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  • 052<br /> FORTUNE GLOBAL FORUM<br /> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<br /> Monday, October 27, 2025 3:15-3:40<br /> THE NEW POWER PLAYERS: INNOVATION AND THE BUSINESS OF SPORT<br /> Sports is no longer just about competition—it’s one of the fastest-growing frontiers for investment, influence, and cultural change. From the meteoric rise of women’s leagues<br /> to surging global fandom in football, tennis, and golf, investors and owners are betting big on the next era of the game. How can capital accelerate the growth of women’s sports, expand access for the next generation of fans, and redefine what it means to own a team or a league in today’s market? Portia Archer, Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Tennis Association<br /> Ben Harburg, Principal, Harburg Group; Owner, Al Kholood Club and Cádiz Club de Futbol<br /> Alexis Ohanian, Founding Control Owner, Angel City FC, Los Angeles Golf Club, and ATHLOS<br /> Moderator: Kristin Stoller, Fortune Photograph by Iman Al-dabbagh/FortuneConferences

    Skyrocketing valuations, revenues, and investments: ‘That sounds like a tech story. It’s a women’s sports story,’ Alexis Ohanian says

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  • BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS &#8211; DECEMBER 12: Unshakable optimist, author Simon Sinek speaks on stage during Massachusetts Conference For Women 2019 at Boston Convention Center on December 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images for Massachusetts Conference for Women 2019)Success

    Simon Sinek says the most successful people in the world ‘hit zero’ or came close to it: Failure is ‘the gift’

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  • Country house at night with bright moonReal Estate

    The U.S. housing market is in spooky season: 15% of home sellers are getting ghosted by buyers

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  • Walmart CEO John Furner poses in front of a Walmart 100% electric delivery van during the 27th annual Woodward Dream Cruise, in Royal Oak, Michigan on August 20, 2022. The event is a celebration of automotive culture, attracting nearly one-million visitors and thousands of classic vehicles. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images)North America

    Walmart is determined to win the Thanksgiving meal value wars with a $40 dinner for 10 people

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  • HOUSTON, TEXAS &#8211; JULY 18: Rich and Nancy Kinder at Buffalo Bayou Park on Monday, July 18, 2022 in Houston. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)Success

    Houston billionaire couple plans to donate 95% of their $11 billion fortune to local causes: ‘I want our grandchildren to be proud’

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  • Aerial View villas, home, intercostal, bridges, Ocean from Delray Beach, FloridaReal Estate

    Florida’s housing market was skewed wildly by the pandemic. It’s finally coming to grips with a ‘realistic middle ground’

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  • Amazon&#8217;s founder Jeff Bezos and spouse Lauren Sanchez Bezos leave the Aman Hotel on the third day of their wedding festivities, in Venice on June 28, 2025. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)Lifestyle

    Jeff Bezos sold his Seattle mansion for record-breaking $63 million after he and wife Lauren Sánchez moved to Miami to live in $237 million compound

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  • 049<br /> WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th, 2025
Washington, D.C., USA<br /> Most Powerful Women Summit 2025 8:00 – 8:50 AM<br /> MPW CONCURRENT BREAKFAST SESSIONS 
Executive Insights: Leading Digital Transformation in a Disruptive Era<br /> Hosted by Deloitte As disruption continues its march across industries, organizations are rethinking how to drive enterprise-wide change. This session brings together senior leaders who are at the forefront of digital transformation to share their experiences and strategies for navigating complexity, fostering innovation, and building resilience. We’ll discuss what it takes to lead successful digital transformations, the evolving leadership capabilities required, and how organizations can position themselves for sustainable growth in a rapidly shifting business landscape. Discussion Leaders:<br /> Amy Feirn, Managing Principal for Transformation, Deloitte US<br /> Paula Kerger, Chief Executive Officer, PBS<br /> Anna Marrs, Group President, Global Merchant &amp; Network Services, American Express<br /> Iris Yen, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Wella<br /> Moderator: Kristin Stoller, Fortune Photograph by Stuart Isett/FortuneAI

    Empathy is the most under-hyped factor of the AI transformation era, American Express exec says

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  • 032<br /> TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2025
Washington, D.C., USA<br /> Most Powerful Women Summit 2025 12:00 – 12:20 PM<br /> NEXT LEVEL INFLUENCE: A CONVERSATION WITH MEGHAN, DUCHESS OF SUSSEX<br /> Earlier this year, the Duchess of Sussex, launched As Ever, a brand inspired by her love of cooking and entertaining. She has also been involved in a number of Netflix shows, including her recent lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, and launched podcasts. She joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges of life as a high-profile, highly scrutinized founder, as well as how she plans to leverage her significant influence to build a successful, long-lasting business empire. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Cofounder, The Archewell Foundation<br /> In conversation with Alyson Shontell, Fortune Photograph by Stuart Isett/FortuneC-Suite

