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Founded in 2018, Vibe Marketing Tech Fest (VMF) is presented by Martechvibe, a global marketing and CX magazine with a reach of over 2 million professionals. It is one of the world’s largest and most influential marketing tech conferences gathering marketing, technology, product, CRM, revenue, and CX leaders.

Designed to explore the latest trends, strategies, and cutting-edge tools shaping the marketing landscape, VMF serves as the ultimate platform where marketing pioneers connect with technology innovators.

Join industry leaders as they network, exchange insights, and redefine the future of marketing through the power of technology.

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2026 Key Highlights

Boardrooms

Join focused discussions where senior leaders exchange ideas and address business challenges.
 
 

Networking Lunch

Share a table and good conversation while connecting with peers and potential partners.

 
 

Cocktail Reception

Unwind after a full day of sessions and build connections in a relaxed setting.
 
 

Marquee Awards

Celebrating brands leading the future of marketing and advertising technology.


 

Focus Industries

Retail, E-commerce, D2C - Direct to Customer
Banking and Finance
FMCG
Government
Hospitality & Tourism
Finance & Fintech
Real Estate
Automotive
Healthcare
Education
Telecom
Digital First Companies
Media Firms
Retail, E-commerce, D2C - Direct to Customer
Banking and Finance
FMCG
Government
Hospitality & Tourism
Finance & Fintech
Real Estate
Automotive
Healthcare
Education
Telecom
Digital First Companies
Media Firms
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2026 Key Themes

Purpose-Driven & Emotion-Led Marketing

Authentic brand behaviour
Cultural relevance
Trust & transparency

Creative Differentiation & Brand Identity

Distinct storytelling
Visual & verbal identity
Emotional value creation

AI-Powered Creativity & Innovation

AI-human collaboration
Brand safety & governance
Scalable experimentation

Predictive Intelligence & Behaviour Analytics

Behaviour modelling
Data decisioning
Real-time insights

Performance Marketing & Media Optimisation

Real-time optimisation
Smart spend allocation
Programmatic evolution

Balancing Brand & Performance Growth

Full-funnel strategy
Long-term brand value
Conversion vs consistency

Retail Media & Shoppable Innovation

Retail media networks
Commerce-driven insights
Marketplace visibility

Purpose-Driven & Emotion-Led Marketing

Authentic brand behaviour
Cultural relevance
Trust & transparency

Creative Differentiation & Brand Identity

Distinct storytelling
Visual & verbal identity
Emotional value creation

AI-Powered Creativity & Innovation

AI-human collaboration
Brand safety & governance
Scalable experimentation

Predictive Intelligence & Behaviour Analytics

Behaviour modelling
Data decisioning
Real-time insights

Advisory Board 2026

Devrim-Melek

Devrim Melek

Former Senior Vice President at OSN

HITESH MALHOTRA

Hitesh Malhotra

GM Digital Marketing and Telesales

Danube Properties

Marwen-Ben-Messaoud

Marwen Ben Messaoud

Growth Marketing Director, Middle East, Africa and South Asia

Spotify

Devrim-Melek

Devrim Melek

Senior Vice President, Strategy

OSN

HITESH MALHOTRA

Hitesh Malhotra

Chief Marketing Officer

6thStreet.com

Marwen-Ben-Messaoud

Marwen Ben Messaoud

Growth Marketing Director, Middle East, Africa and South Asia

Spotify

Nandakumar-Vijayan

Nandakumar Vijayan

Global Director of Marketing & Communications

Lulu Group International

Neda Lazic

Neda Lazic

Marketing Network Operations & Capabilities Senior Director, Eurasia & Middle East OU

The Coca-Cola Company

Suad Merchant

Suad Merchant

Global Chief Marketing Officer

GEMS Education

Nandakumar-Vijayan

Nandakumar Vijayan

Global Director of Marketing & Communications

Lulu Group International

Neda Lazic

Neda Lazic

Marketing Network Operations & Capabilities Senior Director, Eurasia & Middle East OU

The Coca-Cola Company

Suad Merchant

Suad Merchant

Global Chief Marketing Officer

GEMS Education

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2026 Speakers

Headline Speakers

Kevin Chesters

Kevin Chesters

Strategic Consultant, Keynote Speaker and the Author of "The Creative Nudge"

KC
Ross Symons

Ross Symons

Generative AI Coach and Chief Creative Officer & Co-Founder

ZenRobot

zenrobot
Gaurav Sinha

Gaurav Sinha

International Marketing Director

Domino's



dominos
George Yaryura

George Yaryura

Senior Vice President, Marketing

Mashreq



Mashreq

Industry Speakers

Akshay Singh

Akshay Singh

Vice President Retail Media Product & Monetization

Majid Al Futtaim



Majid Al Futtaim
Anne Tulloch

Anne Tulloch

Divisional Marketing Director - Beauty & Wellness

Alshaya group



Alshaya group 1
Alvaro Martinez

Álvaro Martínez

Sr. Director MENA - Growth Marketing and Pricing

Talabat



Talabat
George Yaryura

George Yaryura

Senior Vice President, Marketing

Mashreq



Mashreq
Hira Omar

Hira Omar Aamer

Brand Strategy Director

The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca Cola Comapny
Harry Lonergan 1

Harry Lonergan

Digital Marketing Director

Chalhoub Group

Chalhoub Group
Katib Belkhodja

Katib Belkhodja

Marketing Director Toyota & Lexus UAE

Al-Futtaim Automotive

Al Futtaim Automotive
Marc-Oliver Schmiedle

Marc-Oliver Schmiedle

VP/CMO, OUNASS.com

Al Tayer Group



al tayer
Nitish Jalan

Nitish Jalan

Director - Revenue Growth and Advanced Analytics

Americana Restaurants

Americana Restaurants
Dharani Dharan G

Dharani Dharan G

Director of Product Management

Careem

careem
Jonathan Campoli

Jonathan Campoli

Senior Director - CRM

Almosafer (Part of Seera Group)

Almosafer Part of Seera Group
Parul Khanna

Parul Khanna

Marketing Director

Grandiose

 

Grandiose
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2025 Overview

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Attendees

Attendees

Over 460 marketing professionals, C-suites, decision-makers, and thought leaders.

Companies

Companies

Representing 250+ leading brands across 25+ industries.

Speakers

Speakers

40+ industry pioneers and visionaries shared their expertise.

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Focus Industries

Retail, E-commerce, D2C - Direct to Customer
Banking and Finance
FMCG
Government
Hospitality & Tourism
Finance & Fintech
Real Estate
Automotive
Healthcare
Education
Telecom
Digital First Companies
Media Firms
Retail, E-commerce, D2C - Direct to Customer
Banking and Finance
FMCG
Government
Hospitality & Tourism
Finance & Fintech
Real Estate
Automotive
Healthcare
Education
Telecom
Digital First Companies
Media Firms

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