It takes a lot of finesse to get work done on Capitol Hill during heightened political polarization. What can we expect from the diverse perspectives shaping policy and business? Hear from Senator Mark Warner on his vision and what it will take to push the agenda forward in divided times.
Mark R. Warner, U.S. Senator, Commonwealth of Virginia
Interviewer: Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE

There are more health care companies than ever before on the Fortune 500, and for good reason—health is central to all. Johnson & Johnson has been a purpose-driven organization for more than a century—and use a set of core values to guide important decisions. During this critical moment for business and society, we discuss how this CEO is consciously building healthier communities globally.
Joaquin Duato, Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Interviewer: Alyson Shontell, Editor-in-Chief, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune CEO Initiative

The new era of AI will change the way businesses operate - from changing the way humans write emails to fighting climate change. How is this new era of deep tech reshaping the future of business? And where can we expect to see the real transformative power of AI make the biggest impact?
Arvind Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, IBM
Cristiano Amon, Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm
Moderator: Polina Pompliano, Deputy Director, Live Events, FORTUNE; Founder, The Profile

The rise of AI has given the U.S. government a winding map to navigate when it comes to making policy, reacting to threats, and seizing opportunities. So what is the U.S. Senate doing to ensure a safe and innovative AI-enabled society? Hear from one of the U.S. Senators leading the charge in AI development and regulation.
Todd Young, U.S. Senator, Indiana (appearing virtually)
Interviewer: Matt Heimer, Executive Editor, Features, FORTUNE

A BLUEPRINT FOR AI SUCCESS
The potential for AI to make businesses more efficient, streamlined and data-driven is a game changer. But with great power comes great risks. How can companies craft a smart, secure, and scalable AI strategy while empowering their workforce? What crucial steps can shield against bias and misinformation?
Paul Hudson, Chief Executive Officer, Sanofi
Ravi Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant
Joyce Mullen, President and CEO, Insight Enterprise
Editorial Host: Polina Pompliano, FORTUNE

UNLEASHING SOCIAL IMPACT IN A POST-ESG WORLD
Amidst the rising tide of ESG backlash, CEOs are looking for ways to turn their commitments into action, to drive positive, societal change. How can companies ensure their workforces are diverse, inclusive and able to thrive in today’s digital landscape? What steps can be taken to create a social impact strategy that satisfies stakeholders, consumers, and employees alike?
Anton Vincent, President, Mars Wrigley North America
Cid Wilson, President and CEO, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
Editorial Host: Sheryl Estrada, Senior Writer, CFO Daily, FORTUNE

FROM CLASSROOM TO BOARDROOM: HOW AI IS SHAPING THE ASPIRATIONS OF TOMORROW'S LEADERS
The emerging, next generation of leaders is maturing in tandem with the evolution of AI technology. How are these innovations shaping their aspirations, and what will be the most significant changes in leadership roles and responsibilities in AI-powered corporations of the future? What can we do today, to build a roadmap for the AI savvy business leaders of tomorrow?
Rob Lake, Co-founder and CEO, Boulevard
Jennifer Tejada, Chairperson and CEO, PagerDuty
Editorial Host: Phil Wahba, Senior Writer, FORTUNE

WHERE DO WE START, PAUSE, OR STOP WITH AI?
The deployment of generative AI raises ethical risks and regulatory scrutiny. This new form of disruptive technology has already been subject to a few hard lessons—from hallucinations to misinformation. What are the incentives to deploy early? How can we leverage the power of AI to create a positive impact on business and society?
Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor and Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI)
Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO, Accenture
Hemant Taneja, CEO and Managing Director, General Catalyst
Moderator: Jennifer Tejada, Chairperson and CEO, PagerDuty

PREPARING FOR THE WORKPLACE OF TOMORROW
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It's no secret that remote work and the breakneck speed of AI advancement have disrupted traditional workplace structures. Recent polls show that 70% of organizations are exploring how to use generative AI in their business, leaving executives with the challenge of upskilling employees and evolving their workforce. What will the workplace look like in 5 years? And is the remote work boom here to stay? Leading global executives share their predictions for the future of work, strategies for tackling the continually evolving workplace, and the crucial role of company culture in employee retention and hiring.
Discussion Leaders:
Peter Goldstein, Chief Technology Strategist, Toptal
Janeen Gelbart, Co-founder and CEO, Indiggo
Joseph Preston, President and Chief Executive Officer, New Balance Athletics
Moderator: Polina Pompliano, FORTUNE

ADVANCING TOWARD NET ZERO
While numerous global companies have pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the path from commitment to concrete action is not always clear. How can business leaders effectively integrate sustainability objectives with a profit-driven approach, and what key performance indicators should organizations use to assess their progress?  A discussion about the road to net-zero on what it means for companies to take meaningful steps towards addressing climate change.
TC Chatterjee, Chief Executive Officer, Griffith Foods
Melissa Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Wex
Ahmed Zahran, Chief Executive Officer, KarmSolar
Editorial Host: Phil Wahba, Senior Writer, FORTUNE

TRANSFORMING THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE TO IMPROVE COMPANY PERFORMANCE
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In today's fast-paced, digitally driven world, leaders who view the current macro environmental challenges as opportunities and take the initiative to focus on the health and wellbeing of their employees will not only create an environment where their people can thrive but will also reduce costs and improve their bottom line. So, how do you get a ROI out of a wellbeing culture? How can companies ensure employee health and wellbeing is prioritized? A discussion about the smartest investments to jump-start your company’s wellbeing journey, how tech and AI can help, and some of the best methods for measuring the impact on your company’s performance.
Tom McInerney, Chief Executive Officer, Genworth Financial
Jami McKeon, Chair of the Firm, Morgan Lewis
Stephan Scholl, Chief Executive Officer, Alight
Moderator: Sheryl Estrada, Senior Writer, CFO Daily, FORTUNE

