Constellation's Connected Enterprise 2026

October 26-29, 2026
Sponsorships are Open
Monday Oct 26, 2026
12:30pm - 6:00pm, Oct 26
Half Moon Bay Golf Links

Time for an energizing game of golf on one of the most scenic courses in the world. Whether you are a hacker or a duffer, we're out there for some fun, great conversation, and a chance to meet the fellow mutants ahead of the conference.

We'll take care of the clubs, some balls, beverages throughout and a lunch box for the course.

The foursomes will be pre-paired for an enjoyable experience on the links.

Hosts

Vice President, Business Development and Sales
Constellation Research
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
6:30pm - 9:00pm, Oct 26
Mullins Bar and Grill

Come meet and greet with the speakers and VIPs of Connected Enterprise at Mullins Bar and Grill. We'll be next to the resort’s Golf Club for delicious bites and engaging conversation. Once known as Caddy's, the restaurant was renamed Mullins Bar and Grill in 2006 in honor of the "granddaddy of local golf" and the head golf pro for 30+ years Clyde "Moon" Mullins. With over 1/3 of attendees having joined us at least 3 or more times, we have to call this the "Reunion Dinner"

You can pick up your conference badge as you arrive at Mullins.

Hosts

Director of Events
Constellation Research
Tuesday Oct 27, 2026
8:35am - 8:50am, Oct 27

Join the Constellation Research team as they share their point of view (POV) on the future ahead from a political, economic, societal, technological, enviromental, and legislative framework.

Hosts

Editor in Chief of Constellation Insights
Constellation Research
Chief Distiller, Board Advisor
Constellation Research
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Vice President & Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Principal Analyst and Founder
Constellation Research
8:50am - 9:10am, Oct 27

Constellation's Business Transformation 150 (BT150) is an elite list that recognizes the top global executives leading business transformation efforts in their organizations. Nominations from peers, technology vendors, industry influencers, and analysts power this listing.

The BT150 recognizes the world’s most influential executives across a variety of industries, including entertainment, financial services, healthcare, higher education, pharmaceuticals, public sector, retail and sports, to name a few. Nominations from peers, industry influencers, technology vendors and analysts power the selection process each year. The selected executives enjoy substantive benefits and a private VIP invitation for membership to the Constellation Executive Network.

This is the session where we recognize the Class of 2027 BT150. Please congratulate them at this recognition ceremony.

Want to nominate an executive disrupting their group, organization, industry or category? Email [email protected] with the name, title and what makes this person extraordinary to be considered to the list. Please note executives can't be named to the list more than once in a consecutive year.

Hosts

Principal Analyst and Founder
Constellation Research
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research

Guests

Chief Product Officer, USIS
Equifax
SVP, Head of Commercial Technology, Loyalty & Digital Products
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
CIO
National Life Group
Vice President of Technology, Merchandising and Supply Chain Solutions
Dollar General
Executive Director for Workplace Technology and Infrastructure Services
UC San Diego
CIO
CIBC
9:30am - 10:00am, Oct 27

Cosmic Conversations are deep dive interactive sessions with the CCE community. Speakers will provide a 2-minute introduction, and the moderators will actively direct the conversation to panelists and the audience for a deep dive. The goal is to learn from the community.

Hosts

Principal Analyst and Founder
Constellation Research
11:35am - 11:55am, Oct 27

Executive Exchanges are where the Constellation Executive Network shares their insights.

Agents being trusted to scale need business meaning, operational state, policy, permissions and context. Explore what data, AI, and IT leaders are donig with their emerging enterprise architectures and what choices they can make today to drive trusted AI execution.

Hosts

Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
07:00pm - 09:30pm, Oct 27

The Cosmic Feast. It's about great food, great conversations, and a cosmic time!

We'll be back at our favorite, Sam's Chowder House, on the water in Half Moon Bay. You'll be treated to a Lobster Feast like no other on the West Coast. We've got the bibs and mallets. Just bring your appetite and conversation!

