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: 
Laura Alber, Chief Executive Officer, Williams Sonoma 
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

Hosted by McKinsey &amp; Company

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

Hosted by Project Management Institute 
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. 
Discussion Leaders: 
Heather Kernahan, Global CEO, Hotwire 
Sunil Prashara, President and CEO, Project Management Institute 
Marc Veelenturf, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East, Atos 
Bob Whelan, President, Pearson Assessments 
Moderator: Kristen Bellstrom, Features Editor, FORTUNE

Hosted by Project Management Institute

LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE- INNOVATION ON THE FAST TRACK

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Lee Clifford, Senior Editor, FORTUNE; Co-Chair, Fortune Global Forum 
			Alan Murray, Chief Executive Officer, FORTUNE 
Bernhard Warner, Senior Writer/Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Global Forum

WELCOME

COVID-19 spurned one of the deepest economic downturns in U.S. history, leaving more than 25 million unemployed. Since taking office, the Biden-Harris Administration has been on a mission to create opportunities for all Americans. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is stepping up to the plate and focusing her energy on investing in apprenticeships through the American Jobs Plan, bringing chip production home to improve supply chains, getting women back to the workplace, and delivering universal broadband access. As the nation turns the corner from the pandemic, the Secretary shares how the Administration is helping American businesses build back, stay competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. 
Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce 
In conversation with: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

PROTECTING AMERICAN INDUSTRY

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, Anheuser-Busch InBev 
In conversation with: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

FULL SPEED AHEAD: MANUFACTURING MEETS THE FUTURE

Machine intelligence has the potential to transform operational performance, increase employee satisfaction, and generate exponential value. Successful implementation will require business leaders to employ more advanced analytics across the organization and a clear strategy to develop workforce capabilities. How can CEOs effectively leverage these technologies to build resilience across end-to-end operations, achieve productivity targets, and meet the needs of a changing workforce? 
Enno de Boer, Partner and Global Head of Manufacturing, McKinsey & Company 
In conversation with: Lee Clifford, FORTUNE

DRIVING IMPACT AND PRODUCTIVITY WITH MACHINE INTELLIGENCE

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 
In conversation with: Brian O’Keefe, Deputy Editor, FORTUNE

WHERE PROFIT MEETS THE PLANET

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, The Carlyle Group 
In conversation with: Bernhard Warner, FORTUNE

THE BIG PICTURE ON GLOBAL INVESTING

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 
In conversation with: Lee Clifford, FORTUNE

THE WORK “PLACE” OF THE FUTURE

Despite some market uncertainty at the start of the pandemic, the capital markets have been a bright spot, both in facilitating capital-raising and by providing trading infrastructure to support investors. The last 12 months have also borne dozens of IPO’s and SPACs, many of them record-breaking. Nasdaq President and CEO Adena Friedman shares her perspective on the future of U.S. markets and how the country’s first electronic market exchange has continued to be a pioneer–from placing high priority on gender parity in the boardroom to applying data analytics to drive investment decisions. 
Adena Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq 
		In conversation with: Bernhard Warner, FORTUNE

MOVING MARKETS

More than half the world’s population live in cities. As urban living surges, so does the need for transportation that is fast, economical, and non-invasive. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Virgin Hyperloop, Josh Giegel became the first person to ride a hyperloop that will move as quickly as an airplane–at a fraction of the cost. With plans in place to launch systems in the U.S., India, Europe and the Middle East, Josh and his team have quickly moved from prototype to feasibility testing. As a result, the greenest and fastest answer to the question, “Are we there yet?” might arrive sooner than you think. 
Josh Giegel, Co-Founder and CEO, Virgin Hyperloop 
In conversation with: Beth Kowitt, Senior Editor, FORTUNE

INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: PUBLIC TRANSPORT GOES HIGH-SPEED

