2026 ANA/AEF Future of Marketing Leadership Conference, presented by the Yale Center for Customer Insights at the Yale School of Management | ANA National Industry Conferences | ANA

Chart a Curriculum for Modern Marketing

REGISTRATION

Client-Side Members Attend Free*

Secure Your Seat

Limited in-person capacity. Early registration strongly encouraged. For student pricing discount code, please email ycci@som.yale.edu.

Thank you for registering for the 2026 ANA/AEF Future of Marketing Leadership Conference! We'll see you in New Haven!

To change, cancel, or reinstate your registration, please email registration@ana.net.

REGISTRATION

Thank you for registering for the 2026 ANA/AEF Future of Marketing Leadership Conference! We'll see you in New Haven!

To change, cancel, or reinstate your registration, please email registration@ana.net.

The 2026 ANA/AEF Future of Marketing Leadership Conference, February 11 in New Haven, Conn., will be a collaboration between the ANA Educational Foundation, the ANA Global CMO Growth Council, and Yale Center for Customer Insights at the Yale School of Management. The event is curated around the ANA Global Growth Agenda — organized around eight integrated Practice Areas, each representing a core lever of marketing excellence.

This one-day conference will bring together industry and academia to chart a ‘curricula for modern marketing’ — offering inspiration, practical education, and the opportunity to explore the talent competencies essential to future success.

REGISTRATION

Client-Side Members Attend Free*

Secure Your Seat

Limited in-person capacity. Early registration strongly encouraged. For student pricing discount code, please email ycci@som.yale.edu.

Who You’ll Hear From

Explore standout voices shaping the future of marketing. These speakers will challenge perspectives, share actionable strategies, and spark bold ideas to help you navigate what’s next.

Your Conference Speakers

Jen Berliner
Jen Berliner

Head of Brand and Innovation

Patagonia Provisions

Bricklin Dwyer
Bricklin Dwyer

Head of Consumer & Business Intelligence

JPMorganChase

Emily Ketchen
Emily Ketchen

SVP and CMO, Intelligent Devices Group and International Markets

Lenovo

Dan Kleinman
Dan Kleinman

Chief Brand Officer

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

Joseph Prota
Joseph Prota

Director, Brand Marketing

IBM

Raja Rajamannar
Raja Rajamannar

Senior Fellow, Former Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Mastercard

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Your Venue

Yale Center for Customer Insights at the Yale School of Management | 165 Whitney Ave, Evans Hall, New Haven, CT 06511

The 2026 ANA/AEF Future of Marketing Leadership Conference will be hosted by the Yale Center for Customer Insights, which partners with global leaders and top academics to advance the understanding of evolving consumer behavior and drive growth. Located within the Yale School of Management at Edward P. Evans Hall, YCCI fosters collaboration between industry and academia to develop, test, and share insights that shape the future of marketing.

Evans Hall, a striking 225,000-square-foot architectural landmark with a glass façade and central Shen Courtyard, offers an open, interconnected environment designed for learning and innovation. Its state-of-the-art classrooms, breakout spaces, and collaborative common areas reflect Yale SOM’s mission to educate leaders for business and society, creating the perfect setting for a conference focused on modern marketing leadership.

Registration Options and Pricing

Join us in person for an immersive experience designed to maximize learning and networking.

In-person attendees receive:
  • Full access to all keynote and breakout sessions, conference meals, refreshment breaks, receptions, and the exhibition hall.
  • Opportunities for face-to-face networking with industry leaders and peers.

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION Client-Side Tier* Platinum Tier Gold Tier Silver Tier Nonmember
Standard Pricing $0 $399 $599 $699 $999
Student Pricing $25
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
Standard Pricing
Client-Side Tier*
$0
Platinum Tier
$399
Gold Tier
$599
Silver Tier
$699
Nonmember
$999
Student
$25

* Complimentary tickets will incur a $250 no-show fee if cancellation is not made at least three days before the event.

The Partners Behind the Talent

This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our Talent Partners — organizations that believe in the power of education, innovation, and industry leadership. These partners are here not just to be recognized, but to help shape campus curricula, connect with students and professors, and contribute to the development of the next generation of marketers. Learn more about our partnership opportunities 

A+E
Disney
Google
IBM
JPMorganChase
Kargo
United States Postal Service

Cancellation Policy and Notes

To help you plan with confidence, please review our cancellation policy, as well as important notes regarding registration changes and refunds.

  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • Miscellaneous:
    • The conference agenda is subject to change.
    • Pricing is subject to change.
    • 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.