Across the Pond: Miami Nice! Observations from the CEO Summit
Fri Jan 30 2026
In this episode, Steve Henke and Paul Griffiths discuss their experiences and key takeaways from the recent CEO Summit in Miami. They explore the importance of networking, the impact of AI on business decision-making, the role of synthetic data in the insights industry, and the value of in-person events for building relationships. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of insights agencies and the need for transformation in response to technological advancements.
Takeaways
The CEO Summit fosters authentic connections among business leaders.
Networking is a key component of the event's success.
AI was a major topic of discussion, emphasizing its role in decision-making.
Presentations highlighted the transformative power of insights in organizations.
Synthetic data is becoming an accepted part of the insights landscape.
In-person events provide unparalleled opportunities for relationship building.
The insights industry is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements.
Agencies must adapt to remain relevant in a changing market.
The importance of transparency and openness in discussions was emphasized.
Future episodes may explore AI's impact on agency operations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the CEO Summit Insights
02:39 Networking and Authentic Connections
05:23 Key Presentations and AI Discussions
07:56 The Role of Synthetic Data in Insights
10:35 The Future of Insights and AI Integration
13:07 The Value of In-Person Events
15:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Keywords
CEO Summit, insights agency, networking, AI, synthetic data, in-person events, business transformation, insights industry, growth strategies, market research
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In this episode, Steve Henke and Paul Griffiths discuss their experiences and key takeaways from the recent CEO Summit in Miami. They explore the importance of networking, the impact of AI on business decision-making, the role of synthetic data in the insights industry, and the value of in-person events for building relationships. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of insights agencies and the need for transformation in response to technological advancements. Takeaways The CEO Summit fosters authentic connections among business leaders. Networking is a key component of the event's success. AI was a major topic of discussion, emphasizing its role in decision-making. Presentations highlighted the transformative power of insights in organizations. Synthetic data is becoming an accepted part of the insights landscape. In-person events provide unparalleled opportunities for relationship building. The insights industry is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements. Agencies must adapt to remain relevant in a changing market. The importance of transparency and openness in discussions was emphasized. Future episodes may explore AI's impact on agency operations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the CEO Summit Insights 02:39 Networking and Authentic Connections 05:23 Key Presentations and AI Discussions 07:56 The Role of Synthetic Data in Insights 10:35 The Future of Insights and AI Integration 13:07 The Value of In-Person Events 15:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Keywords CEO Summit, insights agency, networking, AI, synthetic data, in-person events, business transformation, insights industry, growth strategies, market research