9/29/2026 1:30:00 PM
Toronto @ 9:30AM - 10:30AM ET CMA Café Executive Networking

CMA Café | Conversations: Communications as a Strategic Business Enabler

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Location: Canadian Marketing Association
145 Wellington St. W Suite 203 Toronto Ontario M5J 1H8 Canada
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Welcoming members Director level and up, to join up to 15 Marketing Leaders in this executive round table discussion.

The best communications leaders today do far more than craft messages—they help organizations navigate complexity, make better business decisions, build trusted brands and earn stakeholder confidence.

Join Emilija Businskas, Vice-President, Communications, Mastercard, Canada, for an intimate discussion on the evolving role of communications in an age shaped by AI, misinformation and heightened expectations.

We'll explore how communicators can influence strategy, strengthen brand relevance, advise leaders, manage uncertainty and demonstrate measurable business value.

Expect a candid conversation on building trust, protecting reputation, creating brand differentiation and driving business impact.

Please submit your questions and come prepared to chat. Only 15 spots available.

Emilija Businskas
Vice President, Communications, Mastercard, Canada

Emilija Businskas leads Communications for Mastercard in Canada, overseeing strategies and programs that advance growth and reputation across consumer and B2B audiences, including corporate reputation, products and solutions, sponsorships, culture and employee engagement.

She is responsible for external/internal communications and employee engagement, helping protect and enhance stakeholder trust in the brand and supporting business objectives. A trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, Emilija helps strengthen Mastercard's market position and navigate opportunities and challenges in Canada.

Before joining Mastercard, she held senior leadership positions at a leading PR agency, counseling executives and organizations on corporate strategy, reputation, consumer brand, marketing, stakeholder engagement and business transformation. Her experience spans financial services, technology, consumer brands, retail, and the not-for-profit sector.

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Emilija Businskas

Vice President, Communications |

Mastercard, Canada

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