Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia, FORTUNE; Chair, Brainstorm Design

Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia, FORTUNE; Chair, Brainstorm Design

WELCOME REMARKS

A provocative recent essay in Fast Company argues that, over the past decade, CEOs of many large companies have “broken up” with design. Is that true? If so, what went wrong? In this opening roundtable, some of today’s leading commercial designers debate the value of design in an evolving marketplace.

Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer, PepsiCo
Cliff Kuang, Author, User Friendly; UX Designer
Katrina Alcorn, Former General Manager, Design, IBM

Ben Sheppard, Partner, McKinsey &amp; Company


Moderated by: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

A provocative recent essay in Fast Company argues that, over the past decade, CEOs of many large companies have “broken up” with design. Is that true? If so, what went wrong? In this opening roundtable, some of today’s leading commercial designers debate the value of design in an evolving marketplace.
Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer, PepsiCo 
Cliff Kuang, Author, User Friendly; UX Designer 
Katrina Alcorn, Former General Manager, Design, IBM 
Ben Sheppard, Partner, McKinsey &amp; Company 
Moderated by: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

DESIGN’S NEXT CHAPTER

Great brand design must tell a compelling and holistic story. A celebrated Chief Design Officer explains how his team created a new look for an iconic brand that connects its storied heritage with the company’s bold vision for what’s to come.

Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer, PepsiCo

 

In conversation with: Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE

Great brand design must tell a compelling and holistic story. A celebrated Chief Design Officer explains how his team created a new look for an iconic brand that connects its storied heritage with the company’s bold vision for what’s to come.
Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer, PepsiCo 
In conversation with: Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE

YES, WE CAN: REIMAGINING AN ICONIC BRAND

Is a piece of art less valuable because it is generated by an algorithm? Who owns art created by an AI system trained on the work of real people? The top executive at one of the world’s leading auction houses explains how AI is shaking up the art world.

Francis Belin, President, Christie’s Asia Pacific

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In conversation with: Tony Chambers, Founder and Creative Director, Studio TC &amp; Friends; Co-chair, Brainstorm Design

Is a piece of art less valuable because it is generated by an algorithm? Who owns art created by an AI system trained on the work of real people? The top executive at one of the world’s leading auction houses explains how AI is shaking up the art world.
Francis Belin, President, Christie’s Asia Pacific 
In conversation with: Tony Chambers, Founder and Creative Director, Studio TC &amp; Friends; Co-chair, Brainstorm Design

WHEN ANDROIDS DREAM: AI, ART AND THE NEW MARKETPLACE

NETWORKING AND COFFEE BREAK

The founder of a leading international architectural firm has eagerly embraced AI as a design tool because of its seamless interface between pen, paper, and a hand-drawn sketch.

Keith Griffiths, Chairman and Founder, Global Principal Designer, Aedas

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In conversation with: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

The founder of a leading international architectural firm has eagerly embraced AI as a design tool because of its seamless interface between pen, paper, and a hand-drawn sketch.
Keith Griffiths, Chairman and Founder, Global Principal Designer, Aedas 
In conversation with: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

THE POWER OF SKETCHING

Gehl's approach to city planning is centered around the idea of creating human-centric urban environments that prioritize the needs and well-being of people. The firm emphasizes the importance of designing cities that are not only functional but also enjoyable and sustainable. Gehl’s director of research and development will share thoughts on how data can help expose new patterns and unfold social connections to create better and more inclusive cities for everyone.

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Liselott Stenfeldt, Director of R&amp;D, Gehl

Gehl's approach to city planning is centered around the idea of creating human-centric urban environments that prioritize the needs and well-being of people. The firm emphasizes the importance of designing cities that are not only functional but also enjoyable and sustainable. Gehl’s director of research and development will share thoughts on how data can help expose new patterns and unfold social connections to create better and more inclusive cities for everyone.
Liselott Stenfeldt, Director of R&amp;D, Gehl

DESIGN IN FOCUS: HOW TO USE DATA TO CREATE BETTER CITIES FOR EVERYONE

Macau has a bold economic vision for its future—one that involves dramatic expansion of the city’s array of cultural, art, retail, and entertainment tourism offerings. What role will design play in that transformation? A visionary local business leader describes how design can help shape and revitalize Macau’s iconic neighborhoods.
Speaker to be announced

Macau has a bold economic vision for its future—one that involves dramatic expansion of the city’s array of cultural, art, retail, and entertainment tourism offerings. What role will design play in that transformation? A visionary local business leader describes how design can help shape and revitalize Macau’s iconic neighborhoods. 
Speaker to be announced

MACAU’S DESIGN FUTURE 

An award-winning interactive designer guides us through the new frontier in design: creating branded experience through spectacles and immersive environments that are redefining architecture, retail, and entertainment.

