The FORTUNE CFO Collaborative

Hosted by McKinsey & Company 
The pandemic sped us into a digitized future and permanently reshaped consumer behavior. The world changed more in 100 days than it had in the last 10 years, propelling us toward a business outlook focused on long-term growth and an acceptance that there is no “normal.” This outlook has left CEOs asking: “What growth levers can I pull?” This session will explore how CEOs can evolve from the hard-wired lessons of the past and boldly embrace four key imperatives to drive sustainable growth: 
Business building: A no-regrets approach to drive explosive growth 
Next-generation operating models: Sustainable speed and rethinking ecosystems 
Analytics: Deploying customer intelligence and A.I. across workflows 
Purpose: Defining and activating a strong purpose beyond all transactions 
Discussion Leaders: 
Ron Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer, Petco 
Brian Gregg, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company 
Harit Talwar, Chairman of Consumer Business (Marcus), Goldman Sachs 
Moderator: Clifton Leaf, Editor-in-Chief, FORTUNE 
Opening Remarks: Ari Libarikian, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company 
Additional discussion leaders to be announced

LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE- THE TRIPLE CROWN FOR GROWTH: BUSINESS BUILDING, ANALYTICS, AND SPEED

Hosted by PMI 
While an organizational culture that emphasizes change and innovation is necessary to survive during times of crisis, it can also give businesses a real competitive edge. As we continue to navigate a virtual work environment—and with a return to the office on the horizon—leaders are looking for new ways to spark engagement, creativity, and innovation among their teams. In this new hybrid workplace, how can we inspire and motivate employees to maintain momentum and capitalize on the agility we deployed during the pandemic? This session will explore how leaders can embrace curiosity and foster an innovative culture to drive change forward.

LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE- INNOVATION ON THE FAST TRACK

1X1 NETWORKING

FULL SPEED AHEAD: MANUFACTURING MEETS THE FUTURE 
From shipping delays to rising raw material and transport costs, the pandemic has shone a bright light on the weak links in the global supply chain and catapulted the manufacturing sector into a smarter digital-forward era. Companies will now need to rapidly adapt to economic shifts, which means upping their digital game so operations can run smoothly and prioritizing the health and safety of people working in factories. How can we meet the challenges of supply, demand, and workforce in a post-pandemic marketplace? 
Revathi Advaithi, Chief Executive Officer, Flex 
Carlos Brito, Chief Executive Officer, AB InBev 

WHERE PROFIT MEETS THE PLANET 
As a “human energy company,” Chevron is no stranger to adapting with the times. After a challenging 2020, the corporation posted a profit for the first quarter of 2021, and it is building on its mission to bring affordable, reliable energy to all. From creating the world’s largest on-purpose carbon capture and storage project to investments in solar, wind, and hydrogen, Chevron has been working to bring complex, scaled energy-delivery solutions to the world while remaining true to its roots as a “stakeholder capitalist company.” The leader of one of the largest U.S. oil and gas companies shares his view on how the global energy industry could evolve over the next decade to become better stewards of capital—and the environment. 
Michael Wirth, Chairman and CEO, Chevron 

BRACING FOR AN ECONOMIC BOUNCEBACK 
The global pandemic forced a new level of reflection and reevaluation for consumers the world over, creating a shift in behavior that has had seismic side effects for markets everywhere. Post-COVID investing will need to be more intuitive than ever, with a focus on the kind of disruptive technologies consumers crave in fintech, healthtech, and greentech. So how are the biggest investment firms rethinking their strategies? And what innovation trends are helping to guide future investment decisions? 
John Graham, President and CEO, CPP Investments	 	
Kewsong Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Carlyle Group 

THE WORK “PLACE” OF THE FUTURE 
The COVID-19 pandemic’s most dramatic impact on the workforce was an almost unilateral shift to remote work. Business leaders learned that many tasks can be done without loss of productivity and that collaboration and innovation can flourish. Some companies are already planning more flexible workspaces and hybrid work models. Business travel is also likely to decrease by 20% from pre-pandemic practices. How are work practices–including a critical emphasis on well-being–changing? And what new skills will employees need to thrive in the future workplace? 
			Chuck Robbins, Chairman and CEO, Cisco 
			Julie Sweet, Chief Executive Officer, Accenture 

Additional mainstage sessions to be announced

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OPENING MAINSTAGE SESSIONS

Hosted by Salesforce 
Americans now trust CEOs more than their government. This rising mistrust of government has placed a heightened impetus on big business to step up to the plate and address the needs of society in a more inclusive and democratic manner. The growing momentum around stakeholder capitalism has also created a demand for complete transparency from corporate leaders. How can CEOs balance building trust with meeting the myriad needs of all stakeholders? 

