The Studio for Technology Leaders

The Studio USA:

Live from The Country Music Hall of Fame

Oct 28th - 30th 2024

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Exclusive C-suite event 

Our hybrid events welcome technology leaders from all over the world to set the business agenda on a global stage

The Studio USA: Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville

Immerse yourself in The Studio USA, a unique confluence of visionary leadership and technological innovation set against the backdrop of Nashville's iconic Country Music Hall of Fame. This exclusive C-suite event series, fresh from the legacy of Abbey Road Studios in London, invites global technology leaders to shape the business conversation on a world stage.

Join our community of CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and digital and data leaders to shape the technology agenda in cutting-edge roundtable discussions, filmed at the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Experience the extraordinary

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C-suite Awards

Iconic Studio Tour

Embark on an inspiring tour of The Studio, echoing the legacy of Abbey Road Studios. Experience the blend of historic musical greatness with the pulse of modern technology leadership.

Studio 1 - Networking-min

Connect with peers

Connect with leading C-suite executives, industry experts and visionaries from the world's leading organisations. Forge meaningful relationships and collaborate with the brightest minds in technology.

Build your profile

Build your profile

Immerse yourself in insightful conversations and high-quality debates alongside our community of CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and digital and data leaders captured on camera to share with a global audience.

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.

Be part of the leading c-suite community at The Studio

 

07:45 → 10:30
Sunrise Tour and Breakfast
Networking
The Ryman Auditorium
Begin your day with inspiration: Enjoy a Sunrise Tour at The Ryman Auditorium, followed by a thought-provoking breakfast discussion
10:30 → 13:00
Downtime
13:00 → 16:30
Lunch & Insights: From Distillery to Studio B
Networking
Join us for a curated-themed lunch paired with a vibrant discussion on the latest industry insights, followed by a post-lunch activity.
16:30 → 18:00
Downtime
18:00 → 22:00
Wild Horse Saloon Experience: Dinner, Crafts, and Country Fun
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Wild Horse Saloon
Dive into Nashville's spirit at Wild Horse Saloon with a mix of dinner, discussion, custom hat-making, line dancing, and networking. Experience the local vibe, connect with peers, and enjoy a memorable evening
06:30 → 07:30
Morning City Run
Networking
TBC
09:00 → 09:15
Registration Opens
Ford Theatre
09:15 → 09:30
Breakfast and Introduction
Networking
Ford Theatre
09:30 → 10:00
Leadership Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
10:00 → 10:30
Leading Innovation Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
10:30 → 10:45
Networking
Ford Theatre
10:45 → 11:15
Transforming v BAU Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
11:15 → 11:45
C-suite Collaboration Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
11:45 → 12:15
High-performing Teams Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
12:15 → 13:15
Lunch
Networking
Ford Theatre
13:15 → 13:45
Intelligence/ML/AI Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
13:45 → 14:15
ESG Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
14:15 → 14:30
Networking
Ford Theatre
14:30 → 15:45
TechGirl Competition: Empowering Future Female Leaders
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
15:45 → 16:00
Networking
Ford Theatre
16:00 → 17:30
C-suite Awards
Awards
Ford Theatre
17:30 → 18:30
Dinner and Networking
networking
Ford Theatre
18:30 → 20:30
An Evening with Rivers Rutherford: A Songwriter's Narrative
Experience
Central Expo
Singer songwriter experience with Rivers Rutherford
09:00 → 09:15
Breakfast and Introduction
Networking
Ford Theatre
09:15 → 09:45
Resilience Through Change Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
09:45 → 10:15
CX/EX Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
10:15 → 10:30
Networking
Ford Theatre
10:30 → 11:00
Future of Work Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
11:00 → 11:30
IT/cloud/cyber/GenAI Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
11:30 → 12:00
2025 Priorities Panel
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
12:00 → 12:15
Closing Remarks
Roundtable
Ford Theatre
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Connect with
C-Suite leaders from

Shell
HSBC
Vodafone
Verizon
AstraZeneca
Barclays
Unilever
Diageo
Lloyds
BT
Experian
IBM
GE
NTT Ltd.
Boots
Boeing
American Airlines
Delta Airlines
Cisco
Oracle
Disney
Target
ForgeRock
Home Depot
AXA
Airbus
IGN
Telefonica
BASF
Nestle
Carrefour
Ericsson
Google Cloud
Bayer
Schneider Electric
Lego Group
BUPA
Santander
888 holdings
Allen & Overy
Asda
Johnson Matthey
Beiersdorf
ALDI
MTN
Costa Coffee
Volvo
NHS
Amazon
HMRC
DWP
BEIS
Bank of England
Three
Yum Brands
Persimmon Homes
Costco
Cigna
AT&T
Allianz
Generali
Walgreens
Zurich Insurance

What our community says

Lee Fulmer

The opportunity to come together with other senior executives to network, collaborate and discuss the challenges, and opportunities facing industry in a non-competitive way is invaluable.


Lee Fulmer - Chairman - Bank of England

Joanna Pamphilis

Genuinely beyond impressed with the HotTopics Community! Left inspired by the C-Suite Tech Leaders I had the privilege to meet as well as energized by the opportunity to participate as a panelist.


Joanna Pamphilis - CDIO - UniCredit

Jon Buckthorp

Meeting industry peers is a must in a hyperconnected, hyperaware, hyper-focused world. HotTopics enables exactly that, a great community and I am proud to part of it.

