Team Marksmen Network is set to host the 5th Edition of Brand of the Year 2026–2027 on 03 July 2026 at Novotel Mumbai International Airport, bringing together some of India’s most influential brand custodians, CMOs, marketing leaders, business strategists, and policymakers for an evening of thought leadership, industry recognition, and meaningful dialogue.
As brands navigate an increasingly algorithm-driven marketplace shaped by artificial intelligence, changing consumer expectations, and rapidly evolving digital ecosystems, the summit will explore how organizations can build enduring consumer trust, create differentiated experiences, and remain relevant in an era where attention alone is no longer enough.
The forum will commence with a welcome address, followed by a keynote titled “After Attention: The Authority Code for Enduring Brands. Building Trust, Relevance, and Leadership Clarity in an Algorithmic World,” to be delivered by Shailja Saraswati, Founder, Unstoppable Network. The keynote will examine how brands can move beyond visibility to establish authority, authenticity, and long-term consumer relevance while navigating the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, data, and digital transformation.
A key highlight of the evening will be the leadership panel discussion, “Engineering Brand Desire: Designing Intelligent, Seamless Experiences That Shape the Next Decade of Consumer Engagement and Brand Leadership.” The discussion will bring together distinguished marketing leaders, including
• K. Radhakrishnan, Co-Founder, IBEC India | Former Executive Leader, StarQuik, Future Group India & Reliance Retail
• Dolly Davda, Head of Marketing, BookMyShow
• Vikramjeet Bhayana, Head of Marketing, Bajaj General Insurance
• Swati Verma Bera, Vice President & Head Marketing, Mahindra Insurance Brokers
The session will be moderated by Karan Karayi, Editor-in-Chief, Team Marksmen Network.
The panel will deliberate on critical themes shaping the future of marketing and customer engagement, including predictive consumer intelligence, seamless omnichannel experiences, balancing AI with human-centric engagement, real-time responsiveness to evolving consumer behaviour, and building sustainable growth through experience-led loyalty.
The event will also be graced by Shri Sudhir Mungantiwar, Member of Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra and Former Minister for Forests, Cultural Affairs, and Fisheries, Government of Maharashtra, who will address the gathering as the Guest of Honour.
The evening will culminate with the felicitation of distinguished organizations and brands that have demonstrated excellence in brand leadership, innovation, customer engagement, and market impact across sectors.
Speaking ahead of the event, Rajesh Khubchandani, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Team Marksmen Network, had this to say. “The business environment is one that is incredibly dynamic, even more so in this age. Brand of the Year, now in its 5th edition, celebrates standout organisations from across the branding, marketing, and business landscape. Now one of the most trusted voices in the industry, we believe Brand of the Year will foster fresh, forward-looking ideas exemplified by leading brands across industries, which we applaud for their commitment to excellence.”
The 2026 edition is expected to witness participation from senior leaders representing organizations across banking and financial services, automotive, consumer goods, retail, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and digital-first enterprises, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s premier gatherings for the marketing and branding fraternity.
About Team Marksmen Network
Team Marksmen Network is one of India’s leading knowledge platforms, curating high-impact leadership summits, industry forums, recognition platforms, and thought leadership initiatives that bring together senior decision-makers across business, government, technology, HR, marketing, healthcare, infrastructure, and public policy to foster dialogue, innovation, and collaboration.
