Award winning C-suite event series
The Studio is the premier gathering for top executives, uniting a global community of over 18,000 C-suite leaders, including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs, CFOs, and CMOs. Recognised as a leading technology and leadership conference, The Studio fosters transformative business relationships, enhances personal and professional growth, and shapes the future of industries.
Leadership, music, and unforgettable experiences
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience at The Studio Nashville, hosted at the legendary Country Music Hall of Fame. This exclusive event blends the vibrant energy of Music City with unparalleled opportunities to network, exchange insights, and connect with the world’s top C-suite executives.
Why attend?
Over three transformative days, The Studio Nashville offers a unique blend of leadership insights and immersive experiences. Hosted at an iconic venue, attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain cutting-edge tools, and forge meaningful connections. The event culminates with the prestigious Global C-Suite Awards, celebrating trailblazing leaders from around the world. Whether you're a CIO, CMO, CFO, or CISO, The Studio will empower you to excel in your leadership role and drive purposeful change.
Event details
Venue:
Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, TN
Date:
October 28th - 30th, 2024
Who can attend:
This exclusive event invites senior leaders from the following C-suite communities:
- CIOs, CISOs CFOs,CXOs, CMOs, CDOs and other senior leaders and executives
Nashville highlights
The Global C-Suite Awards ceremony
Celebrate leadership excellence at the awards
Join us for an exclusive evening that celebrates excellence in leadership at the Global C-Suite Awards, honoring the top 100 executives from around the world. This prestigious event offers a rare opportunity to hear from award-winning leaders and distinguished judges as they share their insights on leadership and innovation.
Musical magic in Nashville
Exclusive backstage access with Heidi Newfield
Get exclusive backstage access and enjoy a live performance by Heidi Newfield, former lead singer of Trick Pony. Experience Nashville's legendary music scene up close and engage in meaningful conversations while enjoying a night of unforgettable entertainment.
Dive into Nashville's spirit
Rooftop conversations and country fun at Ole Red
Kick off The Studio Nashville with inspiring rooftop conversations and debates at Ole Red, followed by country music and line dancing. This unique experience allows you to dive into Nashville's vibrant culture while building lasting relationships with peers in a relaxed yet energising atmosphere.
Nashville Advisory Board Breakfast
By way of thanks for helping us to launch our first Stateside event, I'd like to invite our Nashville Advisory Board to breakfast. This will be a great opportunity to meet in-person, enjoy breakfast over a casual conversation and look ahead to The Studio.
Exclusive - apply to join the Nashville Advisory Board
VIP Music Tour of Nashville
Join us on a music tour of Nashville visiting historical music landmarks where music legends such as Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton have created unforgettable moments.
Tour activities include:
- Guided Tour of the Historic RCA Studio B
- Lunch - Ole Red Mezzanine
- Ryman Auditorium Private Tour
Explore Nashville at your leisure
Pre-event launch at Ole Red Rooftop
kickstart The Studio with an authentic honky tonk Nashville experience including:
- Fireside chat with industry thought leader
- Dinner and drinks
- Live country music bands and line-dancing
Registration and Breakfast
Welcome note
Doug Drinkwater
Opening Keynote
Marty Paslick
Flying the Aircraft, Fixing the Engine: Transformation vs BAU
Randi Levin
Kevin Eyres
Tanya Hannah
Lee Fulmer
Howard Miller
C-Suite Awards Panel: CIO 100 Winners and Judges
Learn from distinguished C-Suite executives and Global CIO 100 winners in an exclusive panel discussion. Gain insights from top leaders and judges as they share their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned in driving innovation and excellence in IT leadership. Discover what it takes to lead your organisation to success and stand out in the competitive landscape of digital transformation.
In partnership with IFS
Kevin Miller
Paul Smith
Siva Balu
Doug Drinkwater
C-Suite Awards Panel: Global CDO Winners and Judges
Pioneering Chief Data Officers (CDOs) share their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned in harnessing data to drive business innovation and growth. Discover what it takes to excel in data leadership and position your organisation at the forefront of the data-driven and AI-fuelled landscape.
In partnership with Tealium
Caroline Carruthers
Stephen Espy
Joyce Myers
Kshitij Kumar
Mike Anderson
The Power of Technology and Cross-Organisation Collaboration
In today’s hybrid work landscape, effective organisation-wide collaboration has become essential to driving efficiency and growth. The days of siloed teams, systems and data are over – instead there’s a move towards greater cross-functional collaboration, interdisciplinary teams and shared goals in search of business alignment and speed.
