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Fortune Most Powerful Women Dinner 2024

BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager and, with more than $10 trillion of investor capital under management, must balance safeguarding funds with staying on the cutting edge of investing. A prominent BlackRock executive shares how the company is preparing for the future and how the next generation of technology—including AI and its own Aladdin platform—will shape the future of the finance industry. 
Robert Goldstein, Senior Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer; Member, Global Executive Committee; Co-chair, Global Operating Committee, BlackRock

BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager and, with more than $10 trillion of investor capital under management, must balance safeguarding funds with staying on the cutting edge of investing. A prominent BlackRock executive shares how the company is preparing for the future and how the next generation of technology—including AI and its own Aladdin platform—will shape the future of the finance industry. 
Robert Goldstein, Senior Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer; Member, Global Executive Committee; Co-chair, Global Operating Committee, BlackRock

BlackRock and the Future of Finance

New York remains the center of the world’s financial industry, which makes the state’s Department of Financial Services first among equals when balancing consumer protection with Wall Street’s preeminence as a destination for money and deals. In a one-on-one interview, Superintendent Adrienne Harris will discuss the Empire State’s unique role in shaping financial regulation.  

Adrienne A. Harris, Superintendent, New York State Department of Financial Services

New York remains the center of the world’s financial industry, which makes the state’s Department of Financial Services first among equals when balancing consumer protection with Wall Street’s preeminence as a destination for money and deals. In a one-on-one interview, Superintendent Adrienne Harris will discuss the Empire State’s unique role in shaping financial regulation.  
Adrienne A. Harris, Superintendent, New York State Department of Financial Services

New York State of Mind: A Conversation with NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris

Many private equity firms have turned to private credit as a way to diversify. Apollo Global Management is one of the biggest players in the space with about $480 billion in assets under management. In this panel session, we'll discuss why credit has boomed in the past 10 years, how firms have transitioned to credit, and what issues they are facing. As the direct lending market grows and matures, we’ll also dig into what is next on the horizon, what are other markets where private capital could grow.

Josh Easterly, Co-president and Co-founding Partner, Sixth Street 

James Zelter, Co-president, Apollo Global Management

Many private equity firms have turned to private credit as a way to diversify. Apollo Global Management is one of the biggest players in the space with about $480 billion in assets under management. In this panel session, we'll discuss why credit has boomed in the past 10 years, how firms have transitioned to credit, and what issues they are facing. As the direct lending market grows and matures, we’ll also dig into what is next on the horizon, what are other markets where private capital could grow. 
Josh Easterly, Co-president and Co-founding Partner, Sixth Street 
James Zelter, Co-president, Apollo Global Management

Future Areas of Growth for the Booming Credit Market

SWITCH BREAK

Investing in Our Communities

Hosted by EVERFI from Blackbaud

For the first time since 1995, The Community Reinvestment Act is in the midst of a major review. These updates include new reporting structures and metrics that are meant to increase investment in the U.S.’s underserved communities. In this session, we will be joined by CRA leaders for a conversation on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape as we all adapt and prepare for future requirements.

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The Next Generation of Investing 

Boomers are set to give more than $50 trillion to their heirs over the next few decades–many of these new investors will be women, millennials, and Gen Zers. What does this mean for the future of investing? How are banks and organizations looking to appeal to the recipients of this wealth transfer?

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Building an AI Workforce

As new cases for AI emerge, many workers holding roles in the financial sector will need to adapt and reskill their firm’s personnel to work with this new technology. How are they going to do this?

Investing in Our Communities 
Hosted by EVERFI from Blackbaud 
For the first time since 1995, The Community Reinvestment Act is in the midst of a major review. These updates include new reporting structures and metrics that are meant to increase investment in the U.S.’s underserved communities. In this session, we will be joined by CRA leaders for a conversation on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape as we all adapt and prepare for future requirements.
The Next Generation of Investing 
Boomers are set to give more than $50 trillion to their heirs over the next few decades–many of these new investors will be women, millennials, and Gen Zers. What does this mean for the future of investing? How are banks and organizations looking to appeal to the recipients of this wealth transfer?
Building an AI Workforce 
As new cases for AI emerge, many workers holding roles in the financial sector will need to adapt and reskill their firm’s personnel to work with this new technology. How are they going to do this?

ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS

LUNCH AND KEYNOTE

The Future of Lending
 The 2008 financial crisis exposed weakness in risk management 
 and helped move organizations toward simpler and more
 transparent financial products.

Navigating ESG Reporting Challenges
 Stakeholders are requesting more and more data and metrics 
 surrounding their ESG efforts. In order to successfully report on 
 this information, many CFOs are working more closely with their Impact 
 teams to ensure  proper reporting systems for tracking data and 
 regulation standards are in place.

Fraud Prevention in the Digital World
 In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, financial leaders have a 
 unique challenge: advancing their organization’s technological future, 
 while safeguarding it against fraud and cybercrimes. How are leaders 
 assessing these security challenges?

The Future of Lending 
 The 2008 financial crisis exposed weakness in risk management and helped move organizations toward simpler and more transparent financial products.
Navigating ESG Reporting Challenges 
 Stakeholders are requesting more and more data and metrics surrounding their ESG efforts. In order to successfully report on this information, many CFOs are working more closely with their Impact teams to ensure  proper reporting systems for tracking data and regulation standards are in place.
Fraud Prevention in the Digital World 
 In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, financial leaders have a unique challenge: advancing their organization’s technological future, while safeguarding it against fraud and cybercrimes. How are leaders assessing these security challenges?

