Executive Leadership Exchange
The Executive Leadership Exchange (ELE) is an executive programme for up to 30 qualified senior technology executives. The programme will expand on the Forrester thought leadership presented at the keynotes of the conference and create a private senior executive network. A facilitated networking session will be offered that targets best practices aligned to executive priorities.
ELE is an invite-only programme. To be approved to attend, applicants must be the senior-most technology leader from their organisation, not reporting into any higher technology executive. Applicants cannot be representatives from high-tech and service provider organisations that sell technology products or services. Attendees who may meet these qualifications will be invited to join the ELE experience.
Please contact events@forrester.com with any questions.
Exclusive Agenda
Private Executive Sessions
Attend private sessions featuring exclusive-panels and presentations from Forrester analysts.
Analyst Access
Priority Analyst 1:1 Booking
Receive priority booking for 1:1 networking and guidance meetings with our best-in-class analysts & experts.
Detailed Agenda
Tuesday, 19 August
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Executive Leadership Exchange (Invite-Only): Exclusive Lunch — Breaking Down Silos
- Learn how to break down silos and foster cross-industry collaboration.
- Share insights and tackle challenges in a fast-paced, tech-driven world.
- Build valuable connections and exchange knowledge with top leaders across sectors.
Speakers:
Charles Betz, VP, Principal Analyst, Forrester
John Brand, VP, Advisor, Forrester
Forrester Women's Leadership
Join us as we focus on how to help women leaders in your organization break down barriers and overcome challenges. Learn from your peers on advancement strategies for women leaders and participate in a conversation about how to develop meaningful relationships with women leaders in technology, data, & security.
All are welcome to join this in-person event!
The Forrester Women’s Leadership Program will:
- Build Community
- Inspire Change
- Foster Allyship and Individual Empowerment
- Facilitate Meaningful Connections
Detailed Agenda
Tuesday, 19 August
8:30am – 9:30am | Propel Your Career: Choose Your Advisers And Nuggets Of Advice Wisely
In the fast-evolving worlds of technology and customer experience (CX), the sheer volume of advice from colleagues, mentors, training sessions, and industry events can be overwhelming. The ability to sift through this flood and identify actionable insights is a critical skill that can shape your career trajectory. Whether you’re navigating workplace dynamics, mastering emerging technologies, or refining customer-focused strategies, the quality of advice that you embrace matters.
This engaging and collaborative session is designed for CX and technology professionals who want to maximize their growth potential. Together, we will:
- Select the best advisers for your situation: Discover how to build a diverse advisory network tailored to your unique challenges in both technology and CX domains.
- Separate good advice from bad: Hear from our expert panel as they share their most impactful career advice, discuss lessons learned from bad advice, and explore how rejecting poor guidance can sometimes be the most transformative decision.
- Navigate together: Participate in peer-to-peer learning as attendees exchange their own best and worst advice, fostering a collaborative environment for shared growth.
Join us to sharpen your ability to distinguish transformative insights from the noise and propel your career forward in CX and technology.
Speakers:
Jinan Budge, VP, Research Director, Forrester
Technology & Innovation Summit APAC · August 19, 2025 · Sydney & Digital
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