# Featured Session: How CMOs are Rewriting the Rules of Connection

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**Date:** March 18, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Hilton Grand Ballroom (Salon HJK)  
**Format:** Featured Session  
**Track:** Brand & Marketing track  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Allison Stransky** — Chief Marketing Officer
- **Eleanor Hawkins** — Reporter
- **Brian Irving** — Chief Marketing Officer

Modern CMOs have cracked the code: AI doesn't kill authenticity—it supercharges it. In this session, several CMOs skip the hype to share what actually works. They've turned algorithms into empathy and data into deeper human connections. No fluff, no buzzwords—just the real wins, messy learnings, and breakthrough moments that separate leaders from followers. These aren't your typical "AI will save us all" stories. They're practical insights on building marketing that genuinely serves people, not just metrics.

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