CTOs and CFOs are increasingly exploring the value propositions of AI such as driving strategic, decision-making and improving productivity. In this panel session, they will discuss how AI technologies like machine learning, predictive analysis, and large language models are revolutionizing the finance function. They will explain real-world applications and best practices for leveraging AI, and explore how AI will shape future finance roles.
Tracy Kerrins, Senior EVP, Head of Technology, Wells Fargo &amp; Company
 KC McClure, Chief Financial Officer, Accenture 
Additional speaker TBA

CTOs and CFOs are increasingly exploring the value propositions of AI such as driving strategic, decision-making and improving productivity. In this panel session, they will discuss how AI technologies like machine learning, predictive analysis, and large language models are revolutionizing the finance function. They will explain real-world applications and best practices for leveraging AI, and explore how AI will shape future finance roles. 
Tracy Kerrins, Senior EVP, Head of Technology, Wells Fargo &amp; Company 
 KC McClure, Chief Financial Officer, Accenture 
Additional speaker TBA

How AI is Shaping the World of Finance

Session to be Announced

Millions of unbanked and underbanked households, an anemic personal savings rate, automated spending. Improving the infrastructure to support financial capability is a crucial issue for many Americans, especially younger generations. This session will explore how to tackle the problem, with private sector support, by giving young people financial education, equitable access to financial services, and career-focused opportunities.  

Ray Martinez, Co-founder and President, EVERFI

David Nason, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, TIAA; President, TIAA Wealth Management

Vanessa Okwuraiwe, Principal, Edward Jones

Millions of unbanked and underbanked households, an anemic personal savings rate, automated spending. Improving the infrastructure to support financial capability is a crucial issue for many Americans, especially younger generations. This session will explore how to tackle the problem, with private sector support, by giving young people financial education, equitable access to financial services, and career-focused opportunities. 
Ray Martinez, Co-founder and President, EVERFI 
David Nason, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, TIAA; President, TIAA Wealth Management 
Vanessa Okwuraiwe, Principal, Edward Jones

Preparing the Next Generation for Financial Success

News reports about the real estate industry are grim: the commercial sector is reeling from sky-high vacancy rates, millions of middle-class Americans say owning a home is out of reach, and a bombshell court ruling has brokers on the ropes. Is it as bad as it looks? Two leading real estate experts, representing the commercial and residential sectors, break it down.

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Sean Dobson, Chairman, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer, Amherst

Julie Ingersoll, Chief Investment Officer, Americas Direct Real Estate Strategies, CBRE Investment Management

News reports about the real estate industry are grim: the commercial sector is reeling from sky-high vacancy rates, millions of middle-class Americans say owning a home is out of reach, and a bombshell court ruling has brokers on the ropes. Is it as bad as it looks? Two leading real estate experts, representing the commercial and residential sectors, break it down. 
Sean Dobson, Chairman, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer, Amherst 
Julie Ingersoll, Chief Investment Officer, Americas Direct Real Estate Strategies, CBRE Investment Management

How Bad is the Real Estate ‘Crisis’?

As companies leverage emerging technologies, compliance leaders need to ensure global financial markets and U.S. banks have resilient infrastructures and robust risk management systems. We dive into the challenges and opportunities the industry faces as it navigates the regulatory dynamics related to the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Tal Cohen, Co-president, Nasdaq, Inc.
Additional speaker TBA

As companies leverage emerging technologies, compliance leaders need to ensure global financial markets and U.S. banks have resilient infrastructures and robust risk management systems. We dive into the challenges and opportunities the industry faces as it navigates the regulatory dynamics related to the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence. 
Tal Cohen, Co-president, Nasdaq, Inc. 
Additional speaker TBA

Playing It Safe: Navigating Risks and Rewards of Latest Technologies

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

When the SEC approved a wave of Bitcoin ETFs, they outstripped all expectations, helping drive the price above $70,000 and bringing in millions of first-time buyers. The question is what happens next? The wall between crypto and traditional finance has come down, but questions remain about regulators’ ongoing hostility and whether crypto can find its exclusive killer use case. 
Dave LaValle, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of ETFs, Grayscale Investments
Pegah Soltani, Head of Payments Products, Ripple
Brett Tejpaul, Head, Institutional, Coinbase
Moderator: Jeff John Roberts, Finance and Crypto Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Future of Finance

When the SEC approved a wave of Bitcoin ETFs, they outstripped all expectations, helping drive the price above $70,000 and bringing in millions of first-time buyers. The question is what happens next? The wall between crypto and traditional finance has come down, but questions remain about regulators’ ongoing hostility and whether crypto can find its exclusive killer use case. 
Dave LaValle, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of ETFs, Grayscale Investments 
Pegah Soltani, Head of Payments Products, Ripple 
Brett Tejpaul, Head, Institutional, Coinbase 
Moderator: Jeff John Roberts, Finance and Crypto Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Future of Finance

