MUMBAI, India, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ETBrandEquity.com, India’s leading marketing and advertising news platform, brings back its flagship event – the Brand World Summit (BWS) 2026. The 8th edition will be held on July 3, 2026 in Mumbai at the Grand Hyatt, bringing together the country’s top CMOs, brand leaders and marketing decision makers under one roof.
The Indian advertising market is at an inflection point, crossing the $1 trillion mark for the first time, powered by 971 million internet users and a media landscape that is evolving faster than ever. Against this backdrop, BWS 2026 will serve as the definitive platform for marketing leaders to navigate the collision of mass media, precision targeting and artificial intelligence.
As India becomes the center of the branding world, this year’s summit will focus on how global brands are renewing their confidence in the Indian market and consumer while tackling a key challenge: reaching 1.4 billion Indians while ensuring everyone feels seen.
What to expect at BWS 2026:
- High impact conversations – Keynotes, incisive panel discussions and real-world examples from India’s most influential brands and global business leaders
- Multiple content tracks – Deep dive into AI-led marketing, mass media evolution and breakthrough creative strategy – built for brand builders and performance marketers alike
- The startup arena — An energetic showcase of more than 30 innovative startups in ad-tech, D2C and consumer engagement
- The Shark Awards – Recognizing bold marketing excellence that cuts through the noise with sharp strategy, fearless creativity and undeniable impact
“Over the past seven years, the Brand World Summit has evolved into a front-line view of the Indian marketing industry,” said Amit Kumar Gupta, Business Head, Economic Times Business Verticals. “In 2026, the battleground will shift from simple digital presence to advanced AI-led customer journeys. This is where the industry’s brightest minds will come together to set the new rules of brand building.”
The summit is expecting more than 1,000 delegates, including CEOs, CMOs and agency heads. Notable past speakers have included Sanjiv Mehta (L Catterton India), Late Piyush Pandey (Ogilvy), Prabha Narasimhan (Colgate), Sudhansu Vats (Pidilite), Sudhir Sitapati (Godrej), Daniel Kim (Tinder), Aman Gupta (boAt) and Bollywood actors like Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal – reflecting the summit’s unique blend of business strategy and cultural relevance.
Registration is now open.
For agenda details, speakers and collaboration opportunities, visit: brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/brand-world-summit
About ETBrandEquity
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