Jon Buckthorp -  Global Field Marketing Leader - Vodafone

Danny Attias

HotTopics are true to their word when they say they deliver a completely different networking experience for the technology community.

Danny Attias - CDIO - London. Business School

Emma Roffey

Never underestimate the importance and power of networking. Being part of Hottopic's CMO community has been invaluable, resourceful and inspiring not to mention energising. I fully encourage everyone to dive in!

Emma Roffey - VP Marketing EMEAR & Global Advocacy- Cisco

Maria Pilar Varela Sepulveda

I have had the privilege of meeting professionals in the tech field around the world, such incredible people from whom I was able to exchange experiences and learn from.

Maria Pilar Varela Sepulveda - CDO - AgroGalaxy

 

Nuala  Kennedy-Preston

The best best best awards ever! Well done HotTopics team

Nuala  Kennedy-Preston - CDO - People's Postcode Lottery

 

 

Mandie Beitner

It was an extraordinary event! Thank you HotTopics, all of you who worked so hard to put the event on. Right on point and as usual captivating. Well done again

Mandie Beitner - CTO - Former London Stock Exchange

 

 

Jo Peterson

Massive shoutout to HotTopics and CrowdStrike for creating the Future CISO 100 AND having a gender button to show the female future CISO leaders! Just Boom, congrats all

Jo Peterson - Vice President Cloud & Security Services - Clarify360

 

 

Carolyn Kirwin

The Studio is a great event! I walked away with a lot of food for thought and have some creative ideas on how I can navigate the current technology landscape to benefit my organization, customers, and employees.

Carolyn J Kirwin - COO - Amati Orchestra Ltd

 

 

Emily Wearmouth

The Studio is a brilliant event, which avoids many of the downsides I find at other industry events. Plus of course the amazing evening activity - I won't forget that in a hurry! Thank you all for a great event.

Emily Wearmouth - Director of International Communication - Netskope

 

 

Bjorn Ovar Johansson

Thank you HotTopics for a brilliant day full of new insights, relevant (HOT!) topics and interesting people at a perfect location. Very well organised and perfectly executed. Can't wait for the next meet up

Bjorn Ovar Johansson - CIO - Fractional, Interim CIO

 

 

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Meet the HotTopics
advisory board

Our advisory board helps shape HotTopics' activities across the year, including The Studio.

 

Alejandro Becerra

Alejandro Becerra

CISO, Telefonica

Alison Davis

Alison Davis

CIO , GE Healthcare

Anna Barsby

Anna Barsby

CIO, 888 Holdings

Anna-Lisa Miller

Anna-Lisa Miller

CIO, Spectris

Avril Chester

Avril Chester

CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Bradley Schaufenbuel

Bradley Schaufenbuel

CISO, PayChex

Brian Brackenborough

Brian Brackenborough

CISO, C4

Catherine Buhler

Catherine Buhler

CISO, Energy Australia

Charlotte Baldwin

Charlotte Baldwin

CDIO, Costa Coffee

Christina Scott

Christina Scott

CIO & CPO, OVO Energy

Christopher Neal

Christopher Neal

Global CISO, Ramsay Health Care

Conor Whelan

Conor Whelan

CIO, Experian

Deborah Wheeler

Deborah Wheeler

CISO, Delta Airlines

Donna Ross

Donna Ross

CISO, Radian

Eileen Jennings-Brown

Eileen Jennings-Brown

CIO, Exscientia

Freddie Quek

Freddie Quek

CTO, THS

George Eapen

George Eapen

CIO & CISO, Petrofac

Georgina Owens

Georgina Owens

CTO, William Hill International

Ian Cohen

Ian Cohen

CIO, Acacium Group

Inken Braunschmidt

Inken Braunschmidt

Chief Innovation and Digital Officer, Halma

Itumeleng Makgati

Itumeleng Makgati

CISO, Standard Bank Group

Joanna Drake

Joanna Drake

CIO, THG

Juan Villamil

Juan Villamil

CIO, Imperial

Lauren Walker

Lauren Walker

MD Head Data Analytics UKI Europe, Accenture Song

Les McCollum

Les McCollum

CISO, UChicago Medical Center

Liz Banbury

Liz Banbury

CISO, Hiscox

Mark Walmsley

Mark Walmsley

Global CISO, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Norma Dove-Edwin

Norma Dove-Edwin

CIO, National Grid

Paul Coby

Paul Coby

CIO, Persimmon

Richard Newsome

Richard Newsome

Former CTO, Cancer Research UK

Robert Sheesley

Robert Sheesley

Group CIO, Wrench Group

Sarah Wilkinson

Sarah Wilkinson

COO & NED, Virgin Money

Vukosi Sambo

Vukosi Sambo

Executive Head of Data Insights, Afrocentric Group

Sarah Wilkinson

Sarah Wilkinson

COO, Virgin Money

Sandeep Seeripat

Sandeep Seeripat

Global Chief Transformation and Technology Officer, Twinings

Dominic Howson

Dominic Howson

Chief Information Officer, Viridor

Jason Oliver

Jason Oliver

Chief Digital Transformation Officer, University of Sussex

Alan Boehm

Alan Boehm

Former CTO, H&M Group

Walt Carter

Walt Carter

Chief Digital Officer, Homestar Financial Corporation

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Thanks to our
partners

Cisco
Contact Engine
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CrowdStrike
L&T Technology Services
Leathwaite
Elsewhen
IFS
Atara Partners
NTT Ltd.
ForgeRock
Harvard:
Adarma
Google Cloud
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