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We are proud to introduce Tanya Hannah, the transformative Chief Information Officer, North America at Aon, as a speaker for The Studio in Nashville! Why Attend? With over 20 years of global experience and a reputation for driving business transformations and building highly-responsive technology organizations, Tanya's leadership is second to none. Her commitment to innovation, disruption, and diversity has earned her multiple accolades, including the prestigious 2021 National CIO of the Year ORBIE. Don’t Miss This Opportunity: This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from a visionary leader who advocates for DE&I and empowers high-performing teams. Register now to be inspired by Tanya Hannah and join us in driving forward meaningful, transformative change! 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02LHzMH0 #HotTopics #TheStudio #Nashville #USA

HotTopics is calling for B2B CMOs inside and outside our community to feature in this year's B2B CMO Benchmarking Report! 📊 👉 Complete the survey now: https://hubs.la/Q02MkZrH0 By completing this survey, you’ll contribute to a comprehensive analysis that will benefit the entire B2B marketing community. Plus, you’ll get exclusive first access to these insights that matter most. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to benchmark your strategies, teams and priorities against your peers and industry standards. 👉 Ready to make a difference? Complete the survey now: https://hubs.la/Q02MkZrH0 #HotTopics #Marketing #BenchmarkReport #B2BMarketing

Read this year's Digital Baseline Study, revealing the key priorities and challenges faced by 100 of HotTopics' global C-suite community. In collaboration with Gamma, discover how these global CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and Chief Digital and Data Officers describe their roles, their hopes for 2025, and more. Key findings include: ➡️ Nearly half of respondents see the CIO as the primary driver of digital transformation. ➡️ 44% believe the CIO should lead AI adoption. ➡️ 57% claim their organisations are 'advanced' or 'established' in digital maturity. ➡️ The biggest priority: increasing revenue and market share (65%). ➡️ The biggest barrier: limited budget and resources (64%). Read the full white paper to explore these insights and check yourself against peers, helping our community navigate a rapidly evolving landscape: https://lnkd.in/edFtbx4m Written by the HotTopics editorial team, with additional research by Evan Bach. #HotTopics #DigitalTransformation #AILeadership

Introducing Steve Van Wyk, one of the expert Advisory Board members for our upcoming Studio event in Nashville 🇺🇲 Steve is the former Global CIO at HSBC and is a Non-Executive Board Member at Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated. His leadership and insights have driven successful transformations and innovations across various sectors. With diverse experience spanning financial services, petroleum and manufacturing industries, Steve has held key positions delivering strong and sustainable results—he will apply these unique insights to help tailor the new agenda for The Studio in Nashville, delivering a bigger and better experience for our attendees. The Studio in Nashville, our first event in the US, will set the standard for excellence in technology events. Over three days at the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame, global leaders will gain unparalleled insights, build meaningful relationships and attend the new Global Hall of Fame Awards, where 100 top technology leaders will be recognised for their outstanding contributions. 🔗 Register now and join us for this unmissable opportunity ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02LTcMp0 #HotTopics #TheStudio #Nashville

🏆 Congratulations to the The Global CX 100 Award Winners! 🏆 Join us in celebrating these exceptional customer experience leaders, nominated by our global community and selected by our independent judges. These leaders have been crowned as the inaugural winners of the HotTopics Global CX 100 in partnership with 8x8. An integral new addition to the HotTopics' Global C-Suite Awards, the Global CX 100 Awards highlights the pivotal role of customer experience leaders (CX) in fortifying their organisations' competitive edge and orchestrating transformational strategies with their customers and clients in mind. 👀 View the Top 100 Global CX 100 winners here: https://hubs.la/Q02LJ99y0 A big thank you to our judges: ➡️ Justin Robbins - Evangelist, 8x8 ➡️ Daniel Berry - Chief Experience Officer, CXO, THG ➡️ Sarah Williams - Chief CX Officer, Westminster City Council ➡️ Sarah Steels - Chief Member, Customer & People Officer, East of England Co-Op ➡️ Roberta Passerini - Global Head of Marketing Transformation & Customer Engagement, Philips Join us in celebrating their achievements 🙌 #HotTopics #CX #Awards

