Exclusive Experiences Beyond the Conference Room
Converge25 includes exclusive access to iconic venues to experience New York City like never before.
NYSE Closing Bell Experience
Step onto the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to experience ringing the closing bell and enjoy dinner and a reception at the center of world finance.
NBC Studios Experience
Visit NBC Studios to see the famous sets of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, NBC Nightly News, and Saturday Night Live, where entertainment history is made. This experience will be followed by dinner around Rockefeller Center.
Hudson Yards Experience
Explore Hudson Yards with world-class shopping, followed by a champagne reception at The Edge, the highest outdoor viewing platform in the Western Hemisphere. End the evening with a 5-star dining experience!
Private Dinner Cruise Experience
Experience a private reception and dinner cruise around the Statue of Liberty, enjoying the sunset and stunning views of New York City’s iconic landmarks from the Hudson River.
Broadway Night Experience
Enjoy a conversation over dinner in the theater district with Shuler Hensley, Tony-award-winning singer and actor. After dinner attend a Broadway performance of The Lion King. and interact with a member of the cast.
MLB Headquarters Experience
Visit Major League Baseball headquarters to experience an inside look at advanced video replay systems where game-changing decisions are made for every MLB game. Reception and dinner will be included.
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Day One
Tuesday, August 12
Chapter Officer Workshop
9:00–11:00 AM ET
Lunch
11:30 AM –2:00 PM ET
Exclusive Experiences
Welcome Reception
at Marriot Marquis
8:00–10:00 PM ET
Day Two
Wednesday, August 13
Welcome Breakfast
7:30–8:30 AM ET
Program Session 1
9:00–11:30 AM ET
Connect Lunch
11:30 AM –1:00 PM ET
Program Session 2
1:00–3:30 PM ET
Converge25 Reception
5:00–6:30 PM ET
6:30–9:00 PM ET
Late Night
9:00 PM ET
Day Three
Thursday, August 14
Inspirational Breakfast
7:30–8:30 AM ET
Program Session 3
9:00–11:30 AM ET
Connect Lunch
11:30 AM –1:00 PM ET
Program Session 4
1:00–3:30 PM ET
Blue Carpet Paparazzi Reception
5:00–6:30 PM ET
6:30–9:00 PM ET
Late Night Awards Celebration
9:00 PM ET
Keynotes to challenge and inspire.
Charles
Duhigg
Bestselling Author & Speaker
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter and the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on The New York Times bestseller list. His writing explores the science of habit formation in our lives, companies, and societies. Duhigg’s impactful work with The New Yorker, television, and podcasts shapes public discourse and drives conversations on productivity and communication.
Dr. Janet
Sherlock
CIO & CDTO (fmr.)
Dr. Janet Sherlock helps companies simplify complexity and unlock performance by transforming outdated organizational structures. With 15 years of experience as former CDTO at Ralph Lauren and CIO at Carter’s, she brings deep executive and boardroom experience. Backed by a doctorate in Organizational Change from USC, Sherlock’s work reshapes how modern organizations operate—from AI strategy to executive team design.
Cindy
Taibi
SVP & CIO (fmr.)
Cindy Taibi joined The New York Times straight out of college and rose to become SVP and CIO, where she led enterprise technology across infrastructure, productivity, finance, HR, and print publishing systems. As the Times’ first female CIO, she played a pivotal role in the company’s digital transformation and cultural evolution. Taibi co-founded the Women in Technology initiative and has been a strong advocate for diversity in tech leadership.
Lynn
Martin
President
Lynn Martin oversees the world’s largest stock market and its electronic equity and options exchanges. She also leads ICE's Fixed Income & Data Services. Previously, Martin held various leadership roles at ICE, including President of Fixed Income & Data Services and CEO of NYSE Liffe U.S. She currently serves on the board of the Partnership for New York City and the Inner-City Scholarship Fund.
Peter
High
Forbes Contributor
Peter High writes on topics at the intersection of IT and business. His insights are derived from the best practices of leading companies transforming people, processes, technologies, ecosystems, and strategies for the digital era. As founder of Metis Strategy, he advises Fortune 500 executives on navigating technology and organizational change. He is also the longtime host of the Technovation podcast, with over 300 episodes featuring conversations with top technology leaders.
Danny
Meyer
Founder & Chairman
As the founder of Union Square Hospitality Group, Danny Meyer is the force behind iconic restaurants like Union Square Cafe, The Modern, Gramercy Tavern, Manhatta, and the global phenomenon Shake Shack. Known for pioneering “Enlightened Hospitality,” Meyer redefined service by putting team culture at the center of business success. A renowned leader and speaker, his impact spans 28 James Beard Awards to the TIME 100 “Most Influential People” list.
Latha
Maripuri
CISO & VP
Latha Maripuri leads global cybersecurity and privacy engineering across Uber’s ridesharing, delivery, transit, health, and financial services. Previous roles at IBM and News Corp have given her deep expertise in building secure systems, automating risk management, and shaping security strategy at scale. Maripuri also serves on the Board of Directors for JupiterOne, helping advance the future of cyber asset management.
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Right in the heart of Times Square.
New York Marriott Marquis
All Converge25 sessions and events will take place in or around the New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square.