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The CxO
Experience

Curated. Insightful. Impactful. An exclusive experience built for executives, offering the opportunity for candid conversations about real-world problems and strategies to solve them

Why leaders attend

What to Expect

keynote sessions

Keynote Sessions

Hear from Rubrik executives and industry leaders on where the market is headed next, and how cyber resilience will shape the way organizations operate.

keynote sessions

Breakout Sessions

Dive into product roadmaps, best practices, and real-world use cases, led by Rubrik experts and customers who share what’s working in their environments today.

keynote sessions

Hands-on Labs

Get guided, in-person practice with Rubrik’s latest innovations, working through real scenarios alongside Rubrik engineers so you leave ready to apply what you’ve learned.

Leading through disruption

CxO Agenda

10:21am — 10:21am MON, MAY 17

Attendee Arrivals

Touch down in Las Vegas and meet the global Forward community.

12:00am — 2:00pm MON, MAY 17

Partner Exclusive Welcome Luncheon

12:00pm — 7:00pm MON, MAY 17

Registration Opens

Secure your Forward badge in the Registration Hall starting at 12pm.

2:00pm — 5:00pm MON, MAY 17

Partner Summit & Awards

5:00pm — 7:00pm MON, MAY 17

Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception

Kick the event week off with live music, food, drinks, and networking.

7:30am — 8:30am TUE, MAY 18

Breakfast

Fuel your day with a premium breakfast spread before we dive into the day.

8:00am — 5:00pm TUE, MAY 18

Training & Certifications

Breakout & Theater Sessions

Executive Meetings

8:30am — 10:15am TUE, MAY 18

Forward 2027 Opening Keynote

8:30am — 10:30am TUE, MAY 18

Opening Keynote

Hear from Rubrik executives and industry leaders on where the market is headed next, and how cyber resilience will shape the way organizations operate.

10:30am — 4:00pm TUE, MAY 18

Breakout Sessions

Dive into product roadmaps, best practices, and real-world use cases, led by Rubrik experts and customers who share what’s working in their environments today

Rubrik Pavilion

Explore live product demos, solution showcases, and interactive experiences from Rubrik and its partners on the show floor, all in one place between sessions.

Hands On Labs & Workshops

Get guided, in-person practice with Rubrik’s latest innovations, working through real scenarios alongside Rubrik engineers so you leave ready to apply what you’ve learned.

CXO Experience

This experience brings executives together in an intimate setting to discuss the core challenges facing their organizations today and practical strategies for solving them.

12:30pm — 2:00pm TUE, MAY 18

Lunch

Head to the Expo floor for an amazing lunch paired with networking and the chance to connect directly with our sponsor ecosystem.

4:00pm — 5:00pm TUE, MAY 18

Afternoon Keynote

Head back to the mainstage for enlightening discussions with the industry’s most influential voices on the future of the AI and security landscape.

4:00pm — 5:30pm TUE, MAY 18

Forward 2027 Afternoon Keynote

7:30am — 8:30am WED, MAY 19

Breakfast

Fuel your day with a premium breakfast spread before we dive into a high-impact agenda.

8:00am — 5:00pm WED, MAY 19

Executive Meetings

Breakout & Theater Sessions

Training & Certifications

8:30am — 10:15am WED, MAY 19

Forward 2027 Closing Keynote

8:30am — 10:30am WED, MAY 19

Closing Keynote

We’re closing the mainstage with an unforgettable session. Join us for a final word from a world-class guest speaker—designed to challenge your thinking and celebrate our community.

10:30am — 4:00pm WED, MAY 19

Breakout Sessions

Dive into product roadmaps, best practices, and real-world use cases, led by Rubrik experts and customers who share what’s working in their environments today

Rubrik Pavilion

Explore live product demos, solution showcases, and interactive experiences from Rubrik and its partners on the show floor, all in one place between sessions.

Hands On Labs & Workshops

Get guided, in-person practice with Rubrik’s latest innovations, working through real scenarios alongside Rubrik engineers so you leave ready to apply what you’ve learned.

CXO Experience

This experience brings executives together in an intimate setting to discuss the core challenges facing their organizations today and practical strategies for solving them.

12:30pm — 2:00pm WED, MAY 19

Lunch

Head to the Expo floor for an amazing lunch paired with networking and the chance to connect directly with our sponsor ecosystem.

7:00pm — 10:00pm WED, MAY 19

The Forward Party

The Forward Party

Don’t miss the Forward Party, a memorable evening that will close out the conference in style!