AMA Futures 2026: Forge is not a sit-back-and-listen event. It’s a challenge to shape the future of marketing by dismantling outdated assumptions, testing your mettle, and stepping into a bolder model of leadership.

AI is transforming how we work | Culture is rewriting relevance | Expectations of talent and leadership are evolving in real time. 

AMA Futures brings together the insights, tools, and connections to turn disruption into action.

Expect an immersive mix of masterclasses and labs, main-stage power talks, case clinics, and hands-on workshops exploring the transformation of culture, technology, and talent, all led by some of the industry’s most provocative changemakers.

You’re not here simply to attend. You’re here to challenge convention, sharpen your thinking, and architect what’s next!

Agenda at a glance

Ready to Forge What's Next?
  • Day 1 (Nov 3) Foundation
    Keynotes, Masterclasses and Labs
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Day 2 (Nov 4) Provocation
    Keynotes, Case Clinics, Power Talks
    9:00 AM - 5:00PM
  • Cocktail Hour / Networking
    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Day 3 (Nov 5) Application
    Workshops and Experiences
    9:00 AM - 4:30PM

Speaker Line Up

Meet some of the changemakers leading our Futures sessions.

Doug Stephens

Founder & President

Retail Prophet

Whitney Bell

Chief Marketing Officer

Toronto Tempo

Karla Congson

CEO

agentiiv

David Kincaid

Founder and Chair

Level5 Strategy

See you in 39 days 13 hours 35 minutes
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