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The Studio Sardinia

Executive vitality

24th - 26th June 2025

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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:
24th - 26th June 2025

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

Professional and personal development

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.

Out of Hours 13-min

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.

Sardinia

The venue

Forte Village

Nestled along Sardinia’s stunning southern coast, Forte Village offers a one-of-a-kind escape.

The resort’s renowned Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa provides deep relaxation through thalassotherapy, harnessing the healing properties of Sardinian seawater.

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The HotTopics Regatta

The ultimate team experience

Set sail on the stunning Sardinian waters in our regatta, designed to challenge and enhance your teamwork, strategic thinking, and sailing prowess. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a novice, expert instructors will guide you through this exhilarating adventure, ensuring it's accessible, enjoyable, and memorable for all. Join your peers in this unparalleled opportunity to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories amidst the breathtaking Mediterranean backdrop.

Sardinia agenda

Our curated agenda features keynotes, panels, and exceptional experiences

 

12:00 → 18:00
Arrivals
Experiences and welcome

 

 

18:00 → 19:00
EU Advisory Board Cocktail Reception

 

 

19:00 → 22:00
BBQ beach dinner

Sponsored by Freshworks

08:00 → 09:00
Breakfast
Networking
09.15 → 09:45
From Fortune 500 to FinTech scale-up: C-Suite leadership lessons on adaptability and growth
KEYNOTE
09.45 → 10:15
Building for tomorrow: The evolution of leadership at the intersection of AI, IQ and EQ
Thought leadership
10:15 → 10:30
Networking break
10:30 → 11:00
Energy + grit = longevity: How to sustain peak performance in leadership
ASK-ME-ANYTHING
11:00 → 11:30
C-Suite Stories: Lessons in leadership
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
11:30 → 11:45
Networking break
1145 → 12:15
TechGirl stories: Perservance, and empowering tomorrow's talent
FIRESIDE

 

 

12:15 → 13:15
Networking roundtables
14:30 → 18:30 pm
The Regatta

 

 

08:00 → 09:00
Breakfast
09:15 → 09:45
The secrets of C-suite longevity: Grit and perseverance
KEYNOTE
09:45 → 10:15
Panel: Balance, movement and leading with wellbeing
FIRESIDE
10:15 → 10:30
Networking break
10:30 → 11:00
Leaders of tomorrow: Inspiring the next generation

 

 

11:00 → 11:30
C-suite stories
PANEL
11:30 → 11:45
Networking break
11:45 → 12:15
Thriving Under Pressure: The Resilient Leader’s Playbook
FIRESIDE
12:15 → 13:15
Networking roundtables
13:00 → 16:00
Lunch and Wellness Experience at the Spa
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European Advisory Board

The European Advisory Board will bring leading European tech executives together to shape HotTopics content and events in the region, including The Studio Sardinia.

Sebastian Weber

Sebastian Weber

CIO, E.ON

Natasha Davydova

Natasha Davydova

CIO, AXA Insurance

Robin Smith

Robin Smith

CISO, Aston Martin

Joanna Pamphilis

Joanna Pamphilis

SVP, CIO, Global Head of Investments and Securities Digital Products, UniCredit

Cosmin Luca Multescu

Cosmin Luca Multescu

CIO, Coca-Cola HBC

Michael Zimmer

Michael Zimmer

CDO, W&W-Gruppe

Nick Harris

Nick Harris

CIO, Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd

Sarah Gadd

Sarah Gadd

CDO and Head of Data & Process Engineering, Julius Baer

Amitabh Apte

Amitabh Apte

Chief Digital and Business Technology Officer, Barilla

Stefan Weber

Stefan Weber

Lead Operations and Shared Services Sales Plattfrom Passenger Services of Deutsche Bahn, DB Fernverkehr AG

Annette Hamann

Annette Hamann

CIO and Managing Director BSS IT, Beiersdorf

Paul Coby

Paul Coby

Group CIO, Persimmon Homes

Daria Grishina

Daria Grishina

IT Director - UK & Ireland, Danone

Wolfgang Bitomsky

Wolfgang Bitomsky

CIO, FCC Environmental Services CEE

Esteban Remecz

Esteban Remecz

CIO VP information Technology & Digital, Iochpe-Maxion, S. A.

Thomas Zuliani

Thomas Zuliani

Global CISO, Arla Foods

Ari Cohen

Ari Cohen

Chief Data Officer, EMEA, Macquarie Group

Jeptha Allen

Jeptha Allen

Senior Director - Head of Digital Infrastructure Advisory, CBRE

Allan Cockriel

Allan Cockriel

CIO/ Group CISO, Shell

Stuart Moss

Stuart Moss

Head of IT Innovation, Rolls-Royce

Nina Tatsiy

Nina Tatsiy

CIO, Brambles

Thijs Hulstman

Thijs Hulstman

Sr. Director Digital Transformation & Global Customer Account Management, DHL Supply Chain

Richard Corbridge

Richard Corbridge

Chief Digital & Information Officer, Segro

Anwar Mirza

Anwar Mirza

Global Head of Data, Fedex Express

Cornelia Schaurecker

Cornelia Schaurecker

CEO, Innotech AI

Pablo Dimenza

Pablo Dimenza

Global Chief Technology Officer, Omnicom Production

Aleksandar Rodic

Aleksandar Rodic

CIO, Fiege

Irina Novikova

Irina Novikova

CIO, TE Connectivity

Niresh Rajah

Niresh Rajah

Chief Data & AI Officer, DLA Piper LLP

Kirsty Bennett

Kirsty Bennett

CIO, Bentley Motors

Richard Bradley

Richard Bradley

Senior European IT Director, Kellogg Company

Sergiu Petean

Sergiu Petean

Director of Cloud Engineering and Operations, Allianz Direct

Nick Giannakakis

Nick Giannakakis

Group Chief Information Officer, Motor Oil

Roberto Maranca

Roberto Maranca

Energy Management Data Officer, Schneider Electric

Inga Rós Gunnarsdóttir

Inga Rós Gunnarsdóttir

Chief Data Officer, The City of Reykjavík

Graeme Howard

Graeme Howard

Global CIO, Benefact Group

Nikk Gilbert

Nikk Gilbert

Global CISO, RWE

Aldwin Tito

Aldwin Tito

Chief Data Officer, Former - Shell

Dr. Robert Plana

Dr. Robert Plana

CTO - SVP Digital Transformation, Assystem

Liz Greenwood

Liz Greenwood

Director of Technology, Legal & General

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Connect with leaders

Shell
HSBC
Verizon
AstraZeneca
Unilever
Diageo
BT
Experian
GE
NTT Ltd.
Boeing
American Airlines
Cisco
Oracle
Target
ForgeRock
AXA
Airbus
Telefonica
BASF
Carrefour
Ericsson
Bayer
Schneider Electric
BUPA
Santander
Allen & Overy
Asda
Beiersdorf
ALDI
Costa Coffee
Volvo
Amazon
HMRC
BEIS
Bank of England
Yum Brands
Persimmon Homes
Cigna
AT&T
Generali
Walgreens

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