🚨 A digest of December’s top conferences in the country.

This is a digest of the best across the country.

Supply Chain

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2024 | Date: December 3 - 4, 2024 | Location: Denver, CO | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Supply chain planning executives and leaders, Operations managers and logistics professionals, IT and technology experts in supply chain systems, Business strategists focused on supply chain innovation, etc. | The Lowdown: Today’s supply chain planning landscape demands more than just forecast accuracy. It requires intelligent decisions to balance margin, cash, and growth to deliver true value. Supply chain planning leaders are responsible for accelerating transformation enabled by technology and the right culture to provide scenarios that help organizations orchestrate these impactful decisions. At Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2024, join supply chain planning leaders on the journey to move beyond accuracy and build a future powered by collective value creation. | Who’s speaking: Mike Massimino, Former NASA Astronaut; Columbia University Engineering Professor; Bestselling Author; Media & TV Personality | Price: $3,250.00 - $3,850.00 | (West)

IIoT World Manufacturing & Supply Chain Day 2024 | Date: December 4, 2024 | Location: Virtual | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Manufacturing industry leaders and executives, Industrial IoT (IIoT) and technology professionals, Operations managers and engineers, Industry analysts and strategists, etc. | The Lowdown: Join us for IIoT World Manufacturing & Supply Chain Day, a dedicated virtual event showcasing the transformative power of IIoT and AI technologies in the Manufacturing Industry and Supply Chain. Gain valuable insights, explore cutting-edge solutions, and discover how these technologies are revolutionizing the way we manufacture and manage supply chains. | Who’s speaking: Mike Massimino, Former NASA Astronaut; Columbia University Engineering Professor; Bestselling Author; Media & TV Personality | Price: $0.00 - $249.00 | (Virtual)

AI

The AI Summit New York | Date: December 11 - 12, 2024 | Location: Javits Center, NY | Who’s going: Senior Leaders, C-Suite - Technology Leaders and Executives, Data Scientists and Engineers, Enterprise Innovators, and Researchers and Academics | The Lowdown: Experience the AI Summit New York and unlock a world of exploration, networking, and learning with a free Expo Pass. Engage with industry pioneers on the Headliner Stage, where successful AI strategies are unveiled. Discover breakthrough technologies at the Expo and connect with potential partners. Join Fringe Forums to drive change on sustainability, policy, governance, and AI ethics. Evaluate up-and-coming solutions in the Accelerator Hub, and witness AI in action through the Demo Program, inspiring real-world methodologies for business improvement. | Who’s speaking: Inderpal Bhandari, Global Chief Data Officer, IBM | Price: $99.00 - $2,599.00 | (Northeast)

Immersive Training on AI for Digital Marketers | Date: December 11 - 12, 2024 | Location: Portland, OR | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Marketing leaders and managers, Content creators and strategists, SEO and SEM specialists, Data analysts and eCommerce experts, etc. | The Lowdown: Sharpen your marketing skill set through our workshops and sessions, focused specifically on how to use AI to drive optimize ROI and positive results for your business. | Who’s speaking: Rand Fishkin, Co-founder of SparkToro | Price: $625.00 - $1,025.00 | (West)

Fintech

World Finance Forum New York | Date: December 12, 2024 | Location: Madison, NY | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Technology Leaders and Executives, Data Scientists and Engineers, Enterprise Innovators, and Researchers and Academics | The Lowdown: The World Finance Forum in New York City is set to assemble industry leaders for in-depth discussions on the latest trends and innovations in frontline leadership, FP&A innovation, and pioneering AI & ML technology, as well as transformation and strategic finance. Attendees of this year's Forum have three compelling reasons to participate: the opportunity to learn from the finance world's boldest and brightest talents, discover emerging trends and technologies shaping today's finance landscape, and the chance to expand their network by connecting with a diverse group of senior finance executives from a broad spectrum of industries. | Who’s speaking: Jasmine Ahmed, Vice President, Global Head of Finance Transformation, The Coca-Cola Company | Price: $895.00 - $2,395.00 | (Northeast)

Innovation

AWS re:Invent | Date: December 2 - 6, 2024 | Location: Las Vegas, NV | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Developers and Engineers, IT Leaders and Executives, System Architects, and Business Leaders | The Lowdown: At re:Invent 2024 you’ll get a front row seat to hear real stories from customers and AWS leaders about navigating pressing topics, like generative AI. Learn about new product launches, watch demos, and get behind-the-scenes insights during five headline-making keynotes. AWS leaders—including AWS CEO Matt Garman and special guest Andy Jassy, CEO Amazon.com—will take the stage along with top AWS customers. | Who’s speaking: Dr. Werner Vogels, Vice President and CTO, Amazon | Price: $2,099.00 | (West)

Cybersecurity

Houston Cybersecurity Conference | Date: December 4, 2024 | Location: Houston, TX | Who’s going: Senior Leaders, C-Suite - IT and Cybersecurity Professionals, C-suite Executives, and Security Architects and Engineers, etc. | The Lowdown: Join Us in Houston for the Futurecon Cybersecurity Event! Hear from our esteemed speakers while gaining up to 10 CPE credits. Immerse yourself in the latest cybersecurity developments to gain valuable insights in today’s dynamic threat landscape. Learn how to effectively manage risk, demo the newest technologies from an array of different sponsors, and network with your local community. | Who’s speaking: Ivelisse Torres, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Global Cyber & Information Security Officer, Medtronic | Price: $50.00 - $200.00 | (South)

