Brandweek is the singular event for brand leaders, rising talent, industry luminaries and strategic experts to come together as one industry, one community, with one goal: to get smart about the brand business. With unmatched opportunities to network, discuss, explore, reflect, share knowledge, and develop solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s obstacles, Brandweek challenges practitioners to redefine what’s possible for their brands and their businesses. 

800+ 

Senior-level brand marketers and industry leaders

100+ 

Future-focused speakers from global and breakthrough brands

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Exceptional evening experiences

3

Thematic lounges with dedicated content

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Pitches

 

 

Opportunities to connect and share fresh perspectives 

BREAKING DOWN
TO BUILD FORWARD

RETHINKING ENTRENCHED DYNAMICS OF THE BRAND BUSINESS

It's time to break free from all of the old mantras of brand building. In an era of near-constant upheaval, what's working and what should we let go? Where do we push forward and where do we tear down?

At this year's foremost brand-strategy conference, Brandweek will convene the marketing leaders of today and tomorrow to drill down on the business of brands: the personalities, products, services and concepts that distinguish one company from another. We'll unpack case studies that examine the challenges, the opportunities and the value of brands and their force in driving communities of common values, cultural shifts, and, ultimately, business growth.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the desert, you'll embark on a four-day journey of discovery that will equip you with the insights, inspiration and connections with industry and cultural power players to drive brand, personal and professional growth.

ADWEEK’s Brandweek brings together many of the top practitioners from the world's leading brands to interact, inspire creativity and create action. Whether you are part of an online startup or entrenched international organization, this conference will spark new ideas to help you elevate your brand and expand reach in new and relevant ways.

The 2024 Speaker Lineup

Raja Rajamannar
Raja Rajamannar
MasterCard
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and President, Healthcare
Chad Easterling
Chad Easterling
Obsidianworks
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder
Emily Essner
Emily Essner
Saks Fifth Avenue
Chief Marketing Officer
Angela Roseboro
Angela Roseboro
Toast
Chief Diversity Officer
Aba Blankson
Aba Blankson
NAACP
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Brandweek was unlike any event of its kind.
From CMOs and CEOs to Academics, you can mingle
with people from leading brands while sharing ideas and visions
in a casual yet fun environment.

This was by far the best professional event I have ever attended. The speakers and content were fantastic. The community that Adweek has cultivated is helpful, optimistic, supportive, intelligent and kind. This is an event you need to attend!

The 2023 Speaker Lineup

Kevin Warren
Kevin Warren
UPS
Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer
Mike Katz
Mike Katz
T-Mobile
President of Marketing, Strategy and Products
Mayur Gupta
Mayur Gupta
Kraken
Chief Marketing Officer
Orr Shakked
Orr Shakked
The RealReal
Chief Marketing Officer
Bibie Wu
Bibie Wu
Del Monte Foods
Chief Marketing Officer
Michael Shaw
Michael Shaw
Miami Dolphins
Vice President, Brand Marketing
Andrea Lisbona
Andrea Lisbona
Touchland
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Joey Gonzalez
Joey Gonzalez
Barry's
Global Chief Executive Officer
Emily Essner
Emily Essner
Saks Fifth Avenue
Chief Marketing Officer
Amanda Rassi
Amanda Rassi
Michael's
Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
Shakir Moin
Shakir Moin
Coca-Cola North America
Chief of Marketing
Vivian Odior
Vivian Odior
WhatsApp
Global Head of Marketing
Sejal Shah Miller
Sejal Shah Miller
Converse
Chief Marketing Officer
Josh Duhamel
Josh Duhamel
Dakota Media
Co-founder, Writer, Director and Producer
Josh Algra
Josh Algra
Dakota Media
Co-founder
Jennifer Chase
Jennifer Chase
SAS
Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Kelly Mahoney
Kelly Mahoney
Ulta Beauty
Vice President, Customer Marketing
Sean Tresvant
Sean Tresvant
Taco Bell
Chief Global Brand & Strategy Officer
Ricardo Briceno
Ricardo Briceno
Gamefam
Chief Business Officer
Joe Gagliese
Joe Gagliese
Viral Nation
Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer

2024 BRANDWEEK CONTENT PILLARS 

Drill down on the latest tools, tactics and strategies to leverage data and cutting-edge technologies creatively to deliver personalized and targeted marketing experiences that elevate your brand. 

Uncover ways to maximize value and enhance relationships between brands and their agency partners.

Explore case studies in creating relevant, resonant brand stories and powerful creative moments that wow audiences and deliver results.

Explore case studies of powerful examples of out-of-the-box thinking that moved the needle.

Examine strategies for building an authentic brand identity that resonates with audiences and drives fandom.

Discover how brands are effectively balancing these disparate needs when marketing to customers.

Investigate tools and best practices for building highly effective teams and organizational structures, attracting, developing and retaining talent, and promoting collaboration and working methods.

Brandweek is the industry’s best compilation of bright minds, thoughtful discussions, and opportunities for marketers to grow. I come back full of ideas that I can contribute immediately. Thank you for a fantastic event!

Brandweek was a phenomenal experience, pairing high caliber leaders across the most influential brands with quality programming that delivered actionable insights.

