ACEF DMSM Leadership Summit & Awards 2026: Branding & Marketing Leaders Converge at Mumbai’s Taj Lands End
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Join senior marketers, brand leaders & digital strategists at ACEF DMSM Leadership Summit & Awards 2026 on 16 Jan 2026 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. Discover AI, data & creativity for building brand trust and innovation.
Branding and Marketing Leaders to Converge at Mumbai’s Taj Lands End for an Evening of Insight, Innovation & Recognition
Mumbai is set to witness a high-impact evening dedicated to ideas, innovation, and industry excellence as CustomerEngagement.net hosts an exclusive industry gathering on 16th January 2026 at the iconic Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
Designed as a platform for senior marketers, brand custodians, agency leaders, and digital strategists, the event will explore how brands can build trust, relevance, and long-term value at the intersection of AI, data, and creativity.
Panel Discussion: The Future of Digital Marketing – AI, Data & Creativity
Moderated By:
Prof. Vikram Parekh Phd
HOD and Chairperson – Centre for Alumni Relations, SIESCOMS & SIESSBS
Panelists:
Pradipta Roy
Head – Brand Management & Digital Marketing, Voltas Beko
Lens: Brand building, consumer insights, trust, long-term value
Megha Karani Gupta
Senior Vice President, Monks India
Lens: Creativity, technology, agency innovation, scalable storytelling
Subhobroto Chakaraborty
Founder & CEO, TDF Management Consulting
Lens: Strategy, transformation, ROI, leadership decisions
Viraj Hewage
Group Digital Lead, Abans Group (Sri Lanka)
Lens: Digital execution, omnichannel strategy, regional & cultural context
Ravi Arya
Head – Digital, Adani Corporate
Lens: Future of Digital Marketing – AI, Data & Creativity
Awards, Networking & Celebration
Following the panel discussion, the evening will transition into the Awards Ceremony, recognising excellence, innovation, and leadership
The secretariat received over 200 entries from India and Sri Lanka, and the shortlisted organisations are:
Abans PLC | Adani Group | Bayer Crop Science | Birla White | Cipla | DFCC Bank PLC / Loops Intergrated (Pvt) Ltd | Havas Media / Silverpush | HDFC BANK LTD/GAPBOX LLP | JCB India Limited | JioStar | Mahindra International Operations & Hansa Customer Equity Pvt. Ltd. | Mahindra Last Mile Mobility & Hansa Customer Equity Pvt. Ltd. | VE Commercial Vehicles Limited | Mahindra Tractors & Hansa Customer Equity Pvt. Ltd. | Nippon India Mutual Fund | Performics India | Purple Focus Pvt Ltd | Relaxo Footwears Limited | SBI General Insurance Company | Standard Chartered Bank | Tata Motors | Ripple Links | TransUnion CIBIL | TTK Prestige | ZENITH MEDIA
The event will conclude with a networking session, offering attendees a relaxed setting to connect, exchange insights, and build meaningful industry relationships.
An Invitation to the Industry
This gathering reinforces CustomerEngagement.net’s commitment to fostering conversations that inform, inspire, and empower professionals shaping the future of Marketing and customer engagements.
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