March 2026 • By Application

The CMO + MOps
Dinner Series

Intimate executive dinners for marketing leaders navigating human-first, AI-enabled GTM transformation.

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Why This Exists

Marketing leaders need more than AI hype

Alignment Matters Now

CMOs and MOps leaders need to be more aligned than ever as AI transforms how marketing teams operate.

Beyond the Tools

Most AI conversations are tool-centric. This series focuses on judgment, creativity, and operating models.

Peer-to-Peer Learning

Create space for relationship building and candid conversations without panels, pitches, or generic AI hype.

"Human judgment, creativity, and brand stewardship will be the differentiators in an AI-intensive landscape."

The Core Theme

The Experience

An evening designed for executives

2.5–3 hours of candid, executive-level conversation. No panels. No pitches. No generic AI hype. Just meaningful dialogue between peers who understand the stakes.

6:00 PM

Curated Networking

Hosted introductions ensure balanced CMO + MOps conversations in an intimate setting.

6:45 PM

Opening Framing

What teams are actually doing with AI, where they're stuck, and why mindset matters more than tools.

7:15 PM

Fireside Conversation

Where AI is helping (and hurting) GTM teams today. The role of human judgment and brand stewardship.

8:00 PM

Guided Table Discussion

Structured prompts to surface real challenges and encourage CMO + MOps alignment.

8:45 PM

Close & Commitments

Key insights summarized. Leave with clarity, alignment, and concrete next steps.

Who Should Attend

Strategy meets execution

Each dinner brings CMOs and their Marketing Ops counterparts into the same room for shared conversation between strategy and execution.

CMOs & VPs of Marketing

  • Thinking about teams, culture, and capabilities
  • Focused on customers and market differentiation
  • Evaluating Q1 performance and 2025 strategy

Marketing Ops Leaders

  • Responsible for execution and enablement
  • Seeking executive alignment on AI strategy
  • Building AI-ready operating models

Room size

15–18 executives per dinner

Select Cities

Apply for a city near you

Each dinner is by application. Apply to join the conversation in your city.

Apply for Free

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Space is limited.

Limited sponsorship opportunities

Connect with 60+ senior marketing executives across four markets in the most trusted environment possible

What sponsors receive

  • 2 guaranteed seats per dinner (1 CMO/Marketing Exec + 1 MOps leader)
  • 3-5 minute insight share to position your expertise (not a pitch)
  • Full participation in all dinner conversations
  • Curated introductions to every attendee
  • Association with premium, executive-level content (not another vendor dinner)

Exclusive partnership details

  • Priority access for MarketingOps.com's Partner+ and Strategic Partners
  • Special multi-city packages available for series sponsors
  • Strict limit: Maximum 2 sponsors per dinner
  • Selection criteria: Partners who can help attract senior Execs & CMOs
  • Early bird deadline: Partner+ and Strategic Partners have first right of refusal until February 1st

Space is extremely limited and offered first to our annual GTM Partners.

Contact Austin for Details

Partners receive preferential pricing and city selection

A Partnership

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Brilliant with AI

Helping teams optimize today's work and unlock tomorrow's possibilities. Through workshops and executive programs, we equip leaders with the frameworks and mindset to confidently command AI in the workplace.