Our two-day Annual Conference is designed to encourage conversation and inspire professional advancement through a series of short, dynamic presentations from industry leaders and networking events. Each year, the topic of the Conference centers around leadership with over 250 members in attendance. The Annual Conference fee is included in the yearly membership dues. The 25th Annual Conference will take place on Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Fairmont in Austin, Texas.
25th Annual Conference
New Day, Next Play
Thursday, November 9 & Friday, November 10, 2023
Fairmont | Austin, Texas
About
Features
- Learn Best Practices
- Discuss Leadership
- Receive CLE Credit
- Connect with Peers
2023 Schedule
Thursday, November 9, 2023
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Welcome Luncheon Chris De Santis | Author of “Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work” |
2:05 PM – 2:25 PM | TALK 1 Bobby Chesney | Dean, The University of Texas School of Law |
2:25 PM – 2:45 PM | TALK 2 Jason Smith | Senior Principal, Strategy & Transformation, Conga |
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Networking Break w/ Snacks |
3:20 PM – 3:40 PM | TALK 3 Mary Jo Jacobi | Reputation, Brand and Crisis Expert and International Affairs Commentator |
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM | TALK 4 Linh Truong | Senior Director, IA / Enterprise Risk, North Texas Tollway Authority |
4:00 PM – 4:05 PM | Thank You & Housekeeping |
6:00 PM | Magna Stella Dinner (Separate Ticket Required) |
Friday, November 10, 2023
8:15 AM - 8:55 AM | Networking Breakfast |
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM | Gathering, Thank You & Housekeeping |
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM | TALK 5 Noah Phillips | Former Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission |
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM | TALK 6 Chief Judge David R. Jones | U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Southern District of Texas |
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM | TALK 7 Rabbi Amy Weiss | Founder & Executive Director, Undies for Everyone |
10:10 AM - 10:35 AM | Networking Break w/ Snacks |
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM | TALK 8 Betsy Greytok | Vice President & Associate General Counsel, IBM Foundation Models |
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | TALK 9 Billy Martin | Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP |
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM | TALK 10 George Seay | Founder & Executive Chairman, Annandale Capital |
11:40 AM - 11:50 PM | Thank You, Evaluations, Prize Drawings & Save the Date for 2024 |
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Farewell Celebration Lunch at Moonshine 303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 |
2023 Speakers
Bobby Chesney
Dean, The University of Texas School of Law
Chris De Santis
Author of “Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work”
Betsy Greytok
Vice President & Associate General Counsel,
IBM Foundation Models
Mary Jo Jacobi
Reputation, Brand and Crisis Expert and International Affairs Commentator
Chief Judge David R. Jones
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge,
Southern District of Texas
Billy Martin
Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Noah Phillips
Former Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Partner and Co-Chair of the Antitrust practice at Cravath Swaine & Moore, LLP
George Seay
Founder & Executive Chairman,
Annandale Capital
Jason Smith
Senior Principal, Strategy & Transformation,
Conga
Linh Truong
Senior Director, IA / Enterprise Risk,
North Texas Tollway Authority
Rabbi Amy Weiss
Founder & Executive Director,
Undies for Everyone
18th Annual Magna Stella® Awards Dinner
The Magna Stella® Awards program recognizes in-house excellence in Texas corporations, organizations and government agencies. Stella winners are shining examples of the type of leadership the Forum strives to exemplify in its membership. Our 2023 Magna Stella winners will be honored at the Annual Magna Stella Awards Dinner on the first night of our Annual Conference, Thursday, November 9, 2023. Dinner attendance is not included in conference registration. Attire is cocktail.
2023 Forum Room Block
If you are interested in booking hotel rooms at Fairmont Austin, our special room rate of $259.00/night (plus associated taxes and fees) is now available. To book within our block, click here or you are welcome to call the reservations line at 512-600-2000. Please supply them with our group code (TEXA1123_001) to receive the discounted rate in our block. This rate is only guaranteed through Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Cancellation/Refunds: All reservations are final after Tuesday, October 17, 2023. After this date, no room refunds will be provided.
Farewell Celebration Lunch at Moonshine
You and a guest are welcome to join us for our Farewell Celebration Lunch on Friday from 12:00pm to 2:30 pm for an authentic Austin experience at Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill. Walking distance from the Fairmont Hotel, Moonshine captures Austin’s comfortable, easygoing vibe while serving up great cooking with an innovative take on classic American comfort food. Come relax after conference in their private veranda room and enjoy delicious lunch, drinks, and live music!

2023 Sponsors
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Souvenir Sponsor

Welcome Goodie Bag Sponsor

Kick-off Luncheon Sponsor

Farewell Lunch Sponsor

Breakfast Sponsor

Pen & Notepad Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

Conference Prize Sponsor

Professional UV Phone Sanitizing Station Sponsor

Charging Station Sponsor

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