The Assembly, A One North Event

After taking a break from events over the past few years, One North came back in 2023 with a refreshed perspective and blueprint for how we want to share thought leadership with our clients and friends for years to come. The Assembly served as an intimate collection of experts across multiple practices and industries to share perspectives on all things digital, technology, and strategy.

We gathered a diverse group of leaders in an inspiring location to take a step back from our daily initiatives and collectively imagine the future—to take the long view.  Together, we explored how to leverage transformative technology and digital best practices to energize teams, optimize strategies, and increase bottom lines.

Set at the inspiring Sundance Mountain Resort, this three-day, two-night event included a mixture of networking, high-value content, client and expert panels, and group activities. Surrounded by nature, art, and community, we were able to take on a fresh perspective and look beyond the here and now. 

See below for a look into the 2023 Assembly.

Session Recaps and Recordings

Below you will find the session recordings and presentation slides from each of our One North speakers. The topics discussed at The 2023 Assembly encompassed a diverse range of disciplines and their perspective on how to take the long view in today's fast-paced world.

Download the slides and watch the session recordings by clicking the accompanying buttons below.

User Agreements: A Foundation for Long-Term UX Strategy

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Risky Business: The Long-Term Payoff of Taking Creative Risks

Returning to Human: Experience Strategy in an Emergent Age

The Matrix Reimagined: Technology Trends that Bring Us Closer to a Hyper-Connected Reality

The Privacy Playbook: Planning for an Info-Scarce Era

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2023 Theme: Taking the Long View

The theme of The Long View focused on providing the space to look ahead and transition out of reaction mode. We found that many of us have been stuck reacting to immediate changes, focusing on one deliverable after the next, and unable to look beyond the here and now. As a result, we often miss the opportunity to look beyond—to take the long view, envision what is next, and productively work to create the future.

The 2023 theme of The Long View highlighted the importance of long-term thinking, brand building, design innovation, user-centric approaches, data utilization, and technology adaptation. 

The Assembly was able to provide actionable insights and recommendations from industry experts to help our attendees navigate an ever-changing business landscape and drive sustainable growth. By embracing strategic thinking, customer focus, and creative risk-taking, attendees were better positioned to thrive and stay ahead of the competition.

2023 Setting: Sundance Mountain Resort, Utah

Offering a perfect balance between the natural world, the creative spirit, and community + connection, the Sundance Mountain Resort provided an ideal backdrop for The 2023 Assembly and our exploration of The Long View.

Attendees were able to experience a refreshing departure from the mundane confines of stuffy conference hotels as they immersed themselves in the beauty of nature. Those in attendance had the opportunity to take a deep breath, unwind, and step back from the ordinary. Surrounded by awe-inspiring views, attendees discovered boundless possibilities and forged connections in an environment that invigorated both mind and spirit.

2023 Highlights

Immerse yourself in an assortment of external sources and references woven into each session. Dive deeper into the subject matter by referring to the recommended reading and watch lists below. Get a more comprehensive feel of The 2023 Assembly by hearing about a handful of our attendees' experiences at the event and by tuning into our Spotify playlist.

Assembly Attendee Testimonial Videos

VISIT THE FULL 2023 ASSEMBLY VIDEO LIBRARY HERE

Spotify Playlist

Reading List

Watch List

About One North

One North is a full-service digital agency based in Chicago that was acquired by TEKsystems in early 2019. We help businesses solve complex problems in creative ways. We’re makers, technologists and relationship builders guiding you toward what’s next.

Unlike traditional agencies, we stitch together a deep level of expertise across disciplines so that we can do the work of multiple teams. With capabilities in brand and communications, digital experience, technology and infrastructure and optimizations and insights, our designers, strategists and technologists can take on any challenge. We deliver the human element to digital and make our clients' big ideas come to life through experiences that perform, evolve and inspire. 

Together with TEKsystems, we can take on engagements of any size, for virtually any client. As strategic advisors and trustworthy partners, we present a new world of opportunity for our clients and offer a comprehensive set of solutions that are designed to help drive their digital success in today’s changing market. 

To learn more about One North, visit onenorth.com.