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
This event is free to attend, but registration is required.
Industry Professionals
The cost to attend is $50 to cover parking, meals and materials.
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.
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
Andy Thomas
VP, Marketing & Communications, McLaren Automotive
Jay Watson
CEO, Forefront Networks & 3Can Events
Deb Gabor
CEO and Founder, Sol Marketing
Fabio Tambosi
Global, Sr. Director – Brand Communications and Training, Adidas
John Dillon
SVP, Chief Brand Officer, Denny’s
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. A more detailed agenda with individual sessions will be available soon.
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: More details around guest parking will be shared and updated closer to the event. We will have some reserved parking and shuttle options if needed.
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.