Crypto in a Post-ETF World

With increased polarization around ESG, many organizations have stopped using the term. But many firms haven’t stopped their investment strategies for assessing environmental, social, and governance issues; they’ve just rebranded. In this conversation we’ll hear from investors on how they’re managing the ESG backlash, while still providing returns to their stakeholders through their support of social and environmental initiatives.  Speakers:
 Lorenna Buck, Managing Director, Ariel Alternatives
 Ron Homer, Chief Strategist, U.S. Impact Investing, RBC Global Asset Management
 Roy Swan, Director, Mission Investments, Ford Foundation

With increased polarization around ESG, many organizations have stopped using the term. But many firms haven’t stopped their investment strategies for assessing environmental, social and governance issues; they’ve just rebranded. In this conversation we’ll hear from investors on how they’re managing the ESG backlash, while still providing returns to their stakeholders through supporting social and environmental initiatives. 
Lorenna Buck, Managing Director, Ariel Alternatives 
 Ron Homer, Chief Strategist, U.S. Impact Investing, RBC Global Asset Management 
 Roy Swan, Director, Mission Investments, Ford Foundation

Is ESG Dead?

Modern chief financial officers are tasked with not only managing financial performance but also driving strategic initiatives that shape the future of their organizations. This discussion will explore the dynamic landscape of modern finance and the evolving role of CFOs. Our panelists will delve into key topics including operational efficiencies, growth strategies, regulatory and compliance matters, risk management, and the use of technology.
Yanela Frias, Chief Financial Officer, Prudential
 Xihao Hu, Chief Financial Officer, TD Securities
 Additional speaker TBA

Modern chief financial officers are tasked with not only managing financial performance but also driving strategic initiatives that shape the future of their organizations. This discussion will explore the dynamic landscape of modern finance and the evolving role of CFOs. Our panelists will delve into key topics including operational efficiencies, growth strategies, regulatory and compliance matters, risk management, and the use of technology. 
Yanela Frias, Chief Financial Officer, Prudential 
 Xihao Hu, Chief Financial Officer, TD Securities 
 Additional speaker TBA

Navigating the Future: The Evolving Role of the CFO

At the outset of the pandemic, nimble fintech companies—with their user-friendly design and mobile-first strategies—were on the top of the world. Then came high interest rates and the return to dominance by big banks that fintech was supposed to disrupt. Now, the story is shifting again as fintechs mature and learn to leverage their tech skills and loyal customer base to carve out a path to the future.
 Speakers:
 Frank Keller, Executive Vice President of Large Enterprise and Merchant Platform, PayPal
Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood Markets
 Tamara Romanek, Head of Partnerships, Plaid

At the outset of the pandemic, nimble fintech companies—with their user-friendly design and mobile-first strategies—were on the top of the world. Then came high interest rates and the return to dominance by big banks that fintech was supposed to disrupt. Now, the story is shifting again as fintechs mature and learn to leverage their tech skills and loyal customer base to carve out a path to the future. 
 Speakers: 
 Frank Keller, Executive Vice President of Large Enterprise and Merchant Platform, PayPal 
Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood Markets 
 Tamara Romanek, Head of Partnerships, Plaid

The Next Era of Fintech

RECEPTION

DINNER AND KEYNOTE

Fortune’s Future of Finance summit will bring together executives from the industry’s most important companies to discuss how they are confronting the biggest issues of the day.

Fortune Future of Finance

REGISTRATION OPENS

Trust Rebuilt: Patient-First Health Care
Hosted by CVS Health
More than 70% of Americans say the health care system is failing to meet their needs, according to a study commissioned by the American Academy of Physician Associates. Affordability and difficulty accessing care are two of the top reasons patients are losing faith in all levels of health care, from family doctors to local pharmacists. How can providers regain the trust of individuals and cater more effectively to their needs? A look at the strategies being deployed, from expanding telemedicine to enhancing the role of local pharmacies, to rebuild trust and transform patient care.

Additional Sessions to be announced

Trust Rebuilt: Patient-First Health Care 
Hosted by CVS Health 
More than 70% of Americans say the health care system is failing to meet their needs, according to a study commissioned by the American Academy of Physician Associates. Affordability and difficulty accessing care are two of the top reasons patients are losing faith in all levels of health care, from family doctors to local pharmacists. How can providers regain the trust of individuals and cater more effectively to their needs? A look at the strategies being deployed, from expanding telemedicine to enhancing the role of local pharmacies, to rebuild trust and transform patient care.
Additional Sessions to be announced

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

COFFEE WITH THE CO-CHAIRS

Americans say health care affordability, along with inflation, are among their top concerns going into the upcoming election. And the majority of Americans with hospital debt have insurance—the benefit that is supposed to protect them. Concierge medicine continues to grow, making care expensive and unattainable for most people. The verdict is in: this system is broken. So how do we fix it?  

Meghan FitzGerald, Investor; Founder, Grey Ghost Capital; Adjunct Professor of Health Policy and Management, Columbia University

Larry Levitt, Executive Vice President, Health Policy, Kaiser Family Foundation

Lee Shapiro, Managing Partner, 7wireVentures

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Americans say health care affordability, along with inflation, are among their top concerns going into the upcoming election. And the majority of Americans with hospital debt have insurance—the benefit that is supposed to protect them. Concierge medicine continues to grow, making care expensive and unattainable for most people. The verdict is in: this system is broken. So how do we fix it? 
Meghan FitzGerald, Investor; Founder, Grey Ghost Capital; Adjunct Professor of Health Policy and Management, Columbia University 
Larry Levitt, Executive Vice President, Health Policy, Kaiser Family Foundation 
Lee Shapiro, Managing Partner, 7wireVentures
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The Health Care Affordability Crisis 

Extreme weather, from heat waves to impromptu hurricanes, are becoming regular health care emergencies. How are cities, health systems, and businesses coping? Learn how leaders are building more resilient systems for today and future generations.

