The Art & Science of Building a Brand
Our inaugural event will offer perspectives from forward-thinking industry leaders who leverage data, insights and creative strategies to build some of the world’s best brands.
WHAT IS THE CLEMSON CMO SUMMIT?
As part of our mission to educate future brand leaders, the Erwin Center for Brand Communications is hosting Clemson University’s first CMO Summit in partnership with Forbes on Friday, September 20th, 2019. This event is a great opportunity for brand and agency leaders to discuss topics related to this year’s theme, “The Art & Science of Building a Brand,” with our students, faculty and industry professionals here on Clemson’s campus at the Watt Family Innovation Center.
REGISTRATION
Clemson Students/Faculty
Registration is at capacity; however, we will work to accommodate as many as we can in the Watt Center the day of the event. Seating in the auditorium will be first come first serve, but there will be additional rooms available for live viewing in case seats are full.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
We are thrilled to have great brand leaders and Clemson alumni joining us for this year’s event, and we will announce additional speakers soon.
Jenny Rooney
Editor of CMO Network, Forbes
Jeff Brown
CEO, Ally
Andrea Brimmer
Chief Marketing & PR Officer, Ally
Vivek Bapat
SVP and Chief Strategy Officer, Marketing & Communications, SAP
Leslie Sims
Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy U.S.
Kevin Purcer
Director, Customer Digital Experience, Chick-fil-A
John Featherston
Senior Director, New Ventures & Innovation, Chick-fil-A
Singleton Beato
Chief Diversity & Engagement Officer, McCann Worldgroup
Matt Woehrmann
CEO, Fitzco
Fabio Tambosi
Global, Sr. Director – Brand Communications and Training, Adidas
Deb Gabor
CEO and Founder, Sol Marketing
Andy Thomas
VP, Marketing & Communications, McLaren Automotive
Bobby Garza
VP, Experiential Creative Director, Forefront Networks
Teri Smart
VP, Marketing, Forefront Networks
John Dillon
SVP, Chief Brand Officer, Denny’s
Andrew Ignatow
President, Sterling Brands
Brody Hartman
Executive Director, Strategy and Creative, Sterling Brands
SCHEDULE
Speaking engagements, panel sessions, and networking opportunities will take place from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, 9/20 at the Watt Family Innovation Center on Clemson’s main campus.
AGENDA
PARTNERS
VENUE & PARKING
VENUE: Clemson’s CMO Summit will take place on Clemson’s main campus in the Watt Family Innovation Center located at 405 S Palmetto Blvd, Clemson, SC 29634
PARKING: Parking passes will be available in lot C-4 for CMO Summit attendees. This lot is accessible from Perimeter Road., via Lambda St. The Erwin Center Team will be present with parking passes (look for a golf cart and a National Championship flag to get your parking pass). There will be a shuttle running from approximately 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM to the Watt Family Innovation Center. Contact Becca Pulsifer for information at 407-488-2012.
TRAVEL & LODGING
Thank you for your interest and participation in Clemson’s first CMO Summit. Below you will find information on the most convenient airport, as well as directions on booking a hotel with discounted rates. Please note that speakers should plan to arrive Thursday morning, 9/19. All CMO Summit events open to students, faculty and professionals will take place Friday, 9/20.
GSP Airport: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is the closest airport to Clemson, and is approximately an hour drive to campus. I-85 S provides the quickest route.
Hotel Reservations: A block of rooms are available for booking at the Tru Hilton close to Clemson’s main campus for attendees and speakers. Reservations can be made with a discounted rate via the button below or by calling the hotel directly at 864-280-8800 and referencing the “Forbes CMO Summit.”
CONTACT US ABOUT THE CLEMSON CMO SUMMIT
If you have any questions about event details, please fill out the contact form below, or contact Katie Hildebrand, the Executive Director for the Erwin Center for Brand Communications. She can be reached via phone at 419-651-2751 or via email at kjmoone@clemson.edu.