Leadership Forum · 2026
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The Leaders' Canvas

Experiences and Conversations Shape Actions

A leadership forum bringing together leaders from brands, research, AI, technology, innovation, strategy, and business functions to explore the decisions shaping the future.

Date

7 August 2026

Evening event

Time

6:00 PM IST

onwards

Venue

Westin Gurgaon

Gurugram

The Leaders' Canvas

About

Why We Created
The Leaders' Canvas

The most important business decisions are rarely shaped by information alone.

01

Experiences

Real context from leaders who have been in the room when it mattered.

02

Conversations

Dialogue that goes beyond slides — honest, cross-industry exchange.

03

Perspectives

Viewpoints that challenge what we think we already know.

The Leaders' Canvas was created to bring together leaders from across industries for deep conversations about the questions, opportunities, and decisions that will define the future.

Rather than focusing on presentations, the forum is designed around dialogue, diverse viewpoints, and actionable thinking.

Our Objective

Create conversations that help leaders make better decisions about the future.

A forum designed for deep conversations, diverse viewpoints, and actionable thinking.

Schedule

Your Evening at a Glance

From registration to closing reflections — an evening designed for conversation.

6:00 PM

Registration & Networking

6:30 PM

Opening Remarks

6:45 PM

Panel 1

7:30 PM

Panel 2

8:15 PM

Networking Break

8:45 PM

Panel 3

9:30 PM

Panel 4

10:15 PM

Networking Dinner

11:00 PM

Closing

Why This Matters Now

The decisions shaping tomorrow cannot be made in silos

Consumer behaviour is shifting faster than most frameworks can adapt. AI is rewriting how insights are gathered, interpreted, and acted upon. The questions leaders face today — about marketing, research, technology, and strategy — no longer belong to a single function or industry.

What worked yesterday may not survive tomorrow. What seems certain today may be obsolete by next quarter. Leaders need more than data; they need perspective from peers who are navigating the same uncertainty.

The Leaders' Canvas exists because the most consequential decisions are made at the intersection of disciplines — and those conversations rarely happen in the same room.

Audience

Who Should Attend

The Leaders' Canvas is designed for leaders who shape decisions across brands, research, technology, and business.

Brand Leaders

  • · Consumer Insights
  • · Marketing
  • · Innovation
  • · Customer Experience
  • · Growth
  • · Strategy

Research Leaders

  • · Market Research
  • · Consumer Intelligence
  • · Analytics
  • · Behavioral Science

AI & Technology Leaders

  • · AI Platforms
  • · Decision Intelligence
  • · ResTech
  • · MarTech
  • · Enterprise Technology

Business Leaders

  • · Founders
  • · CEOs
  • · Business Heads
  • · Transformation Leaders
  • · Investors
  • · Advisors

Conversations

The Questions Leaders Are Asking

Panel 1

What Should Stay. What Must Change?

Rebuilding Consumer Insights and Marketing for a New Era

As consumer behaviour, technology, and business expectations continue to evolve, what fundamentals should remain unchanged and what needs to be reimagined?

Chandan Mukherji
Panel 2

The Questions Have Changed. Have Our Solutions?

New Business Problems Need New Ways of Thinking

Are businesses still trying to solve tomorrow's challenges with yesterday's frameworks?

Ankit Dhanuka
Panel 3

Stress Testing AI

Where AI Delivers. Where AI Breaks.

Moving beyond the hype to examine the practical realities, opportunities, and limitations of AI in decision-making.

Arindam Bhattacharya
Panel 4

What Happens When Intelligence Is Everywhere?

The Future of Brands, Insights and Decision Making

When intelligence becomes accessible to everyone, what will define competitive advantage?

Panelists & moderator — TBA

Panelists

Panelists

Arindam Bhattacharya

Arindam Bhattacharya

Co-Founder & CEO

Acutus AI

Moderators

Moderators

Chandan Mukherji

Chandan Mukherji

Former Director & SVP, Strategy, Marketing & Communication, Nestle’ India

Ankit Dhanuka

Ankit Dhanuka

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Robas Research

Venue

The Westin Gurgaon, Gurugram

Premium hospitality.

Thoughtful conversations.

Meaningful connections.

1, MG Road, Sector 29, Gurugram, Haryana 122002

Registration

Join The Conversation

Recommended

Early Bird

₹10,000

Until 7 July 2026

  • Access to all panel discussions
  • Networking session
  • Dinner
  • Delegate Kit
Book Now

Standard Pass

₹12,000

From 8 July 2026

  • Access to all panel discussions
  • Networking session
  • Dinner
  • Delegate Kit
Book Now

Hosts

Presented By

The Collaborative Canvas

The Collaborative Canvas Podcast

A platform built on conversations with leaders, founders, researchers, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world.

Asia Research Media

AX Pulse / Asia Research Media

Connecting the research, insights, analytics, and innovation communities across Asia and beyond.

Partners

Supporting The Leaders' Canvas

The Leaders' Canvas is made possible through the support of organizations committed to advancing leadership, innovation, and meaningful industry conversations.

Title Sponsor

TBA

Gold Sponsors

TBA

Knowledge Partners

TBA

Community Partners

TBA

Media Partners

TBA

Choose Your Stage.

Join leaders who are willing to share experiences, challenge assumptions, and contribute to meaningful conversations.

7 August 2026 The Westin Gurgaon, Gurugram
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