Additional roundtable to be announced

LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE- TRUST THROUGH TRANSPARENCY: MAKING STAKEHOLDER CAPITALISM WORK FOR ALL

INTERMISSION

THE RACE TO ELECTRIC 
In March of last year, when most of the world was headed into lockdown, car sales on the continent of Europe plummeted. Electric car sales, however, rose 23%. The auto world is going green as the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, and Nissan is already out of the starting block. How is the Japanese automaker deploying new technologies and lean thinking as it navigates its way out of a pandemic and into an electric future? 
Makoto Uchida, President and CEO, Nissan Motor 

PEOPLE, PLANET, AND...COFFEE 
With more than 32,000 stores worldwide, community-based service is the name of the game for Starbucks. Its widespread presence informs and encourages societal involvement, whether that’s supporting marginalized groups or making green, sustainable commitments. Recently, the company announced plans to reduce 50% of its carbon, water, and waste by 2030. The CEO of the world’s largest coffeehouse shares his global growth strategy and his perspective on the role that business has to play in building more inclusive communities. 
Kevin Johnson, President and CEO, Starbucks 

INNOVATING E-COMMERCE: A VIEW FROM KOREA 
Since its blockbuster debut on the New York Stock Exchange, Coupang, once touted as the “Amazon of Korea,” has developed into a formidable and trusted regional e-commerce platform. With its unrelenting focus on speed, agility, and sustainability, Coupang makes even Amazon look slow, delivering 99% of all orders within one day—all arriving in zero-waste packaging. The company’s founder says his goal is to create a world where customers wonder, 'How did I ever live without Coupang?’ Can attention to detail and customer obsession help him build such a world? 
Bom Suk Kim, Founder and CEO, Coupang 

VISIONS OF CRYPTOPIA 
Square, Tesla, Argentina’s Mercado Libre—more and more companies are adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, a tech firm whose crypto holdings were recently valued at more than US $5 billion, largely kicked off the trend—including by helping, personally, to win over Elon Musk. Next to him is Changpeng Zhao, or “CZ,” leader of Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange. Hear the two visionaries forecast the future in a conversation that will range from the prospects for “digital gold” to the disruptive potential of so-called decentralized finance. 
Michael Saylor, Founder and CEO, MicroStrategy 
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, Founder and CEO, Binance 


RETURNING TOURISM TO ASIA 
After being at the center of the pandemic last year, China and other parts of Asia have gradually returned to a degree of normalcy in most sectors but one: tourism. International travel has plummeted; 2020 saw a 35% decrease in tourist arrivals in the Asia Pacific region. But the CEO of China's largest online travel agency may have a solution. She outlines how Trip.com and its customized services are the answer to the region’s travel freeze. 
Jane Jie Sun, Chief Executive Officer, Trip.com Group 


Additional mainstage sessions to be announced

MAINSTAGE SESSIONS

TATA’S NEXT STEP 
For many companies, the pandemic has been a harbinger of workplace revolution and systemic transformation. But Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, has had change on the brain since he assumed his position in 2017, with everything from electric cars to e-commerce super apps in his dossier. He has currently set his sights on his native India, the world’s primary provider of vaccines and now the pandemic’s ground zero. From hospital beds to predictive analytics, Chandrasekaran shares how Tata is helping to lead India out of crisis and back to a thriving and robust global marketplace. 
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons 
			
BANKING IN A DIGITAL AGE 
The digital revolution in banking is just beginning. Modern day customers are more tech-savvy than ever and looking for financial institutions that can keep up. In the meantime, more than two billion people remain excluded from financial services. How can companies stay relevant in the new age of banking and how might new technologies create opportunities to bring more people into the global economy? 
			Ana Patricia Botín, Executive Chairman, Grupo Santander 
Michael Miebach, Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard 
	
		THE NEW GLOBAL CONSUMER 
Over the last year and a half, American shopping habits have taken a dramatic turn, disrupting global shipping and retail operations. This shift in demand required agility from the industry’s suppliers, which corporations like Procter & Gamble were able to provide. From reinventing personal care products to creating eco-friendly paper goods, the world's largest consumer packaged goods company has had to respond to rapidly changing consumer needs for decades. Hear from P&G’s chairman on navigating supply and demand and how to better reflect—and meet—the needs of a dynamic global marketplace. 
			David Taylor, Chairman, President, and CEO, Procter & Gamble 

