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The CCO Superpower: Turning Disruption into Opportunity

At the 2026 Page Spring Seminar, explore how leaders can take control of the narrative, balancing realism with optimism to guide their organizations through uncertainty. As AI drives rapid change and new perspectives on truth and trust emerge, you’ll gain practical insights, guiding frameworks and peer-tested strategies to lead with clarity and confidence and turn uncertainty into impact.

Networking Breakfast

7:45 – 8:30 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Interaction

8:30 – 9:10 a.m.

Opening Keynote: The Superpowers Behind Steady Leadership

9:10 – 10:10 a.m.

Sports have become one of the most complex businesses in the world—where every decision plays out live, across cultures, platforms, and millions of stakeholders. To kick off our Spring Seminar, this session will examine how leaders anticipate issues, navigate cultural moments, and stay steady when pressure is immediate and unforgiving. It will reveal the leadership superpowers that help leaders thrive under pressure—and the lessons every CCO can take from a field where the spotlight never dims.

Jason KellyChief Correspondent, Bloomberg Originals, Host and Executive Producer, "The Deal" and "Power Players"Bio
Tim EllisEVP and Chief Marketing Officer, National Football League

Break

10:10 – 10:40 a.m.

The Shapeshifter: Navigating the Expanding Role of the CCO

10:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The role of the CCO is transforming—fast. As organizations and business landscapes evolve, a new wave of CCOs is adapting to meet the moment, with expanding responsibilities, increased influence, and changing expectations. Don’t miss the chance to hear from leaders who are applying new approaches, experimenting with innovative models, and shaping the future of communications. Then, you'll move into roundtable discussions to unpack the insights, compare experiences with peers, and explore what these shifts mean for your own organization.

Cristal DowningFormer Executive Vice President & Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Merck & Co., Inc.Bio
Jonathan AdashekSVP, Marketing and Communications, IBMBio
Michelle RussoChief Communications Officer, State Farm Insurance Co.Bio
Moderated by Tony FrattoGlobal Head of Communications, Goldman SachsBio

Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Guardians of the Narrative: Learning as We Lead

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

Matt ZabelFormer EVP & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and EVP & General Counsel, TargetBio
Cass Cliatt Senior Vice President, Communications, Brown University Bio
Trevor HaleVice President of Global Public Relations and Communications, Hyundai Motor Company
Moderated by Andrew Edgecliffe-JohnsonCEO Editor, Semafor Bio

Break

1:45 – 2:15 p.m.

The Power of Superspeed

2:15 – 4:00 p.m.

Get ready for a fast-paced, high-energy session designed to spark fresh ideas and make new connections. In this speed-dating-style format, you’ll rotate through brief, focused conversations on timely topics, engaging with a variety of peers and perspectives. With contact sheets to track who you meet, you’ll leave with new insights—and a stronger network.

Closing Keynote

4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Barbara HumptonCEO Rare Earth, Former President and CEO, Siemens USA

Closing remarks

4:45 – 5:00 p.m.

Reception

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Dinner

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Networking Breakfast

7:45 – 8:30 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Interaction

8:30 – 9:10 a.m.

Opening Keynote

9:10 – 10:00 a.m.

Linda FindleyPresident & CEO, Sleep NumberBio

Superhero Salon

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

The conversations that matter most are the ones we have with each other. You’ll choose the discussion that speaks to your role and join peers in your affinity group to explore the challenges shaping our work today, from organizational design and talent development to sharpening judgment and leading amid rapid change. Expect fresh perspectives and ideas you can use to turn disruption into opportunity.

  • Designing Your Organization: Incorporating AI and Comms
  • Halt the Revolving Door and Futureproof Your Team

Break

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

KC SullivanPresident, CNBCBio
Interviewed by Becky QuickJournalist, CNBC

Lunch

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.

Cancellation Policy

Our policy is to refund 50% of the conference fee if canceled 31 days in advance of the scheduled start of the event. There will be no refunds, in whole or in part, for cancellations received within 30 days of the event.Registration fees are non-transferable.