This evening's affair is our small way of thanking you for celebrating our 16th year working with awesome clients like you!

Meet at the lobby for instructions to luxury coaches shortly after the last session. We'll have a regular schedule to get back, or feel free to use your favorite ride-sharing service.

Wednesday Oct 28, 2026
8:25am - 8:30am, Oct 28

Day 2 kicks off with some real-world discussions on serious issues from the future of work to customer experience. Hear from your peers about their lessons learned. Gain cross-industry insights that you can take back to your organization. Take the time to ask questions and share your POV! We'll cap off the evening with our 16th Annual SuperNova Awards and find out who the winners are!

8:30am - 9:00am, Oct 28

Cosmic Conversations are deep dive interactive sessions with the CCE community. Speakers will provide a 3-minute intro, and the conversation will be actively directed by the moderators to the panelists and the audience for a deep-dive discussion.

Constellation’s 2026 H2 “CxO Business Confidence Survey” assesses the confidence of C-suite executives in today’s business and technology climate as well as their financial outlook for 2027. The survey asked respondents to identify the top business issues impacting their enterprises, weigh in on their investment in digital technologies, and confirm which service and software vendors are top of mind in the industry. Get the first dibs on trends for 2026

Hosts

Best Selling Author
Iconic Advantage
11:15m - 12:15pm, Oct 28

Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams by social psychologist Ron Friedman, published in June 2026, reveals that elite groups succeed through focused attention and energy management rather than endless meetings or constant collaboration,

The old playbook for teamwork is broken. Successful teams do not need to spend all day together or force fake camaraderie. Instead, they master how they spend their mental energy and focus on what matters most.
Real-World Examples
Friedman studied data and stories from high-level groups, including:
  • The writers' rooms for TV shows like Succession and Bridgerton
  • Music studios for legendary bands like ABBA and Fleetwood Mac
  • Kitchens in Michelin-starred restaurants
  • Laboratories run by Nobel Prize winners
  • Locker rooms for professional NBA and NFL teams
Thursday Oct 29, 2026
8:35am - 8:55am, Oct 29

The AI Age requires a different set of skills. Constellation believes 1/3 of CEO's are ready to retire by 2028 as these organizations transition to a more tech savvy CEO. With board composition shifting, opportunities abound for CXO's ready to make the next leap.

Two out of three CEOs say their boards aren’t ready for today’s enterprise tech shifts.
Research shows that organizations with technology‑savvy board members can:
  • Boost revenue by 5%
  • Outperform peers by nearly 30%
  • Increase ROE by 11%
  • Add $16B in market cap on average
Yet, two out of three CEOs admit their boards are not consistently informed about critical shifts in enterprise technology. Why? The “usual” approach (70‑slide decks, endless PDFs, and scattered advice) creates more confusion than clarity. Learn what's required to go from CXO to boardroom.
Learn from some of the best executive and board room search professionals on what you need to do to be considered.

Hosts

Principal Analyst and Founder
Constellation Research
10:10am - 10:30am, Oct 29

Silicon Valley venture capitalists have traditionally seen the future by putting their money where their mouth is. Today's VC's are shifting their focus from software and generative AI towards physical infrastructure, deep tech, and hardware that powers artificial intelligence. This push includes investments in Deep Tech and Hardware, AI Infrastructure, pre-Seed, and outcome based technologies that neither represent software, services, or platforms. Hear what's next and why

10:30am - 10:50am, Oct 29

When you can code at the speed of thought, how do executives make the decision to build, partner, or buy? The essence of strategy is knowing what not to do. With strategy and execution collapsing more quickly than ever, understand the decision making process top CXO's are making.

Hosts

Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
11:30am - 12:00pm, Oct 29

As we close out our 16th CCE, ask anyone in the room a question and then hear the Constellation Research team's 2027 predictions.

Hosts

Editor in Chief of Constellation Insights
Constellation Research
Chief Distiller, Board Advisor
Constellation Research
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Vice President & Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Principal Analyst and Founder
Constellation Research