May 5-6 2026, New York City
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
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.
A New Age of Intelligence: Meltwater Product 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.
How to Drive Brand Visibility in the AI Answer Engine Era
Track 1: Signals from the topPalmer Houchins, VP of Marketing, G2
Jenny Force, VP, Global Marketing, Meltwater
Beyond the Campaign: The Architecture of Long-Term Creator Strategy
Track 2: Impact in ActionDeepa Lakshmin, Director of Social Media, Lonely Planet
Shalayne Pulia, Social Contributor Manager, Lonely Planet
Questions That Matter: Social Intelligence & What’s New in Explore
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxMichael Capone, Director, Integrated Insights & Research, Novartis
Samantha Monk, Sr Enterprise Account Manager, Meltwater
Nick Patsiopoulos, Senior Director, Product, Meltwater
How to Win in CSR
Track 1: Signals from the topHilary Smith, EVP, Corporate Social Responsibility, NBCUniversal
Trust, Truth & Technology: The New Reputation Playbook in the Age of AI
Track 2: Impact in ActionAndrew Farmer, Global Head of PR and Editorial, YouGov
Pete Pachal, The Media Copilot
Carmen Simon, Enhancive
Beyond the Algorithm: Mastering Your Brand's Identity in the Age of AI
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxCody Crawford, Product Marketing Manager, Meltwater
Nate Pallen, Senior Director, Product, Meltwater
Lunch
Authority Wins: LinkedIn, UGC & the New Rules of AI Search Visibility
Gina Kleiner, Senior Director of Product Marketing, LinkedIn
Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer, Meltwater
How to Turn Social Listening into Strategic Intelligence
Track 1: Signals from the topRussell Pinke, Group Director of Data + Insights, Weiden + Kennedy
Amanda Mulligan, Director of Social Media and Creators, McDonald's
Insights on Using AI and Data to Deliver Personalized Content That Actually Drives Impact
Track 2: Impact in ActionKatrina Lucking, Novartis
Mastering LLM Visibility
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxNate Pallen, Senior Director, Product, Meltwater
“JARVIS, what am I looking at?” The First Question Brands Should Ask Before Responding Online
Track 1: Signals from the topJonathan Rosen, CEO, Orchestra
Dan Brahmy, Co-founder & CEO, Cyabra
Modernizing Communications: Building for a New Era
Track 2: Impact in ActionSarah Myles, Head of Communications Strategy, Insights, and Operations at McDonald’s
Sarah Elizabeth Graham, Head of Comms & Experiential Marketing, Patreon
What 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
Networking Break
Take a moment to recharge. Grab a refreshment, meet with Meltwater experts for live product demos, or connect with fellow users in mCommunity. Whether you are exploring new features or swapping success stories, this is your time to engage.
Don't Just Say It. Prove It.
Track 1: Signals from the topPaul Wendel, Senior Director, Purpose Communications and Strategic Engagements, Cisco
Beyond Sentiment: The 10 New AI NLP Models to Unlock Deeper Intelligence
Track 2: Impact in ActionRob Key, Founder & CEO, Converseon
Mark Arduino, Partner Account Manager, Meltwater
From Pitch to Pivot: Using Meltwater to Build (and Adjust) Media Strategies That Perform
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxSamiha Fariha, Senior Associate, Golin
Staying Relevant and Reaching New Audiences in the New Era of News
Sara Trohanis, Vice President; Head of Strategic Partnerships, The Associated Press
Emma O'Brian, General Manager, Factiva
Adam Greenberg, NY Times
Johnny Vance, VP, Partnerships & Business Development, Meltwater
Driving Impact Through Data, Technology, Strategy, and GEO
Will Rochfort, Head of Creative Studio, Deloitte Digital
Jenny Kelly, Head of Content + AI, Deloitte Digital
John Box, CEO, Meltwater
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.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
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