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SUMMARY:MARKETER OF THE FUTURE 2026
DESCRIPTION:Marketer of the Future is the Advertising Business Group’s flagship event. It brings together senior marketers\, brands\, agencies\, media owners\, and technology platforms to take an honest look at where marketing in the Middle East is heading. The 2026 edition takes place on October 29 at the Theatre of Digital Art (TODA)\, Souk Madinat Jumeirah\, Dubai. \nClick here to explore the full agenda and learn more about Marketers of the Future 2026 at marketerofthefuture.me. \nWHY IT MATTERS \nMarketing leaders across the region are being asked to deliver more growth\, with more accountability\, while the tools and channels they rely on keep changing. AI is reshaping how media is bought and measured\, consumers expect more transparency\, and boards want clearer evidence of what marketing contributes to the business. \nThis year’s programme centres on the human advantage: how marketers combine human judgement and creativity with artificial intelligence to drive growth. \nKEY THEMES \n\nThe future of growth and competitive advantage\nLeadership in an era of continuous transformation\nHuman intelligence and artificial intelligence\nTrust\, ethics and responsible innovation\nThe evolving role of marketing and business leadership\nThe Middle East’s role in shaping the future of business\, media and marketing\n\nWHO ATTENDS \n\nChief marketing officers and senior brand leaders\nAgency and media leaders\nTechnology platforms and solution partners\nIndustry stakeholders shaping marketing and media in the region\n\nABOUT ABG \nThe Advertising Business Group is an independent industry association for advertising in the UAE and GCC. It brings brands\, agencies\, media and platforms together to share insight\, build capability and develop practical approaches to the challenges the industry faces. \nIndustry-First. Brand-Centric. Independent. \nFor more information\, visit marketerofthefuture.me.
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LOCATION:TODA Theare\, Souk Madinat\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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SUMMARY:MARKETER OF THE FUTURE 2025
DESCRIPTION:Marketer of the Future 2025 took place on 20 November 2025 at the Theatre of Digital Art (TODA)\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates. Organized by the Advertising Business Group (ABG)\, the event celebrated the next generation of marketing talent and explored the trends\, innovations\, and leadership approaches shaping the industry’s future. \nBringing together some of the region’s most forward-thinking marketing and business leaders\, the event provided a platform for discussions on how creativity\, technology\, data\, and innovation are transforming marketing performance and business growth. Through keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, and expert insights\, attendees gained valuable perspectives on the evolving role of marketers and leaders in an increasingly dynamic landscape. \n  \nABG PARTICIPATION \nAs the organizer and host\, ABG continues to champion professional development\, knowledge sharing\, and industry collaboration across the region. Through initiatives such as Marketer of the Future\, ABG highlights emerging talent\, facilitates meaningful industry dialogue\, and encourages the adoption of innovative practices that support the future growth of the marketing and advertising profession. \nThe event also marked several important milestones for the organization\, including the launch of new initiatives designed to strengthen leadership engagement and industry recognition across the Middle East. \n  \nKEY TOPICS \nKey themes discussed during the event included: \n\nThe future of marketing leadership\nInnovation and marketing transformation\nEmerging technologies and digital disruption\nCreativity and business growth\nData-driven decision-making\nTalent development and future skills\nLeadership in a rapidly evolving marketplace\nBuilding future-ready organizations\nThe future of advertising and communications across the region\n\nThe event also featured the announcement of: \n\nThe launch of the ABG CMO Forum\nThe inaugural Marketer of the Future Awards\nRegional insights into the evolving profile of the Marketer of the Future across the UAE\, Saudi Arabia\, and Egypt\n\n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nMarketer of the Future is designed for senior professionals across the marketing ecosystem\, including: \n\nChief Marketing Officers\nBrand and marketing leaders\nAgencies and media companies\nTechnology platforms and solution providers\nIndustry stakeholders shaping marketing and media in the region\n\n  \nREGIONAL CONTEXT \nMarketing across the Middle East is undergoing significant transformation as organizations adapt to changing consumer expectations\, emerging technologies\, and new business models. Events such as Marketer of the Future play an important role in preparing industry leaders for these changes by promoting innovation\, sharing best practices\, and fostering collaboration across sectors. \nThe event brought together senior leaders from across the region\, including CMOs\, CEOs\, government representatives\, media executives\, and technology leaders\, creating opportunities for meaningful discussions and valuable professional connections that will help shape the future of marketing in the Middle East. \nFor more information about Marketer of the Future\, visit marketerofthefuture.me
URL:https://www.abg-me.com/event/marketer-of-the-future-2025/
LOCATION:TODA Theare\, Souk Madinat\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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