10 of the most insightful quotes from the May 2026 MarTech Conference
More than soundbites, these 10 quotes reflect the the real-world pressures facing marketing leaders today.
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The MarTech® Conference: Where marketing and technology meet
Customer expectations are rising. Marketing technology — martech – is the key to meeting and exceeding those demands.
Analytics and attribution, marketing execution, user experience, data management… every aspect of marketing now relies on martech in order to succeed.
But it doesn’t stop there. New technologies like AI are disrupting traditional marketing. Amplifying it. Transforming it. Redefining it.
The distinction between marketing and technology has been erased. Marketing has become a digital profession that is indistinguishably intertwined with and supported by marketing technology.
The MarTech Conference is where marketing and technology meet.
Join us online — for FREE — at the MarTech Conference to explore essential changes, challenges and opportunities in buyer behavior — and discover the marketing technologies that can help you achieve your organizational goals.
The MarTech Conference takes place online four times each year, with two free online events in the spring and two more in the fall.
Discover how attending MarTech can help you become a master of marketing in the digital age.
The art of doing more with less: The new marketing operations stack
Stop managing tools and start orchestrating outcomes. At the May MarTech Conference we discussed untangling the ‘AI spaghetti mess’ to move forward.
The confidence layer: Building data foundations marketers can trust
Stop waiting for perfect data. At the May MarTech Conference, we discovered how leaders build the ‘confidence layer’ to drive strategy despite messy inputs.
From permission to personalization: Activating first-party data the right way
At the May MarTech Conference we discussed activating first-party data to drive results without compromising customer trust.
AI + human ingenuity: Where creative and technical teams meet
Stop chasing AI tools and start building agents. At the May MarTech Conference, we discussed redesigning workflows to reclaim time for strategy.
Reclaiming the power of the story — fueled by data and AI
Stop choosing between AI efficiency and human trust. At the May MarTech Conference, we discussed using data for stories that resonate with buyers.
Creating meaningful moments across the customer journey
Personalization fails when it feels like surveillance. At the May MarTech Conference, we discussed building trust throughout the customer journey.
Breaking free from data prison with a roadmap to unified customer insights
At the March MarTech Conference, we discussed how to escape 'data prison' by focusing on operating models and culture over tech to finally end marketing silos.
Say goodbye to busywork: Rethinking marketing workflows for a smarter future
At the March MarTech Conference, we talked about transforming your workflow from a bottleneck into a growth engine.
How to build context-aware customer experiences
At the March 2026 MarTech Conference, we discussed why your operating model, not your tech, is the key to stopping customer friction and aligning your teams.
Navigating identity in a cookieless, compliant world
At the March MarTech Conference, we discussed how the end of cookies is a chance to trade 'creepy' tracking for real trust.
Showing up in the age of AI search
At the March MarTech Conference, we explored how to pivot from SEO to "Search Everywhere" and stay visible as AI changes the discovery landscape.
Explore marketing’s new frontier at the March 2026 MarTech Conference
MarTech March is online and free to attend, with six live panel discussions and a new community feature called the Vibe Marketing Lab.
10 of the most thought-provoking quotes from the November MarTech Conference
These 10 quotes from the November MarTech Conference really got us thinking about marketing, AI and agents.
How agentic AI is changing the future of marketing
Scott Brinker talked about AI agents and the future of marketing at the November MarTech Conference. Here's a recap.
What AI and agents mean for marketing teams — now and in the future
We discuss how agent-powered organizations will reshape roles, workflows and leadership at the MarTech Conference. Here's a recap.
The stakes around trust, compliance and consent are higher than ever
At the November MarTech Conference we discussed AI consent compliance, changing regulations and more. Here's a recap.
Where to start with AI-powered performance monitoring and optimization
We discussed AI-powered performance monitoring and optimization at the MarTech Conference. Here's a recap.
10 of the best insights from the November 2025 MarTech Conference
AI agents took center stage at the November MarTech Conference, where leaders unpacked how orchestration, agility and alignment are redefining marketing in the age of intelligent automation.
Reinventing your personalization and orchestration with AI
At the November MarTech Conference we discussed how AI is transforming personalization from a buzzword into a measurable strategy.
Zero to launch: AI-powered campaign creation without the creative logjam
We discussed building and scaling content operations at the November MarTech Conference. Here's a recap.
AI is your key to better market research and planning
At the November MarTech Conference, we discussed how AI can help marketers in their market research.
AI is your key to better market research and planning
Struggling with long planning cycles? Learn how AI trims days to hours. Join the MarTech Conference for insights.
10 of the most thought-provoking quotes from the September MarTech Conference
Fire up your marketing brain with the quotes that caught our attention at the September event.
How to get your organization aligned for the AI age
At the MarTech Conference, we discussed why alignment, culture and data standards — not tools alone — determine success.
Underutilized data sources: Unlocking what marketers already have
At the MarTech Conference, we discussed why silos, integrations and neglected data streams keep marketers from seeing the full picture.
How small pilots and sprint roadmaps turn AI decisioning into ROI
Four expert marketers discuss why the next jump in performance depends on data discipline, human guardrails and small, fast wins.
Building a stack for the dominant forces of data and AI
At the MarTech Conference, we were told to design for change, decide with context and collect consent at the point of capture.
How AI and data activation deliver unforgettable customer experiences
Great CX is what happens when strategy, data and culture move in lockstep. We talked about it at the September MarTech Conference.
10 of the best insights from the September MarTech Conference
The September edition of the MarTech Conference took place last week. Here's what we learned.
Navigating the chaos of consent, compliance and customer trust in an AI world
Are your data practices keeping up with AI? We talked about proactive governance and trust at the MarTech Conference.
Amazon, NASDAQ, and Verizon are attending MarTech this week for free. Are you?
Thousands of marketers from some of the world’s most iconic brands are attending the MarTech Conference, online September 17, for free.
Breaking down silos to deliver AI-driven marketing at scale
AI won’t transform your marketing until your tech, teams, and processes align. Discover how to bridge the gaps and unlock full ROI.
Turn your scattered data into actionable insights
For marketers overwhelmed by disjointed data... we get it. Discover how to activate what you already have.
Laying the groundwork for smarter, AI-driven marketing
Rules-based campaigns limit your agility. AI decisioning reacts in milliseconds for peak relevance. Learn to build the data and governance to unlock it.
What should sit at the center of your martech stack in the age of AI?
Data is exploding, stacks are sprawling, and AI is raising the stakes. Discover what needs to sit at the center of your martech stack — before it’s too late.
How do you plan to activate insights in the AI era?
Data is everywhere, but action is rare. Discover how AI turns fragmented info into real marketing impact.
Why compliance can’t be an afterthought in the AI age
Personalization or privacy? Marketers need to master both. You’re invited to a free discussion where trust meets tech.
Fix your webinar emails before your next campaign flops
A veteran copywriter gives you his framework for webinar email promotions that get clicks and registrations.
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State of the Stack 2025: Homegrown martech surges as AI accelerates development
Spurred by AI, marketers are using more tools than ever, and they're making an increasing number of them, according to The MarTech State of the Stack report.