CEO Luncheon

An unparalleled opportunity for an up close and personal visit with Hugh Forrest, formerly with SXSW for 30+ years and helped build the festival into one of the world's best! Hugh was recently awarded the Austin Business Journal Best CEO Legacy Award 2025!

Hugh is a transformative leader in the global events industry, having dedicated over three decades to building South by Southwest (SXSW) into one of the world's most influential gatherings of technology and culture. As President and Chief Programming Officer of this organization until April 2025, Forrest orchestrated the strategic vision and creative programming across SXSW's diverse portfolio—including the renowned Conference, Music Festival, Film Festival, Comedy Festival, and SXSW EDU. He is now helping organize a variety of community-focused events and activities around the world via his new company Gather & Grow Experiences.

Ticket Price includes event, buffet lunch & parking

11:15am – Arrival/Check-in

11:30am – Welcome and introductions

11:45am – Speaker, Hugh Forrest

12:15pm – Buffet lunch

1pm - Raffle and UT Club tour (optional)

Co-hosted by The A List Staffing, Austin's premier staffing and recruiting firm for nearly 50 years!

A special THANK YOU to past speakers: Colin Pope with Austin Business Journal and Donnie Maib with The University of Texas Athletics.

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