We built something beautiful together. See you next year!
“Still feeling the glow of the event! Loved the brain blast and positive vibes. A feast for the curious."
Jess Yuen, Ex-CPO @ Couchbase (NASDAQ: BASE)
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World-class curation of leaders, from multibillion dollar founder/CEOs to veteran CPOs to top academics.
“10× more insights/hour than any other conference," paired with actionable insights & playbooks exclusively for attendees.
If you’ve been to CPOHQ dinners, you know how we set the mood. Expect a beautiful venue, a Zen blend of outdoor/indoor spaces, and a few more surprises up our sleeves.
You’re going to feel at home, because you've found your tribe here.
All discussions are protected by our confidentiality + “judgment free" agreements.
We’ll have raw, honest conversations where people don’t have to hold back. We've covered everything from the CEO/CPO relationship, your best & worst days at work, & more.
“Just got back from the CPOHQ Elevate Conference, and let me tell you – it wasn’t your typical hotel ballroom experience. Try a mansion on a hill, where the views and insights were equally breathtaking. [...]
Between raw fireside chats (yes, actual fireside!) and keynotes that left my brain doing somersaults, I was reminded of why we, as people leaders, are both innovation’s favorite catalysts and the human equivalent of a weighted blanket."
“Reflecting on an incredible week at the inaugural CPOHQ Elevate Conference in Los Angeles! The CPOHQ + Knoetic AI team brought together an extraordinary group of Chief People Officers, all united by a shared mission: to elevate our craft and each other through the power of community. [...]
Above all, it was amazing to be surrounded by so many kind and generous people. I left with deeper relationships, new friends and a heart ❤️ full of joy. Thank you Joseph Quan, Jeff Diana and the entire CPOHQ + Knoetic AI team for bringing us together for this special moment of connection and collaboration."
“Just came back from CPOHQ's Elevate 2024 in LA, and still feeling the glow of the event! From the thought provoking discussions to the incredible people, it was a feast for the curious. I was also honored to provide 1-1 exec coaching sessions throughout the event [...]
A huge shout-out to Joseph Quan, Jeff Diana, and the CPOHQ + Knoetic AI team for curating such a fabulous group of people and content."
“As I settle back in at home in San Francisco, I'm still riding the energy of the last two days at the CPOHQ Elevate 2024 conference. [...]
I've been to a lot of conferences over the years, and I must say - this was the best one yet ⭐
A giant thanks to Joseph Quan and the CPOHQ + Knoetic AI team who absolutely crushed it. Where is the sign up for next year? I'm ready to buy the first ticket! 🎟️"
“Just spent a few days at CPOHQ Elevate Conference led by Joseph Quan and team and had a fantastic time. It's clear the Knoetic organizing team asked themselves "how can we do something different and raise the bar?" at every turn. [..]
The Knoetic team has done a fantastic job of fostering a great community for sharing stories and answering questions - any aspiring folks in the People space should keep an eye out :)"
“What an incredible inaugural CPOHQ Elevate! Huge thanks to Joseph Quan and the CPOHQ team for creating such a truly special and impactful event!
The focus on driving business value, breakthrough innovation, and cultivating authentic community and connection was outstanding! Looking forward to 2025!"
We built what many CPOs called “the greatest event I’ve ever attended.”
We helped CPOs learn from the top 1% in their field, land their first Board roles, and navigate the ever-fraught dance of peacetime vs. wartime leadership. We didn’t think it was possible, but the world has only moved faster since.
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We’ll dive deep into what’s urgently timely - how to catalyze real AI change inside your org. How to recruit in a world where your pipeline is flooded with résumés that don’t exist. How to lead & keep Gen Z. How to react when AI rewrites your business model, erodes your moats, upends your center of gravity. The companies who are now doing 7 days a week in the office.
And yet, the more things change, the more the timeless reveals its worth. So we’ll also ask: what endures? What truths stay true, no matter the cycle or chaos?
As always, ELEVATE is an intimate, sacred anti-conference for a handpicked group of CPOs. We cap attendance. Lock the phones. And fill the agenda with tactical playbooks, hard-won wisdom, boardroom reps, and off-the-record truths you won’t hear anywhere else.
We hold daylight masterclasses, a twilight black-tie gala, and orchestrate nonstop micro-collisions with board members, investors, and C-level allies who actually move markets. You’ll leave a hum of energy that may stay just a little elevated long after the lights go out.
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We’re so grateful for the overwhelming demand for our second CPOHQ conference!
Because of demand, and because we’re curating a deeply intentional in-person experience for our inaugural ELEVATE, all memberships will be personally reviewed by our team within 2 weeks of purchase.
If your attendance is deferred, you’ll receive a full refund and $500 credit to next year’s event!
“Every problem is a people problem. Every answer is a people answer.”
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