Surella Segu, Chief Heat Officer, Monterrey, Mexico

Additional speakers TBA

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Extreme weather, from heat waves to impromptu hurricanes, are becoming regular health care emergencies. How are cities, health systems, and businesses coping? Learn how leaders are building more resilient systems for today and future generations. 
Surella Segu, Chief Heat Officer, Monterrey, Mexico 
Additional speakers TBA
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The Changing Climate is Coming for Our Health

The reproductive health space has seen a resurgence of fresh solutions for issues that were once taboo, and the men’s fertility space, in particular, is becoming big business. Hear from specialists at the forefront of this field who are addressing such challenges as the environmental impact on sperm decline and improving access to specialized care.
Khaled Kteily, Chief Executive Officer, Legacy
Dr. Brian Levine, Founding Partner and Practice Director, CCRM Fertility of New York
Pamela Pure, Co-founder and CEO, Posterity Health

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The reproductive health space has seen a resurgence of fresh solutions for issues that were once taboo, and the men’s fertility space, in particular, is becoming big business. Hear from specialists at the forefront of this field who are addressing such challenges as the environmental impact on sperm decline and improving access to specialized care. 
Khaled Kteily, Chief Executive Officer, Legacy 
Dr. Brian Levine, Founding Partner and Practice Director, CCRM Fertility of New York 
Pamela Pure, Co-founder and CEO, Posterity Health
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Advancing Male Reproductive Health

How have equity priorities in a post-pandemic world changed? From keeping a diverted focus on DEI to more ambitious standards of care globally, hear from these health equity leaders on the work ahead to expand access and the role the rest of the industry can play to support.

Dr. Jayasree Iyer, Chief Executive Officer, Access to Medicine Foundation

Additional Speakers TBA

How have equity priorities in a post-pandemic world changed? From keeping a diverted focus on DEI to more ambitious standards of care globally, hear from these health equity leaders on the work ahead to expand access and the role the rest of the industry can play to support. 
Dr. Jayasree Iyer, Chief Executive Officer, Access to Medicine Foundation 
Additional Speakers TBA

Keeping Health Equity a Priority

We are witnessing AI’s revolution in medicine, but to Dr. Zak Kohane and Dr. Peter Lee, we’re only getting started. From finding solutions for an aging population to the rise of demand for medical services, AI has the potential to solve some of medicine’s most pressing issues. Hear from these experts on making way for the next frontier.

Dr. Isaac Kohane, Professor and Chair, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School; Editor-in-Chief, NEJM AI

Dr. Peter Lee, President, Microsoft Research, Microsoft

Julie Yoo, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz 

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We are witnessing AI’s revolution in medicine, but to Dr. Zak Kohane and Dr. Peter Lee, we’re only getting started. From finding solutions for an aging population to the rise of demand for medical services, AI has the potential to solve some of medicine’s most pressing issues. Hear from these experts on making way for the next frontier. 
Dr. Isaac Kohane, Professor and Chair, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School; Editor-in-Chief, NEJM AI 
Dr. Peter Lee, President, Microsoft Research, Microsoft 
Julie Yoo, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
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What’s Next in Generative AI’s Revolution in Medicine

WELCOME RECEPTION

Fortune Brainstorm Health will bestow the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson Memorial Award to racial justice advocate, physician, and CEO Dr. Uché Blackstock, Founder and CEO, Advancing Health Equity.

Presented by: Denise Bradley-Tyson, Executive Chairperson, Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund, American Heart Association

Accepting Award: Dr. Uché Blackstock, Founder and CEO, Advancing Health Equity

Fortune Brainstorm Health will bestow the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson Memorial Award to racial justice advocate, physician, and CEO Dr. Uché Blackstock, Founder and CEO, Advancing Health Equity. 
Presented by: Denise Bradley-Tyson, Executive Chairperson, Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund, American Heart Association 
Accepting Award: Dr. Uché Blackstock, Founder and CEO, Advancing Health Equity

Fortune Brainstorm Health Bernard J. Tyson Memorial Award 

As CEO of Centene, Sarah London has taken a targeted approach to streamline efficiencies and divest non-core units to focus on growing Centene’s core business. This approach has been paying off, as Centene continues to support 28 million members in 50 states and is the nation’s largest Medicaid insurer. In this one-on-one conversation with the Fortune 500’s youngest female CEO, we’ll hear how she’s leading the charge on innovation in Medicaid.  

Sarah London, Chief Executive Officer, Centene

As CEO of Centene, Sarah London has taken a targeted approach to streamline efficiencies and divest non-core units to focus on growing Centene’s core business. This approach has been paying off, as Centene continues to support 28 million members in 50 states and is the nation’s largest Medicaid insurer. In this one-on-one conversation with the Fortune 500’s youngest female CEO, we’ll hear how she’s leading the charge on innovation in Medicaid. 
Sarah London, Chief Executive Officer, Centene

Sarah London and Leading Medicaid’s Next Act

DINNER

Sunrise Mat Pilates: Increase core stability and strengthen abdominal, glute, hamstring, and back muscles during this low-impact, outdoor class.