		BUILDING SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 
From global cross-border disruptions to local workforce challenges, global food systems suffered a myriad of challenges caused—and exacerbated by—the pandemic. Meanwhile, increasingly conscious consumers are demanding more nutritious food and more sustainable practices for people and the planet. So how will the food industry radically transform—within planetary boundaries—to deliver on the ever-increasing needs and expectations of a growing world population? 
			Geraldine Matchett, Co-CEO, CFO, and Managing Board Member, Royal DSM 
Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO, Mondelēz International 

		WELL-BEING AND THE WORKFORCE: THE NEW EMPLOYER MANDATE 
The COVID-19 pandemic has put the mental well-being of the global workforce in jeopardy. Businesses now face an important mandate to meet increasing expectations from employees to support their mental health. What actions can leaders take to prioritize mental health in the workplace and unlock a greater sense of productivity, fulfillment, and inclusivity among the workforce? 
Liz Hilton Segel, Managing Partner, North America, McKinsey & Company 


Additional mainstage sessions to be announced

Hosted by McKinsey & Company 
As momentum builds for a net-zero transition, business leaders will need to address the transition’s far-reach implications. It will alter the basis of competition across industries. Competitive shifts, based on changes in technology and regulation, will lead to a reallocation of capital, transferring wealth across industries and borders. This session will explore the nature of these shifts and the actions that business leaders can take to adjust and thrive in a net-zero economy.
 
Opening Remarks: Dr. Mekala Krishnan, Partner, McKinsey Global Institute 
Discussion leaders: 
Hiro Mizuno, U.N. Special Envoy on Innovative Finance and Sustainable Investments; Member, The B Team 
Claire O’Neill, Managing Director, Climate & Energy, World Business Council for Sustainable Development 
Dr. Jonathan Woetzel, Director, Asia, McKinsey Global Institute; Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company 
Additional discussion leaders to be announced

STRATEGY SESSION- COMPETING IN A NET-ZERO ECONOMY

Hosted by Salesforce 
Almost overnight, businesses around the world were forced to transform their workforce as a pandemic swept the globe. The question very quickly became whether companies would be able to survive without their employees working from a central location. As it turns out, the answer for many industries was “yes.” The successful transition was in no small part thanks to the rapidly spreading digital-first workplace and the evolution of the cloud. Now, as companies make the shift to an inevitably permanent hybrid work environment, how can CEOs arm their workforce with the skills and resources they need to succeed? And what will it take to shore up a talent pipeline that will meet the needs of business in years to come?

STRATEGY SESSION- DESIGNING A DIGITAL-FIRST WORKPLACE

FUELING THE FUTURE 
Ordering anything directly to your door has never been easier, but the energy needed to power the boat, plane, or truck required to make that delivery comes at a price: one paid, in part, by the planet. Royal Dutch Shell has an accelerated climate strategy that aims to achieve a difficult balance: creating a world where customer convenience and a sustainable planet can coexist. The CEO of the Anglo-Dutch oil giant shares his plans to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 and the role technology will play in shaping the company’s production goals. 
Ben van Beurden, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Dutch Shell 

AN ELECTRIC REVOLUTION IN THE SKY 
Few industries were harder hit by COVID-19 than aerospace. The abrupt halt in commercial air travel has decimated the sector and while most companies would retrench during such a massive disruption, Rolls-Royce decided to make aviation history. To advance the jet-engine manufacturer’s vision for a green, sustainable aviation future, its engineers built a fully electric plane that took to the skies for the first time earlier this year, hoping to show the world the promise and potential of electric flight. Rolls-Royce Chief Executive Warren East joins us to discuss the importance of investing in innovation amidst a pandemic. 
Warren East, CBE, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce 

EMPOWERING NETIZENS 
When Sir Tim Berners-Lee published the first-ever website more than 30 years ago, his vision was simple: to create a digital utopia where information could be shared equally and freely. Today, the World Wide Web has become a place where personal data is monetized for the profit of towering tech silos. Now, Sir Tim and the CEO of his new company are on a mission to put people in control of their privacy and personal data. But what will it take to restore the digital world to its intended glory? 
Tim Berners-Lee, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Inrupt 
John Bruce, Co-founder and CEO, Inrupt 

REMAKING RETAIL 
Social distancing and stay-at-home orders turned the world of retail upside down, as consumers spent over $4 trillion shopping online in 2020. But the rise in e-commerce is nothing new, as retail has become increasingly digital for years. So how do stores evolve with the times, staying relevant yet providing the best customer experience possible? Some of retail’s top brands have come up with hybrid models that do exactly that. We discuss micro fulfillment, curbside pickup, and mini distribution centers with two of the industry’s leading CEOs. 
Michelle Gass, Chief Executive Officer, Kohl’s 
Corie Barry, Chief Executive Officer, Best Buy 

