2ND ABG CMO FORUM | 2026

ABG’s second CMO Forum brought together senior marketing leaders from across the Middle East to discuss AI, brand resilience, marketing measurement, and the future of marketing leadership. The forum explored how CMOs can drive growth while proving marketing’s value in an evolving business environment.
ABG CMO FORUM CEO-CMO ALIGNMENT | 2026

Growth is becoming harder to deliver and sustain. Drawing on ABG Pulse Survey data and regional dynamics, this session explores how shifting demand, rising costs, and performance pressure are reshaping the marketing operating model. It highlights the need for stronger CEO–CMO alignment focused on growth quality, capital efficiency, faster decision-making, and the investment shifts required to drive more sustainable, profitable growth.