Sunrise Spin: Improve your endurance and increase your strength while pedaling to the beat of today’s pop hits during this invigorating outdoor class.

Sunrise Mat Pilates: Increase core stability and strengthen abdominal, glute, hamstring, and back muscles during this low-impact, outdoor class.

Sunrise Spin: Improve your endurance and increase your strength while pedaling to the beat of today’s pop hits during this invigorating outdoor class.

Health Workout Classes

CONCURRENT BREAKFASTS SESSIONS

The World Health Organization projects the world’s population over age 60 will nearly double by 2050. With new advancements in biotech and a fresh take on integrative care, patients have more control than ever in shaping their own longevity trajectory. Hear from experts in the technologies shaping the aging long game and how the technologies are expanding access.
Andrew Lacy, Founder and CEO, Prenuvo
Dr. Daisy Robinton, Co-founder and CEO, Oviva Therapeutics

The World Health Organization projects the world’s population over age 60 will nearly double by 2050. With new advancements in biotech and a fresh take on integrative care, patients have more control than ever in shaping their own longevity trajectory. Hear from experts in the technologies shaping the aging long game and how the technologies are expanding access. 
Andrew Lacy, Founder and CEO, Prenuvo 
Dr. Daisy Robinton, Co-founder and CEO, Oviva Therapeutics

The Age of Longevity

As the role of prescription benefit managers (PBM) has expanded and evolved and new players come into the fold, it’s time to reexamine how patients get access to medicine. From better affordability to key partnerships, how is the landscape changing and what are the best avenues for innovation?
Paul Markovich, President and CEO, Blue Shield of California

As the role of prescription benefit managers (PBM) has expanded and evolved and new players come into the fold, it’s time to reexamine how patients get access to medicine. From better affordability to key partnerships, how is the landscape changing and what are the best avenues for innovation? 
Paul Markovich, President and CEO, Blue Shield of California

Flipping the Script on Medication Access

We know that the digital era brings much promise, but an increasingly complex and interdependent system makes practices and health systems more vulnerable to bad actors. Health care has become a huge target to hacks; witness the latest Change Health Care incident that crippled medical billing systems for weeks. Cybersecurity is one of several key factors that raise larger questions about how to build a more resilient system for all stakeholders, from large health systems to independent practices to patients. So where does the industry go from here?

Stephen Gillett, Chief Executive Officer, Verily Life Sciences
Bob Segert, Chief Executive Officer, Athenahealth


Additional Speakers TBA

We know that the digital era brings much promise, but an increasingly complex and interdependent system makes practices and health systems more vulnerable to bad actors. Health care has become a huge target to hacks; witness the latest Change Health Care incident that crippled medical billing systems for weeks. Cybersecurity is one of several key factors that raise larger questions about how to build a more resilient system for all stakeholders, from large health systems to independent practices to patients. So where does the industry go from here? 
Stephen Gillett, Chief Executive Officer, Verily Life Sciences 
Bob Segert, Chief Executive Officer, Athenahealth 
Additional Speakers TBA

Beyond Change: Data, Security, and a More Resilient Future 

With much speculation about the impact of AI on the health care industry, we are beginning to see what it takes to build effective AI tools. How are companies bridging the gap from strategy to results? Where will the impact be felt soonest and what are the lessons to be learned along the way?

Dr. Rebecca Mitchell, Executive Vice President, Investment Team, Vive Collective 

Kevin Spain, General Partner, Emergence Capital

Jeff Tangney, Co-founder and CEO, Doximity

With much speculation about the impact of AI on the health care industry, we are beginning to see what it takes to build effective AI tools. How are companies bridging the gap from strategy to results? Where will the impact be felt soonest and what are the lessons to be learned along the way? 
Dr. Rebecca Mitchell, Executive Vice President, Investment Team, Vive Collective 
Kevin Spain, General Partner, Emergence Capital 
|Jeff Tangney, Co-founder and CEO, Doximity

The Health Care AI Reality: Is the Tech Living Up to The Hype?  

As AI technology and practices rapidly advance in the industry, we are at a pivotal impasse to build these tools and models as responsibly as possible. It will take effort from policymakers, Silicon Valley innovators, and health executives to ensure we set the industry on the right path. Hear from the co- director of Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI as well as the dean of the university’s School of Medicine on establishing a platform for responsible AI in health and medicine and the work ahead to ensure best use of this powerful tech.
Moderator: Dr. Lloyd Minor, Carl and Elizabeth Naumann Dean, Stanford University School of Medicine; Vice President, Medical Affairs, Stanford University
Additional speakers to be announced

As AI technology and practices rapidly advance in the industry, we are at a pivotal impasse to build these tools and models as responsibly as possible. It will take effort from policymakers, Silicon Valley innovators, and health executives to ensure we set the industry on the right path. Hear from the co- director of Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI as well as the dean of the university’s School of Medicine on establishing a platform for responsible AI in health and medicine and the work ahead to ensure best use of this powerful tech. 
Moderator: Dr. Lloyd Minor, Carl and Elizabeth Naumann Dean, Stanford University School of Medicine; Vice President, Medical Affairs, Stanford University 
Additional speakers to be announced

Defining AI Standards for the Next Era of Health

NETWORKING BREAK

The next era of accessible lab testing is here. Meet VitalOne, a compact blood analysis device designed with the latest advances in robotics, biochemistry, computer vision, and microfluidics to deliver lab-grade results in the doctor’s office in minutes. In this session, we’ll see VitalOne in action and learn more from co-founder Mounir Koussa on where the company is headed. 

