2023 OhioX CEO Retreat

2023 OhioX CEO Retreat

OhioX’s most exclusive program, the Retreat brings together 100+ tech CEOs and top executives from across Ohio.

By OhioX

Date and time

Thursday, September 14, 2023 · 8:45am - 5pm EDT

Location

Retreat 21

11433 Industrial Parkway Marysville, OH 43040

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Check-In + Registration

Coffee and light breakfast options will be available.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Welcome + Opening Remarks

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Panel #1: Tech Leadership for Ohio - How tech can drive Ohio's economic growth

Elad Granot: Dean @ Boler College of Business, JCU

John White: Principal @ Deloitte

Andrew Ciafardini: Head of Global Corp. Affairs @ FIS

Kicking off the day, our first panel, Tech Leadership for Ohio, will set the stage for the Retreat and frame the opportunity tech-focused companies and organizations have to shape the future of the B...

10:45 AM - 11:25 AM

Panel #2: Investing for Growth - A conversation with CEOs

Shane Bigelow: CEO @ CHAMPTitles

Lindsay Watson: CEO @Augment Therapy

Michael Sirpilla: CEO @ Society Brands

Elio Harmon: Founder @ 614 Startups

To build and innovate, it takes capital. We’ll hear from CEOs who have raised tens of millions of dollars on what they’ve learned and together we’ll discuss one important question: how can we increas...

11:40 AM - 12:15 PM

Panel #3: Scaling Tech - Building for the next 10 years and beyond

Amanda Epp: CEO @ ScriptDrop

Catherine Allshouse: EVP @ Veeva Systems

Dan Snyder: CEO @ Lower

Carrie Murphy: CPO @ Venture for America

To unlock Ohio’s tech opportunity, the moment is now to scale. With three executives from startups to publicly traded companies, we’ll discuss together the keys to growth and scaling - for individual...

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch + Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat TBA

1:50 PM - 2:30 PM

Breakout A - Get Smarter: AI

Cal Al-Dhubaib: CEO @ Pandata

Rehgan Avon: CEO @ AlignAI

Alex Rouse: VP/GM Auto + Head of Office @ Upstart

David Croft: Partner @ Meyers Roman

Beyond the buzz, we’ll discuss and debate the impact and potential of AI on industry and how smart companies are deploying the technology smartly.

1:50 PM - 2:30 PM

Breakout B - Get Smarter: Pain, uncertainty, and constant work

Brett Buchanan: CEO @ Pathfinder

Lacey Picazo: CEO @ ZoCo Design

Brian Zuercher: General Partner @ 1870 Ventures

How do companies thrive amidst pain, uncertainty, and constant work in the business world? By embracing change, taking action, and leveraging data to set clear business goals, CEOs will discuss how t...

2:50 PM - 3:30 PM

A Conversation with Ohio Senate Candidates

We have invited the announced U.S. Senate candidates to join us and share their vision for Ohio and Ohio’s tech economy. We will share who is able to join closer to the Retreat.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Happy Hour Reception

About this event

OhioX’s most exclusive program, the CEO Retreat brings together leaders from across the state for a relaxed day of content, community, and conversation with more than 100 fellow tech-focused executives.

Who’s eligible to attend?

  • CEOs, Presidents, and the top-ranking Ohio official of a company or organization.
  • For non-OhioX members, company must have 5+ Ohio FTEs

DETAILS

When: Thursday, September 14, 2023 (Wednesday, 9/13 includes optional add-on programming)

Where: Columbus-area Retreat 21 - a scenic winery and event destination nestled in the woods just minutes from Columbus.

AGENDA(to be finalized):

Wednesday, September 13th (optional add-on day - information shared with registered attendees only)

  • Golf outing at Central Ohio members-only club (must attend Thursday to participate - limited spaces and additional add-on registration cost)
  • Welcome happy hour reception in Columbus - included with a Retreat ticket

Thursday, September 14th (full details and speakers to be announced later)

  • 8:45 AM: Check-in, registration, and morning networking
  • 9:30 AM: Retreat begins
  • 9:45 AM: Panels and guided conversations
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch + Keynote
  • 1:30 PM: Breakout sessions, activities/entertainment, 1-on-1 meetings, networking
  • 3:30 PM: Happy Hour
  • 5:00 PM: Retreat concludes

For agenda updates please visit: www.ohiox.org/ceoretreat

What's included? A full day of content, conversation, and community with a statewide group of 100+ CEOs and executives. For Wednesday, a complimentary welcome reception is included. For Thursday's Retreat, morning coffee and light breakfast, lunch, and an on-site happy hour are all included.

Announced Speakers Include

Thank you to the Retreat's Sponsors

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For a recap and photos of the 2022 Retreat, please visit: www.ohiox.org/news/2022-ohiox-ceo-retreat

Questions on the Retreat? Please email hello@ohiox.org

Want to sponsor the Retreat? Help us make the Retreat bigger and better while reaching a statewide audience of decision makers. Please email hello@ohiox.org.

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