ADVANCING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 	
As industries rapidly accelerate toward an increasingly digital future, technology and consulting companies have a big stake in ensuring no business is left behind. A recent collaboration between IBM and EY has been forged to do exactly that: help clients modernize and transform their businesses. With the rise of hybrid cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, and other critical cutting-edge technologies, what is the best way to support businesses as they adjust to the digital age? 
Carmine Di Sibio, Global Chairman and CEO, EY 
Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM 
 
Additional mainstage sessions to be announced

CLOSING MAINSTAGE SESSIONS

The FORTUNE Global Forum is virtual. We will bring together the leaders of the world’s biggest corporations–the FORTUNE Global 500–with innovators, builders, and other selected experts to explore the key issues shaping global business

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The Emerging CFO: Future Finance Leaders 

WELCOME

Indra Nooyi, Former Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo
Interviewer: Beth Kowitt, Senior Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, FORTUNE MPW Next Gen

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SESSION TO BE ANNOUNCED

BREAK

COVID-19 has changed how we live and work—and along with it, the kinds of companies and services we use. Gym memberships got traded in for Pelotons, jeans for athleisure, coffee dates for Zoom meetings. We talk with leaders who harnessed the energy of this new world order to better understand what we can learn from their success stories.


BREAKOUT SESSION: THE PANDEMIC ECONOMY

Hosted by Accenture
Many corporations have set ambitious goals for inclusion and equality, and are now putting plans in place to work towards achieving them. But how do they provide clarity to those leading the charge? And how do leaders hold themselves accountable, making sure they are positioning their teams to meet those goals? And how does a commitment to building the best, most diverse culture drive business success?


BREAKOUT SESSION: CULTURE OF EQUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

As the post-pandemic world is starting to take shape, a range of new and dazzling developments are giving us a glimpse of what comes next. Hear from some of the business world’s most creative leaders on ways to nurture that imaginative spark and foster big-thinking innovation and fresh ideas.



BREAKOUT SESSION: RETHINKING CREATIVITY

Fidji Simo, Vice President, Head of Facebook App, Facebook

CONVERSATION

Deb Schwartz, Chief Financial Officer, Cameo 
Fran Drescher, Actor, Founder & Visionary, Cancer Schmancer Movement
Interviewer: Kristen Bellstrom, FORTUNE

Dr. Dambisa Moyo, Global Economist, Author, and Board Member; Co-Principal, Versaca Investments

Dylan Farrow, Author and Activist
Interviewer: Emma Hinchliffe, Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, FORTUNE MPW Next Gen

Suzy Batiz, Founder and CEO, Poo-Pourri and Supernatural
Interviewer: Michal Lev-Ram, Senior Writer, FORTUNE; Editorial Director, Fortune Live Media

1:1  NETWORKING

Leading with impact is one of the most critical aspects of running a business in today’s world. But what does this really mean for business leaders? And how do companies establish what “responsible” and “purpose-driven” means to them? As we face unprecedented, simultaneous challenges, including a global pandemic, climate change, and profound income inequality, these questions are all front and center for leaders. 

BREAKOUT SESSION: LET THERE BE CHANGE - BUILDING RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSES

From A.I. to health to transportation and other moonshots, we discuss big ideas with cutting edge leaders. 


BREAKOUT SESSION: THE POWER OF INNOVATION

Melanie Perkins, Co-founder and CEO, Canva
Interviewer: Claire Zillman, Senior Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, FORTUNE MPW Next Gen

Emily Ratajkowski, Entrepreneur, Writer, Actress, Model and Activist

The FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit is going virtual, and will bring together preeminent rising women in business along with select leaders in government, philanthropy, education, sports and the arts.

FORTUNE MPW Next Gen Virtual

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

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REGISTRATION OPENS

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

DINNER AND FEATURED SPEAKER

CONCURRENT BREAKFAST SESSIONS

SWITCH BREAK

CONCURRENT LUNCH SESSIONS

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The Fortune Global Tech Forum convenes the world leaders in the innovation economy space.

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NETWORKING BREAK

RECEPTION AND DINNER

STRATEGY SESSIONS

CLOSING LUNCH PROGRAM

FORTUNE Brainstorm A.I.

Brainstorm Tech gathers the top technology and media leaders, operators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and influencers for a dynamic exchange of ideas.

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