Andrew Lazarow, Studio Leader, The Lab at Rockwell Group

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In conversation with: Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

An award-winning interactive designer guides us through the new frontier in design: creating branded experience through spectacles and immersive environments that are redefining architecture, retail, and entertainment.
Andrew Lazarow, Studio Leader, The Lab at Rockwell Group 
In conversation with: Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

DESIGNING SPECTACLES  

A globally recognized design educator shares insights on the new essentials of design education in these fast changing times.

Sarah Stein Greenberg, Executive Director, Stanford d.school

A globally recognized design educator shares insights on the new essentials of design education in these fast changing times. 
Sarah Stein Greenberg, Executive Director, Stanford d.school

DESIGN IN FOCUS: FOUR FOUNDATIONS FOR AN UNKNOWABLE FUTURE

SWITCH BREAK

Teman Evans, Global Chief of Design, General Mills

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In conversation with: Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

Teman Evans, Global Chief of Design, General Mills 
In conversation with: Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

NETWORKING LUNCH

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In conversation with: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

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In conversation with: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

A CONVERSATION WITH TINA NORDEN

Leaders of some of the world’s largest design teams describe how AI is changing the way they work.

Charles Hayes, Executive Managing Director, Asia &amp; Partner, IDEO

Katrina Alcorn, Former General Manager, Design, IBM

Prue Jones, Design Lead. Accenture Song

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Moderated by: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

Leaders of some of the world’s largest design teams describe how AI is changing the way they work.
Charles Hayes, Executive Managing Director, Asia &amp; Partner, IDEO 
Katrina Alcorn, Former General Manager, Design, IBM 
Prue Jones, Design Lead. Accenture Song
Moderated by: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

LEVERAGING AI’S POWER 

An architectural studio leader offers novel solutions for creating more space for shrinking families in growing cities.
Shuhei Aoyama, Architect, Founding Partner, B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio
In conversation with: Wang Fang, Executive Editor, Shanghai FORTUNE CHINA; Co-chair, Brainstorm Design

An architectural studio leader offers novel solutions for creating more space for shrinking families in growing cities.
Shuhei Aoyama, Architect, Founding Partner, B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio 
In conversation with: Wang Fang, Executive Editor, Shanghai FORTUNE CHINA; Co-chair, Brainstorm Design

SMALL SPACES, BIG IDEAS

Why design will play a key role in deciding what companies win the global race to dominate the electric vehicle industry.

Frank Wu, Head of Design, JIYUE Auto

Zhang Fan, Vice President and Head of Design, GAC R&amp;D CENTER

Additional speakers to be announced 

 

Moderated by: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

Why design will play a key role in deciding what companies win the global race to dominate the electric vehicle industry.
Frank Wu, Head of Design, JIYUE Auto 
Zhang Fan, Vice President and Head of Design, GAC R&amp;D CENTER 
Additional speakers to be announced 
Moderated by: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

CHARGING AHEAD: DESIGN AND THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY

Designers at a leading European design studio show how digital twins can help clients understand how people will experience buildings and cities—before they are built.

Jan Bunge, Director, Squint/Opera
In conversation with: Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

Designers at a leading European design studio show how digital twins can help clients understand how people will experience buildings and cities—before they are built. 
Jan Bunge, Director, Squint/Opera 
In conversation with: Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

SEEING DOUBLE: ENHANCING USER EXPERIENCE WITH DIGITAL TWINS 

Leaders of the corporate design alliance are teaming up to tackle the world’s biggest problem. Founders of the network explain how this year, they used design to help take on a host of ‘wicked’ global problems related to water.

Ben Sheppard, Partner, McKinsey &amp; Company

Teman Evans, Global Chief of Design, General Mills

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Moderated by: Nicholas Gordon, Editor, Asia, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Brainstorm Design

Leaders of the corporate design alliance are teaming up to tackle the world’s biggest problem. Founders of the network explain how this year, they used design to help take on a host of ‘wicked’ global problems related to water. 
Ben Sheppard, Partner, McKinsey &amp; Company 
Teman Evans, Global Chief of Design, General Mills 
Moderated by: Nicholas Gordon, Editor, Asia, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Brainstorm Design

DESIGN FOR GOOD

The world’s architects are using AI to imagine other-worldly buildings.

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Tim Fu, Designer, Studio Tim Fu

He Wanyu, Founder, CEO, XKool Tech

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Moderated by: Wang Fang, FORTUNE CHINA

The world’s architects are using AI to imagine other-worldly buildings. 
Tim Fu, Designer, Studio Tim Fu 
He Wanyu, Founder, CEO, XKool Tech 
Moderated by: Wang Fang, FORTUNE CHINA

MIDJOURNEY + PARTNERS: HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING ARCHITECTURE

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Startups now realize that a designer isn't someone you hire only after you scale. Founders ignore design at their peril; without it, they risk making a product that doesn't fit the market. Experts from the startup space explain how the principles of design—defining the problem, talking to potential users, and generating new ideas—are critical for any new tech company.

