Homecoming Speakers Program

Homecoming Speakers Program

The Homecoming Speakers Program offers students the chance to learn from the best in the marketing field. This initiative provides students with exposure to real-world advertising cases and invaluable insights from industry leaders—ranging from CMOs to rising professionals across the marketing ecosystem. Speakers have the opportunity to connect with their alma mater or a school of their choice, showcasing their career successes, sharing their expertise with new talent, extending brand visibility for their company, and helping to build a pipeline of entry-level talent.

With a mission of helping prepare the next generation of marketing leaders and enriching, attracting and retaining top talent, ‘Global CMO Homecoming’ will enhance professors’ curricula, and build a bridge between the professor community and the marketing industry.

‘Global CMO Homecoming’ is led by Global CMO Growth Council “Talent and Marketing Organization” Working Team Co-Chairs Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at the LEGO Group, and Elizabeth Rutledge, Chief Marketing Officer at American Express.

How to sign up

If you are interested in becoming a Speaker and inspiring the next generation of marketing leaders, click here to sign up.

If you would like to host a speaker on your campus, click here to complete our interest form.

For more information, contact Candace Lewis-Williams.

Each year, over 250 classroom sessions are hosted through this initiative, covering topics like brand strategy, data and analytics, marketing technology, and more. Speakers are thoughtfully selected and paired with professors for engaging, high-impact conversations.

Why Participate?

• For professionals: It’s a chance to give back, shape the next generation, and champion the future of marketing.
• For professors: It brings real-world insights into the classroom and energizes student learning.

There is no financial obligation to the host school unless an overnight stay is required. Otherwise, the speaker donates their time, expertise, and travel expense.