Your All-New Green Room

We’ve been hard at work making updates, creating databases, and gathering conference insights. And today, we’re excited to bring you the Beta version of an all-new Green Room (TGR).

Shout out to all the community members who spent time with us, to help us get here. Ariel B., Seyi F., Mimi G., Jermel M., Julie M., Santiago V., and Justice B., y’all are the real MVPs!

The updates are fresh so we’d love feedback so we can keep making this valuable for you. Hit reply to let us know what you think – what you love and what could be better.

Here’s a summary of what’s new:

• 📅 Add-to-Calendar: Links for easier planning and budgeting.

• 💰 Discount Tix: Alerts to help you save money.

• 🔄 Optimized Frequency: Now only monthly to reduce inbox clutter.

• 🌎 Regional Editions: Added Northeast + South to help you build your local network (Midwest and West coming next month!)

And…

• 🎖Green Room Pro: If you’re serious about accessing paid and brand-boosting speaking opportunities (now), joining a network of other speakers (Q2), networking with conference organizers (Q2), accessing a database of conference notes (now), and more then Green Room Pro is for you. In exchange for feedback, we are offering a limited number of 30-day free trials.

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In the South edition…

🚨 A digest of the top conferences in the South across Tech, Education, Marketing, Finance, and Healthcare happening in February and March.

🔥 For paid subscribers, scroll below to access the list of 30+ (paid and unpaid) speaking opportunities like LeadDev NY 2024 | Deadline: 3/3/2024 | Location: Boston, MA | Industry: Tech | Audience: Engineering managers and tech leads | Compensation: Accommodations.

💼 INTER-INDUSTRY

SXSW | Date: March 8-16 | Location: Austin, Texas| Who’s going: Managers– Musicians, technologists, filmmakers, executives | The Lowdown: Featuring the platforms, people, software, hardware, and virtual systems that are driving the world’s next wave of change, areas of focus for 2024 include cybersecurity, Web3, the path forward for Big Tech, and Austin's emergence as a major global player in this space. | Who’s speaking: Jay Shetty, New York Times bestselling author, creator and Host of the podcast On Purpose, and Chief Purpose Officer, Calm | Price: $$945-$2,095 | Add to calendar 

📇  HR

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference | Date: March 5-6 | Location: Atlanta, Georgia | Who’s going: C-Suite – CDOs, C-Level executives, VPs, and Directors of various HR and talent management roles | The Lowdown: Learn to build and empower a diverse workforce at this year's Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Conference. Explore topics such as Multigenerational Workforces, Work-life Balance, DEI as a Business Imperative, Creating an Inclusive Culture, Leveraging DEI for a Competitive Edge, True Gender Inclusivity, Managing DEI Fatigue, Communication Strategies, Mental Health, and Benefits Packages | Who’s speaking: Gloria Goins, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Cisco Systems Inc. | Price: $1,695-$1,795 | Add to calendar

LEAP HR: Retail | Date: February 26-28 | Location: Austin, Texas | Senior Leaders | Who’s going: Senior Leaders – VPs and Directors in HR at retail companies | The Lowdown: The 31st AHRD International Research Conference will include leading scholars and practitioners reporting their cutting-edge research and theories. The program will be comprised of blind, peer-reviewed submissions that offer a diverse range of topics, perspectives, and research paradigms | Who’s speaking: Ada Thatcher-James, Director, Talent Management, Warby Parker | Price: $1,999-$4,298 | Add to calendar. 

Gartner Digital Workplace Summit 2024 | Date: March 18-19 | Location: Grapevine, Texas | Who’s going: Managers – Digital workplace leaders, architects, and IT executives. Join an esteemed community of digital workplace leaders, architects, and IT executives at the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit | The Lowdown: In today's evolving work landscape, digital workplace leaders have the power to reshape how work is done. Organizations must reimagine culture, connectivity, and innovation to thrive in a hybrid and flexible work environment. Whether you oversee strategy, applications, architecture, infrastructure, or operations, this summit is your opportunity to lead the charge in work transformation | Who’s speaking: Lori Delaney, Digital Innovation and Culture Lead, NAVAIR | Price: $3,250.00. Save $375. Code: SAVENOW2024 | Add to calendar

⛓ SUPPLY CHAIN

LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference 2024 | Date: February 24-25 | Location: Dallas, Texas | Who’s going: Senior Leaders – Retailers, grocers, and product manufacturers | The Lowdown: The Retail Supply Chain Conference is where supply chain executives go to connect, learn, and explore leading best practices. Discover past leading retailers who have attended | Who’s speaking: Amanda Martin, EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, THE NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP | Price: $1,275.00-$1,995.00 | Add to calendar

💻 TECH

Gartner Data & Analytics Summit  | Date: March 11-13 | Location: Orlando, Florida | Who’s going: C Suite – Chief data analytics officers and data and analytics leaders | The Lowdown: Among data conferences in 2024, the Data & Analytics Summit is a pivotal gathering for chief data analytics officers (CDAO) and data and analytics (D&A) leaders aspiring to transform their organizations through the power of data, analytics, and AI | Who’s speaking: Scott Richardson, CIO - Enterprise Data & Analytics, Ally | Price: $3825 | Add to calendar