Vasu Nadella, Co-founder and CEO, Vital Biosciences

The next era of accessible lab testing is here. Meet VitalOne, a compact blood analysis device designed with the latest advances in robotics, biochemistry, computer vision, and microfluidics to deliver lab-grade results in the doctor’s office in minutes. In this session, we’ll see VitalOne in action and learn more from co-founder Mounir Koussa on where the company is headed. 

Vasu Nadella, Co-founder and CEO, Vital Biosciences

Reimaging Lab Testing: VitalOne

J.P. Morgan Research forecasts the GLP-1 category will exceed $100 billion by 2030, with potentially 30 million people on these medications. How is the health care industry preparing for the disruption? From the impact on the American diet as we know it, to helping patients adjust to new habits, to the supply chain and response to demand, specialists will weigh in on this new era of obesity and diabetes care.
Dr. Angela Fitch, President, Obesity Medicine Association; Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, knownwell

J.P. Morgan Research forecasts the GLP-1 category will exceed $100 billion by 2030, with potentially 30 million people on these medications. How is the health care industry preparing for the disruption? From the impact on the American diet as we know it, to helping patients adjust to new habits, to the supply chain and response to demand, specialists will weigh in on this new era of obesity and diabetes care. 
Dr. Angela Fitch, President, Obesity Medicine Association; Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, knownwell

TOWN HALL: The Impact of GLP-1 on Health Care and Beyond

The digital age of health care brings growing access and solutions for caregiving support for the sandwich generation. From finding care for America’s fast-growing population of older Americans to rapid support for every stage of pediatric care, help has become more accessible and affordable. In this conversation, we’ll talk about the outcomes and gaps in caring for different populations. 

Ellen DaSilva, Founder and CEO, Summer Health

Jack Stoddard, Chief Executive Officer, Patina Health

Julia Cohen Sebastian, Co-founder and CEO, Grayce

The digital age of health care brings growing access and solutions for caregiving support for the sandwich generation. From finding care for America’s fast-growing population of older Americans to rapid support for every stage of pediatric care, help has become more accessible and affordable. In this conversation, we’ll talk about the outcomes and gaps in caring for different populations. 
Ellen DaSilva, Founder and CEO, Summer Health 
Jack Stoddard, Chief Executive Officer, Patina Health 
Julia Cohen Sebastian, Co-founder and CEO, Grayce

The Next Generation of Multi-Gen Caregiving

As value-based care models continue to evolve, how are these services using technology and digital innovation to help scale efforts and improve outcomes? Learn from leaders in the space on the impact that AI and machine learning are having in personalized care and reducing costs for a growing population of members. 

Dr. Rajaie Batniji, Co-founder and CEO, Waymark

As value-based care models continue to evolve, how are these services using technology and digital innovation to help scale efforts and improve outcomes? Learn from leaders in the space on the impact that AI and machine learning are having in personalized care and reducing costs for a growing population of members. 
Dr. Rajaie Batniji, Co-founder and CEO, Waymark

Technology’s Role in Value-based Care 

CONCURRENT LUNCHES

Your next doctor’s visit could be transformed by AI. Abridge has become the leader in generative AI for clinical documentation and, with $180 million in new funding as it secures more enterprise partnerships nationally, this company is just getting started. In this session, we’ll see this software in action and hear more from founder and CEO Dr. Shiv Rao on how Abridge’s technology is helping clinicians focus on what matters most: being present with their patients.

Dr. Shiv Rao, Co-founder and CEO, Abridge

Your next doctor’s visit could be transformed by AI. Abridge has become the leader in generative AI for clinical documentation and, with $180 million in new funding as it secures more enterprise partnerships nationally, this company is just getting started. In this session, we’ll see this software in action and hear more from founder and CEO Dr. Shiv Rao on how Abridge’s technology is helping clinicians focus on what matters most: being present with their patients. 
Dr. Shiv Rao, Co-founder and CEO, Abridge

AI In Action: Abridge

A sharp rise in cancer diagnoses in patients under 50 is baffling doctors globally. Federal data shows that rates in the U.S. alone have risen 12.8% from 2000. This phenomenon raises critical questions about the underlying causes and the necessary interventions to address this trend. Joining in this discussion are doctors and clinicians working to understand and treat this growing population of patients.
Kimmie Ng, Founding Director, Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Center

A sharp rise in cancer diagnoses in patients under 50 is baffling doctors globally. Federal data shows that rates in the U.S. alone have risen 12.8% from 2000. This phenomenon raises critical questions about the underlying causes and the necessary interventions to address this trend. Joining in this discussion are doctors and clinicians working to understand and treat this growing population of patients. 
Kimmie Ng, Founding Director, Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Center

Why are Young People Getting Cancer?