Jacksonville Cybersecurity Summit | Date: December 12, 2024 | Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Who’s going: Senior Leaders, C-Suite - IT and Security Professionals, C-suite Executives, Technology Leaders, and Risk Management Experts, etc. | The Lowdown: The Second Annual Jacksonville Cybersecurity Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. | Who’s speaking: Mark Dunkerley, CISO, Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Services | Price: $195.00 - $250.00 | (South)

Digital Marketing

Immersive Training & Networking for Digital Marketers | Date: December 4 - 5, 2024 | Location: Dallas, TX | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Marketing Managers, Data Analysts, Content Creators, Business Leaders, etc. | The Lowdown: Sharpen your marketing skill set through our workshops and sessions, that address tactical, practical and strategic ideas from the best marketing talent in the country! | Who’s speaking: Michael Burke, Managing Director-Commerce, Google | Price: $625.00 - $1,025.00 | (South)

Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit | Date: December 3 - 5, 2024 | Location: Nashville, TN | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Marketing executives and leaders, Programmatic buyers and advertisers, Data-driven marketing specialists, Technology and media partners, etc. | The Lowdown: At Digiday’s Programmatic Marketing Summit, attendees will delve into the essential trends and strategies that programmatic specialists must embrace to thrive in this evolving landscape. Topics will cover the importance of leveraging first-party data, including effective strategies for collection, activation, and utilization. We will explore how AI and contextual targeting can facilitate reaching the right audience without relying on third-party cookies. | Who’s speaking: Nick Montinarelli, Senior Ad Tech Account Executive at Amazon Ads | Price: $625.00 - $1,025.00 | (South)

Women Leadership

The Soiree Women's Leadership Symposium 2024 | Date: December 2 - 3, 2024 | Location: Fort Smith, AR | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Women Professionals, Aspiring Leaders, Executives, Entrepreneurs, Influencers, etc | The Lowdown: The Women’s Leadership Symposiums are an effort to bring leadership-focused opportunities to professionals in and surrounding the areas we serve. These symposiums allow attendees to hear from industry experts, entrepreneurs, political leaders, C-suite executives, and influencers focusing on women in the workplace, all within a space designed to build professional skills, network, open conversations and create a collaborative movement that will bring professionals together.  | Who’s speaking: Donna Shipley, MD, ACHE | Price: $95.00 - $1,895.00 | (South)

Women’s Conference of Florida | Date: December 13, 2024 | Location: Tampa, FL | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Women professionals, Entrepreneurs, Aspiring leaders, etc. | The Lowdown: A private, non-profit organization, offers professional women from across the state a platform to address the most important issues facing women. Annual conferences feature widely respected thought leaders, exhibits, networking, and panel discussions, all designed to empower women to positively influence the world around them. From entrepreneurship and leadership to relationships, personal finances, pay equity and more, the Women’s Conference of Florida will touch on the most important issues facing women in our state. | Who’s speaking: Jamie Kern Lima, Founder, IT Cosmetic | Price: $201.00 | (South)

Art

Art Basel Miami Beach | Date: December 6 - 8, 2024 | Location: Miami Beach, FL | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Art collectors and investors, Artists and gallery owners, Museum curators and cultural leaders, Art enthusiasts and industry professionals, etc. | The Lowdown: In our American show, leading galleries from five continents show significant works by masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well as the new generation of emerging stars.  | Who’s speaking: Dr. Mariët Westermann, Director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation | Price: $10.00 - $3,500.00 | (South)

Design Miami | Date: December 3 - 8, 2024 | Location: Miami Beach, FL | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Art collectors and investors, Artists and gallery owners, Museum curators and cultural leaders, Art enthusiasts, and industry professionals, etc. | The Lowdown: This year, Design Miami is thinking big. Under Glenn Adamson’s curatorial theme, Blue Sky, the fair will offer a celebration of the boldest leaps of imagination in design. Through a program of collectible design galleries, curios, special projects, and collaborations, design is explored as an experimental, risk-taking, and ultimately optimistic venture. Spotlighting some of the greatest moments of innovation from across time and cultures, Design Miami 2024 presents the story of design—past, present, and future—all created under one, shared sky. | Who’s speaking: Edwidge Danticat, Writer | Price: $38.00 - $125.00 | (South)

Art Miami | Date: December 3 - 8, 2024 | Location: Miami, FL | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Art collectors and investors, Gallery owners and curators, Artists and art enthusiasts, Cultural leaders and museum representatives, etc. | The Lowdown: The Fair's world-class internationally respected group of participating galleries continually report high volume sales as collectors and advisors acquire important works from the forefront of the contemporary, modern, classical modern, post-war and pop eras showcased in the fair. As Miami’s original and longest-running contemporary art fair and second most attended fair globally, Art Miami is consistently recognized as a leading destination for the acquisition of the most important works from the 20th and 21st centuries in collaboration with the world's most respected galleries. | Who’s speaking: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Writer | Price: $42.00 - $300.00 | (South)

eCommerce

Nashville eCommerce Summit | Date: December 10, 2024 | Location: Nashville, TN | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Marketing professionals, Digital strategists, Retailers, business owners, decision-makers, etc. | The Lowdown: A local gathering of Nashville’s top eCommerce experts and decision-makers across retailers, brands, merchants, and solutions providers. | Who’s speaking: Bob Dalton, Owner and CEO, Sackcloth & Ashes | Price: $236.00 - $1,750.00 | (South)