Step away from daily noise and join an intimate group of forward-thinking marketers and founders.
In an inspiring villa surrounded by nature, you’ll reconnect with what truly matters in marketing: trust, creativity, and meaningful innovation.
Highlights:
• Strategic sessions on AI, storytelling, and emerging tech.
• Conversations that matter: with Mark Schaefer and peers.
• Nature & reflection: sunrise walks, chef-prepared dinners, open discussions.
• Connection & clarity: new energy for your next professional chapter.
All participants stay in on-site rooms with balcony and/or forest views.
Glass meeting room for strategy, creativity and deep work
Event tent on a wooden deck for group sessions
Garden and pool with iconic views of Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle
Optional: sauna, massages, and local experiences
This retreat brings the core principles of The Future CMO to life: trust as a strategy, technology as an enabler, and visibility as a craft.
You don’t have to read the book to benefit, but you’ll feel its spirit in every conversation and session.
Discover the book → https://www.amazon.com/Future-CMO-Modern-Trust-Visibility-ebook/dp/B0FNLBZGB9
Every participant gains access to Joeri Billast’s private Skool community — a space where marketers, founders, and creators explore AI, marketing strategy, and visibility together.
It’s where ideas shared in Sintra keep growing long after the retreat ends.
Explore the community → https://joeri.link/future-cmo-skool
Mark W. Schaefer is a futurist and the bestselling author of some of the world's most beloved marketing books. He is the author of the world's first book on influencer marketing ("Return On Influence"), the bestselling book on personal branding (“KNOWN”), and seminal books like "Belonging to the Brand," "How AI Changes Your Customers" and "Marketing Rebellion" which are used as assigned texts in more than 50 universities.
Mark's books seamlessly blend significant research with gripping storytelling, humor, and remarkable insights, positioning him among the most respected authors in the genre. His books have been translated into 20 languages and appear in more than 800 libraries.
The popularity of his books propelled Mark into a career as a captivating keynote speaker. He has spoken in more than 50 countries and on major stages such as SXSW (three keynotes), Social Media Marketing World (10X) and prestigious annual events like the American Bar Association, American Bankers Association, and the European Union's business think tank.
He is a globally recognized educator, business consultant, and innovator (with seven patents). His well-known blog {grow}, is one of the most acclaimed marketing blogs of the world and his Marketing Companion podcast, now in its tenth year, is in the top 1% of all business shows on iTunes.
He holds advanced degrees in marketing and organizational development and has worked with prominent companies such as AT&T, Microsoft, Pfizer, Allstate Insurance, Adidas, and numerous other global brands. He was the host and producer of Dell's first podcast. Mark is a faculty member of the graduate studies program at Rutgers University and has lectured at many universities including Oxford and Princeton. He has appeared as an expert marketing resource in the WSJ, New York Times, Wired, Forbes, Fortune, CBS News, and many other global media outlets.