Hosted by Salesforce 
Business is now the most trusted institution in the world, with nearly 70% of consumers believing CEOs must step in to fix social problems when their government does not. This rising mistrust of government has provided greater impetus for business to address the needs of society in a more inclusive and democratic manner; and 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? 
Discussion Leaders: 
Tricia Griffith, President and CEO, The Progressive Corporation 
Judy Marks, President and CEO, Otis Worldwide 
Michelle Seitz, Chairman and CEO, Russell Investments 
Josh Sapan, President and CEO, AMC Networks 
Moderator: Matt Heimer, Senior Features Editor, FORTUNE; Co-Chair, Fortune CEO Initiative

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

After more than a year of lockdowns and remote work, workplace mental health has become a front-and-center pandemic within a pandemic. Less than one-third of the U.S. workforce feels comfortable discussing mental health–an issue exacerbated by the widespread stress, isolation and grief caused by COVID-19. What new strategies are being deployed to assess, measure and fully address mental health and well-being in the workplace? And what role can CEOs play in leading the charge to make mental health a key workplace priority?
Discussion Leaders: 
Martine Ferland, President and CEO, Mercer 
Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation 
Roger Hochschild, President and CEO, Discover Financial Services 
Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global 
Moderator: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE- THE SILENT PANDEMIC: MENTAL HEALTH AS A WORKPLACE IMPERATIVE

INTERMISSION

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 
In conversation with: Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia, FORTUNE

THE RACE TO ELECTRIC

With more than 33,000 stores worldwide, and over 100 million customer visits a week, coffee and connection is the name of the game for Starbucks. Its widespread presence informs and encourages societal involvement from the local level, whether that’s investing in marginalized groups or innovating for a more sustainable future. 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 
In conversation with: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

PEOPLE, PLANET, AND...COFFEE

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, especially tourism. China is in the midst of a travel boom as city dwellers are increasingly venturing out to rural communities to escape urban congestion. It is estimated there will be more than four billion trips made across China in 2021, a market worth just over $500 billion. The CEO of China's largest online travel agency outlines how Trip.com and its customized services are transforming travel services in China and beyond.
 
Jane Jie Sun, Chief Executive Officer, Trip.com Group 
In conversation with: Claire Zillman, Senior Editor, FORTUNE

A TRAVEL BOOM FOR CHINA

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 
In conversation with: Lucinda Shen, Writer, FORTUNE; Editor, Term Sheet

INNOVATING E-COMMERCE: A VIEW FROM KOREA

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. The two visionaries will forecast the future in a conversation that will range from the prospects for “digital gold”—even in the face of haywire market volatility—to the disruptive potential of so-called DeFi, or decentralized finance. 
Michael Saylor, Founder and CEO, MicroStrategy 
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, Founder and CEO, Binance 
In conversation with: Robert Hackett, Senior Writer and Tech Editor, FORTUNE

VISIONS OF CRYPTOPIA

One year ago, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky watched as reservations–sitting at around 31 million the year before–plummeted by 72%. Suddenly, the world’s most valuable hospitality company, with a global network of 4 million hosts, found itself in a travel-less realm. Despite this setback, the company went public late last year, and with that came a commitment to invest in programs and initiatives that support its host community. Chesky shares why he believes that the lines between traveling and living are forever blurred–and how he is turning his“mission-driven startup” into a “21st-century company” that benefits all stakeholders. 
Brian Chesky, Co-Founder and CEO, Airbnb 
In conversation with: Michal Lev-Ram, Editorial Director, Fortune Live Media; Senior Writer, 
FORTUNE

BLURRED LINES: GLOBAL TRAVEL IN A POST-COVID WORLD

A recent merger of Indonesia’s two biggest startups is just the latest indicator of the sleeping giant that is Southeast Asia’s tech industry. With over 1.8 billion transactions last year alone, the combined forces of ride-hailing giant Gojek and marketplace Tokopedia make GoTo Group the largest technology group in Indonesia. And with an ecosystem that encompasses two percent of the country’s GDP, GoTo is poised to challenge the countless superapps and digital platforms thriving in the region. What does the future hold for Southeast Asia’s digital ecosystem and what can we expect to see from this budding Silicon Valley of the East? 
		Kevin Aluwi, Co-Founder and CEO, Gojek 
		In conversation with: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