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Minh Tran, VP of Operations and Academic Affairs, GoodNotes

Anouk Sylvestre, Director Design, BCG X

Startups now realize that a designer isn't someone you hire only after you scale. Founders ignore design at their peril; without it, they risk making a product that doesn't fit the market. Experts from the startup space explain how the principles of design—defining the problem, talking to potential users, and generating new ideas—are critical for any new tech company. 
Minh Tran, VP of Operations and Academic Affairs, GoodNotes 
Anouk Sylvestre, Director Design, BCG X

DESIGNING FOR SCALE

A bestselling author explains why feedback loops are crucial in every product’s design — digital or otherwise.

Cliff Kuang, Author, User Friendly; UX Designer

A bestselling author explains why feedback loops are crucial in every product’s design — digital or otherwise. 
Cliff Kuang, Author, User Friendly; UX Designer

DESIGN IN FOCUS: PROBLEM SOLVING AT MASSIVE SCALE

In conversation with: Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

In conversation with: Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

A CONVERSATION WITH TOM DIXON

We live in a time when technology is always emerging, change is constant, and the path ahead is rarely obvious. The way we think about these technologies like AI now will determine what possibilities and perils we might discover or avoid down the road. An expert working at the intersection of media and design proposes new ways to think about and make the most of our ever-emerging tech.

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Scott Doorley, Creative Director, Stanford d.school

We live in a time when technology is always emerging, change is constant, and the path ahead is rarely obvious. The way we think about these technologies like AI now will determine what possibilities and perils we might discover or avoid down the road. An expert working at the intersection of media and design proposes new ways to think about and make the most of our ever-emerging tech. 
Scott Doorley, Creative Director, Stanford d.school

DESIGN IN FOCUS: LIVING WITH EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Design is at the heart of a cultural transformation of the world largest company.

Valerie Casey, SVP and Chief Design Officer, Walmart

In conversation with: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

Design is at the heart of a cultural transformation of the world largest company. 
Valerie Casey, SVP and Chief Design Officer, Walmart 
In conversation with: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

DESIGN LEADERSHIP

CLOSING REMARKS

COCKTAIL, ENTERTAINMENT AND DINNER

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Generative AI has created completely new opportunities for people to interact and collaborate with technology. How is Google positioning Bard, and what innovations might be coming in the future? We hear from the woman leading Google’s approach to bringing generative AI to people everywhere.

Speaker:

Sissie Hsiao, General Manager for Google Assistant and Bard, Google
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, Senior Writer, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

Generative AI has created completely new opportunities for people to interact and collaborate with technology. How is Google positioning Bard, and what innovations might be coming in the future? We hear from the woman leading Google’s approach to bringing generative AI to people everywhere. 
Speaker: 
Sissie Hsiao, General Manager for Google Assistant and Bard, Google 
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, Senior Writer, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

Future of Google Bard and Generative AI

From the world’s largest retailer to niche brands, the retail industry is being transformed by artificial intelligence. AI is enhancing the customer experience, by delivering data-driven personalization, offering voice shopping or solving issues with orders. Off the floor, AI is streamlining operations and optimizing delivery. We delve into the latest innovations from supply chain to rack. 

Speakers:

Yasir Anwar, Chief Technology and  Digital Officer, Williams-Sonoma Inc.

Sravana Karnati, SVP and CTO of Walmart International, Walmart

Additional speaker TBA
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Senior Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Brainstorm AI

From the world’s largest retailer to niche brands, the retail industry is being transformed by artificial intelligence. AI is enhancing the customer experience, by delivering data-driven personalization, offering voice shopping or solving issues with orders. Off the floor, AI is streamlining operations and optimizing delivery. We delve into the latest innovations from supply chain to rack. 
Speakers: 
Yasir Anwar, Chief Technology and Chief Digital Officer, Williams-Sonoma Inc. 
Sravana Karnati, SVP and CTO of Walmart International, Walmart 
Additional speaker TBA 
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Senior Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Brainstorm AI

Shopping for New Uses of AI in Retail

AI is helping pharma and health companies optimize medicines, create better biologics, and slow disease progression. Machine learning and big data are driving innovation to improve care and control costs. In this session, we explore the latest advancements.

Speakers:
Andrew Bindman, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Kaiser Permanente
Lidia Fonseca, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Pfizer
Sean McClain, Founder and CEO, Absci
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, Editor-at-Large, FORTUNE

AI is helping pharma and health companies optimize medicines, create better biologics, and slow disease progression. Machine learning and big data are driving innovation to improve care and control costs. In this session, we explore the latest advancements. 
Speakers: 
Andrew Bindman, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Kaiser Permanente 
Lidia Fonseca, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Pfizer 
Sean McClain, Founder and CEO, Absci 
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, Editor-at-Large, FORTUNE

Revolutionizing Health Care through AI

The buzz of AI is everywhere, but introducing it or expanding it within a company can be a slow process. In this session, we explore how to re-engineer to be “AI first” and integrate the technology within teams throughout organizations and share AI's impact across industries.

