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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
Hear from Rubrik executives and industry leaders on where the market is headed next, and how cyber resilience will shape the way organizations operate.
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.
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
Attendee Arrivals
Touch down in Las Vegas and meet the global Forward community.
Partner Exclusive Welcome Luncheon
Registration Opens
Secure your Forward badge in the Registration Hall starting at 12pm.
Partner Summit & Awards
Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception
Kick the event week off with live music, food, drinks, and networking.
Breakfast
Fuel your day with a premium breakfast spread before we dive into the day.
Training & Certifications
Breakout & Theater Sessions
Executive Meetings
Forward 2027 Opening Keynote
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.
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.
Lunch
Head to the Expo floor for an amazing lunch paired with networking and the chance to connect directly with our sponsor ecosystem.
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.
Forward 2027 Afternoon Keynote
Breakfast
Fuel your day with a premium breakfast spread before we dive into a high-impact agenda.
Executive Meetings
Breakout & Theater Sessions
Training & Certifications
Forward 2027 Closing Keynote
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.
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.
Lunch
Head to the Expo floor for an amazing lunch paired with networking and the chance to connect directly with our sponsor ecosystem.
The Forward Party
The Forward Party
Don’t miss the Forward Party, a memorable evening that will close out the conference in style!