In this panel discussion at The Studio Nashville, C-level technology executives discuss how innovative technologies can help to bridge the gaps between teams, departments, and organisations - building cohesive, productive and innovative working environments which help drive talent attraction, retention, and high-performing teams
In partnership with Shure
Robin Hamerlinck
Robert Sheesley
Gernette Wright
Laine Hiera
Peter Stojanovic
Lunch
Beyond Music and Medical: Understanding Nashville’s thriving tech scene
Elise Cambournac
Monique Capra
Jess Evans
Barry Vandevier
Sam Davison
C-Suite Awards Panel: The Advent of Experience
Join distinguished C-Suite executives and Global Chief Experience Officer (CXO) 100 winners in an insightful panel discussion. Explore how top leaders are redefining customer experience and driving success in today’s customer-first world. Hear from industry pioneers as they share their unique approaches, challenges, and successes in delivering outstanding experiences that set their organisations apart.
In partnership with 8x8
Justin Robbins
Jeff Gelfuso
Peter Stojanovic
Steve Teasdale
C-Suite Stories
Randi Levin
Paul Coby
Doug Drinkwater
C-Suite Awards Panel: Global CISO 100 Winners and Judges
Listen to Global CISO 100 winners in an exclusive panel discussion. Delve into the strategies and best practices that leading Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are using to protect their organisations in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Gain insights from industry experts as they share their experiences, challenges, and successes in safeguarding critical assets and driving cybersecurity excellence.
In partnership with Trellix
Harold Rivas
Gurdeep Kaur
Pedro Adamović
The [Culture] Clash: Building high-performance teams
Join industry leaders from the US and UK in a dynamic discussion led by renowned experts. Explore strategies to cultivate diverse talents, foster innovation, and navigate cultural differences for optimal team performance.
Walt Carter
Miloš Topić
Adriana Graham
Mark Staples
Stacy Mill
Closing Keynote: Staying Ahead in The Age of Technological Revolution
Jules White
Hall of Fame Panel
Join us for an engaging panel discussion as we kick off the Hall of Fame category! Hear from our esteemed judges and a superstar C-level speaker as they explore the significance of this prestigious award.
Doug Drinkwater
Awards Presentation & Dinner
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. In this ceremony, we celebrate our winners of the Global CIO, CISO, CDO (data), CDO (digital), Future CIO and CISO, and Hall of Fame.
Doug Drinkwater
Evening Entertainment with Backstage Nashville
Join us for an unforgettable experience with Backstage Nashville where Heidi Newfield and Paul Overstreet take center stage to share captivating stories and perform their number 1 hits.
Enjoy a meet and greet with both Heidi and Paul after their performances.
Breakfast and Introduction
Doug Drinkwater
Opening Keynote: From Silicon Valley to Conscious Leadership
Kevin Eyres
GenAI adoption strategies and myth busting
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.
In partnership with Box
Caroline Carruthers
Robert Sheesley
Yuri Aguiar
George Eapen
Lance Gruner
Ravi Malik
C-Suite Stories
Doug Drinkwater
Miloš Topić
Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt in A Year of Constant Change
Peter Stojanovic
Closing Remarks
Doug Drinkwater
Peter Stojanovic
Randi Levin
White House Advisor, The White House
Jim Spanfeller
CEO, G/O Media
Tanya Hannah
CIO, North America, Aon
Stephen Fridakis
Chief Information Security Officer, Oracle
Sherry Aaholm
CDO, Cummins
Kevin Eyres
Exec Coach, Hoffman Process Teacher & Board Member, Essentia Analytics
Donna Ross
CISO, Radian Group Inc.
