ADJOURN

COVID-19 ushered in a new era for all global businesses. Once carefully safeguarded, data amassed by companies is now being shared in partnerships across private corporations, government agencies, and research institutions to quickly innovate. The pandemic has also accelerated business model shifts, with workforces transitioning from physical interactions to digital engagements. CEOs are adapting to these changes by shifting resources, recalibrating organizational talent, and adopting new technologies to meet the changes in customer demands. A discussion of how CEOs can use this time of crisis to plan for the future. 
Discussion Leaders: 
Nandita Bakhshi, President and CEO, Bank of the West; Co-CEO, BNP Paribas USA 
Svein Tore Holsether, President and CEO, Yara International 
Bret Taylor, President and COO, Salesforce 
Joseph Ucuzoglu, Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte US 
Moderator: Ellen McGirt, Senior Editor and Co-Chair, CEO Initiative, FORTUNE

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: OPTIMIZING AND ACCELERATING  THE FUTURE

The converging crises of a health pandemic and an economic slowdown have glaringly demonstrated the profound inequality that exists across America and around the world. Now, more than ever before, the call for moral leadership should be answered. What role can business play in partnering with institutions to serve all stakeholders of society? And where can we find signs of hope and progress? 
Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation 
In conversation with: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

FIXING INEQUALITY: A WAY FORWARD FOR BUSINESS

As the U.S. enters its fourth straight month of slowing job growth, millions of Americans are out of work, and companies are bracing for even more layoffs before the end of the year. In an effort to create thousands of job opportunities, some state governments are collaborating with the private sector to break down traditional barriers to hiring and offering job placement and training opportunities to displaced workers. Two governors share perspectives on the importance of public private partnership in jump-starting local economies and helping Americans rebound from a challenging year. 
Governor Gina Raimondo, (D) Rhode Island 
Governor Larry Hogan, (R) Maryland 
Moderator: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

JOB CREATION AND RESKILLING: INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE

WELCOME AND SETTING THE AGENDA

Hosted by: Alan Murray, FORTUNE, and Clifton Leaf, Editor-in-Chief, FORTUNE 

Collaboration to Change the World 
Polly Sumner, Chief Adoption Officer, Salesforce 
Julie Sweet, Chief Executive Officer, Accenture 

Workforce Redesign 
Aneel Bhusri, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Workday 
Frida Polli, Chief Executive Officer, pymetrics 

Equity & Opportunity 
Michelle Gass, Chief Executive Officer, Kohl’s 
Antonio Neri, President and CEO, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

WORKING GROUP REPORTS PART 1

Hosted by: Alan Murray and Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE 
 
Tech for Good 
Ellen Kullman, President and CEO, Carbon 
Tiger Tyagarajan, Chief Executive Officer, Genpact 
 
Climate-Centric Strategies 
Jim Fitterling, Chief Executive Officer, Dow 
Mark Schneider, Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé SA

WORKING GROUP REPORTS PART 2

The FORTUNE CEO Initiative is dedicated to helping members find ways to promote social progress as part of their core business strategies.

The FORTUNE CEO Initiative Virtual

As an innovation-driven consumer group, Fosun operates three business sectors in health, happiness, and wealth while creating high-quality products and services for families around the world. Headquartered in Shanghai, with a global footprint, Fosun has become a critical player in the vaccine race, teaming up with the U.S. and Germany to help put an end to COVID-19. A conversation with the company’s chairman about the state of globalization and why he’s optimistic about the Chinese economy and his company’s ability to rebound. 
Guo Guangchang, Co-founder and Chairman, Fosun 
Interviewer: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

A CHINA REBOUND

The billionaire founder of the world’s largest hedge fund shares his insights on the state of the global economy, the economic impact of the pandemic, and how investors can prepare for a changing world order. 
Raymond Dalio, Founder, Co-chairman and Co-chief Investment Officer, Bridgewater Associates; Author, The Changing World Order 
Interviewer: Brian O’Keefe, FORTUNE

A NEW PARADIGM FOR BUSINESS

One of China’s top technology investors and a pioneer in artificial intelligence shares insights on what to expect from the next generation of A.I., the battle between the U.S. and China on A.I. innovation, and how the pandemic is accelerating a revolution in A.I.-driven health care. 
Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman and CEO, Sinovation Ventures 
Interviewer: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