Speakers:
Jim Cathey, Chief Commercial Officer, Qualcomm
Kyle Daigle, Chief Operating Officer, GitHub
Clara Shih, Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce AI
Moderator: Rana el Kaliouby, Co-founder and CEO, Affectiva; Co-chair, Brainstorm AI

The buzz of AI is everywhere, but introducing it or expanding it within a company can be a slow process. In this session, we explore how to re-engineer to be “AI first” and integrate the technology within teams throughout organizations and share AI's impact across industries.
Speakers: 
Jim Cathey, Chief Commercial Officer, Qualcomm 
Kyle Daigle, Chief Operating Officer, GitHub 
Clara Shih, Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce AI 
Moderator: Rana el Kaliouby, Co-founder and CEO, Affectiva; Co-chair, Brainstorm AI

Re-tooling to Be AI First: Implementation in an Organization

The well-off can afford tutors, but is there a way AI can help scale one-on-one coaching for the masses, at a reasonable cost? How can these learning tools help teachers and students? We delve into the latest technologies, plus learnings from the fall semester.
Speaker:
Sal Khan, Founder and CEO, Khan Academy

Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE

The well-off can afford tutors, but is there a way AI can help scale one-on-one coaching for the masses, at a reasonable cost? How can these learning tools help teachers and students? We delve into the latest technologies, plus learnings from the fall semester. 
Speaker: 
Sal Khan, Founder and CEO, Khan Academy 
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE

Tutor Me: How AI Is Transforming Education

General Motors has big plans for using artificial intelligence to transform the transportation experience. We get an inside look at GM’s use of AI to evolve mobility, power autonomous vehicles, design routes for electric charging stations and drive down manufacturing costs while enhancing safety.   

Speaker:

Mike Abbott, Executive Vice President, Software, GM
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

General Motors has big plans for using artificial intelligence to transform the transportation experience. We get an inside look at GM’s use of AI to evolve mobility, power autonomous vehicles, design routes for electric charging stations and drive down manufacturing costs while enhancing safety. 
Speaker: 
Mike Abbott, Executive Vice President, Software, GM 
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

Driving Forward: How GM Will Use AI to Fuel Innovation

NETWORKING BREAK

Generative video is being deployed for training courses, news content, product marketing, language learning, and more. In this demo, watch a video being made with virtual human tech, hear about the latest use cases, and catch a glimpse of what the future holds for this AI-enabled technology.

Speaker:

Natalie Monbiot, Head of Strategy, Hour One
Moderator: Ellie Austin, Deputy Editorial Director, Live Media, FORTUNE

Generative video is being deployed for training courses, news content, product marketing, language learning, and more. In this demo, watch a video being made with virtual human tech, hear about the latest use cases, and catch a glimpse of what the future holds for this AI-enabled technology. 
Speaker: 
Natalie Monbiot, Head of Strategy, Hour One 
Moderator: Ellie Austin, Deputy Editorial Director, Live Media, FORTUNE

Lights! Camera! AI! Harnessing the Power of Generative Video 

Job killer or productivity enhancer? Will robots replace us? AI and LLMs are disrupting the workforce in good ways and bad. We dive into the economic impacts of this technology, including questions around productivity, skills, innovation, all against the backdrop of how individuals can stay relevant in the workforce.
Speakers:
Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor and Senior Fellow, Stanford Unstitute for Human-Centered AI (HAI)
Sayan Chakraborty, Co-president, Workday
Atif Rafiq,  Founder and CEO, Ritual.work; Author, Decision Sprint
Moderator: Jeff John Roberts, Crypto Editor, FORTUNE

Job killer or productivity enhancer? Will robots replace us? AI and LLMs are disrupting the workforce in good ways and bad. We dive into the economic impacts of this technology, including questions around productivity, skills, innovation, all against the backdrop of how individuals can stay relevant in the workforce. 
Speakers: 
Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor and Senior Fellow, Stanford Unstitute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) 
Sayan Chakraborty, Co-president, Workday 
Atif Rafiq,  Founder and CEO, Ritual.work; Author, Decision Sprint 
Moderator: Jeff John Roberts, Crypto Editor, FORTUNE

Economic Impacts of AI and ML on the Workforce

AI is reimagining the future of entertainment. Machine learning and large language models are accelerating content development, interactivity of digital entertainment, and the development of new creative tools. Prepare to be entertained as we look at recent innovation in this space. 