The average American has three chronic conditions. How do we build a health system that better serves each of us; and what can employers do to help this workforce lead healthy lives? Learn from specialists about the innovative efforts to manage illness and the work ahead of employers to expand support and keep their teams healthy.

Sean Duffy, Co-founder and CEO, Omada Health

Noosheen Hashemi, Founder and CEO, January AI
Owen Tripp, Chief Executive Officer, Included Health

The average American has three chronic conditions. How do we build a health system that better serves each of us; and what can employers do to help this workforce lead healthy lives? Learn from specialists about the innovative efforts to manage illness and the work ahead of employers to expand support and keep their teams healthy. 
Sean Duffy, Co-founder and CEO, Omada Health 
Noosheen Hashemi, Founder and CEO, January AI 
Owen Tripp, Chief Executive Officer, Included Health

America’s Sick Workforce and Building Better Health Systems

As maternal mortality rates continue to increase, more support for postpartum care has emerged. From increased government support to growth and investment in products and services improving access to quality care for this critical stage, hear from leaders working to improve health outcomes for all mothers.

Leslie Schrock, Author, Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy; Fertility Rules; Investor; Advisor, Maven Clinic, Alife, Origin, Reverence

Dr. Neel Shah, Chief Medical Officer, Maven Clinic

Dr. Alice Zheng, Principal, RH Capital

As maternal mortality rates continue to increase, more support for postpartum care has emerged. From increased government support to growth and investment in products and services improving access to quality care for this critical stage, hear from leaders working to improve health outcomes for all mothers. 
Leslie Schrock, Author, Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy; Fertility Rules; Investor; Advisor, Maven Clinic, Alife, Origin, Reverence 
Dr. Neel Shah, Chief Medical Officer, Maven Clinic 
Dr. Alice Zheng, Principal, RH Capital

The State of Postpartum Care

Take a moment to clear your mind and refocus with Headspace. 

Rosie Acosta, Mindfulness and Meditation Instructor, Headspace

Take a moment to clear your mind and refocus with Headspace. 
Rosie Acosta, Mindfulness and Meditation Instructor, Headspace

Meditation Moment

Ten U.S. states have legalized medically assisted deaths, with 19 more considering bills to pass this initiative into law. It’s a controversial topic coming into focus as America’s senior population grows and more anecdotes around the experience with assisted death come to light. What’s the likelihood of more support for this movement? Hear from advocates in this space elevating new ideas on the topic of death.

Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, Chief Executive Officer, End Well

Ten U.S. states have legalized medically assisted deaths, with 19 more considering bills to pass this initiative into law. It’s a controversial topic coming into focus as America’s senior population grows and more anecdotes around the experience with assisted death come to light. What’s the likelihood of more support for this movement? Hear from advocates in this space elevating new ideas on the topic of death. 
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, Chief Executive Officer, End Well

Reframing Death: A Better End of Life

In a past life, D.A. Wallach toured the world with bands like N*E*R*D and Blink-182. Coming up in the music industry at the start of the social media and Spotify era gave him a front row seat to the radical shifts that reshaped how artists connect to audiences. Today, as a biotech investor, Wallach sees parallels in the health care industry. In this refreshing talk, hear his take on what’s to come and what we can learn from an ever-evolving music industry.

D.A. Wallach, Recording Artist; Co-founder and General Partner, Time BioVentures

In a past life, D.A. Wallach toured the world with bands like N*E*R*D and Blink-182. Coming up in the music industry at the start of the social media and Spotify era gave him a front row seat to the radical shifts that reshaped how artists connect to audiences. Today, as a biotech investor, Wallach sees parallels in the health care industry. In this refreshing talk, hear his take on what’s to come and what we can learn from an ever-evolving music industry. 
D.A. Wallach, Recording Artist; Co-founder and General Partner, Time BioVentures

Lessons from the Music Industry

In this post-Dobbs era, women’s health laws have seen massive shifts, with growing restrictions in a number of states. As the election approaches, women’s reproductive rights may be back on the ballot in 13 states. What’s been the impact of this legislation? And where are women’s rights headed this election season?

In this post-Dobbs era, women’s health laws have seen massive shifts, with growing restrictions in a number of states. As the election approaches, women’s reproductive rights may be back on the ballot in 13 states. What’s been the impact of this legislation? And where are women’s rights headed this election season?

Women’s Health and Legislation

Amidst the famine happening to Palestinians in Gaza, doctors and medical professionals are working tirelessly to provide care how they can. Hear perspectives from voices near the frontline and how the global health community can respond.

Dr. Rajaie Batniji, Cofounder and CEO, Waymark 

Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, Physician and Founder, Doctors Without Borders and Gaza Medic Voices 

Mara Kronenfeld, Executive Director, United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA)

Amidst the famine happening to Palestinians in Gaza, doctors and medical professionals are working tirelessly to provide care how they can. Hear perspectives from voices near the frontline and how the global health community can respond. 
Dr. Rajaie Batniji, Cofounder and CEO, Waymark 
Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, Physician and Founder, Doctors Without Borders and Gaza Medic Voices 
Mara Kronenfeld, Executive Director, United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA)

Voices from the Frontlines of Gaza

CLOSING RECEPTION

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Fortune Most Powerful Women Dinner San Francisco 2024

Join Fortune Editors and your peers for Founders Forum members-only hike or opt to take part in other outdoor activities at BTECH.