Networking Experiences

THE BRANDWEEK WELCOME RECEPTION

Sunday, September 22

THE BRANDWEEK
Beer Garden

Monday, September 23

THE BRANDWEEK WESTERN EXCURSION

Tuesday, September 24
@ Rustler's Rooste

The BRANDWEEK FEST

Wednesday, September 25 

Evening Night Caps

Nightly

Morning Wellness activities

Daily

I had a phenomenal couple of days at Brandweek. Refreshing to be reminded what an event can be—good people, conversation, venue and entertainment.

PASSES

Our Brandweek experience will provide boundless opportunities for professional growth and personal transformation. Individual, group and virtual pass options are available. In-person pass rates are dependent on your role and organization, and will grant you access to all Main Stage sessions, your choice of interactive breakout sessions and daily networking activities. Before you dive in, view the pass eligibility criteria to make sure you select the appropriate in-person pass.

If you have any questions about pass type eligibility, review the FAQs or email us at eventshelp@adweek.com and we will be happy to assist you. 

Save 35% on Passes Until May 13th

Special discounts are available for Adweek+ Subscribers, undergrad students, non-profits and groups— inquire here.

Brand AND Marketer Pass

You are currently employed at a consumer brand (eg. retail, food & beverage, travel, consumer electronics, CPG, automotive, retail banking, entertainment and sports), in a marketing, brand or product management, management, creative, innovation, production, social media, or operations role.

Or, you are a B2B marketer not doing business in the marketing, advertising or media industry (you are not employed at an agency, media, mar-tech, ad-tech organization or other solution provider serving the marketing, agency and media industry).

In-person access to four action-packed days of insightful and actionable Main Stage sessions, deep-dive breakouts with industry leaders and breakthrough talent.


Unlimited access to Breakthrough Brands Oasis: experience new projects and hear from breakthrough brands as they share their stories during dedicated content, and mix and mingle with your fellow brand and marketer pass holders throughout the day. (Formerly known as the Challenger Brands Experience)


Complimentary breakfast and lunch


Access to the event app, including attendee messaging and networking database


Unlimited access to on-demand content for one year


Access to the Brandweek LinkedIn group


$500 discount of your Brandweek 2025 pass

Single Pass Rate

Regularly $3,999.00

$2,599.35/pass

Brand and Marketer Group Rate (Team of 3) 

$2,000/pass

Brand and Marketer Group Rate (Team of 5)

$1,800/pass

Agency and Media Pass

You are currently employed at an agency or media organization (includes digital, TV and print media) Or you are a consultant.

In-person access to four action-packed days of insightful and actionable Main Stage sessions, deep-dive breakouts with industry leaders and breakthrough talent.


Unrivaled networking: build and deepen your professional network during daily networking experiences


Complimentary breakfast and lunch


Access to the event app, including attendee messaging and networking database


Unlimited access to on-demand content for one year


Access to the Brandweek LinkedIn group


$250 discount of your Brandweek 2025 pass

Single Pass Rate

Regularly $4,999.00

$3,249.50

Agency and Media Group Rate (3)

$3,000/pass

Technology, Software, Solution Provider Pass 

You are currently employed at a business technology (mar-tech, ad-tech) organization, or other vendor or solution provider whose primary business is providing a service or solution to consumer brands and other businesses. Limited to 3 attendees per company. Please note that capacity for this pass type is limited. 

In-person access to four action-packed days of insightful and actionable Main Stage sessions, deep-dive breakouts with industry leaders and breakthrough talent.


Unrivaled networking: build and deepen your professional network during daily networking experiences


Complimentary breakfast and lunch


Access to the event app, including attendee messaging and networking database


Unlimited access to on-demand content for one year


Access to the Brandweek LinkedIn group


$250 discount of your Brandweek 2025 pass    

Single Pass Rate

Regularly $4,999.00

$3,249.35

Virtual Pass

Unlimited virtual access to all Main Stage session content live and on-demand for one year. 

Single Pass Rate

Regularly $699.00

$454.35

Virtual Group Rate (3+)

$425.00

I had a phenomenal couple of days at  Brandweek.
Refreshing to be reminded what an event can be –
good people, conversation, venue and entertainment.

BRANDWEEK BUZZ

A can’t-miss event for anyone serious about brand marketing.

Brandweek is an amazing event for any/all those who truly must be in the know—stay connected with the clients, the colleagues and innovation in our ever-changing world.

A transformative experience that solidified my beliefs about the future of our industry.
Most valuable industry event I've ever attended. Speakers and content were top-notch. Location and venue were superb.
Brandweek exceeded my expectations. To be in a room with some of the best marketers in the world — and to hear the similarities between our challenges and our stories — was incredibly inspiring. I came back to my office full of ideas and insights to guide the team.
Brandweek provided brand marketers with vision, inspiration and real-life examples to tackle the unknown with conviction.
It's the best place to talk about the importance of brand without all the clutter and concerns of day-to-day work.
Marketing conferences are a dime a dozen, so to deliver an industry event that is meaningfully elevated and differentiated is a tall order, and one which Brandweek delivered in spades.
I would describe BRANDWEEK in one word: EXTRAORDINARY.
It's hard to justify time away from daily responsibilities but Brandweek was curated in a way that over-delivered my expectations. I made valuable connections and learned a lot including ways to improve our business. It really felt like a community of peers openly sharing opinions and insights, and the social aspects were really fun and everyone was just so nice which made connecting with new people really easy.
Brandweek was amazing! The speakers were dynamic and diverse. I captured many gems for my marketing toolbox from the panel of leading and seasoned marketers!

a look at 2023

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