Speakers:
Anastasis Germanidis, Co-founder and CTO, Runway
Marija Radulovic-Nastic, Chief Technology Officer, Creative and Development, Electronic Arts
Moderator: Ellie Austin, FORTUNE

AI is reimagining the future of entertainment. Machine learning and large language models are accelerating content development, interactivity of digital entertainment, and the development of new creative tools. Prepare to be entertained as we look at recent innovation in this space. 
Speakers: 
Anastasis Germanidis, Co-founder and CTO, Runway 
Marija Radulovic-Nastic, Chief Technology Officer, Creative and Development, Electronic Arts 
Moderator: Ellie Austin, FORTUNE

Entertainment at the Speed of AI

Organizations need to innovate quickly with AI, which requires appropriate infrastructure. We dig into the building blocks needed to construct a foundation so AI can effectively address operational risks and expand opportunities – on-premises, in the public cloud and with SaaS – to drive innovation, mitigate security risks, and increase reliability. 

Speakers:


Matthew Prince, Co-founder and CEO, Cloudflare

Jennifer Tejada, Chairperson and CEO, PagerDuty
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

Organizations need to innovate quickly with AI, which requires appropriate infrastructure. We dig into the building blocks needed to construct a foundation so AI can effectively address operational risks and expand opportunities – on-premises, in the public cloud and with SaaS – to drive innovation, mitigate security risks, and increase reliability. 
Speakers: 
Matthew Prince, Co-founder and CEO, Cloudflare 
Jennifer Tejada, Chairperson and CEO, PagerDuty 
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

Nuts and Bolts: The Infrastructure of AI

AI offers endless possibilities, if it is used responsibly. Leading minds are tackling AI ethical and social issues such as bias, privacy, safety and accountability. We dive into how organizations can get AI to do what they want–safely, fairly and transparently. 

Speakers:

Stuart Armstrong, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Aligned AI

Tulsee Doshi, Director and Head of Product, Responsible AI, Google

Moderator: Rana el Kaliouby, Affectiva, Brainstorm AI

AI offers endless possibilities, if it is used responsibly. Leading minds are tackling AI ethical and social issues such as bias, privacy, safety and accountability. We dive into how organizations can get AI to do what they want–safely, fairly and transparently. 
Speakers: 
Stuart Armstrong, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Aligned AI 
Tulsee Doshi, Director and Head of Product, Responsible AI, Google 
Moderator: Rana el Kaliouby, Affectiva, Brainstorm AI

Responsible AI: A Look at Accountability and Best Practices 

Session to be Announced

DINNER: CREATIVE CUISINE AND CONVERSATION

AI, IOT AND THE FUTURE OF RETAIL: FROM BUZZ TO BUSINESS VALUE
Hosted by Hanshow
In order to stay ahead in today’s competitive retail market, it is necessary to remain agile and innovative. The AI integration of IoT devices has provided businesses the opportunity to prioritize efficiency, customer satisfaction, and supply chain optimization. In this session, we will explore how the retail industry is utilizing digital solutions and AI to drive business growth.
Speakers:


Sravana Karnati, Senior Vice President and CTO, Walmart International, Walmart

Keith Mercier, General Manager, Worldwide Retail and Consumer Goods, Microsoft

Klaus Smets, Vice President, EMEA, Hanshow

Additional speakers TBA 

Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

REVOLUTIONIZING LIFE SCIENCES: AI’S ROLE IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND CLINICAL TRIALS
Hosted by Amgen
For many Life Sciences organizations, AI’s integration is beyond experimentation. Its transformative influence is helping reimagine drug discovery, accelerating clinical trial timelines and seamlessly integrating into daily workflows. In this conversation we’ll explore AI’s advancement potential, its ethical concerns and what’s next in making precision medicine for the masses.
Speakers:
Rory Kelleher, Global Head of Business Development, Life Sciences, NVIDIA


Rebecca Laborde, Chief Scientist and Vice President, Health Innovation and Scientific Advisory, Oracle Health and AI

Scott Skellenger, Vice President, Information Systems Digital, Technology, and Innovation Research and Development IS, Amgen

Additional speaker TBA

COLLABORATING TOWARDS A RESPONSIBLE FUTURE
Hosted by Workday
Most companies acknowledge that AI should be used responsibly, but what does that mean in practice? Join us for a conversation on how we as business leaders can work together to build partnerships – within our organizations, across sectors, and across the industry – to establish trust, support innovation, and harness these transformative technologies for good.
Speakers:
Alexandru Costin, Vice President, Generative AI and Sensei, Adobe 
Kathy Pham, Vice President, Artificial Intelligence, Workday
Navrina Singh, Founder and CEO, Credo AI
Additional speaker TBA