ACCELERATING THE A.I. REVOLUTION

Africa is home to six of the world’s fastest-growing economies and the highest entrepreneurship rates. With a booming population and millions of young people ready to work, the potential and possibilities are endless. The CEO of one of Kenya’s most powerful companies and one of Africa’s most prominent banking groups shares how he is navigating the pandemic and actively investing in the continent’s future. 
James Mwangi, Group Managing Director and CEO, Equity Group Holdings 
Interviewer: Ellen McGirt, FORTUNE

AFRICA FORWARD

As more homes become "connected" and the world increasingly relies on electricity, it is expected that international energy consumption will double by 2050. The CEO of one of the world’s leading energy and industrial automation companies offers his take on the state of the global economy and why he believes digital transformation and sustainability go hand-in-hand. 
Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO, Schneider Electric 
Interviewer: Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia, FORTUNE

AUTOMATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

The pandemic is accelerating big changes in finance, from new trends in customer behavior to a surge in demand for digital banking, credit, payments and beyond. A look at how the financial sectors in Europe and Latin America are transforming and why these changes will permanently reshape the global face of finance. 
Charlotte Hogg, Chief Executive Officer, Visa Europe 
Interviewer: Jen Wieczner, FORTUNE

BANKING, DISRUPTED

BREAK

Gregory Hayes is at the helm of a US $74 billion-dollar aerospace and defense company. With global travel hitting all-time lows, he’s had to navigate unprecedented challenges, cutting costs and laying off thousands of workers. He’ll share how he is working to drive innovation, meet customer commitments, and eliminate structural costs in the business in order to emerge stronger when air traffic recovers in the next few years. 
Gregory Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, Raytheon Technologies 
Interviewer: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

CHARTING NEW PATHS: AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

CLOSING REMARKS & ADJOURN

Nearly half the global population does not have an internet connection and in the U.S., roughly one in three rural Americans do not have broadband access. As remote work, education, and health care become paramount in the face of COVID-19, connectivity is more important than ever. Enter two CEOS who say internet access is a human right and have made it a mission to close the digital gap in rural America and around the world. 
Beth Ford, President and CEO, Land O’Lakes 
Enrique Lores, President and CEO, HP 
Interviewer: Robert Hackett, FORTUNE

CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

The nature of work is changing, new jobs are emerging, and entire workforces are facing major upheaval. How can businesses embrace transformation by reskilling and retraining its workforce? How is the pandemic accelerating job disruption and boosting the need for new skills? 
Alain Dehaze, Chief Executive Officer, The Adecco Group 
Liz Hilton Segel, Managing Partner, North America, McKinsey & Company 
Deanna Mulligan, Board Chair and Former CEO, Guardian 
Interviewer: Matt Heimer, Features Editor, FORTUNE

CLOSING THE GLOBAL SKILLS GAP

As one of the fastest digital economies in the world, Singapore is at the forefront of digitalization and home to Grab, Southeast Asia’s first unicorn. A look at how digital innovation is reshaping the region and how private-public partnerships are yielding creative solutions in times of crisis. 
Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister for Finance, Singapore 
Anthony Tan, Co-founder and CEO, Grab 
Interviewer: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

DIGITAL ECONOMIES AT SCALE: VIEW FROM SINGAPORE

With 60 million active customers, Gap has one the largest customer files in the industry. The 50+ year-old global fashion business’ new CEO shares how she’s working to rebuild the brand, transform operations and pivot the company to a digitally-led culture. 
Sonia Syngal, Chief Executive Officer, Gap Inc. 
Interviewer: Phil Wahba, Senior Writer, FORTUNE

DRIVING VALUE CREATION

Climate change is reshaping the global economy. Businesses are navigating new risks, and the value of virtually every financial asset will be impacted by the state of the planet. Mark Carney is moving climate change higher up the government and corporate agenda. He says the smart money is on transitioning from fossil fuels and investing in a greener economic future, turning “existential risk into the greatest commercial opportunity of our time.” 
Mark Carney, U.N. Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance; Finance Adviser for COP26 to the Prime Minister, U.K. 
Interviewer: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

