Blueprint: The Strategic Planning & Execution Summit for Leaders

Join us on August 15th for an inspiring and transformative half-day session dedicated to empowering Strategy and Operations Leaders and amplifying their process for Strategic Planning and Execution!

The day will include a variety of engaging speaker formats, including a panel about operationalizing the strategy across the organization, a COO + CSO forum on strategic planning, and conclude with a CEO fireside chat on the importance of bringing together vision with strategy.

The day is going to be full of opportunities to learn from world-class Strategy and Operations Leaders from organizations we know and trust like DeepL, Versapay, Transcend, FormAssembly, KIPP Atlanta Metro Schools, and Authenticx. In addition to incredible content and insights, you will also be able to network with other like-minded Leaders across the world.

This event is free of charge! We'll be hosting Blueprint at Visionloft, located at The Stutz Building.

After the sessions, we’ll head next door to Turner’s for Happy Hour and networking. Enjoy complimentary drink and taco tickets at Julieta’s, along with some exclusive Blueprint swag.

If you are planning to attend and would like to meet with our team before or after to learn more about Elate, please don’t hesitate to reach out in advance. We’d love to meet and share more on how we are helping business leaders as we head into Strategic Planning season.

We have 100 spots available on a first-come first-serve basis.

If you’d like to learn more about the event and have questions that aren’t answered on the registration page, don’t hesitate reach out to us. We can’t wait.

• Amy Brown, CEO, Authenticx
• Brooks Busch, Co-Founder & CEO, Elate
• Benjamin Cabeza, Chief Strategy Officer, KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
• Edward Crook, Chief of Staff, DeepL
• Lou Desiderio, COO, FormAssembly
• Katie Holden, Head of Transformation & Business Acceleration, Versapay
• Abby Parker, Co-Founder & COO, Elate
• Antony Rhine, COO, Transcend

Over the past 4 years, we've aimed at building one of the top communities of Strategy and Operations Leaders. We call it Elation Nation. Now we’ll meet for the first time in-person at Blueprint in Indianapolis, IN.

Guided by Elate’s CEO, Brooks Busch, Ed and Katie will lead a conversation focused on bringing together long-term vision with tactical execution. As experts in business transformation, Ed and Katie will share how they've witnessed the significant impact that can be achieved when organizations commit the time and intentionality to focus on bringing strategy to life. From lessons learned to practical advice implemented across multiple organizations, Katie and Ed will offer insights tailored to help Strategy and Operations Leaders optimize their impact, drive cross-department collaboration, and deliver outcomes.

With the economic landscape changing over the last two years, the process of Strategic Planning has evolved. This evolution has increased the responsibility of Strategy and Operations Leaders to build strategies that truly deliver and exceed their organization's operating plan. Led by Elate’s COO, Abby Parker, we are bringing together a panel of world-class Strategy and Operations Leaders to share their perspectives on success in their roles and the changes they’ve observed in organizational Strategic Planning. From frameworks they've implemented to best practices and lessons learned, join us as we delve into the roles of today’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer.

Working alongside great CEOs, Strategy and Operations Leaders are often tasked with bringing vision to life. However, this task can sometimes be ambiguous or under-communicated. Blueprint 2024 will culminate with a fireside chat designed to provide insights into how Strategy and Operations Leaders can partner with their CEOs to make vision a reality.

In this fireside chat with Amy Brown, CEO at Authenticx, and Elate’s CEO Brooks Busch, hear how Amy approaches setting long-term vision and how they rely on their Strategy and Operations Leaders to execute that vision. We will explore the process of establishing mission, vision, and values that serve as the true north for organizations, and discuss why these elements are crucial for ensuring alignment and visibility across teams.

Join us after the sessions and enjoy complimentary drinks and tacos at Turner's Bar and Julieta's, both located at The Stutz.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Stutz Museum, 1060 North Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, United States