READY, SET, GROW: SOUTHEAST ASIA’S TECH SUPERPOWERS

As the world’s largest consumption growth engine, Asia has become a powerful predictor in determining global trends and preferences. The region is expected to account for 50% of global consumption growth in the next decade, offering a US$10 trillion opportunity. McKinsey & Company’s Asia Chairman will share new research on consumption and economic growth across Asia and why CEOs will now need to know how to serve distinct types of consumers–from Japanese Insta-grannies to Indonesian Generation Z gamers, Indian small shop owners, Chinese lifestyle-focused millennials, and everyone in between. 
Oliver Tonby, Chairman, Asia, McKinsey & Company 
In conversation with: Claire Zillman, FORTUNE

UNDERSTANDING ASIA’S CONSUMER MARKETS

With over 611 million Internet users, Ping An is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. It now has its sights set on investing in digital healthcare to address the challenges of China's rapidly aging population, rising public healthcare costs and a shortage of medical professionals. Co-CEO Jessica Tan shares her plans to create a healthcare ecosystem that can support every aspect of care, from service providers to social and commercial health insurers. 
Jessica Tan, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Ping An Group 
		In conversation with: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

A DIGITAL HEALTHCARE ECOSYSTEM FOR CHINA

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 
In conversation with: Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

TATA’S NEXT STEP

An Indian education start-up became one of the pandemic’s success stories after users on its signature app nearly doubled in the past year. With over 100 million users and a valuation of more than $16.5 billion, BYJU’S has set a course to provide children around the world access to education using innovative technology and creative curricula. Armed with new funding and an ambitious growth plan, the company recently announced plans to expand into the U.S., the U.K., Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil. Founder and CEO Byju Raveendran shares how he built one of India’s most lucrative startups. 
Byju Raveendran, Founder and CEO, BYJU’S 
			In conversation with: Claire Zillman, FORTUNE

INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: THE ABCs OF E-LEARNING

The world is in the midst of a digital revolution. People are more tech-savvy than ever and looking for brands and providers that can keep up and deliver the experience they want. It can be seen in the way we interact and how we use our money. Yet, for all our advances, more than two billion people remain excluded from the formal economy. How can companies stay relevant in this new age of banking and payments? What relationships can be the catalyst for innovation? How might new technologies create opportunities to bring more people into the global economy? 
 
			Ana Patricia Botín, Executive Chairman, Banco Santander 
Michael Miebach, Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard 
In conversation with: Bernhard Warner, FORTUNE

DELIVERING ON THE PROMISE OF TECHNOLOGY: BANKING, PAYMENTS AND MORE

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

THE NEW GLOBAL CONSUMER

Even though they are more than 5,000 miles apart, the cities of Los Angeles and Stockholm could not be closer in their mission to fight climate change. Los Angeles is on track to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, and a completely carbon free electricity grid–the largest municipal grid in the U.S.–by 2035. Stockholm has committed to be fossil fuel free and climate positive by 2040, and is aiming to be a fossil fuel free organization by 2030. The mayors of both cities share how they are working to pave the way towards a more sustainable future, one city at a time. 
Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles, CA; Chair, C40 
Anna König Jerlmyr, Mayor of Stockholm, Sweden; Vice Chair, C40 
In conversation with: Lee Clifford, FORTUNE

A TALE OF TWO GREEN CITIES

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-chief Executive Officer, CFO, and Managing Board Member, Royal DSM 
Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO, Mondelēz International 
In conversation with: Beth Kowitt, FORTUNE

BUILDING SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS

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 
In conversation with: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

WELL-BEING AND THE WORKFORCE: THE NEW EMPLOYER MANDATE

For decades, Africa has been a beacon of economic growth and potential, but in 2020, COVID-19 stopped the continent dead in its tracks, bringing about its first recession in 30 years. Despite having one of the lowest death rates across the globe, Africa’s health capacity is among the worst anywhere, with only one physician for every 350 people. And now, the World Health Organization is warning of a “third wave,” as cases surge across many countries. African businessman Mo Ibrahim sees this systemic blow as an opportunity–a chance to develop the strongest economy yet, one underpinned by sound governance and propelled by Africa’s youth. 
		Dr. Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chair, Mo Ibrahim Foundation 
		In conversation with: Ellen McGirt, Senior Editor, FORTUNE