FINANCING CLIMATE RESILIENCE

In the first half of 2020, global travel plummeted by 65%. Asia and the Pacific were the first regions to feel it, with a 72% drop in tourists. As the pandemic continues to threaten the airline and hospitality industry, creative leadership and new customer offerings are critical for survival. A conversation about how companies are reimaging travel and what’s in store for the future of travel throughout Asia. 
Karen Chan, Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia.com 
Angel Mancas, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Booking.com 
Interviewer: Claire Zillman, Senior Editor, FORTUNE

FUTURE OF TRAVEL: TO ASIA AND BEYOND

The science is clear: to stop climate change, reducing our carbon footprint is not enough. Global emissions must reach net zero by 2050. How can business leaders help accelerate the transition to a net zero economy? A conversation with two CEOs on why sustainability and financial growth go hand-in-hand. 
Roberto Marques, Executive Chairman and Group CEO, Natura & Co. 
Steve Oldham, Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Engineering 
Interviewer: Beth Kowitt, Senior Editor, FORTUNE

GETTING TO NET ZERO

Larry Culp faces a monumental challenge: turning around a 127-year-old icon that has come to define American industry. Spanning a myriad of sectors, including health care, renewable energy, aviation, and power, serving customers in 170 countries. A conversation about GE’s path forward and how the company is retooling its strategy amidst a global economic downturn. 
H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO, GE 
Interviewer: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

GIANT TURNAROUND

CVS Health is home to the largest retail pharmacy in the U.S., filling more than a billion prescriptions a year. With the onset of the pandemic, the company has seen a major shift in consumer behavior. Home delivery of prescriptions shot up by 1000%, visits to its urgent care service increased by 600%, and the demand for telemedicine and in-store diagnostic testing has surged. A conversation about how to recalibrate in the face of crisis and what new health care trends are here to stay. 
Larry Merlo, President and CEO, CVS Health 	 
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

HEALTH CARE’S BIG PIVOT

As one of America’s top big box retailers, Target has had a record year of growth, in part due to reshaped consumer spending habits and a significant investment in digital and fulfillment capabilities. Behind its success is a diverse team and a CEO laser-focused on inclusion and principled investments in its workplace culture as fuel for its success. 
Brian Cornell, Chairman and CEO, Target 
Interviewer: Jen Wieczner, FORTUNE

INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO, General Motors

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: ACCELERATING AN ELECTRIC CAR FUTURE

Mellody Hobson, President and Co-CEO, Ariel Investments

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: ACHIEVING RACIAL EQUALITY

Ann-Marie Campbell, Executive Vice President, U.S. Stores and International 
Operations, The Home Depot 
Judith McKenna, President and CEO, Walmart International

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: MEETING EMPLOYEE & CUSTOMER NEEDS

Ginni Rometty, Executive Chairman, IBM

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: RETRAINING YOUR WORKFORCE

“The backlash from nature is all around us, from wildfires to hurricanes to pandemics,” CNN host Fareed Zakaria wrote recently in the Washington Post. But the spiky virus known as SARS-CoV-2 has done what few previous natural disasters could: It has reframed time itself—upending the present, magnifying the social inequities of the past, and rewriting the rules that will define the future. Happily, that’s the good news. The pandemic has given us a rare opportunity to reinvent private enterprise itself, restore the credibility of the public sector, and make work both more efficient and more meaningful. It may even give us the chance, surprisingly, to rebuild the global ties we’ll need to thrive again. Here, some lessons for business leaders on navigating the new world. 
Fareed Zakaria, CNN Host; Washington Post Columnist; Author, Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World 
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

LESSONS FOR A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD

Over the last nine months, global business leaders have reorganized supply chains, set up remote operations, and made tough financial decisions. The pandemic has forced companies to become more resilient and hastened the digital acceleration of business—affecting everything from how and where we work, to how we communicate and deliver products. Three unique perspectives from CEOs on how they have kept their workforces focused and motivated, pivoted workflows, and enabled business transformation despite the pandemic’s unintended consequences. 
Darius Adamczyk, Chairman and CEO, Honeywell 
Margaret Keane, Chief Executive Officer, Synchrony 
Arne Sorenson, President and CEO, Marriott International 
Moderator: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