AI, IOT AND THE FUTURE OF RETAIL: FROM BUZZ TO BUSINESS VALUE 
Hosted by Hanshow 
In order to stay ahead in today’s competitive retail market, it is necessary to remain agile and innovative. The AI integration of IoT devices has provided businesses the opportunity to prioritize efficiency, customer satisfaction, and supply chain optimization. In this session, we will explore how the retail industry is utilizing digital solutions and AI to drive business growth. 
Speaker: 
Sravana Karnati, Senior Vice President and CTO, Walmart International, Walmart 
Keith Mercier, General Manager, Worldwide Retail and Consumer Goods, Microsoft 
Klaus Smets, Vice President, EMEA, Hanshow 
Additional speakers TBA 
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE
REVOLUTIONIZING LIFE SCIENCES: AI’S ROLE IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND CLINICAL TRIALS 
Hosted by Amgen 
For many Life Sciences organizations, AI’s integration is beyond experimentation. Its transformative influence is helping reimagine drug discovery, accelerating clinical trial timelines and seamlessly integrating into daily workflows. In this conversation we’ll explore AI’s advancement potential, its ethical concerns and what’s next in making precision medicine for the masses. 
Speakers: 
Rory Kelleher, Global Head of Business Development, Life Sciences, NVIDIA 
Rebecca Laborde, Chief Scientist and Vice President, Health Innovation and Scientific Advisory, Oracle Health and AI 
Scott Skellenger, Vice President, Information Systems Digital, Technology, and Innovation Research and Development IS, Amgen 
Additional speakers to be announced
COLLABORATING TOWARDS A RESPONSIBLE FUTURE 
Hosted by Workday 
Most companies acknowledge that AI should be used responsibly, but what does that mean in practice? Join us for a conversation on how we as business leaders can work together to build partnerships – within our organizations, across sectors, and across the industry – to establish trust, support innovation, and harness these transformative technologies for good. 
Speakers: 
Alexandru Costin, Vice President, Generative AI and Sensei, Adobe 
Kathy Pham, Vice President, Artificial Intelligence, Workday 
Navrina Singh, Founder and CEO, Credo AI 
Additional speakers to be announced

STRATEGY SESSIONS

AI is transforming manufacturing and industrial processes to help companies remain competitive in the global marketplace. From forecasting demand and tracking materials to managing inventory and moving goods, AI is optimizing supply chains. We explore how the latest AI technologies and predictive models are tackling challenges, enhancing efficiency and managing costs of logistics.

Speakers:
Rudina Seseri, Founder and Managing Partner, Glasswing Ventures
Rebecca Yeung, Corporate Vice President, Operations Science and Advanced Technology, FedEx
Additional speaker TBA
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, FORTUNE

AI is transforming manufacturing and industrial processes to help companies remain competitive in the global marketplace. From forecasting demand and tracking materials to managing inventory and moving goods, AI is optimizing supply chains. We explore how the latest AI technologies and predictive models are tackling challenges, enhancing efficiency and managing costs of logistics. 
Speakers: 
Rudina Seseri, Founder and Managing Partner, Glasswing Ventures 
Rebecca Yeung, Corporate Vice President, Operations Science and Advanced Technology, FedEx 
Additional speaker TBA 
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, FORTUNE

Supplying Solutions for Industry: AI and Logistics

Companies should take a systematic approach for reinventing work to realize value with AI. When every role has the potential to be recast, organizations must take steps now to decompose jobs into tasks and invest in training people to work differently, alongside machines, to enjoy a strategic and real advantage over less imaginative competitors. We dig into how organizations can prepare for a world with AI helping businesses reach their potential and new levels of productivity.
Speaker:
Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Accenture
Moderator: Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE

Companies should take a systematic approach for reinventing work to realize value with AI. When every role has the potential to be recast, organizations must take steps now to decompose jobs into tasks and invest in training people to work differently, alongside machines, to enjoy a strategic and real advantage over less imaginative competitors. We dig into how organizations can prepare for a world with AI helping businesses reach their potential and new levels of productivity. 
Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Accenture 
Moderator: Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE

Using AI to Reimagine the World of Work

Can AI help consumers put their finances on autopilot, and would they want to? Security is top of mind in all AI uses, but perhaps even more so when money is involved. We explore how financial companies are looking at the future of AI integration to enhance their operations and products, while ensuring funds are kept safe.
Speakers:
Sarah Hinkfuss, Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Chintan Mehta, Chief Information Officer and Head of Digital Technology and Innovation, Wells Fargo
Prem Natarajan, Chief Scientist and Head of Enterprise AI, Capital One
Lúcia Soares, Chief Information Officer and Head of Technology Transformation, Carlyle Group
Moderator: Jeff John Roberts, FORTUNE

Can AI help consumers put their finances on autopilot, and would they want to? Security is top of mind in all AI uses, but perhaps even more so when money is involved. We explore how financial companies are looking at the future of AI integration to enhance their operations and products, while ensuring funds are kept safe. 
Speakers: 
Sarah Hinkfuss, Partner, Bain Capital Ventures 
Chintan Mehta, Chief Information Officer and Head of Digital Technology and Innovation, Wells Fargo 
Prem Natarajan, Chief Scientist and Head of Enterprise AI, Capital One 
Lúcia Soares, Chief Information Officer and Head of Technology Transformation, Carlyle Group 
Moderator: Jeff John Roberts, FORTUNE