    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on work-life balance as a CEO: ‘I’m still going to chaperone the first-grade field trip’

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  • 028<br /> TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2025
Washington, D.C., USA<br /> Most Powerful Women Summit 2025 11:00 – 11:45 AM<br /> MPW ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS<br /> Legacy in Motion: Empowering Women Through the Great Wealth Transition<br /> Hosted by Fidelity Over the next two decades, an unprecedented $124 trillion in assets will pass intergenerationally to women—particularly millennial and Gen X daughters—spotlighting the need for next level estate and financial planning. In this session, experts will demystify how to start candid family conversations between spouses and with their adult children, address expectation gaps around spending versus preserving wealth, and explore the unique roles of primary earners, secondary spouses, and eldest daughters bearing planning burdens. You’ll discover actionable strategies for building, protecting, and confidently transferring wealth to forge a lasting, values driven legacy. Discussion Leaders: 
Jean Chatzky, Chief Executive Officer, HerMoney Media<br /> Connie Collingsworth, Former Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, Gates Foundation<br /> Karla Valas, Head of Private Wealth Management and Executive Services, Fidelity Investments<br /> Moderator: Ellie Austin, Fortune Photograph by Melissa Flynn/FortunePersonal Finance

    Women could fall behind in the $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer because of the ‘confidence gap’ in financial planning, experts say

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  • 021<br /> TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2025
Washington, D.C., USA<br /> Most Powerful Women Summit 2025 8:00 – 8:50 AM<br /> MPW CONCURRENT BREAKFAST SESSIONS The Role of the Board in Succession Planning 
Hosted by Heidrick and Struggles<br /> In today’s fast-changing landscape, board succession planning has become a strategic imperative—not just a governance task. This session explores how leading boards are developing transparent assessment frameworks, aligning leadership pipelines with long-term strategy, and embedding governance measures to ensure continuity and protect stakeholder value. Hear directly from experts who are navigating these challenges and putting resilient, future-ready succession plans into action. Discussion Leaders:<br /> Edith Cooper, Co-Founder of Medley; Board Director, PepsiCo and Amazon<br /> Monica Turner, President, Procter &amp; Gamble<br /> Jane Bargmann, Global Head, Industrial Practice, Heidrick and Struggles<br /> Tara Walpert Levy, Vice President, Americas and Global Content Verticals, YouTube<br /> Moderator: Michal Lev Ram, Fortune Photograph by Melissa Flynn/FortuneC-Suite

    For succession planning to work, boards need to hunt for future CEOs with these 4 traits, YouTube exec says

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  • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 14: Selena Gomez attends the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)Success

    Self-made billionaire Selena Gomez says people didn’t take her seriously in the beauty business at first: People had ‘preconceived ideas of what I’m good at’

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  • Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage during the Fortune Most Powerful Women Gala at the Washington National Cathedral on October 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.Politics

    Kamala Harris doesn’t believe her presidential run was her finale: A glass cliff ‘suggests finality, and I’m not into that’

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  • 032<br /> TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2025
Washington, D.C., USA<br /> Most Powerful Women Summit 2025 12:00 – 12:20 PM<br /> NEXT LEVEL INFLUENCE: A CONVERSATION WITH MEGHAN, DUCHESS OF SUSSEX<br /> Earlier this year, the Duchess of Sussex, launched As Ever, a brand inspired by her love of cooking and entertaining. She has also been involved in a number of Netflix shows, including her recent lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, and launched podcasts. She joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges of life as a high-profile, highly scrutinized founder, as well as how she plans to leverage her significant influence to build a successful, long-lasting business empire. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Cofounder, The Archewell Foundation<br /> In conversation with Alyson Shontell, Fortune Photograph by Stuart Isett/FortuneConferences

    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on how her ‘complicated relationship’ with social media shaped her business strategy

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  • 010<br /> MONDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 2025
Washington, D.C., USA<br /> Most Powerful Women Summit 2025 5:00-5:25 PM<br /> COURAGE IN A FRACTURED WORLD: A CONVERSATION WITH BRENÉ BROWN
FINDING STRONG GROUND IN A DIVIDED WORLD
Leading today has never been harder. Economic volatility, a fractured political landscape, and a workforce spanning four generations have left even the most seasoned leaders questioning their playbooks. Researcher and bestselling author Brené Brown argues that courage, empathy, and authenticity aren’t soft skills—they’re survival skills for the modern CEO. Nearly one month after the release of her latest book, Brown joins Fortune’s Leadership Next podcast cohosts for a live recording, and shares how today’s leaders can foster trust in a divided world.
<br /> Brené Brown, Research Professor and Author
Moderators: Diane Brady, Executive Editorial Director, Fortune Live Media; and Kristin Stoller, Editorial Director, Fortune Photograph by Melissa Flynn/FortuneConferences

    Brené Brown says the key to surviving AI is rejecting Jack Welch’s advice and embracing humanity. The problem is humans ‘can’t stand each other’

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