Step into the future of CX
Smart CX leaders know the difference between what's trending and what's actually transforming businesses. While overwhelmed organizations struggle to tackle AI at scale, stay ahead of the curve and build the future of CX with us.
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San Francisco
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October 28, 2025
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12:00 - 6:00 PM PST
OCTOBER 28, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO

Stop chasing AI hype. Start building what actually works.

Limited seats by design.

Unlimited value by intention.

This isn't another bloated conference with recycled talking points. It's a focused gathering where substance beats spectacle, where you'll get the real intel from leaders who are actually doing the work, and have the outcomes to prove it.
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Learn what an AI-native CX organization actually looks like in practice.
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Learn tactical strategies that create measurable business impact, not vanity metrics
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Gain direct access to the people solving problems you're facing right now (and those who are trying to sort them out alongside you)

KEY SPEAKERS

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Author Name

CEO / Company
Fareed Zakaria
Host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN
Vinod Khosla
Founder
Elena Gomez
President & Chief Financial Officer
Anne Raimondi
Head of Business & COO
Cait Keohane
Chief Customer Officer
Tyler Gardner
Director of Customer Experience
Priyanka Purkayastha
Director of CX and Trust & Safety
Andy Lee
Founder & Chairman
Matt Price
Co-Founder, CEO

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Author Name

CEO / Company
Anand Chandrasekaran
Founder, President
Fareed Zakaria
Host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN
Vinod Khosla
Founder
Elena Gomez
President & Chief Financial Officer
Anne Raimondi
Head of Business & COO
Cait Keohane
Chief Customer Officer
Tyler Gardner
Director of Customer Experience
Priyanka Purkayastha
Director of CX and Trust & Safety
Andy Lee
Founder & Chairman
Matt Price
Co-Founder, CEO
Anand Chandrasekaran
Founder, President
1:30 PM

Big Bets, Bold Moves: Vinod Khosla on Building the Future with AI

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to hear from Vinod Khosla, one of tech’s most visionary thinkers, in a candid conversation about where AI is headed—and what it takes to lead the charge. From early bets on unproven ideas to building businesses that shape entire industries, Vinod will share his perspective on the risks, breakthroughs, and big-picture thinking behind AI’s rapid rise. The session will dive into how today’s innovations are redefining not just customer experience, but the future of business itself.
Fareed Zakaria
Host of CNN
Vinod Khosla
Founder, Khosla Ventures
2:45 PM

Peak of CX Performance in the AI Era

Customer expectations are rising fast but legacy tools and bolt-on bots can’t keep up. This session reveals how the first AI-native contact center is redefining customer service with outcome-based solutions, auto-tuning AI Assistants, and seamless human support. Learn how to achieve peak CX performance, with measurable results, rapid value, and the ultimate customer experience."
Matt Price
CEO, Crescendo
Anand Chandrasekaran
Founder, Crescendo
3:00 PM

The AI-Powered Journey: How Crescendo AI Enables Customers to Find "The One," From Products to Partners

What do fashion and dating have in common? More than you think—especially when AI is involved. Join this lively conversation with leaders from Grindr and Cuyana as they share how they’re using Crescendo AI to transform the customer journey. From helping users discover the perfect product to sparking meaningful relationships, this panel will reveal how AI can create smarter, more satisfying experiences across industries."
Priyanka Purkayastha
Director of CX and Trust & Safety at Grindr
Tyler Gardner
Director of CX at Cuyana
Moderated by Matt Price
CEO, Crescendo
5:00 Pm

CX in the Boardroom: A C-Level Conversation on AI and Experience

Customer experience is no longer confined to marketing or support. It now sits at the center of the boardroom agenda. In this session, C-level leaders will discuss why CX has become a shared priority across the executive team and how it is shaping enterprise strategy. They will share how AI-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration are transforming decision-making and why putting the customer at the center drives growth, builds loyalty, and creates lasting competitive advantage.
Cait Keohane
CCO, Airtable
Elena Gomez
CFO, Toast
Anne Raimondi
COO, Asana
Moderated by Andy Lee
Founder and Chairman, Alorica - Crescendo
THE VENUE
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Live in San Francisco

We’re bringing CX leaders from all over the country to connect about Customer Experience in the AI era. Grab your seat before they’re gone.

OVERVIEW

12 - 1pm

Welcome reception

Step into the main space and be welcomed with light bites, beverages and networking.

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1 - 4:30pm

Main stage content

Join us for inspiring fireside chats, practical panels, and executive conversations from the industry's top leaders.

4:30 - 4:45pm

Celebratory cheers to the opening of the Crescendo SF office

Help welcome Crescendo to the San Francisco Bay Area with a toast to this new chapter in our journey.

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4:45 - 6pm

Happy hour + networking

Kick back, relax and enjoy the rest of the evening with hors d'oeuvres, cocktails (or mocktails) and networking.

Your Qs. Our As.

Who is Crescendo Live for?

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Anyone who is interested in exploring and building a community in the world of AI and CX. (and anyone who likes dogs, of course)

Can I bring someone with me?

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Only if they're cool.

Sick of conferences that are 90% vendor booths and 10% actual insights?

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Yeah. Us too.

REQUEST A SEAT

Why wait for the future when you can build it?

Be part of Crescendo Live in San Francisco and connect with the people shaping the next era of customer experience.

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