PandaConf

PandaConf is a platform for global CMOs, leading brands, marketing and advertising industry giants, investors, agencies and adtech startups.

Aya Atassi, President & CEO, Click Ink Media on the PandaConf stage at Web Summit Qatar 2024
Aya Atassi
President & CEO
Click Ink Media

What's happening?

PandaConf leaves no stone unturned while diving into the future of marketing, exploring current trends through four curated content streams. Your ticket gives you access to all PandaConf sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and 10-plus other tracks at Web Summit Qatar.

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AI and automation

Driven by privacy regulations, economic factors and advancements in AI technology, marketing teams are using AI and machine learning to enhance campaign effectiveness and reduce expenses. Uncover the opportunities, consequences and ethical considerations of mass deployment of AI in marketing and advertising.

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Influencer marketing

Influencer marketing has evolved to become an integral part of the marketing mix. The authenticity and niche appeal of content creators have made them indispensable for brands seeking to connect with specific audiences. Discover effective strategies to unlock the potential of influencer marketing to amplify brand visibility and drive sales.

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Brand loyalty and community building

Brands are increasingly embracing community-driven marketing, proactively building and managing communities to cater to their own needs and their customers’ needs. Explore techniques for creating, nurturing and growing a vibrant community around your brand or business.

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Purpose and authenticity

Purpose and authenticity play crucial roles in helping a business stand out from the fierce competition on search engine results pages. To succeed, marketers must understand their audience’s motivations. Learn from top CMOs how to use insights to craft branded messaging that aligns with the values of your target audience.

Meet some of our past marketing speakers

Marc Pritchard
Marc Pritchard
CMOProcter & Gamble
Kristin Lemkau
Kristin Lemkau
CMOJPMorgan Chase
Blake Chandlee
Blake Chandlee
President of Global Business SolutionsTikTok
Melissa Selcher
Melissa Selcher
CMOLinkedIn
Jane Wakely
Jane Wakely
CMOPepsiCo
Jean-Charles Decaux
Jean-Charles Decaux
Co-CEOJCDecaux
Sairah Ashman
Sairah Ashman
Global CEOWolff Olins
Julia Goldin
Julia Goldin
Global Chief Product & Marketing OfficerThe Lego Group
Neal Mohan
Neal Mohan
CEOYouTube
Lorraine Twohill
Lorraine Twohill
CMOGoogle
Jeff Titterton
Jeff Titterton
CMOStripe
Gail Heimann
Gail Heimann
President & CEOWeber Shandwick
Josh Richards
Josh Richards
Founder & CEOCrossCheck Studios
Alicia Tillman
Alicia Tillman
CMOCapitolis
Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk
Founder & CEOVaynerMedia
Melanie Perkins
Melanie Perkins
Co-founder & CEOCanva
Jane Geraghty
Jane Geraghty
Chief Client OfficerWPP
Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh
Artistic directorLouis Vuitton
Mada Seghete
Mada Seghete
Co-founder & VP of MarketingBranch
Fernando Machado
Fernando Machado
CMONotCo

Companies that have joined our events

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"We all think AI is going to steal our jobs. It won't, but someone better at using it will."

Alex Collmer, Founder & CEO, Vidmob

“Refocus on owned and organic channels.”

Mada Seghete, Co-founder & VP of Marketing, Branch, on Centre stage

Mada Seghete, Co-founder & VP of Marketing, Branch

"You have to be everywhere, but you constantly need to evaluate where it makes sense to invest. "

Khalid El Khatib, CMO, Stack Overflow, on PandaConf stage during day three of Web Summit 2022 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.

Khalid El Khatib, CMO, Stack Overflow

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