Self-driving Money: AI’s Impact on Fintech

Remember that @DeepTomCruise video? Metaphysic was behind that mission that seemed impossible, creating a TikTok sensation and lots of buzz. In this demo, Metaphysic shows its latest technology that might not be what it seems.
Speaker:
Martin Adams, Co-founder, Metaphysic
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE

Remember that @DeepTomCruise video? Metaphysic was behind that mission that seemed impossible, creating a TikTok sensation and lots of buzz. In this demo, Metaphysic shows its latest technology that might not be what it seems. 
Speaker:
Martin Adams, Co-founder, Metaphysic 
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE

Cruising to a Fake Out

Chatbots can improve customer experiences, help consumers learn and ward off loneliness, among a litany of uses. Open-source chatbots can provide cheaper alternatives to create these all-knowing companions. We dig into the latest advancements in chatbots and explore what might come in the future

Speakers:

Eugenia Kuyda, Founder and CEO, Replika

Stefanos Loukakos, Co-founder and CEO, Connectly

Moderator: Rana el Kaliouby,  Affectiva; Brainstorm AI

Chatbots can improve customer experiences, help consumers learn and ward off loneliness, among a litany of uses. Open-source chatbots can provide cheaper alternatives to create these all-knowing companions. We dig into the latest advancements in chatbots and explore what might come in the future 
Speakers: 
Eugenia Kuyda, Founder and CEO, Replika 
Stefanos Loukakos, Co-founder and CEO, Connectly 
Moderator: Rana el Kaliouby,  Affectiva; , Brainstorm AI

Speak to Me: Chatbots are the Talk of AI Innovation

AI presents endless potential, but also pitfalls. AI systems can generate misinformation, misuse and harmful content. Lawmakers, AI companies, businesses and users are grappling with how to ensure AI data is trustworthy. Ideas abound, from a rating system to legislation to enforcement by regulatory bodies. We look at the latest ideas to combat misuse, misinformation and other perils of AI.
Speakers:
Eric Effron, Editorial Director, NewsGuard
Christina Montgomery, Vice President and Chief Privacy and Trust Officer, IBM
Jim Steyer, Founder and CEO, Common Sense Media
Additional speaker TBA
Moderator: Ellie Austin, FORTUNE

AI presents endless potential, but also pitfalls. AI systems can generate misinformation, misuse and harmful content. Lawmakers, AI companies, businesses and users are grappling with how to ensure AI data is trustworthy. Ideas abound, from a rating system to legislation to enforcement by regulatory bodies. We look at the latest ideas to combat misuse, misinformation and other perils of AI. 
Speakers: 
Eric Effron, Editorial Director, NewsGuard 
Christina Montgomery, Vice President and Chief Privacy and Trust Officer, IBM 
Jim Steyer, Founder and CEO, Common Sense Media 
Additional speaker TBA 
Moderator: Ellie Austin, FORTUNE

Tackling Misuse and Misinformation in a World of AI

Choose 1 of 4

IMPROVING CUSTOMER INTELLIGENCE WITH AI

Hosted by Accenture

Generative AI is transforming the way we work with customers. It provides front line associates the insights and tools necessary to optimize real-time decision making. In this conversation we will hear from senior business leaders on how they are strategizing, innovating and implementing AI technologies to help make smarter and more human-centered decisions for their customers.

Speakers:

Karthik Narain, Group Chief Executive, Technology, Accenture

Raj Seshadri, President, Data and Services, Mastercard 

Brian Tilzer, Chief Digital, Analytics and Technology Officer, Best Buy
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, FORTUNE


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THE PRODUCTIVITY PARADOX: ETHICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR AI DRIVEN VALUE CREATION 

Hosted by Salesforce

According to the World Economic Forum, AI has the potential to make organizations 40% more efficient by 2035, driving $14 trillion in economic value. The opportunity to unlock new tiers of productivity and value creation isn’t without risk and organizations need to be more mindful than ever about the AI driven solutions they build and implement. How can organizations deliver on the promise of AI while navigating the perils of bias, toxicity, and data security? What does a human centered approach to optimizing for productivity and value creation look like?

Speakers:
Hayden Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Upwork
Paula Goldman, Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer, Salesforce
Additional speakers TBA
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

&nbsp;

THE EVOLVING CYBER LANDSCAPE: AI FIGHTING AI 

Hosted by Check Point 

The rise of Generative AI will cause a shift in the attack landscape. With little national or international legislation, both good and bad actors are in a race to leverage the technology. Join us for a conversation on how businesses are utilizing AI and LLM's to remain agile and increase productivity to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities. 

