The elevated role of the modern day CMO

Food for Thought: 
The elevated role of the modern-day CMO

Marketing leadership is evolving—are you keeping up? Today’s CMOs do more than just lead marketing teams. They’re strategic decision-makers, boardroom influencers, and talent developers.

As businesses become more complex, marketing leaders must balance commercial objectives with creative vision. Join us for an exclusive session designed to spark meaningful conversations among senior marketing leaders.

Why attend?

Gain fresh insights and practical strategies from your peers on:

• Navigating boardroom dynamics – Aligning stakeholder expectations and handling conflicting perspectives.
• Developing top talent – Building high-performing teams in an increasingly specialised marketing landscape.
• Measuring impact – Proving ROI and securing marketing’s place at the leadership table.

Expect thought-provoking discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and actionable takeaways to enhance your leadership approach.

Event details

📍 Location: One65, San Francisco

🗓️ Date: 20th May 2025

🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:45 PM

🎤 Host: Doug Drinkwater, Editorial and Strategy Director

Who can attend?

This event is designed for senior marketing leaders who are keen to connect with fellow leaders within the technology space. Seats are limited so make sure to reserve your place quickly. 

Food for Thought sessions are exclusive gatherings, tailored for a select group of leaders, providing a unique space to discuss topics vital to the C-suite. The insights shared during this event will be turned into a HotTopics Whitepaper to share these valuable perspectives with a global audience of 19,000 C-suite executives, equipping them with your essential industry insights. The breakfast is recorded under Chatham House rules to ensure good quality, candid conversation.

Secure your seat at the table

Secure your seat and join peers in enjoying expert debate in a superb atmosphere and dining experience. Places are limited.