
Roche Vandenberghe
Chief Marketing Officer, Globe Telecom
Cecilia Wong
Chief Digital & Marketing Officer Malaysia Singapore, L’Oréal
Ariff Kamal
Global Head of SEO , Standard Chartered Bank
Zoltan Hidvegi
AVP Global Corporate Communications - Head of Digital Communications, Indorama Ventures PCL
Chanratanak Rong
Assistant Director Group Head of Marketing Communications, Sunway Healthcare Group
Richard Jacobson
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer ASEAN, IBM
Samantha Wong
General Manager, Marketing, DHL Supply Chain Malaysia
Lolitta Suffian
SVP Customer Experience, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Malaysia
Syed Mohammed Idid
General Manager, Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement at West Coast Expressway (WCE)
Shazurawati Abd Karim
Chief Customer Experience Officer, Telekom Malaysia (TM)
Master Trainer | Meet the Brand Guy
Dr. JEROME JOSEPH
About the trainer:
Dr. Jerome Joseph is a global authority in branding and a trailblazer in integrating AI into brand transformation. Ranked as the No. 2 Global Brand Thought Leader in 2020 and 2022, he is celebrated for his expertise, insights, and impactful delivery that inspire individuals and organizations to elevate their brand performance.Â
As the author of 12 best-selling books on branding, Dr. Jerome's thought leadership spans across industries, from financial services to technology, pharma, and lifestyle. Over his illustrious 30-year career, he has partnered with more than 1,000 brands, including numerous Fortune 500 companies, across 40 countries, impacting the lives of over 1.2 million people.Â
Dr. Jerome brings unparalleled real-world experience to the masterclass. Having served as the CEO and board member of a publicly listed brand agency, he successfully transformed the company into an industry leader before venturing into speaking, coaching, and consulting full-time.
Dr Jerome’s Joseph’s Best-Selling Books
His accolades include the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, held by the top 12% of professional speakers globally, and the Global Speaking Fellow title, recognizing excellence in international speaking. Dr. Jerome is also an inductee into the Asia Speaker Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as a thought leader.Â
Known for his engaging and hands-on approach, Dr. Jerome combines strategic thinking with actionable insights, enabling participants to craft transformative branding strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, marketer, or sales professional, his session promises to equip you with the tools to thrive in today’s AI-driven world.
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hours of live & interactive sessions covering AI marketing, brand strategy, customer experience, and best practices.0
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attendees with various market exposure from marketing, branding, and digital sectors.0+
speakers of highly sought-after expertise in marketing, branding, and brand innovation.Event Description
Global Marketing and Branding Revolution 2026 brings together the world’s most forward thinking marketing and brand experts to explore how organisations can stay relevant, competitive and future ready in an era of rapid transformation. As AI intelligence, new digital behaviours and evolving customer expectations reshape the global marketplace, brands must rethink how they create value, earn trust and drive sustainable growth.
This conference delves into the strategic priorities that will define the next decade of marketing, from future proof brand positioning, purpose driven communication and authentic customer experience design, to high efficiency marketing systems, predictive insights and measurable ROI frameworks that support long term retention, loyalty and profitable performance. Designed as a premier global platform, it enables marketing and branding professionals to uncover new growth models, reinvent brand trust, elevate customer value and build marketing ecosystems capable of thriving in a high velocity and data driven world.
Who Should Attend
Positions (All Industries)
Chief Executive Officers (CEO) |Chief Marketing Officers (CMO) | Chief Brand Officer (CBO) | Chief Strategy Officers (CSO) | Chief Digital Officers (CDO) | Chief Customer Officers (CCO) | Chief Growth Officers (CGO) | Chief Innovation Officers | Chief Experience Officers (CXO) | Chief Communications Officer | Senior Vice Presidents | Vice Presidents | Senior Strategy Leaders | Marketing Transformation Leaders | Directors | Heads | Specialists | Managers | ExecutivesÂ
Departments (All Industries)
Marketing Strategy & Leadership | Brand Management & Creative Strategy | Digital Marketing & Performance Marketing | Customer Experience & Loyalty | Communications, PR & Corporate Affairs | Advertising, Media & Content | Growth, Revenue & Commercial Strategy | Product Marketing & Go-to-Market | Data Analytics | Marketing Intelligence | Digital Transformation & Innovation | Customer Insights & Research | Consumer Behaviour & Market Research | Customer Success & Service Excellence | Global & Regional Leadership Teams | Marketing Technology (MarTech) | Digital Platforms & Business Systems | AI, Data Science & Advanced Analytics | Service Design & Experience Innovation | Customer Operations & Engagement | Corporate Responsibility & Impact | Innovation & Future Growth | Finance & Commercial Performance | Pricing & Revenue Management | Employer Branding & Talent Marketing | Human Capital & Organisational Development | Legal, Privacy & Data Protection
Why You Should Not Miss This Event
- Lead the AI-Powered Future of Marketing & Branding
- Discover how AI, GenAI, predictive intelligence, and automation are transforming marketing.
- Apply AI responsibly for personalization, CX optimisation, and long-term brand value.
- Gain Strategic Insight from Global Marketing & Brand Leaders
- Learn from senior global leaders through real-world case studies and transformation journeys.
- Gain insights on market shifts, evolving consumer behaviour, and competitive disruption.
- Build Future-Proof Brand Positioning & Trust
- Create differentiated, resilient brand positioning in a data-driven world.
- Strengthen trust through purpose-driven communication and authentic storytelling.
- Drive Measurable Growth with High-Performance Marketing Systems
- Align brand strategy with performance marketing and commercial outcomes.
- Measure ROI, retention, and growth using modern frameworks.
- Explore Innovation, Martech & Predictive Marketing Capabilities
- Discover next-generation martech, AI tools, and predictive analytics.
- Enable agility and smarter decision-making through integrated ecosystems.
- Strengthen Customer Experience, Loyalty & Lifetime Value
- Design seamless omnichannel customer journeys across touchpoints.
- Drive retention, advocacy, and long-term customer value.
- Future-Proof Your Marketing Leadership & Organisation
- Build strategic foresight and agile, high-performing marketing teams.
- Position your organisation for sustainable growth beyond 2026.