Michael E. Mann
Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science, Penn State
After decades of inaction, we’re at an existential crossroads: keep doing nothing and watch the planet warm to levels that create catastrophic climate change, or take the necessary steps right now to decarbonize our economy and end our dependence on fossil fuels.
Oliver Bäte
CEO, Allianz
A discussion about the role insurers, asset owners, and asset managers play in mobilizing resources and protecting us from the economic consequences of global risks that threaten society.
Mary Barra
Chair & CEO, General Motors
A conversation with Mary Barra about GM’s transformation to an all-electric future and the changes happening within the company, including the technology inside its vehicles, the GM brand, the company’s “work appropriately” culture, and the evolution of its identity from a 20th-century car company to a 21st-century tech company.
John Kotter
Professor of Leadership, Emeritus, at the Harvard Business School and Founder of Kotter International
A conversation about why human beings and organizations have difficulty responding to change and what’s required to lead change in a complex, large-scale business environment.
Pam Lifford
President, Global Brands & Experiences, Warner Bros.
The value of building strong relationships -- with fans, colleagues, consumers, and partners -- and growing the consumer products and experiences for the most popular and lucrative franchises in the world.
Reshma Saujani
Founder, Girls Who Code
A discussion about solving the cultural and systemic forces that exist inside of tech companies, and across greater society, that hold women back and inhibit the U.S. from realizing its full economic potential.
