June 23-26 | Austria Center Vienna
The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit 2026
Join us to explore how we’re working with CPG and retail leaders to scale AI, reinvent operations and drive growth.
Where AI-driven growth, strategy, and execution will shape the future
At this year's Global Summit, we will be revealing how leaders are turning AI into real business impact. We’ll share insights from our Consumer Pulse Survey 2026 and through exclusive conversations, we’re demonstrating how agentic AI is beginning to act on behalf of consumers, reshaping decisions, journeys, and brand interactions.
Our program highlights
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I-Talk session
Date and time: Thursday, June 25th, 11:40 – 11:55 AM
Session title: How to win friends and influence algorithms
Abstract: In the session, Karen will unpack the Consumer Pulse survey 2026 findings, focusing on how brands can stay visible, relevant and trusted in an era of agentic AI.
Presenter: Karen Fang Grant, Thought Leadership & Research Managing Director
Karen’s team consists of 100+ experts, exploring consumer trends, market and technology disruptions, and shapes perspectives on the future of industries. Ongoing collaborations include work with the World Economic Forum and global consumer goods and retail leaders.
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Meet with us to discover what’s next with AI
We’ll be meeting with business leaders in Vienna to share our latest thinking, practical use cases, and real-world examples of how organizations are using AI to unlock growth, drive productivity, and create competitive advantage. Join us for a conversation on what these shifts could mean for your business — and where the biggest opportunities may lie.
Together, we can explore topics including:
- Reimagining consumer engagement, innovation, and decision-making to unlock new growth opportunities.
- Building AI strategies focused on measurable ROI and long-term business impact.
- Uncovering hidden value within transformation programs and creating change that can help fund itself.
- Equipping and inspiring your workforce to adapt to new ways of working in the age of AI.
Connect with our onsite team to arrange a meeting.
Who is going to be there
Kathryn Gramling
Global Industry Lead - Consumer Goods, Retail & Travel
Tim Good
Senior Managing Director – Talent & Organization, EMEA Lead
Karen Fang Grant
Managing Director – Industry Networks & Programs, Global Research Lead
Till Dudler
Managing Director - Strategy & Consumer Goods Global Lead
Maria Mazzone
Managing Director – Consumer Industries & Innovation, EMEA
Adheer Bahulkar
Managing Director – Consumer Goods & Services, Supply Chain & Operations, Global Lead
Kaus Rajnish
Managing Director – Accenture Strategy, Consumer Goods & Services
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