Embrace the Unique Vibe of Nashville
Where Innovation Strikes a Chord with Leadership
In a world where technology conferences often blur into a monotonous sequence of predictable agendas and familiar faces, The Studio USA emerges as a beacon of inspiration and excitement. Hosted in the vibrant heart of Nashville at the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame, this event from 28th to 30th October 2024 promises to break the mould of conventional tech gatherings.
Bid farewell to forgettable conference halls and step into an experience that resonates with the spirit of innovation and leadership. The Studio USA is not just an event; it's a celebration of technology, diversity, and creativity. Described by attendees as the most memorable tech event in decades, it marries the best of both worlds: engaging, hybrid discussions with digital and C-suite leaders, and unforgettable VIP experiences
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Unforgettable Experiences
Extraordinary experiences foster deep connections and collaboration among technology's brightest minds, setting the stage for relationships and innovations unlike any other.
Top 100 C-suite awards
Celebrate exceptional talent and leadership among our Top 100 Global winners. Hear from inspirational winners and Judges as they discuss their journey to success.
Nashville Advisory Board
Our inaugural Nashville Advisory Board, comprising leading CEOs, CIOs and CTOs from across the globe, is helping HotTopics to shape the content and experiences at The Studio US.
Joanna Pamphilis
Global Head of Investments and Securities Digital Products, CIO, UniCredit
Barry Vandervier
Board Director, Datacor
Eric Sigurdson
CIO Practice Leader, Russell Reynolds Associates
Tanya Hannah
CIO North America, Aon
Randi Levin
White House Advisor, The White House
Jim Spanfeller
CEO, G/O Media
Joanna Drake
CIO, The Hut Group
Mark Settle
Former CIO, Okta
Mel Reyes
Global CIO & CISO, Getaround
Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon Homes
Robert Sheesley
CIO, Wrench Group
Steph Solyon
CxO,
Walt Carter
Former CDO & CIO, Homestar Financial Corporation
Tom Tang
CTO, MotorPoint
Jess Evans
Former CIO, Vanderbilt
Kevin Eyres
Board Member, Essentia Analytics
Lee Fulmer
Chairman, Finance Advisory Board, OpenUK
Howard Miller
CIO, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Caroline Caruthers
Chief Executive, Carruthers and Jackson
Elise Cambournac
President & CEO, Greater Nashville Technology Council
Adriana Graham
Sr. Director Information Technology, Tyson Foods
Mark Staples
SVP of IT | CIO | CISO, College of Charleston
Conor Whelan
CIOO, Experian
Gernette Wright
IT Security Officer, Schneider Electric
Yuri Aguiar
Chief Enterprise Data Officer, WPP
Deepak Jose
Global Head of ODDA Solutions, Mars
Milos Topic
VP for IT and CDO, Grand Valley State University
Fergus Boyd
CIO, IP Dividual
George Eapen
Group CIO, Petrofac
Isaac Sacolick
President | CIO | Digital Transformation | Founder | Author, StarCIO
Allan Cockriel
Group CISO, Shell
Joey Johnson
Cyberstarts CISO Board Member, Cyberstarts
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The agenda
Step into a world of innovation across three studios, featuring an unparalleled lineup of leaders from world-class brands and organisations. With tech visionaries gathering at our hybrid event, witness firsthand where the future of business is headed.
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Sunrise Tour and Breakfast
Downtime
Lunch & Insights: From Distillery to Studio B
Downtime
Wild Horse Saloon Experience: Dinner, Crafts, and Country Fun
Morning City Run
Registrations, Networking and Breakfast
Building Digital Powerhouses: The View from a CEO
Friends, Enemies or Co-Collaborators: C-Suite Collaboration
Flying the Aircraft, Fixing the Engine: Transformation vs BAU
The Special Relationship: UK, US and Cross-Atlantic Tales of Innovation
C-Suite Stories
TechGirl and Lunch
C-Suite Stories
GenAI adoption strategies and myth busting
The [Culture] Clash: Building high-performance teams
Beyond music and medical: Understanding Nashville’s thriving tech scene
VIP Tour
C-Suite Awards and Dinner
Breakfast and Introduction
From Silicon Valley to Conscious Leadership
Future of Workplace
Networking
Borderless Cybersecurity
2025 Priorities Panel
Closing Remarks
Jim Spanfeller
CEO, G/O Media
Kevin Eyres
Board Member, Essentia Analytics
Walt Carter
Chief Transformation Officer, Visionographers, LLC
Robert Sheesley
Chief Information Officer, Wrench Group LLC
Jo Drake
CIO, THG
Tanya Hannah
CIO, North America, Aon
Barry Vandevier
Board Director , Datacor
Mark Settle
Former CIO, Okta
Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon Homes PLC
Tom Tang
CTO, Motorpoint
Jess Evans
Former CIO, Vanderbilt University
Robb Origer
Senior Vice President - Manufacturing, Distribution, and In-Home Services, Dish
Gary Foote
Chief Information Officer, Haas Formula LLC
Stephane Lenco
VP, Group CISO, Thales Group
Lee Fulmer
Chairman, Reporting and Data Standards Transformation Board, Bank of England
Howard Miller
CIO, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Caroline Caruthers
Chief Executive, Carruthers and Jackson
Joanna Drake
CIO, The Hut Group
Fergus Boyd
CTO, IP Dividual
Jim Spanfeller
CEO, G/O Media
Lee Fulmer
Chairman, Reporting and Data Standards Transformation Board, Bank of England
Sherry Aaholm
CDO, Cummins
Adriana Graham
Sr. Director Information Technology, Tyson Foods
Eric Sigurdson
CIO Practice Leader, Russell Reynolds Associates
Paulo Gouveia
Chief Digital and Technology Officer, CargoBR
Mel Reyes
Global Chief Information Officer & CISO, Elite Technical Concierge
Dr. Vivian Lyon
CIO/CISO, Plaza Dynamics
Umesh Moolchandani
Chief Information Officer, BIN DASMAL GROUP
Joanna Pamphilis
CD&IO , UniCredit Group
Gernette Wright
IT Security Officer, Schneider Electric
Alexander Antukh
CISO, Aboitiz Equity Ventures
Rachel Murphy
CEO, The Grafter
Walter Carter
Chief Transformation Officer, Homestar Financial Corporation
Anoop Chopra
International Airlines Group CISO, International Airline Groups
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