May 5-6 2026, New York City
Gwyneth Paltrow
CEO & Founder, goop
Keynote Speaker
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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 Age: 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.
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
The 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
Purpose That Performs: Building CSR Programs That Earn Attention and Action
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: Brand Visibility in the Age of AI and What’s New in GenAI Lens
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxDaniel Stockinger, Senior Director of Digital PACS Analytics at The Coca-Cola Company
Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer, 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
Future-Proofing Brand Visibility: The GEO Playbook
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxNate Pallen, Senior Director, Product, Meltwater
Insights from Cyabra
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 Global Communications Strategy, Insights, & Operations, McDonalds
Sarah Elizabeth Graham, Patreon
From Operator to Orchestrator: AI & What’s New in Mira and Meltwater Agents
Track 3: The Brand ToolboxAntony Cousins, Vice President, Product Management - Global Applications & Architecture, Meltwater
Maggie Copeland, Product Marketing Manager, Meltwater
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 8 New AI Models to Unlock Deep Intelligence
Track 2: Impact in ActionRob Key, Founder & CEO, Converseaon
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
Staying Relevant and Reaching New Audiences in the New Era of News
Sara Trohanis, Media and AI + Head of Strategic Partnerships, The Associated Press
Emma O'Brian, General Manager, Factiva
Adam Greenburg, NY Times
Johnny Vance, VP, Partnerships & Business Development, Meltwater
A Conversation on Driving Impact through Data, Technology, and Strategy
Kenny Gold, Head of Social, Content, and Influencer, 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.
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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.
