Looking ahead to 2026, B2B marketing executives will continue to face unprecedented market volatility, increasing buyer empowerment, and rapidly advancing technology (e.g., AI). Meanwhile, they are also facing increasing tension within their own executive ranks about the role and expectations for marketing. Forrester believes marketing leaders can “flip the script” and build greater influence and impact by recalibrating marketing’s purpose, scope, and ability. In this peer discussion, we will share forthcoming research on the four “purpose zones” for B2B marketing and how you can build momentum for marketing’s strategic role in the growth engine by reframing key challenges as opportunities. This conversation will be hosted by Forrester analyst Matthew Selheimer and will include open discussion with participants, so please bring your questions and experiences to share with the group. Peer discussions are available exclusively to Forrester Decisions VIP Leaders and Leader license holders for their own participation.