REBUILDING AFRICA’S ECONOMY

Danish multinationals Ørsted and A.P. Moller-Maersk are among many star examples of Europe’s efforts to transition to a green economy. Ørsted has built the largest offshore wind farm on the planet, producing enough electricity to power over one million homes, while Maersk will operate the world’s first carbon neutral liner vessel by 2023–seven years ahead of schedule. The CEOs of both companies discuss their trail-blazing partnership to develop an industrial-scale production facility to produce sustainable fuels and how businesses can help pave the way for the rest of the world to join the green tech revolution. 
Mads Nipper, CEO and Group President, Ørsted 
Søren Skou, Chief Executive Officer, A.P. Moller-Maersk 
In conversation with: David Meyer, Senior Writer, FORTUNE

A WORLD POWERED BY GREEN ENERGY

The need for cyber security has never been higher. The world economy loses approximately a trillion dollars to cyber-crime every year, with the United States remaining the most targeted of major global cyber-attacks against financial services. Enter Darktrace, a company dedicated to protecting businesses from cyber threats that exist both outside and within an organization. CEO Poppy Gustafsson discusses why cybersecurity should be top of mind for every CEO and what’s next for the company after its recent IPO. 
Poppy Gustafsson, Chief Executive Officer, Darktrace 
In conversation with: Katherine Dunn, Editor, FORTUNE

CYBER CRIME VIGILANTES

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 
Francesco Starace, CEO and General Manager, Enel S.p.A ​ 
Dr. Jonathan Woetzel, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company; Director, McKinsey Global Institute 
Moderator: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

Hosted by McKinsey &amp; Company

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? 
Discussion leaders: 
Daniel Alegre, President and COO, Activision Blizzard 
Antonio Neri, President and CEO, Hewlett Packard Enterprise 
Anjali Sud, Chief Executive Officer, Vimeo 
Bret Taylor, President and COO, Salesforce 
Leagh Turner, President and COO, Ceridian 
Moderator: Beth Kowitt, FORTUNE

STRATEGY SESSION- DESIGNING A DIGITAL-FIRST WORKPLACE

Few industries were hit harder than hospitality as a result of the pandemic. The U.S. restaurant sector hemorrhaged 2.5 million workers, and as of March, food-service unemployment rates remain nearly double that of the national average. Buoyed by a quick pivot to digital, fast casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill has seen record growth and just made its debut on this year’s Fortune 500. Chipotle’s CEO shares how he is working to address labor shortages by increasing wages and benefits and how Chipotle's multi-billion dollar digital business emerged–and flourished–during the pandemic. 
		Brian Niccol, Chairman and CEO, Chipotle Mexican Grill 
		In conversation with: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

FAST CASUAL’S COMEBACK

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 completed ground tests earlier this year, and is scheduled to take its maiden flight this month. The goal: to demonstrate to the world the promise and potential of electric flight—and to make a run for the record books. 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 
In conversation with: Bernhard Warner, FORTUNE

AN ELECTRIC REVOLUTION IN THE SKY

When Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the web 32 years ago, his vision was to link information in a standardized and universally accessible way. This simple idea unleashed the greatest economic revolution in a century. But after decades of innovation, one crucial part of the web did not go as planned. Instead of benefiting from the web’s open access, our personal data has been locked into silos, and we are no longer in control of our most important asset. We’ll hear about Inrupt, a new company Sir Tim and his Co-founder John Bruce have launched to apply the original principles of the web to today’s most valuable global resource. 
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Inrupt 
John Bruce, Co-founder and CEO, Inrupt 
In conversation with: David Meyer, FORTUNE

A COURSE CORRECTION FOR THE WEB

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 
In conversation with: Lee Clifford, FORTUNE

REMAKING RETAIL

With technology connecting the world more than ever, there is a rapid shift occurring in the national security environment. With the help of its 97,000 employees, Northrop Grumman is embracing this complexity with a commitment to solving some of its customers’ toughest problems – from building resilient systems to enabling space exploration. A look at how one of the world’s biggest aerospace and defense companies is using technology to connect networks of critical systems and platforms, and continues to innovate at breakneck speed as AI, cyber and other advanced technologies reshape the industry. 
Kathy Warden, Chairman and CEO, Northrop Grumman 
In conversation with: Alan Murray, FORTUNE

