Virtuosi League Events
Curated gatherings of CMOs and other senior leaders to build relationships, exchange perspectives, and evolve the practice of leadership through invitation-only Forums, Executive Roundtables, and Dinner with Friends events.
October 2026 Events
NYC | Road to CMO
Hosted by Nadine Dietz and Gary Vaynerchuk, this event brings together senior marketing executives preparing for that next chapter alongside a select group of CMOs who've made the climb and are ready to talk about it honestly.
NYC | Creator Capital
Hosted by Nadine Dietz and Gary Vaynerchuk, this intimate event convenes CMOs and senior marketing leaders for two candid hours with guest CMOs, presidents, and YouTube creators who are helping redefine modern marketing.
NYC | Advertising Week DwF
Our biggest Dinner with Friends of the year convenes an incredible group of senior marketing leaders at Flyfish Club for exceptional food, fun, and remarkable company away from the hectic pace of Advertising Week.
Santa Clara | The Long Game
Co-hosted with the SF 49ers, a select group of leaders will explore what high-performing sports organizations can teach us about leading through disruption, developing future leaders, and building teams that perform when the stakes are highest.
November 2026 Events
London | Details TBA
Extending our inaugural 2026 Forums in Carmel and Cannes, this Forum will convene CMOs and senior marketing leaders from the UK and Europe to exchange perspectives on the leadership challenges shaping our profession.
Las Vegas | The Engine Room
At the Las Vegas Grand Prix, we'll gather for one of our most unique activities for a Dinner with Friends. We'll get a tour of the track, walk the pit lane before the big race, and then enjoy food, cocktails, other activities and, of course, the Grand Prix.
December 2026 Events
San Francisco | Holiday DwF
Co-hosted by Gap, CMOs and other senior leaders will convene for this special holiday edition of Dinner with Friends. While we'll no doubt reflect on the year and plans ahead, it's generally no work; just great people seeing old friends and making new ones.
LA | Off The Wall Leadership
Co-hosted with Vans, CMOs and their Creative and Brand leaders will discuss what it takes to build a culture that keeps a brand relevant. A tour of Vans’ campus will set the stage for the discussion and we'll cap off the day with Dinner with Friends.
A Look Ahead to 2027 Events -- COMING SOON
LA | Leadership in Motion
In the days leading up to the Big Game, an exceptional group of the world’s leading CMOs and senior executives will gather at a private residence in Bel Air. For two days, you’ll step away from the pace of the business and spend meaningful time with peers whose experience can change how you see what comes next. Expect honest conversation and fresh thinking.
Past Events - Read the Recaps and View the Photo Galleries
LA | Time Well Spent
Co-hosted with Audemars Piguet, an intimate group of CMOs gathered to discuss the ties between leadership and premium watchmaking. It was an evening of quality, craftsmanship, new inspiration, and rich conversation over Dinner with Friends.
Cannes | Solstice Forum
On the Summer Solstice, the day when daylight reaches its peak, senior enterprise leaders convened at the stunning Château de la Croix des Gardes for an intimate, peer-level, working dialogue among leaders navigating real enterprise complexity.
Carmel | The Forum
This closed-door forum convened a highly curated group of 100+ CMOs and senior leaders to tackle the most urgent challenges and embrace the opportunities that disruption creates. Everyone weighed in on what leadership now demands.

