15th Edition Nov 2026, Mumbai
ACEF Asian Leaders 2026
Empowering Excellence,
Celebrating Achievements

About ACEF Awards

The ACEF Asian Leaders Conference & Awards is a premier platform that celebrates excellence in marketing, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sales across the Asia-Pacific region. By bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals, ACEF fosters knowledge exchange, networking, and recognition of outstanding achievements in these critical business domains.

Our Mission

Empowering Excellence in Marketing, CSR, and Sales

ACEF is dedicated to creating exceptional platforms that facilitate learning, collaboration, and recognition. Through our conferences and awards, we aim to provide attendees with valuable insights, actionable strategies, and opportunities to celebrate remarkable accomplishments in marketing, CSR, and sales.

What We Offer

Marketing Excellence

Our conferences feature thought-provoking keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and engaging workshops led by industry experts and innovators. Attendees gain valuable insights into emerging trends, best practices, and innovative strategies that drive marketing success.

CSR Leadership

We honor companies that demonstrate leadership in corporate social responsibility through initiatives such as community development, environmental sustainability, employee well-being, and education. Our awards recognize organizations that integrate CSR into their core business strategies, creating both social and corporate value.

Sales Innovation

ACEF acknowledges excellence in sales by celebrating organizations that achieve outstanding performance through innovative sales strategies, customer engagement, and market expansion. Our platform provides insights into effective sales techniques and recognizes those who set new benchmarks in the industry.

Why Choose ACEF Asian Leaders Conference & Awards

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Quality Content

Experience top-notch programming curated by industry experts and thought leaders.

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Prestigious Recognition

Gain visibility and prestige by showcasing your achievements on a renowned platform.

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Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded professionals, influencers, and decision-makers from across industries.

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Cutting-Edge Insights

Stay ahead of the curve with access to the latest trends and best practices in marketing, CSR, and sales.

Category Spotlight

Award Categories

Branding and Marketing

Brand Strategy & Positioning

  • β˜› Brand of the Year
  • β˜› Most Admired Brand of the Year
  • β˜› Brand Transformation Award
  • β˜› Emerging Brand of the Year
  • β˜› Challenger Brand of the Year
  • β˜› Best Brand Repositioning Strategy
  • β˜› Best Brand Purpose Initiative
  • β˜› Best Employer Brand

Marketing Excellence Awards

  • β˜› Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • β˜› Integrated Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • β˜› Digital Marketing Excellence Award
  • β˜› Customer Engagement Campaign of the Year
  • β˜› AI-Powered Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • β˜› Content Marketing Excellence Award
  • β˜› Social Media Campaign of the Year
  • β˜› Experiential Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • β˜› Data-Driven Marketing Excellence Award
  • β˜› Innovation in Marketing Award

Industry Awards

  • β˜› Marketing Excellence in BFSI
  • β˜› Marketing Excellence in FMCG
  • β˜› Marketing Excellence in Retail
  • β˜› Marketing Excellence in Telecom
  • β˜› Marketing Excellence in Healthcare
  • β˜› Marketing Excellence in Hospitality
  • β˜› Marketing Excellence in Real Estate
  • β˜› Marketing Excellence in Automotive
  • β˜› Marketing Excellence in Technology
  • β˜› Marketing Excellence in E-Commerce

Individual Awards

  • β˜› CMO of the Year
  • β˜› Marketing Leader of the Year
  • β˜› Brand Leader of the Year
  • β˜› Digital Marketing Leader of the Year
  • β˜› Customer Engagement Leader of the Year
  • β˜› Marketing Innovator of the Year
  • β˜› Emerging Marketing Leader of the Year
  • β˜› Young Marketing Leader of the Year
  • β˜› Woman Marketing Leader of the Year
  • β˜› Marketing Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award

Submission Process

Each campaign/activity may be submitted in one or multiple categories, with a processing fee required for each category entered.

For Organisation Awards:

  • 1. Why You Think You Should Win: β˜› Provide a 500-word write-up detailing your organization's achievements and innovations. β˜› Include a description of your products or services (wherever its relevant), highlighting their uniqueness as relevant to the award category.
  • 2. Time Period: β˜› Focus on accomplishments from Jan 2024 to the present date.
  • 3. Supporting Materials: β˜› Upload relevant materials such as images, presentations, etc., to Google Drive. β˜› Make the files publicly accessible and include the link in the nomination form. β˜› If available, include links to YouTube videos as additional supporting materials.

For Individual and Team Awards:

  • 1. Write-Up: β˜› Provide a detailed write-up of not more than 700 words. β˜› Describe your innovative ideas, key achievements, awards received (if any), and campaigns or activities executed for your brand or client from Jan 2024 to the present date.
  • 2. Supporting Materials: β˜› Upload relevant materials such as images, presentations, etc., to Google Drive. β˜› Make the files publicly accessible and include the link in the nomination form.
  • 3. YouTube Links: β˜› If available, include links to YouTube videos as additional supporting materials in the form.

JURY MEMBERS

All ACEF Awards entries are evaluated by a stellar jury panel of global experts from 40 countries, featuring the most prominent names in the events industry - heads of agencies, associations, and convention bureaus, the most creative minds, top influencers, renowned journalists, and thought leaders.

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SPEAKERS

Topic: β€œBrand Purpose to Brand Power: Crafting Value-Driven Marketing in a Noisy World”

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ADVISORY MEMBERS

Avinash Oza

VP – Head Key
Partner Activation,
Alternate Banking Channel &
Partnerships
HDFC BANK

Dr. Vikram Parekh PhD

HOD And Chairperson,
Centre For Alumni Relations
SIESCOMS And SIESSBS

Fabian Trevor Cowan

Director
Connect Network Inc.

Kaushik Chakravorty

Head of Strategy & Alliances
Vritti IMedia

Nilmini Gunaratne

Strategic Marketing &
Communication Consultant /
Brand & Sustainability
Strategist
The Consultancy - Sri Lanka

Heeta Parikh

CEO and Founder
Silver Spun Brand Solutions

Jacob Holder

Managing Director
(TMA) The Mobius Agency
(Thailand)

Jan Harling

CEO
Virtus Asia
(Thailand)

Sirimevan
Senevirathne

Chief Marketing Officer
Pan Asia Banking
Corporation PLC
(SRI LANKA)

Pavan R Chawla

Founder-Editor
MediaBrief.com

Subhobroto
Chakroborty

Founder & CEO
tdf management
consulting

Sekhar Chettri

Managing Director
V-Chitra Pvt. Ltd. (Nepal)

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Testimonials

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"It's always been a pleasure and an honour to have been associated with ACEF Global Customer Engagement for the last 10+ years. As part of the Advisory Council, I have been amazed by the entries, both in quantity as well as quality and they have only swelled over the years. So much to learn and celebrate and that too, year after year is an amazing feat. I have no words to describe my respect and joy for all your amazing team members, jury members, participants, attendees and award winners. As always, you are the brain behind the brilliance Agnel D'Souza"

Kaushik Chakravorty [KC]

Head of Strategy & Alliances - Vritti iMedia

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"What an incredible night at the ACEF Awards 2024! With 47 moments of recognition, the spotlight was on team Red FM who are the heartbeat of our culture, the architects of innovation, and the magic behind all of it. These prestigious accolades are warm hugs from our listeners affirming our commitment to paint outside the lines with our uniquely imaginative content. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude, and we simply can not express how much we treasure the endless love and support from our audience. Here's to many more adventures together!"

Nisha Narayanan

Director & COO, of RED FM, and Magic FM

Contact Us

For more details, please contact

Agnel Dsouza

Tarun Wilson

Akash Dsouza