THE NEW FRONTIER FOR DEFENSE

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 
In conversation with: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

ADVANCING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

What started as a small biotech firm in the German city of Mainz in 2008 now takes a place in history as a key player in the COVID-19 vaccine race. After partnering with Pfizer to create the world’s first authorized vaccine, BioNTech set a global example of how agility and collaboration can help contain a fast-growing pandemic. With recent announcements to launch mRNA vaccination hubs in Singapore and in China, the company is boosting its presence in Asia amidst a growing debate over patents and increasing pressure on drug makers to raise vaccine output. How can BioNTech’s battlefield learnings on rapid deployment help prepare us for the next pandemic? 
Uğur Şahin, Co-Founder and CEO, BioNTech 
Özlem Türeci, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, BioNTech 
In conversation with: Clifton Leaf, FORTUNE

SAVING THE WORLD, ONE SHOT AT A TIME

With 40 million customers and growing, Nubank has become the largest digital bank in the world–and with a valuation of $25 billion, one of the most valuable startups in Latin America. Less than a decade after its founding, the Brazil-based company has expanded its footprint to reach 100% of the country’s municipalities, many of which were previously unbanked by the country’s biggest banks. Nubank Co-Founder Cristina Junqueira shares what’s next for the financial powerhouse–from diversifying its offerings to expanding services across continents. 
Cristina Junqueira, Co-Founder, Nubank 
In conversation with: Robert Hackett, FORTUNE

INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: THE WORLD’S MOST VALUABLE DIGITAL BANK

The NFL has been America’s most popular sport since 1965. Yet for all its success, the 2020 season might have been its finest hour. Under the leadership of Commissioner Roger Goodell, the League signed a 10-year labor agreement with its players, 11-year agreements with its media partners, and played a full season despite a global pandemic. Commissioner Goodell shares his plans to grow the business of America’s No.1 sport, the NFL’s commitment to inclusivity and racial justice, its focus on player health and safety, and expanding efforts to promote the game around the world. 
Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League 
In conversation with: Brian O’Keefe, FORTUNE

HIGH STAKES, BIG WINS: HOW THE NFL IS MEETING THE MOMENT

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 As business and society emerges from the most disruptive period in modern history there are many leadership lessons learned that provide us with hope for building a better future. The importance of cooperation and collaboration to tackle massive global challenges. The need for authentic corporate purpose in building lasting, thriving organizations. And the essentiality of focusing on the well-being of employees and the communities that they live in.



The 2021 Fortune Global Forum on June 8-9 is an intimate event for the chairmen, presidents and CEOs of the world&#8217;s biggest companies. Join us as we draw on the experiences of attendees to explore how leadership has changed as a result of the extraordinary events of the last year.