Get ready for pioneering insights at The Studio in Nashville as Dr. Jules White, a foremost authority in Generative AI, takes the stage as our closing keynote speaker. As the Senior Advisor to the Chancellor on Generative AI at Vanderbilt University and creator of the highly acclaimed Coursera course, Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT, with nearly 295,000 enrolments, Dr. White is set to deliver a compelling exploration of the future of technology and AI. Event Details: ➡️ Closing Keynote Date: 29th October ➡️ Location: The Studio, Nashville Why Attend Dr. White's Keynote? Dr. White's keynote will offer a critical analysis of the forthcoming innovations within the technology sector and strategic insights for organisational leadership. 👉 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02LGYP70 #HotTopics #TheStudio #Nashville #USA

Introducing Mel Reyes, one of the expert Advisory Board members for our upcoming Studio event in Nashville 🇺🇲 Currently CEO, Global Executive Coach, Trainer, and Keynote Speaker at Elite Technical Concierge, Mel is a sought-after keynote speaker and executive coach. With nearly two decades of coaching experience and over 30 years in IT, cybersecurity and startups, Mel excels in unifying and empowering executives to build resilient, high-performing teams. Mel's unique background and skillsets will be essential in reshaping the agenda for our Studio attendees at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame. The Studio in Nashville, our first in the USA, will set the standard for excellence in technology events. Leaders from across the globe will be able to experience three days of unparalleled insights and unique opportunities at the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame and build meaningful relationships with their peers. On top of all this we will also be hosting the new Global Hall of Fame Awards where 100 of the best technology leaders globally are selected based on their outstanding contributions to the industry and recognised by a panel of industry-recognised experts. 🔗 Register here for The Studio: https://hubs.la/Q02Lpydb0 #HotTopics #TheStudio #Nashville

Introducing Ilona Simpson, one of the expert Advisory Board members for our upcoming Studio event in Nashville. 🇺🇲 Currently Executive Advisor at SoSafe, her extensive career includes roles such as CIO EMEA / CXO Advisor at Netskope and CIO, Member of the Executive Committee at Aston Martin Lagonda, as well as CIO UK at Porsche. Ilona's rich experience in leading digital transformation and IT strategy in major global organisations makes her a valuable addition to our Studio event series. Her strategic vision and leadership have driven innovation and success across diverse industries and will continue to do so for our newest addition to the HotTopics event series—The Studio in Nashville. The Studio in Nashville, our first in the USA, will set a new standard for technology events, offering global leaders three days of insights and networking at the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame. Additionally, we will host the Global Hall of Fame Awards, recognising 100 top technology leaders for their outstanding industry contributions. Join us for this unmissable networking and learning opportunity. Register here 🔗 ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02Lpw_D0 #HotTopics #TheStudio #Nashville

Join us for the C-Suite Exchange: Fixing Customer Experience! In this C-suite Exchange held in partnership with 8x8, CX 100 judges and winners will delve into the evolving role of the Customer Experience leader. This engaging discussion will cover the transformation of CX leadership in an omni-channel world, identifying the qualities that define an exceptional CX leader, and strategies for enhancing value in customer interactions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your customer experience strategies and network with top executives in the industry! 👉 Learn more and register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02Lj8FX0 #HotTopics #CustomerExperience #CX

Introducing Eric Sigurdson, one of the expert Advisory Board members for our upcoming Studio event in Nashville. 🇺🇲 With more than two decades of search experience and 30 years specialising in technology, Eric currently serves as the Executive Search and Assessment Professional at Russell Reynolds Associates. Eric has an impressive track record which includes leading CIO searches for major organisations and managed client relationships for Fortune 500 companies undergoing major transformations and leadership changes. Eric's three-decades-worth of experience is helping us tailor the perfect agenda for those attending The Studio in Nashville. The Studio in Nashville, our first in the USA, will set the standard for excellence in technology events. Leaders from across the globe will be able to experience three days of unparalleled insights and unique opportunities at the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame and build meaningful relationships with their peers as well as witnessing the new Global Hall of Fame Awards. Register here and join us for this unmissable networking and learning opportunity 🔗 ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02Lpwn90 #HotTopics #TheStudio #Nashville