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2026 ANA Brand Masters Conference

Since 2009, the ANA Brand Masters Conference has been one of the industry’s most essential gatherings — the place where the world’s most ambitious brands and chief marketing officers come together to elevate the craft, discipline, and impact of brand building.

In 2026, we take that ambition even further. This year, we’re steering Brand Masters fully into the territory of the ICONIC.
Not just well-known. Not just successful. But the rarefied brands — emerging and established — that consistently capture imagination, wallet share, cultural relevance, and sustained loyalty in ways that others try to emulate.
 
Brand Masters | ICONS will explore what truly sets these brands apart: the combination of courage, creative excellence, operational rigor, cultural fluency, and relentless customer obsession that elevates them from merely competitive… to unforgettable.

Come for the inspiration. Leave with the playbook. Because the future of brand belongs to those bold enough to build icons.

when

Start: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm

End: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:00pm

WHERE

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG
900 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017

The ANA has negotiated a special room rate of $319/night at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. The cut-off date to obtain this discounted rate is Friday, April 24, 2026, after which prevailing rates apply. In order to use the ANA rate, you must be registered to attend the conference. To make your room reservation, please click here.

Registration Pricing

Client-Side Tier Platinum Tier Gold Tier Silver Tier Nonmember
Registration
In-Person Registration (Includes Gala/Dinner) Client-Side Tier $0 Platinum Tier $1,299 Gold Tier $1,499 Silver Tier $1,599 Nonmember $1,999
Virtual Registration Client-Side Tier $0 Platinum Tier $1,099 Gold Tier $1,299 Silver Tier $1,399 Nonmember $1,799
ANA REGGIE Awards Gala – Dinner Only (One single ticket for the Reggie Awards Cocktail Reception and Dinner ONLY) Client-Side Tier $0 Platinum Tier $499 Gold Tier $499 Silver Tier $499 Nonmember $499

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Agenda

Confirmed Speakers
Katherine Brodie
Chief Marketing Office
Frances Valentine
 
Alyssa Buetikofer
Chief Marketing and Customer Service Officer
McDonald’s USA
 
Tara Caiazza
Vice President, Brand
Association of National Advertisers
 
Michelle Chin
Chief Marketing Officer
Applebee’s
 
Stephanie Fierman
Executive Vice President, Brand
Association of National Advertisers
 
Nick Hammitt
Chief Marketing Officer
Newell Brands
 
Marnie Kain
Vice President, Head of Brand
Grubhub
 
Marcelo Kertész
Chief Marketing Officer
Manscaped
 
Jeremy Lowenstein
Chief Marketing Officer
Milani Cosmetics
 
Renu Mevasse
Commercial Director – Pine-Sol and Cleaning Innovation
The Clorox Company
 
Jonathan Mildenhall
Chief Marketing Officer
Rocket Companies
 
Bill Neff
Head of Marketing
YETI
 
Drew Panayuotou
Chief Marketing Officer
Keurig Dr. Pepper
 
Jamie Siminoff
Founder
Ring
 
Marisa Thalberg
Executive Vice President, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer
Catalyst Brands
 
Andrew Tindall
Senior Vice President
System1

Cancellation Policy and Notes

  • A full refund for your registration will be granted if written request for cancellation is received by email 60 or more calendar days before the conference start date. A 50 percent refund will be granted if written request is received 59-45 days from the conference start date. No refund is available if cancellation is received 44 days or less before the conference start date. A $125 transfer fee will be charged for name changes, or to change the credit card on a registration. You may transfer your in-person registration to virtual at no additional cost.
  • Complimentary tickets will incur a $250 no-show fee if cancellation is not made at least three days before the event.
  • Unused registrations/applications have no monetary value and cannot be credited to future years or events.
  • ANA will not issue refunds or credits due to failure to redeem a discount promo code during the registration process.
  • Hotel room cancellations and changes must be made directly with the hotel.
  • Miscellaneous:
    • The conference agenda is subject to change.
    • Pricing is subject to change.
    • A portion of your guest room rate will be used to offset conference costs.
    • ANA accepts no responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, personal property.
  • If you have any issues while registering, please contact registration@ana.net.