Speakers:

Itai Greenberg, Chief Strategy Officer, Check Point
Additional speakers to be announced
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE


&nbsp;

GENERATIVE AI ACROSS GENERATIONS  

Hosted by AARP 

While Generative AI is a topic on everyone’s mind, we are only cracking the surface on its potential for consumer applications. According to AARP, people 50 and older contribute $8.3 trillion to the U.S. economy each year, and by 2030, when the first millennials turn 50, this group will contribute $12.6 trillion. In this conversation, we’ll discuss the potential to expand into new markets and meet business leaders exploring how Generative AI solutions can serve multiple generations.

Speakers:

Ann Garnier, Co-founder and CEO, Lisa Health

Raffi Kryszek, Principal Product Architect; Head of AI Innovation, Proto Hologram

Renate Nyborg, Founder and CEO, Meeno

Najeeb Uddin, Chief Information Officer, AARP
Moderator: Alan Murray, FORTUNE


&nbsp;

Choose 1 of 4
IMPROVING CUSTOMER INTELLIGENCE WITH AI 
Hosted by Accenture 
Generative AI is transforming the way we work with customers. It provides front line associates the insights and tools necessary to optimize real-time decision making. In this conversation we will hear from senior business leaders on how they are strategizing, innovating and implementing AI technologies to help make smarter and more human-centered decisions for their customers. 
Speakers: 
Karthik Narain, Group Chief Executive, Technology, Accenture 
Raj Seshadri, President, Data and Services, Mastercard 
Brian Tilzer, Chief Digital, Analytics and Technology Officer, Best Buy 
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, FORTUNE 

THE PRODUCTIVITY PARADOX: ETHICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR AI DRIVEN VALUE CREATION 
Hosted by Salesforce 
According to the World Economic Forum, AI has the potential to make organizations 40% more efficient by 2035, driving $14 trillion in economic value. The opportunity to unlock new tiers of productivity and value creation isn’t without risk and organizations need to be more mindful than ever about the AI driven solutions they build and implement. How can organizations deliver on the promise of AI while navigating the perils of bias, toxicity, and data security? What does a human centered approach to optimizing for productivity and value creation look like? 
Speakers: 
Hayden Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Upwork 
Paula Goldman, Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer, Salesforce 
Additional speakers TBA 
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE
THE EVOLVING CYBER LANDSCAPE: AI FIGHTING AI 
Hosted by Check Point 
The rise of Generative AI will cause a shift in the attack landscape. With little national or international legislation, both good and bad actors are in a race to leverage the technology. Join us for a conversation on how businesses are utilizing AI and LLM's to remain agile and increase productivity to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities. 
Speaker: 
Itai Greenberg, Chief Strategy Officer, Check Point 
Additional speakers to be announced 
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE 

GENERATIVE AI ACROSS GENERATIONS 
Hosted by AARP 
While Generative AI is a topic on everyone’s mind, we are only cracking the surface on its potential for consumer applications. According to AARP, people 50 and older contribute $8.3 trillion to the U.S. economy each year, and by 2030, when the first millennials turn 50, this group will contribute $12.6 trillion. In this conversation, we’ll discuss the potential to expand into new markets and meet business leaders exploring how Generative AI solutions can serve multiple generations. 
Speakers: 
Ann Garnier, Co-founder and CEO, Lisa Health 
Raffi Kryszek, Principal Product Architect and Head of AI Innovation, Proto Hologram 
Renate Nyborg, Founder and CEO, Meeno 
Najeeb Uddin, Chief Information Officer, AARP 
Moderator: Alan Murray, FORTUNE 

&nbsp;

Vinod Khosla’s Views on Investing and More
 As a forward-thinking techie and business person, Vinod Khosla was talking AI before so many others and his firm was the first venture capital money into OpenAI. Known for his global view, Khosla has keen insight not just on investing but also on AI’s impact on global economics and politics. In this session, Khosla provides an inside peek about where we are and where we are headed.

Speaker:

Vinod Khosla, Founder and Partner, Khosla Ventures

Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE

Vinod Khosla’s Views on Investing and More 
 As a forward-thinking techie and business person, Vinod Khosla was talking AI before so many others and his firm was the first venture capital money into OpenAI. Known for his global view, Khosla has keen insight not just on investing but also on AI’s impact on global economics and politics. In this session, Khosla provides an inside peek about where we are and where we are headed. 
Speaker: 
Vinod Khosla, Founder and Partner, Khosla Ventures 
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE

LUNCH AND KEYNOTE CONVERSATION

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COFFEE WITH THE CO-CHAIRS

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Join the Brainstorm Health community-- a powerful gathering of leaders at the crossroads of business, health care, technology, and innovation.

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FORTUNE Brainstorm Tech 2024

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