<div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter" data-effect="slide"><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container"><ul class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper"><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="570" alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55953" data-id="55953" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30421082667_7fc8224010_k.jpg?w=420" srcset="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30421082667_7fc8224010_k.jpg 1024w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30421082667_7fc8224010_k.jpg?resize=180,100 180w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30421082667_7fc8224010_k.jpg?resize=768,428 768w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30421082667_7fc8224010_k.jpg?resize=420,234 420w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Ellen Kullman, CEO, Carbon</figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="570" alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55954" data-id="55954" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30423105257_5bcc1e72c2_k.jpg?w=420" srcset="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30423105257_5bcc1e72c2_k.jpg 1024w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30423105257_5bcc1e72c2_k.jpg?resize=180,100 180w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30423105257_5bcc1e72c2_k.jpg?resize=768,428 768w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30423105257_5bcc1e72c2_k.jpg?resize=420,234 420w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Paypal CEO Dan Schulman and SAP CEO Bill McDermott with FORTUNE’s Ellen McGirt</figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="570" alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55958" data-id="55958" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/45317345912_27615a6c40_k.jpg?w=420" srcset="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/45317345912_27615a6c40_k.jpg 1024w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/45317345912_27615a6c40_k.jpg?resize=180,100 180w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/45317345912_27615a6c40_k.jpg?resize=768,428 768w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/45317345912_27615a6c40_k.jpg?resize=420,234 420w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Accenture CEO Julie Sweet</figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="570" alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55955" data-id="55955" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/38152998404_d3b1859f80_k.jpg?w=420" srcset="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/38152998404_d3b1859f80_k.jpg 1024w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/38152998404_d3b1859f80_k.jpg?resize=180,100 180w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/38152998404_d3b1859f80_k.jpg?resize=768,428 768w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/38152998404_d3b1859f80_k.jpg?resize=420,234 420w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Tencent CEO Pony Ma with FORTUNE’s Adam Lashinsky</figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="570" alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55956" data-id="55956" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44432936755_4bf60cc215_k.jpg?w=420" srcset="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44432936755_4bf60cc215_k.jpg 1024w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44432936755_4bf60cc215_k.jpg?resize=180,100 180w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44432936755_4bf60cc215_k.jpg?resize=768,428 768w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44432936755_4bf60cc215_k.jpg?resize=420,234 420w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Alex Gorsky, Chairman and CEO, Johnson &amp; Johnson</figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="570" alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55957" data-id="55957" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44624236864_a1f04847ca_k.jpg?w=420" srcset="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44624236864_a1f04847ca_k.jpg 1024w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44624236864_a1f04847ca_k.jpg?resize=180,100 180w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44624236864_a1f04847ca_k.jpg?resize=768,428 768w, https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44624236864_a1f04847ca_k.jpg?resize=420,234 420w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Canada Pension Plan Investment Board CEO Mark Machin, Morgan Stanley CEO of China and Co-CEO of Asia Pacific Wei Sun Christianson and RockCreek CEO Afsaneh Beschloss with FORTUNE’s Adam Lashinsky</figcaption></figure></li></ul><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a aria-label="Pause Slideshow" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause" role="button"></a><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white"></div></div></div>

<h3 id="leadership-redefined">Leadership Redefined</h3>



 As business and society emerges from the most disruptive period in modern history there are many leadership lessons learned that provide us with hope for building a better future. The importance of cooperation and collaboration to tackle massive global challenges. The need for authentic corporate purpose in building lasting, thriving organizations. And the essentiality of focusing on the well-being of employees and the communities that they live in.



The 2021 Fortune Global Forum on June 8-9 is an intimate event for the chairmen, presidents and CEOs of the world's biggest companies. Join us as we draw on the experiences of attendees to explore how leadership has changed as a result of the extraordinary events of the last year.











<div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter" data-effect="slide"><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container"><ul class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper"><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55953" data-id="55953" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30421082667_7fc8224010_k.jpg?w=420"/><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Ellen Kullman, CEO, Carbon</figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55954" data-id="55954" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/30423105257_5bcc1e72c2_k.jpg?w=420"/><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Paypal CEO Dan Schulman and SAP CEO Bill McDermott with FORTUNE’s Ellen McGirt</figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55958" data-id="55958" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/45317345912_27615a6c40_k.jpg?w=420"/><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Accenture CEO Julie Sweet</figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55955" data-id="55955" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/38152998404_d3b1859f80_k.jpg?w=420"/><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Tencent CEO Pony Ma with FORTUNE’s Adam Lashinsky</figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55956" data-id="55956" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44432936755_4bf60cc215_k.jpg?w=420"/><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Alex Gorsky, Chairman and CEO, Johnson &amp; Johnson</figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-55957" data-id="55957" src="https://content.fortuneconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/44624236864_a1f04847ca_k.jpg?w=420"/><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Canada Pension Plan Investment Board CEO Mark Machin, Morgan Stanley CEO of China and Co-CEO of Asia Pacific Wei Sun Christianson and RockCreek CEO Afsaneh Beschloss with FORTUNE’s Adam Lashinsky</figcaption></figure></li></ul><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a aria-label="Pause Slideshow" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause" role="button"></a><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white"></div></div></div>

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

Agenda