Robert Sheesley
Chief Information Officer, Wrench Group LLC
Allan Cockriel
CIO/ Group CISO, Shell
Barry Vandevier
Board Director , Datacor
Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon Homes PLC
Walter Carter
Chief Transformation Officer, Visionographers, LLC
Tom Tang
CTO, Motorpoint
Jess Evans
Former CIO, Vanderbilt University
Robb Origer
Senior Vice President - Manufacturing, Distribution, and In-Home Services, Dish
Stephane Lenco
VP, Group CISO, Thales Group
Mark Settle
Former CIO, Okta
Howard Miller
CIO, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Caroline Caruthers
Chief Executive, Carruthers and Jackson
Lee Fulmer
Chairman, Reporting and Data Standards Transformation Board, Bank of England
Adriana Graham
Sr. Director Information Technology, Tyson Foods
Eric Sigurdson
CIO Practice Leader, Russell Reynolds Associates
Paulo Gouveia
Chief Digital and Technology Officer, CargoBR
Dr. Vivian Lyon
CIO/CISO, Plaza Dynamics
Umesh Moolchandani
Chief Information Officer, BIN DASMAL GROUP
Joanna Pamphilis
Global Head of Investments and Securities Digital Products, UniCredit Group
Gernette Wright
IT Security Officer, Schneider Electric
Paul Heard
CIO, Mimecast
Assaf Keren
Chief Security Officer, Qualtrics
Gurdeep Kaur
CISO, Public Service Enterprise Group
Jeff Greene
Chief Information Security Officer, International Paper
Joyce Myers
Chief Data Officer, Modern Technology Solutions, Inc
Jerich Beason
Chief Information Security Officer, WM
George Eapen
Group CIO, Petrofac
Ravinder Arora
Global CISO, Infogain
Fergus Boyd
CTO, IP Dividual
Milos Topic
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Digital Officer, Grand Valley State University
Paul Smith
CIO, Amnesty International
Pedro Adamović
CISO & Head of Fraud Prevention, Galicia Bank
Roy Dockery
Vice President of Field Operations, Flock Safety
Thuy Tran-Korns
Deputy CISO, Carrier
Bal Singh
VP and Corporate Head IT, Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd
Mahmoud Elsobki
Cyber Security Director, Cyshield
Stephanie Solyon
CxO, CXO Global Forum
Ghada Richani
MD Data & Technology Strategy, Bank of America
Frankie Ramos
Americas CISO, DHL Express America
Pankaj Chopra
Vice President & Head, Analytics & Insights, Mondelez International
Mitesh Mangaonkar
Data Engineering Lead, Airbnb
Robert Opp
Chief Digital Officer, United Nations Development Programme
Mark Staples
Sr. Vice President/CIO/CISO, College of Charleston
Yuri Aguiar
Chief Enterprise Data Officer, WPP
Deepak Jose
Global Head of ODDA Solutions, Niagara Waters
Varsha Agarwal
Head of Information Security, Prosper Marketplace
Francis Chiu
First Vice President, Head of Application Maintenance, BDO Unibank
Shalini Boodhooa
Alliances & Partnerships Manager, MTN
Juan Gomez-Sanchez
VP, Global CISO, Whirlpool Corporation
William Dougherty
CISO, Omada Health
Mike Dietz
Executive Director, CyberSecurity Architecture and Services, Fortrea
Jean English
CMO, Juniper Networks
Rahul Bhardwaj
Vice President - Cyber and Data Privacy | Head Information Security - Americas, EXL Holdings
Howard Israel
Virtual CISO, Mandiant, Google Cloud, Google
Charles Link
Sr. Director - Data and Analytics, Covanta
Daniel Hankins
Head of IT, Apollo Information Systems Corp.
Martin Ignatovski
Chief Information Officer, Lightning Step
David O'Brien
Sr. Director, Information Technology, CalOptima Health
Jennifer Buaas
Associate Commissioner, Strategic Portfolio and Customer Success, Texas Health and Human Services
Charron Andrus
Associate Chief Information Security Officer, University of California, Berkeley
Floriane Jeanselme
Cybersecurity Transformation Officer, Sonepar
Lydia Schumake
CEO, B.E. Academy for Girls
Darin McCloy
CISO, PolicyCo
Sean Simpson
Chief Information Officer, Psychiatric Medical care
Paul Bourdeaux
CIO, eFinancial & Fidelity Life Association
Jaime Man Jr
Chief Information Officer, AcharaVet
John Billington
Chief Information Officer, TSD Global
Andy Flatt
SVP/CIO Information Technology, National Healthcare Corporation
Anjali Gupta Reddi
CDO, Green Street
Stephen Espy
Chief Data Officer, State of Tennessee Department of Health
Taylin Watkins
It Help Desk Analyst, Fourteen Foods
Ariane Schiereck
Chief Information Officer, Hollister Inc.
Vladimir Svidesskis
Director, Head of Security, Compliance, & Risk, Vaco
Walter Alan Cantrell
Director IT Service Management, VUMC
Sam Davidson
CEO, Nashville Entrepreneur Center
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