The Studio: The Ultimate C-Suite Event Series

The Studio, HotTopics' award-winning flagship event, unites our global community of over 18,000 executives.

It offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with peers, build your profile, and engage in insightful conversations and high-quality debates. This series is meticulously crafted to provide extraordinary experiences that foster genuine relationships, while capturing thought leadership and debates on camera to advance your personal career and professional profile, and share with our global audience.

Mon 28th Oct
Tue 29th Oct
Wed 30th Oct

07:45 → 11:00

Sunrise Tour and Breakfast

Networking

THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM & BAR TENN

Begin your day with inspiration: Enjoy a Sunrise Tour at The Ryman Auditorium, followed by a thought-provoking breakfast discussion at Bar Tenn.

10:30 → 13:00

Downtime

13:00 → 16:30

Lunch & Insights: From Distillery to Studio B

Networking

DOWNTOWN LUNCH

Join us for a curated-themed lunch paired with a vibrant discussion on the latest industry insights. Post-lunch, enjoy an exclusive tour of the legendary Studio B

16:30 → 18:00

Downtime

18:00 → 22:00

Wild Horse Saloon Experience: Dinner, Crafts, and Country Fun

networking

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

DOWNTOWN

09:00 → 09:15

Registrations, Networking and Breakfast

Networking

FOYER

09:00 → 09:30

Building Digital Powerhouses: The View from a CEO

09:45 → 10:15

Friends, Enemies or Co-Collaborators: C-Suite Collaboration

Roundtable

Auditorium

Embark on an exploration of C-Suite Collaboration dynamics: Are they friends, foes, or co-collaborators? Join industry leaders as they dissect strategies for effective executive teamwork, fostering innovation and growth - while managing expectations.

10:30 → 11:00

Flying the Aircraft, Fixing the Engine: Transformation vs BAU

Roundtable

Auditorium

Join global C-Suite executives in exploring how to strike the balance between driving digital transformation and maintaining Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations. Learn from real-world examples, leadership perspectives, and technology strategies to steer your organisation through the complexities of change.

11:15 → 11:45

The Special Relationship: UK, US and Cross-Atlantic Tales of Innovation

Roundtable

Auditorium

Explore transatlantic innovation tales, as you hear from US and UK technology executives exploring leadership styles, innovation cultures and navigating global tech ecosystems.

12:00 → 12:30

C-Suite Stories

Roundtable

Auditorium

A new format for The Studio event series in 2024, C-Suite Stories gives our speakers the opportunity to provide concise personal stories to the audience about career journeys, industry challenges and market opportunities.

12:30 → 13:30

TechGirl and Lunch

Lunch

Foyer

Watch HotTopics TechGirl Competition winners delight in their success and share their award-winning ideas, as our mentors share what is needed to bring these winners up to leadership positions later in their lives.

13:45 → 14:15

C-Suite Stories

Roundtable

Auditorium

14:30 → 15:00

GenAI adoption strategies and myth busting

Roundtable

Auditorium

Delve into effective strategies for adopting GenAI while dispelling common myths surrounding its implementation. This session offers practical insights into harnessing GenAI's potential for innovation and productivity. Explore adoption frameworks, debunk common market misconceptions, and learn from industry case studies.

15:15 → 15:45

The [Culture] Clash: Building high-performance teams

Roundtable

Auditorium

17:30 → 18:00

Beyond music and medical: Understanding Nashville’s thriving tech scene

Roundtable

Auditorium

Explore Nashville's burgeoning tech ecosystem beyond its renowned music and medical industries. This session will uncover the city's vibrant tech landscape, showcasing its diverse opportunities and innovation hubs. From startups to established companies, hear from local experts on how this city in Tennessee is fostering tech entrepreneurship, collaboration and business growth.

18:00 → 19:00

VIP Tour

NETWORKING

Auditorium

Enjoy VIP tours of the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame.

19:30 → 21:00

C-Suite Awards and Dinner

DINNER

FOYER

The C-suite Awards is not simply a one-off accolade; it's an annual, worldwide series of awards, events, and networking opportunities bringing together the globe's finest digital trailblazers.

08:45 → 09:00

Breakfast and Introduction

Networking

Foyer

09:00 → 09:30

From Silicon Valley to Conscious Leadership

Roundtable

Auditorium

Conscious leadership is a leadership style that focuses on being present and aware when leading a team. A conscious leader acknowledges their behaviours and invites feedback from others to help guide their decisions. In this session, Kevin Eyres, a former tech executive with extensive startup, hyper-growth and international expansion experience, unpacks his journey from Silicon Valley to self-aware, authentic and conscious leadership.

09:45 → 10:15

Future of Workplace

Roundtable

Auditorium

Discover the Future of Work: a visionary session decoding trends, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving workplace landscape. Top executives share insights, strategies, and innovations to thrive in tomorrow's dynamic work environment.

10:15 → 10:30

Networking

Ford Theatre

10:30 → 11:00

Borderless Cybersecurity

Roundtable

Auditorium

Dive into the realm of borderless Cybersecurity, where experts discuss the challenges and strategies for securing data in an interconnected world. Uncover insights to fortify digital defenses and navigate the evolving threat landscape.

11:15 → 11:45

2025 Priorities Panel

Roundtable

Auditorium

Unlock the pulse of 2025 Business Priorities: an exclusive session decoding the strategic imperatives shaping corporate agendas. Dive into insights from industry titans, illuminating pathways for success amidst evolving market landscapes and emerging trends.

12:00 → 12:15