Nearly three-quarters of CEOs are their company’s chief decision maker on AI. Most of them remain bullish on the technology.
BCG’s Programming at CGF
BCG experts will focus on bringing our deep industry expertise and technology solutions to the business leaders attending the summit. Aligned with CGF’s 2026 event theme, our sessions will explore how AI and digital capabilities can drive business impact and advance sustainability.
CEO Executive Dinner
By invitation only
The evening will feature a closed-door conversation with The Baroness Manningham-Buller LG DCB FRS, former Head of MI5 and former Chair of the Wellcome Trust. We look forward to a powerful discussion on how leaders can navigate rising complexity amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.
BCG on the CGF Program
CEO Roundtable | Rethinking Supply Security: Climate, Geopolitics, and Beyond
By invitation only
An action-oriented discussion on what leaders can do to boost resilience.
MODERATORS: Rich Lesser, Global Chair, BCG; Alejandro Navarro, Managing Director & Partner; and Shalini Unnikrishnan, Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG
BCG Stand in the I-Zone
June 24 - 26 in the I-Zone during show hours
Visit us at Stand #3 in the I-Zone and experience where strategic clarity meets applied AI. Connect with us for industry insights, meaningful conversations, idea exchange, and cross-sector partnerships across CPGs, retailers and manufacturers.
AI Agents at Scale: Transforming Consumer Experiences and Enterprise Operations
June 24, 3:20 – 3:50 PM CET
FEATURING: Nicolas de Bellefonds, Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG and Nicolai Skabo, Head of Sales, EMEA, OpenAI
As AI evolves from chatbots to intelligent agents, consumer and retail businesses are entering a new era of transformation. AI-first discovery, search, and agentic commerce are reshaping how consumers discover, evaluate, and purchase products, and increasingly influencing the buying journey and redefining customer relationships. Across the enterprise, AI is reshaping marketing, operations, customer service, product development and decision-making. This session explores how companies are scaling AI across both the consumer experience and the enterprise and what separates those capturing real value from those still trying to move beyond experimentation.
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FAQs
When is The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit 2026?
The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit will take place from June 23-26, 2026.
Where is the Global Summit taking place?
The Global Summit will be held at the Austrian Center Vienna (ACV) in Vienna, Austria.
Who will be speaking at The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit 2026?
The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit 2026 will feature CEOs and senior leaders from top consumer goods and retail companies, with speakers in AI, sustainability, and supply chains announced closer to the event.
What is the event schedule for the Global Summit 2026?
The event schedule for the Global Summit includes four days of keynotes, panels, and networking beginning at 9 AM June 23. The conference concludes on June 26 following the final sessions and closing program.