We know the impact of generative AI and LLMs on productivity will be tremendous but how do we bridge the gap between human capabilities and this emerging technology? In this session, Stanford researcher Erik Brynjolfsson shares his research focused on how technology is shaping efficiency and how leaders can steer progress that ultimately benefits humanity.
Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor and Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI)

Technology transformation has come faster than ever before, and CEOs are at the forefront of navigating these changes. And while it seems like business leaders need to know everything all at once, a critical focus is addressing the ever-growing skills gap in technology, especially in AI. How should CEOs start preparing their workforce and finding the right talent so that they can keep pace with AI and ultimately lead in their industries?
Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO, Accenture
Moderator: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

JJoin us for an exclusive conversation with the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Fortune’s CEO Alan Murray. As a fierce advocate of the U.S. business community, the Secretary of the Treasury shares her insights on Bidenomics, competition with China and the impact innovative tech is poised to make on the economy.
Janet Yellen, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
Alan Murray, FORTUNE

Just three years after corporations across the U.S. made wide-scale, public DE&I commitments, the reversal of affirmative action, nationwide boycotts of brands supporting and promoting LGBTQIA+ rights, and widespread scrutiny of corporations’ ESG efforts, leaders at all levels find themselves navigating evolving expectations from stakeholders while also staying true to their values. At a time when corporations are considering scaling back on their commitments, hear why it's critical for business leaders to remain authentic to their mission and values — and how it's possible to have conviction without jeopardizing the bottom line.
Debbie DysonChief Executive Officer, OneTen
Ken Frazier, Chairman, Health Assurance Initiatives, General Catalyst; Co-founder and Co-chair, OneTen
Moderator: Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE

The buzz on ESG is quieting as the efficacy of these standards have come into question. And with increased public interest in corporations are investing in environmental and social impact causes, we seem to be headed into a post-ESG era. Is this a good thing? Can big business do good unsupervised? What’s the next era for social and environmental governance?
Don Baer, Senior Partner, Brunswick Group
Juleanna Glover, Founder and CEO, Ridgely Walsh
Bruce Mehlm, Founding Partner, Mehlman Consulting
Moderator: Phil Wahba, Fortune

Can competition and collaboration coexist? At a time when global cooperation has never been needed more, how can leaders navigate the decoupling of inner politics and beyond. Hear from geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer on ways the business community can help pave a solid path through heightened tensions.
Ian Bremmer, Founder and President, Eurasia Group, GZERO Media
Interviewer: Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE

The U.S. Secretary of Commerce bridges the gap between economic opportunities and its citizens. From the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act to the difficult task of working through industrial policy and labor unions, Gina Raimondo shares more on her ambitious plans for the nation.
Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce
Moderator: Alyson Shontell, Fortune

As urgency mounts, the public and private sectors are taking action to reduce emissions and work against the impacts of climate change. There’s momentum gained as corporations continue to scale viable clean energy technologies and make long-term commitments, but the challenges are costly. How can leaders sustain the energy toward climate goals and transition onto cleaner tech?
Marco Alverà Co-founder, Zhero; Co-founder and CEO, TES-H2
David Crane, Under Secretary for Infrastructure, U.S. Department of Energy
Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Founder and CEO, Cadenza Innovation
Moderator: Matt Heimer, Fortune

The verdict is in: Generative AI and its innovations are here to stay. So, how do companies build the technical infrastructure to deploy and harness this innovative technology securely? From building GPUs optimized for AI workloads to finding the right partnerships, how can companies stay ahead to generate the kind of change the tech promises while ensuring they are not creating new vulnerabilities for their organization?
Francois Locoh-Donou, President, CEO and Director, F5
Matthew Prince, Co-founder and CEO, Cloudflare
Ian Swanson, Co-founder and CEO, Protect AI
Moderator: Polina Pompliano, FORTUNE

Eyes are on China as its economy rebounds post-pandemic and U.S. businesses are finding new pathways to partner. After three years of strict “zero-COVID” lockdowns, elevated youth unemployment rates, and a struggling economy, are the upsides of doing business with China worth the risks? In this discussion, experts weigh the pros and cons of this question and what all this means for the global economy.
Dr. Richard Haass, President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations; Senior Counselor, Centerview Partners (appearing virtually)
Jacob Helberg, Commissioner, U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission; Author, The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power (appearing virtually)
Christopher Marquis, Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management, Judge Business School University of Cambridge
Moderator: Polina Pompliano, Fortune

WHAT’S NEXT FOR D.C.?
As D.C.’s first African American woman to ever be elected to three, four-year terms as mayor of an American city, Muriel Bowser, continues to shape the capital and grow its population. In this exclusive conversation, Mayor Bowser talks about how D.C.’s population is changing and the impact new technology can make on society—for the better.
Muriel Bowser, Mayor, Washington, D.C.
Moderator: Matt Heimer, Executive Editor, Features, FORTUNE

RULES AND REGULATION
Senator Marsha Blackburn has made moves to ensure regulation has been rolled out on a laundry list of issues from AI to taxation. And while regulation is key to the success of the U.S. government, how can the Senate learn from the private sector on how to streamline their processes and get things done faster? Senator Blackburn shares more on her plans for Tennessee and the nation at large.
Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator, Tennessee

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