Workd Events • 2026–2027

Executive Roundtable

Invite-only peer discussions for B2B leaders — CEOs, VPs, and directors who are navigating the same challenges you are.

12-15 executives per session. No presentations. No sales pitches. Just candid, facilitated conversations with peers who understand your world.

Why Executive Roundtables?

Running a B2B company is lonely at the top. Your team looks to you for answers, but who do you talk to when you need perspective? Peers who face the same pressures — that's who.

Most conferences give you keynotes and panels — one-to-many content that may or may not apply to your situation. Executive Roundtables flip that model. You're in a room with 12-15 leaders at your level, in your industry, facing similar challenges. The conversation is yours to drive.

This isn't a Workd product pitch. We facilitate the conversation — the value comes from the people in the room. If you find Workd useful afterward, great. But that's not why you're here.

We've found that the most impactful conversations happen when leaders can speak candidly — without worrying about competitors in the room or consultants selling them something. That's why every roundtable follows Chatham House Rules and is limited to non-competing companies.

Discussion Topics

Each session focuses on one or two of these themes — selected by attendees in advance so every conversation is relevant to everyone in the room.

Digital Transformation Strategy

How B2B leaders are prioritizing technology investments — what's delivering ROI and what's hype. Peer-tested frameworks for building a transformation roadmap.

AI Adoption for B2B Operations

Real talk about what AI can and can't do for distribution, trades, and industrial companies. Learn from peers who've already deployed — their wins, mistakes, and advice.

Operational Efficiency at Scale

Warehouse automation, route optimization, order management — how leaders are squeezing margin from operations without cutting corners on service.

Talent & Workforce Challenges

Recruiting, retaining, and upskilling in a tight labor market. How technology can amplify your team instead of replacing them — and why that distinction matters.

The Format

Designed for depth, not breadth. Every element is intentional — from group size to facilitation style.

Small Group, Big Impact

12-15 executives per session. No presentations, no sales pitches — just facilitated peer discussion around real challenges.

Facilitated by Practitioners

Led by operators who've built and scaled B2B companies — not consultants reading slides. Every discussion grounded in practical experience.

Chatham House Rules

What's said in the room stays in the room. Candid conversations about real challenges, competitive pressures, and strategic decisions.

Actionable Takeaways

Every session ends with concrete next steps — not vague inspiration. You'll leave with a prioritized action plan and peer connections to support execution.

A Typical Session

Half-day format — enough time for meaningful conversation without pulling you away from business for a full day.

8:00 AM
Arrival & Networking Breakfast
Meet your fellow executives in a relaxed setting before the discussion begins.
8:30 AM
Introductions & Topic Selection
Brief intros, then the group votes on which topics to prioritize for the session.
9:00 AM
Roundtable Discussion — Session 1
Facilitated deep-dive into the first topic. Real challenges, real solutions, real candor.
10:15 AM
Coffee Break
10:30 AM
Roundtable Discussion — Session 2
Second topic deep-dive with structured peer exchange and actionable frameworks.
11:45 AM
Action Planning & Wrap-Up
Each attendee identifies their top 3 takeaways and commits to specific next steps.
12:00 PM
Lunch & Open Networking
Continue conversations over lunch. The best insights often happen here.

Who Should Attend

  • CEOs and General Managers of B2B companies ($10M–$500M revenue)
  • VPs and Directors of Sales, Operations, or Technology
  • Owners of multi-location distribution, trades, or industrial businesses
  • C-suite leaders evaluating AI, automation, or digital transformation

What's Included

  • Facilitated peer discussion with 12-15 executives
  • Networking breakfast and lunch
  • Post-session summary with key insights and action items
  • Private peer network access for ongoing discussion
  • Follow-up resources tailored to session topics

Coming to Select Cities

Executive Roundtables are launching in 2026-2027. Request an invitation to be notified when sessions are scheduled in your area.

Detroit, MIChicago, ILDallas, TXNashville, TNAtlanta, GATampa, FL + More cities coming

Request an Invitation

Executive Roundtables are invite-only to ensure the right mix of perspectives in every session. Tell us about yourself and we'll match you with an upcoming session.

No cost to attend. Seats are limited to 12-15 per session.

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