NOTE:  The Founders Hike will take place from 10am-12pm. Details TBA.

Join Fortune Editors and your peers for Founders Forum members-only hike or opt to take part in other outdoor activities at BTECH.
NOTE:  The Founders Hike will take place from 10am-12pm. Details TBA.

FOUNDERS GROUP HIKE & MORNING ACTIVITIES 

Hosted by Threshold 

Our opening night dinner will serve as an introductory meeting for Founders Forum Members and will include networking and facilitated conversation.

Fortune Hosts:
Andrew Nusca, Co-Chair, FORTUNE Founders Forum; Editorial, Director, Brainstorm TECH
Polina Pompliano, Co-Chair, FORTUNE Founders Forum; Founder, The Profile

Hosted by Threshold 
Our opening night dinner will serve as an introductory meeting for Founders Forum Members and will include networking and facilitated conversation.
Fortune Hosts: 
Andrew Nusca, Co-Chair, FORTUNE Founders Forum; Editorial, Director, Brainstorm TECH 
Polina Pompliano, Co-Chair, FORTUNE Founders Forum; Founder, The Profile

OPENING NIGHT DINNER & NETWORKING

Our lunch program will include a keynote conversation and an interactive dialogue with successful founders, who will share lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey.

Our lunch program will include a keynote conversation and an interactive dialogue with two successful founders, who will share lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey.
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LUNCH AND PROGRAM 

Join the larger Brainstorm TECH community for afternoon and evening programming. For details reference the main agenda <a href="https://fortune.com/conferences/fortune-brainstorm-tech-2024/agenda">here</a>.

Join the larger Brainstorm TECH community for afternoon and evening programming. For details reference the main agenda <a href="https://fortune.com/conferences/fortune-brainstorm-tech-2024/agenda">here</a>.
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BRAINSTORM TECH PROGRAM

Join Fortune Editors and Brainstorm TECH community members for an early morning hike to jump-start your day.

Join Fortune Editors and Brainstorm TECH community members for an early morning hike to jump-start your day.
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GUIDED HIKE

Join fellow founders for a deep dive into some of the critical challenges facing startups and startup leadership. This will be an interactive session designed to to surface peer-to-peer feedback on members’ big ideas and wicked challenges.

Join fellow founders for a deep dive into some of the critical challenges facing startups and startup leadership. This will be an interactive session designed to to surface peer-to-peer feedback on members’ big ideas and wicked challenges.
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FOUNDERS FORUM BREAKFAST WORKSHOP

Join Fortune Editors and Brainstorm TECH community members for an early morning hike to jump-start your day.

Join Fortune Editors and Brainstorm TECH community members for an early morning hike to jump-start your day.

In this special breakfast session, FF members will join other members of the Brainstorm Tech community for a breakfast discussion with investors and founders who will offer a “Report Card” on the tech industry and their advice on how to navigate crisis, where to look for capital, and which innovations could be potential game changers.

In this special breakfast session, FF members will join other members of the Brainstorm Tech community for a breakfast discussion with investors and founders who will offer a “Report Card” on the tech industry and their advice on how to navigate crisis, where to look for capital, and which innovations could be potential game changers.

FOUNDERS FORUM BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLE  @BTECH

Join the larger Brainstorm TECH community our closing plenary session and final opportunities to network before we part ways! For details reference the main agenda <a href="https://fortune.com/conferences/fortune-brainstorm-tech-2024/agenda">here</a>.

Join the larger Brainstorm TECH community our closing plenary session and final opportunities to network before we part ways! For details reference the main agenda <a href="https://fortune.com/conferences/fortune-brainstorm-tech-2024/agenda">here</a>.

The Fortune Founders Forum is an extension of the exclusive Brainstorm Tech membership community designed for a select group of early-stage entrepreneurs and rising stars in business and technology.

Fortune Founders Forum 2024

BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLES  II

BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLES I

MAINSTAGE SESSIONS

MORNING ACTIVITIES

OPENING MAINSTAGE SESSION

KEYNOTE CONVERSATION

LUNCH ROUNDTABLES I

NETWORKING LUNCH

LUNCH ROUNDTABLES II

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

FOUNDERS FORUM BREAKFAST SESSION

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

CLOSING SESSION

COFFEE AND SEND OFF

At Brainstorm Tech, Fortune’s award-winning journalists explore and interrogate the most potent issues at the intersections of Silicon Valley, Wall Street, Washington, and Hollywood—wherever they occur around the globe.

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STRATEGY SESSIONS

NETWORKING RECEPTION

LUNCH STRATEGY SESSIONS

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Fortune Impact Initiative 2024

MPW PROGRAM CONCURRENT LUNCHES

SPECIAL SESSIONS

MPW SUMMIT NEWCOMER MEET AND GREET

OPENING RECEPTION

DINNER AND CONVERSATION

MPW PROGRAM BREAKFAST CONCURRENT SESSIONS

WELCOME AND THE BIG GET-TO-KNOW-YOU

PLENARY SESSIONS

MPW PROGRAM CONCURRENT SESSIONS

NETWORKING WALK AND TALK

RECEPTION AND CHEFS’ DINNER

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