MEETING THE MOMENT

NETWORKING

During his 11-year tenure as CEO, Ajay Banga has tripled Mastercard’s revenue and transformed the credit card company into a technology company worth more than $300 billion dollars. He embraced digitization and prioritized financial inclusion, pledging to connect 1 billion people to the digital economy by 2025. A conversation on the economic crisis’ impact on business, consumer behavior, and the future of financial services. 
Ajay Banga, Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard 
Interviewer: Jen Wieczner, FORTUNE

PIONEERING PAYMENT INNOVATION

Higher wages, employee stock ownership, financial support, and generous benefits programs are just some of the ways CEOs are redefining workplace culture and responding to the new era of stakeholder capitalism. Hear from two CEOs that are putting people over profits and rewriting the rules of the traditional business playbook. 
Daniel Schulman, President and CEO, PayPal 
Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO, Chobani 
Interviewer: Ellen McGirt, FORTUNE

REFRAMING CAPITALISM

In one year, a global pandemic has challenged decades of urban and workplace design decisions by calling into question the purpose of large centralized offices and sprawling corporate campuses. How can a new hybrid reality for the workplace help improve employee performance, increase organizational resiliency, and contribute to the improvement of local communities? 
Diane Hoskins, Chairperson and Co-CEO, Gensler 
Christian Ulbrich, Global CEO and President, JLL 
Interviewer: Jen Wieczner, FORTUNE

REIMAGINING THE URBAN OFFICE

As the pandemic spread, food distribution channels were upended, creating food-security risks for vulnerable populations. Companies that produce, convert, and deliver food to consumers and businesses faced a myriad of risks across the value chain. The CEO at the helm of one of the world’s largest nutrition companies shares his take on changing consumer behavior and how he’s working to build resilience across the global food chain. 
Juan Luciano, Chairman, President and CEO, ADM 
Interviewer: Beth Kowitt, FORTUNE

STRENGTHENING THE GLOBAL FOOD CHAIN

As a global chemical and plastics manufacturer, Dow operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 36,000 people. In response to the pandemic, the company fast-tracked innovation to help address critical supply shortages and has also seen an uptick in demand for its materials in packaging, health and hygiene, home care, and pharma. How is the company recalibrating to meet the needs of a changing global market? 
Jim Fitterling, Chairman and CEO, Dow 
Interviewer: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

SUPPLY AND DEMAND: NAVIGATING GLOBAL MARKETS

Though it has historically lagged other countries in vaccine development, China now has frontrunners in the COVID-19 vaccine race, potentially helping reframe China’s perceived role in the pandemic. CanSino, once considered an underdog, is leveraging its experience in developing an Ebola vaccine and outpacing much of the competition with the speed of initial trials and testing. A conversation about the company’s hunt for a breakthrough and its quest to distribute its vaccine around the world. 
Dr. Yu Xuefeng, Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO, CanSino Biologics 
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

THE GREAT VACCINE RACE: VIEW FROM CHINA

The global race to develop a vaccine is one of the most critical scientific challenges of our time. The U.S., China, and Europe are investing billions of dollars, hoping to fast-track a product that could save millions of lives. The stakes are high and the challenges are many. A conversation with Albert Bourla about his ambitious goal to produce 100 million vaccine doses before the end of the year. 
Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO, Pfizer 
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

THE GREAT VACCINE RACE: VIEW FROM THE U.S.

As the world faces the steepest economic contraction in 90 years, the global pandemic is expected to push 150 million people into extreme poverty by next year. To date, more than $20 trillion of stimulus from governments and central banks has helped pull world economies closer to pre-pandemic levels; but as the virus reemerges and layoffs continues, an economic recovery seems years away. The World Bank’s chief economist offers a candid take on the risks and opportunities ahead. 
Carmen Reinhart, Vice President and Chief Economist, The World Bank Group 
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

One of the hardest hit by the global pandemic, the airline industry is marking its worst year in history. Despite a loss of more than $11 billion in the last two quarters, Delta Air Lines has managed to avoid large-scale layoffs, due in large part to voluntary employee buyouts, early retirement and unpaid leave. And yet, without a government stimulus–and no sign of travel increasing back to pre-pandemic levels–the fate of thousands of employees remains in question. The company’s CEO shares how he’s steering the company into the future, despite a year of tremendous setbacks. 
Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer, Delta Air Lines 
Interviewer: Jen Wieczner, FORTUNE

