As the boundaries between marketing, corporate communications, public relations and public affairs continue to blur, BrandCommunion is set to bring leaders from across these disciplines under one roof at the inaugural BrandCommunion Convergence Summit to be held on 17th July 2026 at Hotel Radisson, Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana.
Organised by BrandCommunion, a digital media platform covering corporate communications, marketing, advertising, media and public relations, the summit aims to foster conversations around the changing dynamics of brand building, reputation management and business leadership.
Highlights of the event includes a keynote address by Rakesh Kaul, Managing Director & CEO, Livpure Smart and a special session of Arun Yadav, State Head – Social Media Department, BJP Haryana with a series of sessions examining some of the most pressing issues shaping the communications industry today.
The agenda includes discussions on how marketing is driving business growth in an increasingly volatile economy, the emerging GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) Playbook, brand reputation, evolving RFB rulebook, creator economy, artificial intelligence, public policy, digital transformation, public affairs, corporate communications and the future of marketing.
The speaker lineup includes prominent leaders from marketing, communications, media, public affairs and corporate India, including; Nitin Mantri, Group CEO, AvianWE; Kunal Sharma, Vice President – Marketing and Organised Trade, KRBL Ltd; Dr. Ashish Kaul, Managing Editor, Newstrustindia; Sanjeev Handa, Senior Vice President, Maruti Suzuki India Limited; Ruchika Batra, Vice President – Marketing & Communications, Ericsson; Abhinav Kanchan, President & Group Head, Puravankara Ltd; and Dr. Rajiv Chhibber, Vice President – External Affairs, Sahajanand Medical Technologies, along with several other industry leaders.
As part of the summit, BrandCommunion will also honour outstanding professionals through two flagship recognition platforms.
The first, BrandCommunion Icons 2026: PR & Communications, recognises industry veterans whose contributions have helped shape India's communications landscape. The list celebrates leaders who have built institutions, nurtured talent and played a defining role in the evolution of modern public relations and corporate communications.
The summit will also honour the BrandCommunion Titans 2026, recognising professionals from corporate communications teams and public relations agencies who have built exceptional careers within approximately 25 years of industry experience. The Titans list celebrates individuals who have demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, innovation and measurable business impact, representing the next generation of leaders shaping the future of the communications industry.
The summit is supported by a wide network of industry partners. Adfactors PR joins as the Presenting Partner, while Fortuna PR is the Diamond Partner. Media Mantra is the Platinum Partner.
The Gold Partners include PRP Group, Fuzion Public Relations, Weaving Stories, Unlock Bharat, Consocia Advisory, The Practice, and AvianWE. Silver Partners include 80dB Communications, GreyCell PR, Kritical Edge, PRtainment, and Zeno.
Impact Research & Measurement is the Measurement Partner, while Fortis Healthcare joins as the Healthcare Partner. Actimedia PR & Digital and Travel Lifestyle Network are the Lifestyle Media Partners.
The Bronze Partners include AllSchoolsColleges, Intact, Stellar Cars, and Your Next Orbit. VPH is the Event Partner, while PNA Origine joins as the Gifting Partner.
With conversations spanning marketing, communications, technology, public affairs and reputation management, the BrandCommunion Convergence Summit aims to create a platform where industry leaders can exchange ideas, explore emerging trends and collectively shape the future of integrated brand communications.
