Breakfast

7:00am - 8:30am, Oct 23

This meal is officially known as the Change Agent's hangover breakfast on Day 3.  Come join us for a tradition at CCE. Get set for a fascinating morning on innovation and peer to peer sharing.Read more

Day 3 Welcome

8:30am - 8:35am, Oct 23

Ray Jan

Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Constellation Research

Brain Trust: The State of the Tech Job Market - A Conversation With Top Executive Search

8:35am - 8:55am, Oct 23

Join this panel of top executive search leaders and learn what's next for senior executives in the AI Age.  Digest the latest trends and gain sage adviceRead more

R "Ray" Wang (Moderator)

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Kathryn Ullrich

Managing Partner - Technology, Private Equity and Diversity, DHR Global

Patrick Naef

Managing Partner, Boyden Global Executive Search

Executive Exchange: Everything You Need To Know About Serving On A Public Board

8:55am - 9:15am, Oct 23

Where do CXO's go next in their career? Board roles of course.  Gain insight from this panel on what it takes to get to the next level!Read more

Esteban Kolsky (Moderator)

Chief Distiller, Board Advisor , Constellation Research

Jana Eggers (BT150 Alumni)

CEO, Nara Logics, Non Executive Director, Amadeus

Daphne Jones

Founder and CEO, The Board Curators;, Independent Director, AMN Healthcare

Headliner Disruptor Keynote with Chris Lochhead: Breaking out of the Existing Market Trap

9:15am - 9:45am, Oct 23

Most companies don’t fail because they build bad products.  They fail because they don’t build belief.  They build something new—and the market compares it to something old. They follow the classic playbook—and end up playing a game they didn’t design. They’re misunderstood, miscategorized, and eventually… they stall.

This is the Existing Market Trap—the invisible force that kills companies, careers, and portfolios.

In this sharp, founder-first Primer, the authors of Play Bigger return with the missing chapters—the prequel to the Category Design movement. They name the...Read more

Chris Lochhead

Author, Legendary CMO and Top 5 Apple ITunes Podcaster, Chris Lochhead

Brain Trust: The Developer Productivity Paradox

9:45am - 10:05am, Oct 23

In the race to accelerate software delivery, organizations often focus heavily on metrics, dashboards, and automation. But are we measuring the right things? Are we truly optimizing for meaningful productivity, or simply encouraging activity? Developer experience (DX) goes beyond just delivering software faster—it’s about reducing friction, ensuring quality, and creating an environment where developers can innovate with confidence.

This session will examine the hidden trade-offs in developer productivity and introduce practical strategies for optimizing workflows. We’ll explore...Read more

Chirag Mehta (Moderator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

Corregan Brown

Director of Engineering, CTS Restaurant Experience, Chick-fil-A

Anjali Gugle

Leader, Data & Analytics – Cisco IT AI-First Engineering, Cisco Systems

Solar Flare Break

10:05am - 10:20am, Oct 23

Time to recharge, respond to an urgent email or make that quick call.  Make sure you come back for the last few sessions of CCE 2025Read more

Brain Trust: How Silicon Valley CXO's are Taking Advantage of Exponential Tech

10:20am - 10:40am, Oct 23

As one of the most competitive environments, serving as a CXO in Silicon Valley is one of the most demanding and rewarding experiences.  Learn how these leaders take advantage of the ecosystem around them to bring out the most innovative products and experiences to life.Read more

Liz Miller (Moderator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Stuart Evans

Distinguished Service Professor , Carnegie Mellon University

Manish Gupta

CIO and Managing Director, Nagarro

Brain Trust: From Startups to Private Equity, The Changing Landscape of Tech

10:40am - 11:00am, Oct 23

Learn what's happening with startup investment, VC's and the world of PE finance.  Understand how the shift in priorities, investment themes, and outcomes is changing how technology companies are operating.Read more

R "Ray" Wang (Moderator)

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Ganesh Bell

Managing Director, Insight Partners

Gamiel Gran

Chief Commercial Officer, Mayfield

Jack Young

Managing Partner for Growth Equity, DTCP

Brain Trust: Partnerships, Marketplaces, and Ecosystems

11:20am - 11:40am, Oct 23

Liz Miller (Moderator)

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

R "Ray" Wang

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Chirag Mehta

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

Closing Session: What It All Means and the Final Ask Me Anything (AMA) Session

11:40am - 12:00pm, Oct 23

Join the Constellation Research team for one last panel and free-for-all Q&A on what it all means.  Attendees ask the panel and the audience any question. Nothing is out of bounds.Read more

R "Ray" Wang (Moderator)

Principal Analyst and Founder, Constellation Research

Larry Dignan

Editor In Chief, Constellation Insights

Esteban Kolsky

Chief Distiller, Board Advisor , Constellation Research

Chirag Mehta

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

Liz Miller

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Holger Mueller

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research, Inc.

Mike Ni

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research ,Inc.

Martin Schneider

Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

VIP Boxed Lunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm, Oct 23

Gotta make a run for the airport? Join us for gourmet boxed lunches that are ready to go as you eat with us or head on off to the next big thing! If you care to join us for one last set of good byes, we'll be there to send you off.Read more