THE WAY FORWARD

Clifton Leaf, Editor-in-Chief, FORTUNE 
Jen Wieczner, Co-chair, Fortune Global Forum; Senior Writer, FORTUNE

WELCOME

There’s never been a better or more necessary time to rethink how we work. As companies settle into the new reality of remote and hybrid work environments, leveraging the right digital tools to enable organizational agility becomes paramount to growth and success. The Co-founder and CEO of Slack shares how he’s navigating a competitive landscape and working to transform the company from an internal communications tool to the world's leading channel-based messaging platform. 
Stewart Butterfield, Co-founder and CEO, Slack 
Interviewer: Michal Lev-Ram, Senior Writer, FORTUNE

WORK, REIMAGINED

Earlier this year, we were once again confronted with the reality of deep-rooted, systemic racism in American culture. Companies big and small realized the importance of taking a stand, fostering trust and transparency, and striving to create a culture in which everyone has equal opportunity to succeed. Fortune 500 business leaders share their strategies for “meeting the moment” on equity and inclusion in the workplace and how they have been able to successfully link their efforts to accelerated performance and growth. 
Discussion Leaders:
Ken Barrett, Chief Diversity Officer, General Motors 
Vernā Myers, VP, Inclusion Strategy, Netflix 
Nzinga Shaw, Global Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, Starbucks 
Lyndon Taylorr, Managing Partner, Diversity & Inclusion Practice, Heidrick & Struggles 
Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri, Partner and Chief Human Resources Officer, TPG 
Moderator: Ellen McGirt, Senior Editor, FORTUNE; Editor, RaceAhead

Hosted by Heidrick &amp; Struggles

LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE: THE INCLUSION IMPERATIVE

Global lockdowns, border closings, trade restrictions, and a public health crisis have resulted in unprecedented economic shifts, forcing businesses to make critical decisions impacting resources and employees. Behaviors and practices long institutionalized are being permanently replaced by new ways of thinking and doing business. A discussion on how to turn hard-earned lessons from the pandemic into an exercise in linking strategy to value. 
Discussion Leaders: 
Chip Bergh, President and CEO, Levi Strauss & Co. 
Alex Dayon, Chairman, Advisory Board, Salesforce 
Barbara Humpton, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens USA 
Christopher Nassetta, CEO, President and CEO, Hilton 
Mark Schneider, Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé 
Moderator: Beth Kowitt, FORTUNE

STRATEGY SESSIONS: LESSONS LEARNED FROM A GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Purpose is no longer optional. Access to markets, talent, and capital now requires business leaders to be clear about why their organization exists, what it stands for, and how it contributes to society. While embedding purpose unlocks value and mitigates risk, it also requires substantial trade-offs–from shifting mindsets to realigning incentives and adjusting policies and processes. This session will bring together a diverse group of CEOs to discuss how to effectively navigate the challenges of fully integrating purpose into an organization. 
Opening Remarks: Bruce Simpson, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company 
Discussion Leaders: 
Doug Baker, Chairman and CEO, Ecolab 
Naina Dhingra, Partner, McKinsey & Company 
Adena Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq 
Steve Rendle, Chairman and CEO, VF Corporation 
Moderator: Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE

Hosted by McKinsey &amp; Company

LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE: ACTIVATING PURPOSE TO CREATE A SHARED IDENTITY

As the greatest disruptive force facing industry, A.I. is being deployed to solve key business problems—from eliminating bias in hiring to managing IT infrastructure and harnessing customer insights. As A.I. becomes more embedded in enterprise decision making, how can leaders further leverage the technology to drive value and growth? And how can we democratize the development of A.I. applications in order to accelerate digital transformation across industries? 
Discussion Leaders: 
Gwénaëlle Avice-Huet, Chief Executive Officer, ENGIE North America 
Dan Jeavons, General Manager, Data Science Center of Excellence, Shell International 
Brice Rosenzweig, Global Head, Data and Innovation Group, Bank of America 
Tom Siebel, Chief Executive Officer, C3.ai 
Moderator: Brian O’Keefe, FORTUNE

STRATEGY SESSIONS: DRIVING INNOVATION WITH ENTERPRISE A.I.

