Events
Our events bring together the ON_Discourse community of C-Suite Business Leaders, Founders, and Investors. You can inquire about attending future events and becoming a member here.
Upcoming
March – April
The Internet is mutating. Change is both fast and slow. The Future is not that far out. Join us as we explore Issue #6 throughout our events in March and April.
What’s the Point of Advertising?
Thursday, April 25, 12:00pm ET
Virtual
During our virtual event, we will bring together members and speakers to debate the transformation of ad-based models and their future in the AI-driven digital landscape. We will ask the question: What role are ads going to play in a world full of digital AI service agents and hyper-personalized experiences?
Our speakers are industry leaders who will explore the evolving world of advertising and its implications for hyper-personalized experiences and AI service agents.
Guest Speakers:
- Orchid Bertelsen, COO, Common Thread Collective
- Kirk McDonald, Former CEO, GroupM
- Jeff Ragovin, CEO, Semasio
ON_Cannes Lions
June 17 – 21
Cannes, France
Following Stagwell’s hugely successful event in 2023, SPORT BEACH is back this June and will feature athletes, entrepreneurs and brands including Shaun White, Blake Griffin, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Diana Flores, Pablo Torre, Taylor Rooks, NBCUniversal and The North Face!
During SPORT BEACH, ON_Discourse will be hosting private roundtable discussions, mainstage sessions, meetings between members, brands and athletes, live tapings of The Playing Business podcast, guided tour of the festival, plus something very special that we have in the works for our members.
Past
March – April
The Internet is mutating. Change is both fast and slow. The Future is not that far out. Join us as we explore Issue #6 throughout our events in March and April.
Members Dinner
Wednesday, April 17,
7:30pm – 10:00pm CT
Nashville
Join us for an intimate gathering of ON_Discourse members, plus some of Nashville’s leading entrepreneurs, founders, senior business leaders and investors. This evening continues to explore the challenges and opportunities we face as we enter into the next era of the Internet.
Inquire about attendingMembers Lunch with Kyle Chayka
Wednesday, April 3,
12:00pm – 2:00pm ET
NYC
During our next event, we will build upon many of the topics already discussed and explore new ideas and perspectives from our members and special guests, including the author of Filterworld and staff writer at the New Yorker, Kyle Chayka. Attendees will also receive a signed copy of Filterworld.
Members Virtual Event & Live Podcast Taping
Thursday, March 28,
12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
Virtual
During our Virtual event, we will bring together our members and guest speakers for a live taping of the ON_Discourse podcast, featuring Tiffany Xingyu Wang, CMO, OpenWeb for a debate on how we as leaders in business and tech can build a healthy and trusted Internet for the future.
Members Breakfast
Wednesday, March 20,
9:00am – 11:00am ET
The Standard Hotel, NYC
Kicking off our next Living Issue with a closed-door discussion that asks our attendees what they love about the current state of the Internet. We will explore what they see as the greatest opportunities to invest in and what threats we should be most concerned about.
ON_SXSW
Does Education Need a Rebrand?
Sunday, March 10,
10:00am – 12:00pm CT
Alpha High School, Austin, TX
Cocktails on the Lawn
Sunday, March 10,
5:00 – 7:00pm CT
Four Seasons Hotel Back Lawn, Austin, TX
Is Spatial the New Social?
Sunday, March 10,
7:30 – 9:30pm CT
Bar Peached, Austin, TX
ON_Members Virtual Event
ON_Members
Lunch
January 9 – 12 CES, Las Vegas
This past January, ON_Discourse attended CES, one of the biggest and most important tech events in the world.
We published our first Living Issue of 2024, which unpacked the themes at CES, and drove discourse through exclusive content, private events, and unique experiences. The Living Issue helped our members understand the most important existential threats and exponential opportunities that business leaders face in tech.
January 9, 11:30am PT CES, Las Vegas
January 9, 3:30pm PT; January 10, 11:30am PT CES, Las Vegas
January 10, 3pm PT CES, Las Vegas
January 11, 11:30am PT CES, Las Vegas
The New Fan Experience
October 29
Virtual
Fans are the new free agents
October 25, 7:00pm CT
Frankies, Nashville
September 29, 12:00pm ET
Virtual
Has ownership fallen out of fashion?
ON_Media
Will AI Enhance or Destroy the Business of Media?
The Goldmines and Landmines Issue
June 19 – 23 Cannes
Hosted by Stagwell, Sport Beach gathered together the world’s most innovative brands, marketers, and creatives with the top athletic talent in the world, including Maria Sharapova and Carmelo Anthony. The event was a chance to connect, play and celebrate the impact that sport has on shaping global culture and creativity.
Owning Your Brand: How Athletes & Fans Are Building the New Creator Economy
June 12, 11am
Cannes
‘Playing Business’ VIP and Members Dinner
June 22, 7:00pm
Cannes
ON_Discourse @ Sport Beach Cocktail Event
June 19, 4 – 6pm
Cannes
ON_Music
A Symphony of Disruption