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HotTopics Studio: BAFTA

CMO Leadership

1st December 2026

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Award winning C-suite event series

This edition of HotTopics Studio is designed exclusively for CMOs and senior marketing executives, offering a day of insights, networking, and transformative discussions. Recognised as a leading technology and leadership conference, HotTopics Studio fosters business relationships that drive innovation, enhances personal and professional growth, and shapes the future of the marketing industry.

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Exclusively for B2B CMOs and senior marketing leaders in the technology sector, HotTopics Studio provides unmatched opportunities to connect with peers driving innovation in digital marketing, customer experience, and brand leadership within the B2B landscape.

Engage with the brightest minds in marketing, share industry-leading practices, and explore the latest trends shaping the future of B2B marketing in technology.

Why attend?

HotTopics Studio BAFTA brings together the brightest minds in marketing for a day of inspiration, innovation, and collaboration. Dive into the latest trends in digital marketing, customer experience, and brand leadership. Share best practices with industry leaders, expand your professional network, and gain actionable insights to drive your marketing strategies forward in 2026 and beyond.

Event details

Venue:
BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, London

Date:
December 1st 2026 - Evening event

Who can attend:
This exclusive event invites senior leaders from the following C-suite communities:

  • CMOs and senior marketing leaders

HotTopics Studio highlights

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World-class marketing thought leadership

An unparalleled day of marketing thought leadership

Join top CMOs and emerging industry innovators as they share their expertise, explore current trends, and discuss the future of marketing. 

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Unforgettable networking

An day of meaningful connections with industry peers

Engage in insightful conversations, share experiences, and build lasting relationships with fellow attendees, creating a memorable night that blends business with genuine connections.

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Wrap up the year in style

A perfect year-end celebration

End the year on a high note with this year-end celebration at one of London’s most iconic venues. The event offers engaging conversations, unmatched networking opportunities, and a chance to connect with peers from the global marketing community. 

Agenda

6:30 → 7:15 pm
Arrivals, drinks, dinner & networking
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Grab a coffee, meet your peers, and get ready for an evening of bold conversations and leadership insights.
7:15 → 7:20 pm
Welcome
Welcome
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Welcome to the HotTopics Studio celebration of our global B2B CMO 100, and our future B2B CMO 100 award winners 2026.

7:20 → 8:15 pm
Networking Roundtables
Roundtables
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Be a part of engaging, honest, and thought-provoking conversations with your peers, exploring the ideas and challenges shaping today’s HotTopics communities.

8:15 → 8:45 pm
Global B2B CMO 100 awards
Awards
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Join us as we celebrate the winners from our global B2B CMO 100 awards category, shining a light on those who have redefined what great B2B marketing leadership looks like. These CMOs build brands, shape strategy and drive growth across some of the world’s most influential technology organisations.

8:45 → 9:15 pm
Future B2B CMO 100 awards
Awards
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Join us as we celebrate the winners from our future B2B CMO 100 awards category, the rising marketing leaders who are redefining what the next era of B2B marketing looks like — from bold brand building to data-driven growth and customer-led transformation.

9:15 → 9:45 pm
Marketing leadership - the future is now
Judges panel
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Built by leaders, for leaders — the HotTopics Global C-suite Awards are powered by the people shaping the industry itself. Hear directly from judges across our global and future B2B marketing categories as they challenge what defines modern marketing — and reveal the leadership attributes that truly matter now.

9:45 → 10:00 pm
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