Georgia Technology Summit  | Date: March 28 | Location: Atlanta, Georgia | Who’s going: Senior Leaders– CEOs, CIOs, VPs, CMOs| The Lowdown: Georgia Technology Summit is hosting an event to help companies innovate developed ideas, elevate company standing in competitive marketplaces, and activate new ideas and solutions. Some summit activities include twelve content sessions, two c-suite sessions, three keynote speakers, and over fifty exhibitors. Topic discussion focuses on relevant technology and business trends and promotes networking opportunities. Attendees come from various backgrounds and titles in industries like media and entertainment, consulting, Fintech, digital health, supply chain & logistics, infrastructure, data science, and blockchain | Who’s speaking: Jennifer Baker, Chief Technology Officer, Synovus | Price: $260-$350 | Add to calendar

🤖 AI

DSS ATX: Using Generative AI and Machine Learning in the Enterprise | Date: March 20-21 | Location: Austin, Texas (and virtual) | Who’s going: Managers– Executives, senior data science practitioners, data science managers, analysts, and engineering professionals | The Lowdown: Data Science Salon is coming back. The intimate two-day 250-person conference curates data science sessions to bring industry leaders and specialists face-to-face to educate each other on innovative solutions in generative AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and acceptance around best practices. You will see a mix of use cases, technical talks, and workshops, and you will walk away with actionable insights from those working on the frontlines of machine learning in the enterprise. All sessions are recorded and will be available on demand 2 hours after the sessions | Who’s speaking: Sreevani Konda, Director, Data Analytics and Data Governance, FIDELITY | Price: $295 – $695 | Add to calendar.

🩺 HEALTH

HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition | Date: March 11-15| Location: Orlando, Florida | Who’s going: Senior Leaders – CIOs and top-level executives, dedicated healthcare providers, knowledgeable informaticists | The Lowdown: Collaborate and network with thousands of health IT experts, leaders, innovators, and thought leaders Speakers include Matt Renner, President of North America and Global Startups, Google Cloud | Price: $650 – $1,665 | Add to calendar

📚 EDUCATION

SXSW EDU 2024 | Date: March 4-7 | Location: Austin, Texas| Who’s going: Managers– Education professionals, policymakers | The Lowdown: Immerse yourself in the transformative world of education at the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival, a four-day event packed with captivating sessions, interactive workshops, enriching learning experiences, mentorship opportunities, film screenings, visionary competitions, an expo, and valuable networking moments. Join learners, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and visionaries as they share groundbreaking stories, address complex challenges, and forge innovative paths toward the future of education. Prepare to be inspired and discover new horizons at this unparalleled event | Who’s speaking: Spencer Russell, Founder, Toddlers CAN Read | Price: $745-$795 | Add to calendar 

CIES 2024: The Power of Protest | Date: March 6-7 | Location: Virtual | Who’s going: Managers – Education researchers, teachers, activists, program developers, or organizers | The Lowdown: The CIES 2024 conference focuses on the theme of "The Power of Protest" by addressing the pressing issues of social and economic inequalities across various systems. Through a critical lens, the aim is to look into how might we engage with, and think generatively about the histories, curriculum, theories and methodologies, and pedagogies that guide acts of protest. Explore dynamic approaches to create positive change in education for a more equitable society | Who’s speaking: Zaid Abuhouran, United States Agency for International Development USAID | Price: $200-500 | Add to calendar

⚡️ ENERGY

CeraWeek by S&P Global: Executive Conference | Date: March 18- 22| Location: Houston, Texas | Who’s going: C-Suite – Global leaders, policymakers, and executives from across energy, climate, finance, and technology | The Lowdown: The Executive Conference provides an integrated, global, and high-level framework for understanding what’s ahead for global energy markets and geopolitics. Corporate executives and senior government officials convene to address the defining trends and critical issues, share strategic visions, and advance ideas shaping the energy landscape. It is here where the worlds of energy, finance, manufacturing, mobility, technology, and policy converge | Who’s speaking: Esi Eggleston Bracey, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, Unilever United States, Inc., and Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer, Pepsi | Price: $8,500 | Add to calendar

💵 FINTECH

Payments Forum | Date: March 27- 28| Location: Hollywood, Florida | Who’s going: Senior Leaders – Senior level decision makers (C-level, VP, Directors) | The Lowdown: Payments Forum convenes for a forum that will feature six tracks addressing the critical topics facing the payments industry – customer experience, cards, BNPL, fraud and security, cryptocurrency, and the future of rewards. It is the most comprehensive and forward-thing conference catering to the payments ecosystem. With an audience of executives and decision-makers, attendees consist of over 450 payment professionals from banks, credit unions, fintech startups, merchants, and retailers. 73% of these attendees are senior executives such as CEOs, SVPs, and EVPs | Who’s speaking: Jyotsana Jagadish, Head of Corporate Products & Services, Commercial Banking, TD Bank N.A | Price: $695 – $1,195 | Add to calendar

Catch These Early Bird Discounts

1. Women in Publishing Summit | Early Bird Deadline: unspecified | Buy Tickets

2. The National Charter Schools Conference 2024 | Early Bird Deadline: 02/19/2024 | Buy Tickets

3. New York eCommerce Summit | Early Bird Deadline: 2/29/2024 | Buy Tickets

4. DC Blockchain Summit | Early Bird Deadline: 2/29/2024 | Buy Tickets

5. AI In Medical Affairs | Early Bird Deadline: 3/01/2024 | Buy Tickets

6. Women In Tech Summit Spring | Early Bird Deadline: 3/08/2024 | Buy Tickets

GREEN ROOM OPPORTUNITIES

LeadDev NY 2024 | Deadline: 3/3/2024 | Boston, MA | Industry: Tech | Audience: Engineering managers and tech leads | Compensation: Accommodations. Apply here