The ACEF Digital Marketing & Social Media Leadership Summit & Awards 2025 is a premier platform that celebrates excellence in digital innovation, social media creativity, and data-driven marketing strategies. It brings together industry leaders, marketers, agencies, creators, and brand professionals to recognize campaigns, teams, and individuals who set new benchmarks in the ever-evolving digital ecosystem.
In a world where digital and social media define brand perception, engagement, and growth, staying ahead of trends is no longer optional — it’s essential. This summit is more than just recognition; it’s a learning and networking hub that highlights:
Breakthrough campaigns that inspire the industry.
Strategies that turn creativity into measurable business outcomes.
How technology, data, and storytelling intersect to shape the future of brand marketing.
✅ Industry Recognition – Get acknowledged among the best in digital & social media, boosting brand reputation and credibility.
✅ Networking Opportunities – Connect with CMOs, agency leaders, creators, and digital innovators from across industries.
✅ Learning & Insights – Gain access to cutting-edge trends, success stories, and practical strategies shared by leaders.
✅ Brand Visibility – Showcase your campaigns and success stories across ACEF’s platforms and media partners.
✅ Talent & Team Motivation – Recognition boosts morale, motivating teams and professionals to push creative boundaries.
✅ Competitive Edge – Benchmark against the finest campaigns and strategies in the region to stay ahead.
Welcome tea/coffee, light snacks, networking
An opportunity to connect with attendees and activate the conference hashtag on social walls.
The Evolution of Social Media – From Conversations to Conversions
Sr. Leader from Social Media Platform discusses how social platforms have transformed brand–consumer relationships.
Storytelling in the Age of Short Attention Spans
Crafting impactful narratives for Reels, Shorts, and TikToks.
Refreshments and informal networking.
The Science of Virality – What Makes Content Shareable?
Psychology, data, and creative hacks behind viral campaigns.
Beyond Likes: Measuring True Impact of Social Media Campaigns
Metrics that matter: engagement vs. meaningful impact. Panelists: CMOs, social media strategists, analytics experts.
AI, AR, and the Future of Content Creation
How generative AI and immersive tech are redefining social media marketing.
Influencer Marketing 2.0 – Authenticity, ROI, and Regulation
Navigating micro, macro, and nano influencers for credibility and results.
Crisis Management in the Digital Era
Responding to brand backlash and negative trends in real-time.
Sector-Focused Social Media Strategies
FMCG, BFSI, Healthcare, Travel, and Retail perspectives on content and engagement.
The Next 5 Years of Social Media – Predictions from the Pros
Key takeaways, thanking sponsors, speakers, and attendees.
Recognizing the most effective, creative, and impactful social media campaigns of the year.
For the ACEF Digital Marketing + Social Media Summit & Awards 2025, attendee profile will be a mix of decision-makers, strategists, creators, and enablers from across industries.
These are senior decision-makers and marketing teams from companies actively using social media for brand building, lead generation, or community engagement:
Representatives from advertising, creative, and digital marketing agencies who execute campaigns for brands:
ACEF Digital Marketing & Social Media Leadership Summit & Awards - recognize excellence, innovation, creativity, and measurable results in using social platforms to engage audiences, build brands, and drive business impact. These awards typically honor brands, agencies, individuals, and campaigns that stand out across content, strategy, influence, and performance.
