May 5-6 2026, New York City
Gwyneth Paltrow
CEO & Founder, goop
Keynote Speaker
Where Insights Inspire the future of PR and Marketing
Network with 1200+ diverse professionals redefining what’s next in PR and marketing
Learn from industry-leading brands and their strategies to create measurable impact
Engage with influential leaders on the latest trends from AI agents to Insight-led storytelling
Discover how insights can spark the ideas and innovation that move your brand forward
Speakers
Speakers
More speakers will be announced soon!
Bettina Garibaldi
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee
Summit Agenda
Summit Agenda
Registration & Coffee
Arrive early, grab a coffee, and get settled before the day kicks off. Beat the lines, connect with fellow PR, comms, and marketing leaders, and secure your seat for a powerful morning of insights that will set the tone for everything to come.
The Intelligence Era: Meltwater Product Innovation Keynote
KeynoteJohn Box, Chief Executive Officer, Meltwater
Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer, Meltwater
Aditya Jami, Chief Technology Officer, Meltwater
A conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow - Intentional Everything: Reinvention with Purpose
KeynoteGwyneth Paltrow, CEO & Founder, goop
Alexandra Bjertnæs, Chief Strategy Officer, Meltwater
Networking Break
Enjoy a refreshment. Connect with our event sponsors and partners. Explore new solutions, see live demos, and have real conversations about what is next for your brand.
From Signals to Story: Turning Insights into Campaign Action
Track 1: Signals from the topPalmer Houchins, VP of Marketing, G2
How to Turn Social Listening into Strategic Intelligence
Track 2: Impact in ActionRussell Pinke, Group Director of Data + Insights, Weiden + Kennedy
The Empathy Effect: Turning Cultural Moments & Insights into Brand Advocacy
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxLearn how genuine storytelling rooted in viral pop culture moments touch on people’s emotions and transform passive audiences into passionate brand believers—and why empathy combined with insights are your most powerful marketing tool.
Nick Patsiopoulos, Senior Director, Product, Meltwater
Session Details Coming Soon
Track 1: Signals from the topGetting Hitched to Culture: How SHEIN’s PR + Influencer Teams Turned a Vegas Wedding Activation Into a Viral Moment
Track 2: Impact in ActionLisa Zlotnick, Head of Brand PR, SHEIN
Jennifer Brown, Influencer Marketing & Talent Partnerships, SHEIN
From Media Relations to Model Relations: A Practical Playbook for Winning AI Visibility
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxNate Pallen, Senior Director, Product, Meltwater
Lunch
Enjoy a complimentary lunch sponsored by Blackbird.AI
How to Turn Comms Measurement into Business Influence
Track 1: Signals from the topSarah Myles, Head of Global Communications Strategy, Insights, & Operations, McDonalds
Session Details Coming Soon
Track 2: Impact in ActionBeyond the Algorithm: Mastering Your Brand’s Identity in the Age of AI
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxTeresa Correa-Pavlat, Consumer Insights & Analytics Leader, Haleon
Nate Pallen, Senior Director, Product, Meltwater
Session Details Coming Soon
Track 1: Signals from the topBeyond the Campaign: The Architecture of Long-Term Creator Strategy
Track 2: Impact in ActionDeepa Lakshmin, Director of Social Media, Loney Planet
The Smart Shift: Using AI to Supercharge Comms Strategy
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxDiscover how AI is redefining communication—streamlining workflows, enhancing targeting, and unlocking real-time responsiveness to drive deeper audience connections with less guesswork.
Antony Cousins, Vice President, Product Management - Global Applications & Architecture, Meltwater
Maggie Copeland, Product Marketing Manager, Meltwater
Networking Break
Don't Just Say It. Prove It.
Track 1: Signals from the topPaul Wendel, Senior Director, Purpose Communications and Strategic Engagements, Cisco
Session Details Coming Soon
Track 2: Impact in ActionWhat Do You Want to Be Known For? Turning Keywords Into Coverage in an AI-Search World
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxCrystal Jennings, Vice President of PR & Business Solutions, LT.Agency
Happy Hour and Networking
Close out the day with drinks, appetizers, and high-value conversations. Sponsored by Cyabra, this is your chance to unwind, expand your network, and keep the ideas flowing in a more relaxed setting.
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Venue and Hotel
Venue and Hotel
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway,
New York, NY 10036
Meltwater is thrilled to host Summit at the New York Marriott Marquis, located in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant Times Square.
In partnership with our official hotel, we're offering an exclusive room block at a special rate starting at $399 per night, plus taxes and fees. This rate is available from May 3-7, with the option to add additional nights by contacting the hotel directly.
After registering for the event, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link* to access these reserved rooms at the guaranteed lowest rate.
*Reservations made through the link must be received on or before Monday, April 20, 2026. After that date, the rooms are released for general sale.
