Thursday, June 6

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EXPLORING RISK & DISRUPTION



    8:30 am  Breakfast & Networking
     

    9:30 am Welcome & Opening Session

    10:00 am Influencing the Inner Circle

    Dan Moriarty, Chief Marketing Officer, Chicago Fire FC

    Jessica Murphy, SVP, Integrated Campaign Planning, Global Marketing, Hasbro

    Lynn Teo, Chief Marketing Officer, Northwestern Mutual

    Industry trailblazers will share their insights and experiences on navigating the journey of elevating marketing's influence within the C-suite and organization.

    Our esteemed panelists will engage in a dynamic conversation tackling key questions such as:

    • How can CMOs gain influence and assert their strategic voice at the executive table?

    • What strategies can be employed to demonstrate the value of marketing beyond traditional metrics?

    • How can marketing leaders drive organizational strategy and innovation?

    Discover actionable insights and proven strategies for empowering marketing to lead organizational transformation and drive business success.

    10:45 am Roundtable Discussion

    Delve deeper into the insights shared during the preceding panel, examining how they relate to your own projects and aspirations.

    Through a series of thought-provoking questions, you will uncover key lessons, identify the challenges preventing you from embracing these ideas, and collaborate with peers to devise actionable solutions.

     

    11:30 am Trailblazer Talk

    Ray Day, Vice Chair, Stagwell

    Explore captivating stories of breaking the mold and reshaping the marketing landscape through bold and unconventional strategies.
    This session will spotlight an individual or organization in an engaging interview-style setting, followed by an interactive Q&A segment.

    12:30 pm Lunch & Networking

    1:30 pm Dare to Disrupt: Bold Moves in Marketing

    Justin Norman, Global Head of Music Marketing, Spotify

    Attica Alexis Jaques, Former Head of Brand Marketing, Google

    Delve into the world of marketing mavericks who dared to defy conventions and take audacious risks to drive innovation and growth.

    Our esteemed panelists – composed of visionary leaders who have fearlessly pursued new customer segments, disrupted traditional channels, harnessed the power of community in innovative ways, and embraced cutting-edge technologies – will share their inspiring journeys and invaluable insights.

    The panelists will discuss how they evaluated and navigated the risks involved, the critical factors such as data and budget considerations that fueled their decisions, and the transformative impact these bold marketing initiatives had on their organizations.


    2:15 pm Roundtable Discussion

    Delve deeper into the insights shared during the preceding panel, examining how they relate to your own projects and aspirations.

    Through a series of thought-provoking questions, you will uncover key lessons, identify the challenges preventing you from embracing these ideas, and collaborate with peers to devise actionable solutions.


    3:00 pm Turn Insights into Action

    This interactive session is where you will leverage the themes and insights gleaned from the previous sessions to strategically assess and identify risks worth taking within your own scope of work.

    Through collaborative exercises and guided discussions, attendees will translate the lessons learned into actionable strategies aimed at fueling innovation and fostering growth within your organization.


    5:00 pm Break Before Tonight’s Networking Event

    Take some time to refresh and recharge before the evening's festivities. Network with fellow attendees or simply unwind and prepare for the evening ahead.  

    6:30 pm Private Chicago River Cruise with Dinner & Live Music

    Join us for an unforgettable private cruise along the Chicago River. Enjoy a delicious dinner, captivating live music, and breathtaking views of the city's iconic skyline.

    This private event provides the perfect opportunity to continue engaging in conversations with fellow attendees, relax in a scenic setting and forge lasting connections.



Details are subject to change by AMA.