Sardinia Group

The Studio Sardinia

Executive vitality

23rd - 25th June 2026

Award winning C-suite event series

The Studio is where the world’s most influential executives come together to shape the future. With a global network of over 19,000 C-suite leaders—including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs—this award-winning series is a global platform for bold ideas, transformative partnerships, and industry-defining leadership

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Executive vitality

Transform your leadership—transform your organisation

Join us at The Studio, Sardinia, where C-suite executives ready to elevate their leadership capabilities can gain actionable insights to drive sustained success within their organisations. By investing in your growth, you're not just becoming a better leader—you're cultivating a culture of learning that will benefit your entire team and accelerate organisational performance.

Why attend

Elevate your leadership game at The Studio Sardinia. This isn't just another retreat—it's your chance to gain actionable insights and connect with top-tier peers. By investing in yourself, you're not only enhancing your leadership skills but also fostering a culture of growth that will benefit your entire team and boost your organisation's performance..

Event details

Venue:
Forte Village, Sardinia

Date:
23rd - 25th June 2026

Who can attend:
Our most exclusive event invites senior leaders from the following C-suite communities:

  • CIOs, CISOs and  CDOs (Digital and Data leaders), Technology leaders

Sardinia highlights

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Visionary leadership panels

Engage with industry pioneers as they share transformative insights and strategies, empowering you to drive innovation and lead your organisation into the future.

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Elevate your executive profile

Seize opportunities to showcase your expertise and achievements, enhancing your professional reputation among a network of influential C-suite peers.

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VIP networking experiences

Participate in tailored activities designed to foster genuine connections with fellow leaders, building relationships that extend beyond the event and support your ongoing leadership journey.

HotTopics experiences

These C-suite experiences are designed to inspire executive vitality, spark meaningful conversations and create moments that last well beyond The Studio Sardinia

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Mind, body & leadership

This is your moment to pause, reset, and refocus. We’ll kick things off over lunch with a keynote from performance expert Stefano Maldifassi, who’ll share insights on unlocking energy and resilience at the highest level. Then, it’s into an afternoon of purposeful wellbeing—from yoga beneath the Sardinian sky to rejuvenation in the world-renowned Thalasso Spa circuit. It’s more than downtime—it’s a reminder that great leadership starts with clarity, energy, and space to think.

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The HotTopics Regatta

The ultimate team experience

Get ready for one of the most exhilarating experiences of The Studio. You’ll board your boat, learn the ropes with a quick sailing masterclass, and then set off on a friendly C-suite regatta along Sardinia’s breathtaking coastline. With time to swim, connect, and soak it all in, this is more than a sailing trip—it’s a chance to challenge your thinking, strengthen relationships, and create unforgettable memories on the open water.

2026 Agenda

3:00 → 8:00 pm
Arrivals
Forte Village
8:00 → 10:00 pm
The Studio launch BBQ
Forte Bay Resturant

Join us at the beachfront restaurant for a relaxed welcome BBQ to kick off The Studio Sardinia. Connect with peers, soak up the setting, and get ready for an incredible few days ahead.

07:30 → 08:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
Forte Village
09:00 → 09:15 am
Welcome to The Studio
Sky Suite
09:15 → 09:45 am
The human first leader: Prioritising service over authority
Fireside
Forte Village

In an era where innovation, culture, and purpose shape success, the old model of command-and-control leadership is being replaced by a people-first mindset: servant leadership. Centred on empathy, empowerment, and humility, this leadership style is reshaping how top executives lead. Far from being a soft approach, it's a strategic one—fostering trust, enhancing collaboration, and driving long-term results by putting people at the heart of the business, from teams to customers to communities. This fireside chat delves into how today’s leaders are adopting this mindset to strengthen their organisations from within.

09:45 → 10:15 am
From command to connection: The new leadership mindset
Panel
Forte Village

Traditional power structures are collapsing under the weight of new expectations. In this provocative session, we explore how influence now flows through emotional intelligence, humility, and connection — not control. Can your leadership evolve from authority to authenticity?

10:015 → 10:30 am
Break
Networking
Forte Village
10:30 → 11:00 am
Beyond the buzz: Building tech literacy in leadership teams
Fishbowl
Forte Village

Digital transformation often stalls at the top — not because of resistance, but because of ignorance. This session demystifies AI, automation, and emerging tech so leaders can make smarter, faster, and more human-centered decisions. Can your leadership team really lead what they don’t understand?

