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WFA CMO Forum

WFA CMO Forum is an exclusive, invitation-only network bringing together the most experienced and influential marketing leaders worldwide.

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The group brings together global  Chief Marketing Officers, who exchange insights and experiences with a view to identifying practical solutions to their most pressing challenges.

The group also helps ensure that WFA priorities are properly aligned with the global CMO agenda. It oversees seminal WFA reports and initiatives designed to help CMOs drive better marketing that's linked to demonstrable business growth.

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  1. Join WFA and Ogilvy Consulting as they talk through their collaboration – ‘Global Brand Transformation’.

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  2. GumGum at Cannes 2026

    Cannes France

    22 Jun 2026

    Greetings from the shore!

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  3. Kantar Content Studio

    Cannes France

    22 Jun 2026

    Cannes Lions is where creativity takes centre stage. The Kantar Apartment gives you the space to step away from the noise and focus on the decisions that matter for your brand.

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The group meets annually across the globe, including at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.

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