Digital inclusion is critical for survival in our hyper-connected world. Bringing digital access and skills to unconnected populations creates jobs, improves education, financial literacy and healthcare and can save lives. Hear four global perspectives about how public and private sectors are working to bring the digital world to homes and communities around the world. 
Opening Remarks: Andy Purdy, Chief Security Officer, Huawei Technologies USA 
Discussion Leaders: 
Rodrigo Baggio, Founder and President, Recode 
Suzanne Ehlers, Chief Executive Officer, Malala Fund 
Suzanne Fallender, Head of Corporate Responsibility, Intel 
Sam Nkusi, Chief Executive Officer, One Africa Network, Liquid Telecom 
Moderator: Robert Hackett, Senior Writer, FORTUNE

LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE: CONNECTING THE WORLD

COVID-19 has upended health care and spurred transformation as never before. Around the world, leaders in biopharma and health care delivery are embracing technology to save lives and accelerate medical trials and research. How can businesses build on this momentum and create new opportunities for a health care system that benefits all? 
Discussion Leaders: 
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia, President and CEO, Mayo Clinic 
Dr. Julie Gerberding, Executive Vice President and Chief Patient Officer, Merck; Former Director, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
Stephan Sturm, Chairman of the Management Board, Fresenius 
Jennifer Taubert, EVP, Worldwide Chairman, Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson 
Moderator: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE 
Opening Remarks: Shideh Sedgh Bina, Founding Partner, Insigniam

STRATEGY SESSIONS: BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATIONS IN HEALTH CARE

Prior to the pandemic, 86% of organizations were not prepared for the wave of digital transformation required to keep businesses competitive in 2020. Whether they were ready for it or not, COVID-19 accelerated companies around the world into The Data Age. Leaders across a variety of industries will share how they are using data to shape every decision, question and action to help transform their business for the future. 
Discussion Leaders: 
Carolyn Magill, Chief Executive Officer, Aetion 
Doug Merritt, President and CEO, Splunk 
David Rosenberg, Co-founder and CEO, AeroFarms 
Sam Yagan, Chief Executive Officer, ShopRunner 
Moderator: Brian O’Keefe, Deputy Editor, FORTUNE

LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE: WHAT IT TAKES-THRIVING IN THE DATA AGE

Knowledge work has evolved over the past century by progressively absorbing new technologies: telephones, skyscrapers, copiers, word processors, computers, spreadsheets, the internet and mobile. They’ve been cobbled together based on frameworks built for predictable, linear businesses and tied to physical offices, without a broader reexamination of the needs of workers and organizations. With the rapid shift to remote work, now is the time to re-imagine how work is done. How can leaders successfully pull off the balancing act of physical locations with digital offices? How can we change knowledge work to enable flexibility in a distributed world? 
Discussion Leaders: 
Opening Remarks: Brian Elliott, Vice President, Future Forum, Slack 
Discussion Leaders: 
Hayden Brown, President and CEO, Upwork 
Andrew Cohen, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Gensler 
Karen Fichuk, Chief Executive Officer, North America, Randstad 
David Kenny, Chief Diversity Officer and CEO, Nielsen 
Ravi Kumar, President, Infosys 
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

Hosted by Future Forum by Slack

STRATEGY SESSIONS: REVOLUTIONIZING HOW WE WORK

While the COVID pandemic has delivered the biggest and broadest value chain shock in recent memory, it is only the latest in a series of disruptions that has exposed value chains and companies to damages. This is a critical juncture, particularly for companies operating in regions and sectors already deeply unsettled in recent years by geopolitical tensions, severe weather events, and technological disruption. The decisions executives make and the moves their suppliers take next will be critical. What is the right path forward? And what are the characteristics of the companies that will survive in the next normal? 
Opening Remarks: Susan Lund, Partner, McKinsey Global Institute 
Discussion Leaders: 
Stanley Bergman, Chairman and CEO, Henry Schein 
Katy George, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company 
Judy Marks, President and CEO, Otis Worldwide Corporation 
Rodney McMullen, Chairman and CEO, Kroger 
Moderator: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

STRATEGY SESSIONS: STABILIZING THE WORLD’S SUPPLY CHAINS

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