11:30 → 11:45 am
Break
Forte Village
11:45 → 12:15 am
The Trust Imperative: Navigating Technology, Ethics, and Human Connection
Panel
Forte Village

In an era of deepfakes, data breaches, and disappearing privacy, trust is no longer optional — it’s existential. This session explores how to rebuild and maintain trust in organisations powered by tech but driven by people. Who still trusts your brand — and why?

12:15 → 1:15 pm
TechGirl stories: Moving past optics toward real change
Clinic
Forte Village

As leaders, are we truly supporting the next generation—or just saying the right things? What are we actually doing to create real opportunity, not just visibility? In this TechGirl panel, senior tech leaders share the defining moments of their journeys—and reflect honestly on what still needs to change. Through raw stories and real commitments, this session challenges every leader to move beyond performative support and take meaningful action to lift the next generation of TechGirls.

1:15 → 1:30 pm
The Studio close
Forte Village
2:00 → 6:00 pm
The Studio Sardinia Boat Experience
Experience
The Boat Pier

A friendly, competitive boating experience that takes you along the beautiful Sardinian coast, with lots of opportunities to network and bond with your peers.

7:30 → 10:00 pm
Dinner in Pineta
Dinner
Forte Village
07:30 → 08:30 am
Breakfast buffet
Oasis Restaurant
Enjoy the resort’s buffet breakfast at your leisure before the day begins.
09:00 → 09:15 am
Welcome back to The Studio
welcome
Sky Suite
Get ready for another powerful day of connection, insight and inspiration for the C-suite.
09:15 → 09:45 am
Keynote
Keynote
Forte Village
09:45 → 10:15 am
Leading for Energy, Not Just Outcomes
Panel
Forte Village

You can’t pour from an empty leader. In cultures obsessed with nonstop output and quick results, we often overlook the true driver of sustained performance: energy—physical, mental, and emotional. This session challenges the idea that success is only about results and asks: What if your team’s real limit isn’t skills or effort, but lack of recovery? To build high-performing teams, leaders must cultivate a culture that values renewal and well-being, not just output.

10:15 → 10:30 am
Networking break
Break
Forte Village
10:30 → 11:00 am
AI-Driven Decision Making: What’s Gained and What’s Lost?
Panel
Forte Village

AI promises speed and scale, but what about wisdom? This talk explores the trade-offs between data-driven efficiency and human insight — and asks where intuition still matters. Are your decisions becoming smarter or just faster?

11:00 → 11:30 am
C-Suite Stories: Micro-Habits of Resilient Leaders
C-Suite Stories
Forte Village

Resilience isn’t something you “have” — it’s something you build, moment by moment. This session introduces small, evidence-backed practices that help leaders lead through volatility without losing themselves. What’s one habit you could change that would change everything?

11:30 → 11:45 am
Networking break
Break
Forte Village
11:45 → 12:15 pm
Resilience Reimagined: Beyond the Buzzword in Leadership
Panel
Forte Village

Resilience has become a leadership buzzword—but what does it really mean to be resilient? This session goes beyond clichés to explore the authentic behaviors and mindsets that define true resilience in leaders. From managing setbacks with grit to fostering adaptability and emotional strength, discover how to embody resilience in a way that drives lasting impact—not just survival.

12:15 → 1:15 pm
Collaboration Over Competition: Leading Through Shared Innovation
Roundtables
Forte Village

Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation—and yet, rising new job titles and specialised roles have blurred leadership lines, creating silos that stifle decision-making. This session explores how teams can break down barriers and work together across functions, blending diverse skills and perspectives to spark fresh ideas. Learn how to design flexible structures that encourage experimentation and collaboration—because the future belongs to teams that champion collaboration, not competition.

1:15 → 1:30 pm
Studio close
Forte Village
Final thoughts and questions as we wrap up day two of The Studio, ahead of the afternoon’s C-suite experiences.
1:30 → 2:30 pm
Lunch
networking
The Belvedere
3:00 → 5:30 pm
Thallaso Spa Circuit - with drinks and networking
Hotel Castello Gardens
6:00 → 7:30 pm
Refresh ready for the evening
Forte Village
7:30 → 10:00 pm
The Studio closing dinner at La Casa del Custode
Networking
The Dam - Casa del Custode
An unforgettable evening under the stars to celebrate The Studio Sardinia. Set against the backdrop of Sardinia’s natural beauty, this exceptional dining experience brings together captivating performances, local culture, and a heartfelt thank you to our guests and partners.
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