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Agenda

* All items are in US/Eastern time.
1 - 1:05 PM
WELCOME
1:05 - 1:25 PM
LEADERSHIP VIEW: WHAT DO CEOS THINK?
Mark Hoplamazian,Ravi Kumar,Dr. Frida Polli

FORTUNE CEO Alan Murray will sit down with leaders from some of the country’s top businesses adjusting to the effects of COVID-19, the Work from Home Revolution, and all of the other changes to our workplace?

1:25 - 1:40 PM
RETHINKING THE HUMANITY OF THE WORKPLACE
Heather MacDougall,Dr. Ashwini Zenooz

What is the human toll of the structural disruptions of this past year? We’ll talk about mental health, productivity, and the new role of the Chief Medical Officer plus other ways companies are responding to the changes, challenges, and new opportunities that are impacting their workforces.

1:40 - 1:50 PM
WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN: A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS
Brian Elliott,Deborah Lovich

We all know how the pandemic is making us feel, but what are the data points behind those feelings? Slack shares the metrics, shedding light on the massive changes to how we work and live.

1:50 - 2:20 PM
WORKING GROUPS

We want to hear what you are doing, what’s working, and what we need to focus on next. Join small group discussions with your peers as we tackle pressing workplace issues

2:20 - 2:25 PM
TRANSITION BREAK
2:25 - 2:40 PM
BUILDING THE FUTURE OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
Taher Behbehani,Marlo Gaal,Alastair Simpson,Grace Zuncic

This past year was unlike any other, and even companies with a strong culture and a track record of effective communication with employees have had to shift into an entirely different gear. How have companies kept their teams strong? How have they had to shift their internal communication strategies? We hear from executives in the trenches on the practical tools that have been most effective, plus their overall philosophy on culture and communication and whether that has shifted during the pandemic.

2:25 - 2:30 PM
WELCOME BACK

Each discussion leader will share one takeaway from their roundtable.

2:40 - 2:55 PM
CONVERSATION: LONG TERM STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL REMOTE WORK
Frances Frei

What is the most sustainable approach to remote work? While we move at a relentless pace and suffer from feeling less connected to our coworkers, can we also use this moment to evolve our approach to work, improving corporate cultures in this new WFH environment?

2:55 - 3:10 PM
THE POST-PANDEMIC OFFICE
Nina Broadhurst,Billy Dexter,Chris Glennon,James Keane

What does a post-pandemic office look like? From how employees collaborate on a daily basis to how we structure our teams, COVID-19 is rewriting everything we (used to) know. How can we rethink the role of the office in a WFH or hybrid environment? How do we optimize productivity and inclusion? We hear from a panel of experts who have been leading the charge for their organizations.

3:10 - 3:25 PM
CONVERSATION: LEADERSHIP IN CRISIS
Chip Bergh,Tracy Layney

Whether it’s addressing the global health crisis, gun safety, or racial and social injustice the leadership team at the venerable Levi Strauss & Co. has taken a stand. When the pandemic hit hard how did this values-led company face the challenge?

3:25 - 3:35 PM
1:1 NETWORKING
3:35 - 3:50 PM
WALKING THE WALK: THE FUTURE OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Jennifer Christie,Teuila Hanson,Michele Meyer-Shipp

Many companies now have a head of D&I, but how can ALL leaders focus on building more diverse and inclusive workplaces in this new world? How can we harness the impacts of COVID-19 to build a better workplace, and not regress in our efforts toward greater equality, not just in our organizations but in the world?

3:50 - 4:00 PM
CONVERSATION: THE NEW TECH HUBS
Brad Smith,Ben Stewart

As cities around the country take advantage of a new economic development strategy to entice workers who can work from anywhere, how are these programs putting unlikely locations on the national map. And what does it mean for the future of workplaces and the future of cities?

4 - 4:15 PM
CONVERSATION: THE FUTURE OF WORK IS HUMAN
Arianna Huffington,Nickle LaMoreaux

How you can support the emotional well-being of your team, your customers, and your leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond? And how does this, in turn, support your larger business success? As we look toward the future, we sit down with this group to talk about real support, how to give it to your community, and how to see the benefits