15th ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards 2026 Unveils Star-Studded Jury for Mumbai Summit
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Discover the 15th ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards 2026 in Mumbai, featuring a powerhouse jury of 30+ marketing leaders like Anjali Menon and Harish Nayak. Submit campaigns now for recognition in digital, OOH, and beyond.
The 15th ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards 2026, set for April in Mumbai, boasts a prestigious jury of marketing leaders evaluating top campaigns across digital, OOH, and more. This event highlights innovative customer strategies from brands and agencies. Organized by ACEF, it continues a legacy of recognizing excellence since 2012.
The summit gathers thought leaders to explore customer engagement trends, with awards spanning mediums like television, social media, podcasts, and print. Submissions focus on campaigns improving engagement, with deadlines into March 2026 and the ceremony at a prime Mumbai venue. Digital partner CustomerEngagement.net amplifies visibility for winners.
Distinguished Jury Panel
A powerhouse lineup includes :
- Abhishek Mehta, Digital Marketing Lead, Dabur
- Anjali Chugh, Assistant Vice President, Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd
- Anushree Sharma, Director Marketing, Hrabinger Group
- Arti Singh, Founder & CEO, Immersive Communication Pvt Ltd
- Atul Soni, Vice President – Digital, R K Swamy Ltd.
- Avinash Oza – Vice President – Head Key Partner Activation, Alternate Banking Channel & Partnerships (ABCP) – HDFC BANK
- Carlton D’Silva, Founder, Musemakers Marketing Services Pvt. Ltd
- Gurpreet Kaur, Adobe Customer Solution Consultant, Adobe
- Haresh Nayak, Founder & CEO, Connect Network Inc.
-  Jasleen Kaur G, Head- Category Marketing & PR, Bata India
- Jayanta Barua, Head Marketing Communications, Signature Global
- Kunal Luhar, Co-Founder & CEO, 5W1H
- Manika Juneja, Managing Partner, Dentsu Creative Isobar
- Naina Bhalla, Executive Director, V360 Group
- Nishant Joshi, Chief Growth Officer, Natter
- Nizar Naushad, Senior Associate Director, Head of Customer Marketing, Kellanova India Pvt Ltd
- Pratip Francis, General Manager – Brand Marketing, MRF Tyres
- Rajeev Rakshit, Executive Director, Leo India (Publicis Groupe)
- Shikha Sharma, Country Leader: Customer Trust, Brand Protection and External Affairs, Amazon IndiaÂ
- Sidharth Nandakumar, E-Commerce Digital Marketing Lead, Kellanova ( formerly Kellogg’s)
- Sudhir Nair , Founder & CEO, 21n78e Creative Labs
- Sujay RAY, Head- CX, Content and Advocacy, L’Oréal India
- Thanzyl Thajudeen, Managing Director, Mark and Comm (Sri Lanka)
Event & Jury Details
Event: 15th ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards 2026
Event Date: April 2026
Evaluation Areas: Concept • Strategy • Execution • Outcomes
About ACEF
Started in 2012-13, ACEF is supported by professionals from branding, marketing, and creative roles across Asia regions – Advisory Panel: [CLICK HERE]
The programs cover customer engagement across Asian and GCC Region.
