REGISTRATION OPENS

Meeting Patients Where They Are: Advancing Customer-Led Care
Hosted by Tarsus
Consumer expectations in health care have dramatically shifted. Today, individuals are not just patients; they are empowered customers who seek knowledge, understanding, and control over their well-being. What are the innovative solutions driving this new era of on-demand care? What strategies can be used to shift the focus from reactive care to an emphasis on prevention and wellness? How do companies strike a balance between calculated risks and strategic investments to drive innovations in health care? Hear more about the many ways companies are evolving to meet the demands of today’s health care consumers.


Bobak Azamian, Co-founder, CEO and Chairman, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals 

Dr. Patrick Carroll, Chief Medical Officer, Hims &amp; Hers

Sarita T. Finnie, Vice President and General Manager, Innovation and Growth Strategy, Consumer Health, Bayer North America

Paula Schneider, President and CEO, Susan G. Komen 

Moderator: Maria Aspan, Senior Writer, FORTUNE


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.


Nikhil Bumb, Managing Director, FSG

Dr. Michelle Gourdine, Senior Vice President, CVS Health; Chief Medical Officer, CVS Caremark

Dr. Shantanu Nundy, Executive Vice President, Care Delivery, and Chief Health Officer, Accolade
Moderator: Jennifer Fields, Editor, Fortune Well, FORTUNE; Co-chair, FORTUNE Brainstorm Health


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Establishing a Healthy Work Environment
A 2023 study reported more than 1 in 5 American workers have experienced harm to their mental health at work; depression alone has cost more than $51 billion in absenteeism and lost productivity. From the ergonomics of a desk chair to organizational values and an extensive employee benefits package, companies need to reevaluate how their employees feel when they come to work. What should some of the priorities be for workplaces moving forward? How could wellness initiatives, flexible work routines, or other supportive measures promote a healthier work environment?
Dr. Asima Ahmad, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Carrot Fertility
Jaclyn Wainwright, Co-founder and CEO, AiRCare Health
Moderator: Holly Ojalvo, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Operations, Fortune

Meeting Patients Where They Are: Advancing Customer-Led Care 
Hosted by Tarsus 
Consumer expectations in health care have dramatically shifted. Today, individuals are not just patients; they are empowered customers who seek knowledge, understanding, and control over their well-being. What are the innovative solutions driving this new era of on-demand care? What strategies can be used to shift the focus from reactive care to an emphasis on prevention and wellness? How do companies strike a balance between calculated risks and strategic investments to drive innovations in health care? Hear more about the many ways companies are evolving to meet the demands of today’s health care consumers. 
Bobak Azamian, Co-founder, CEO and Chairman, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals 
Dr. Patrick Carroll, Chief Medical Officer, Hims &amp; Hers 
Sarita T. Finnie, Vice President and General Manager, Innovation and Growth Strategy, Consumer Health, Bayer North America 
Paula Schneider, President and CEO, Susan G. Komen 
Moderator: Maria Aspan, Senior Writer, Fortune 

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. 
Nikhil Bumb, Managing Director, FSG 
Dr. Michelle Gourdine, Senior Vice President, CVS Health; Chief Medical Officer, CVS Caremark 
Dr. Shantanu Nundy, Executive Vice President, Care Delivery; Chief Health Officer, Accolade 
Moderator: Jennifer Fields, Editor, Fortune Well, Fortune; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm Health 
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Establishing a Healthy Work Environment 
A 2023 study reported more than 1 in 5 American workers have experienced harm to their mental health at work; depression alone has cost more than $51 billion in absenteeism and lost productivity. From the ergonomics of a desk chair to organizational values and an extensive employee benefits package, companies need to reevaluate how their employees feel when they come to work. What should some of the priorities be for workplaces moving forward? How could wellness initiatives, flexible work routines, or other supportive measures promote a healthier work environment? 
Dr. Asima Ahmad, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Carrot Fertility 
Jaclyn Wainwright, Co-founder and CEO, AiRCare Health 
Moderator: Holly Ojalvo, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Operations, Fortune

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

COFFEE WITH THE CO-CHAIRS

Welcome

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, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Included Health
Moderator: Jennifer Fields, FORTUNE

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, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Included Health 
Moderator: Jennifer Fields, Fortune       

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America’s Sick Workforce and Building Better Health Systems

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
Dr. Jane van Dis, Associate Professor, Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center (appearing virtually)

Moderator: Maria Aspan, Fortune


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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 
Dr. Jane van Dis, Associate Professor, Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center (appearing virtually) 
Moderator: Maria Aspan, Fortune 

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The Changing Climate is Coming for Our Health

As CEO of Centene, Sarah M. London leads a company that provides health care to 1 in 15 Americans and focuses on the nation’s poorest and sickest patients. In this one-on-one conversation with the Fortune 500’s youngest female CEO, we’ll discuss the current health care landscape and the innovations she’s bringing to Centene and its business of serving America’s most vulnerable and medically-complex populations.

Sarah London, Chief Executive Officer, Centene 

Moderator: Erika Fry, Senior Writer, Fortune; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm  Health

As CEO of Centene, Sarah London runs a company that touches 1 in 15 Americans and focuses on the nation’s poorest and sickest patients. In this one-on-one conversation with the Fortune 500’s youngest female CEO, we’ll hear about her tech strategy and the novel approach she’s taking and to better support their 28 million members in 50 states. 
Sarah London, Chief Executive Officer, Centene 
Moderator: Erika Fry, Senior Writer, Fortune; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm  Health

Innovating for Better Outcomes: A Conversation With the Nation’s Largest Medicaid InsurerA Conversation With the Nation’s Largest Medicaid Insurer

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, Founder and CEO, Legacy
Dr. Brian Levine, Founding Partner and Practice Director, CCRM Fertility of New York
Pamela Pure, Co-founder and CEO, Posterity Health


Dr. Neel Shah, Chief Medical Officer, Maven Clinic

Moderator: Deena Shakir, General Partner, Lux Capital; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm 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, Founder and CEO, Legacy 
Dr. Brian Levine, Founding Partner and Practice Director, CCRM Fertility of New York 
Pamela Pure, Co-founder and CEO, Posterity Health 
Dr. Neel Shah, Chief Medical Officer, Maven Clinic 
Moderator: Deena Shakir, General Partner, Lux Capital; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm 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. Uché Blackstock, Founder and CEO, Advancing Health Equity
Dr. Hala Borno, Associate Professor, Medicine, University of California San Francisco; Co-founder and CEO, Trial Library
Dr. Jayasree Iyer, Chief Executive Officer, Access to Medicine Foundation
Moderator: Deena Shakir, General Partner, Lux Capital; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm 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. Uché Blackstock, Founder and CEO, Advancing Health Equity 
Dr. Hala Borno, Associate Professor, Medicine, University of California San Francisco; Co-founder and CEO, Trial Library 
Dr. Jayasree Iyer, Chief Executive Officer, Access to Medicine Foundation 
Moderator: Deena Shakir, General Partner, Lux Capital; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm Health

Keeping Health Equity a Priority

How can healthcare startups maintain momentum in a rapidly evolving economy? Is the current funding environment a challenge to be overcome or a welcome return to sustainable fundamentals? A discussion about the health and longevity for the business models underpinning the next generation of health companies.

Cathy Friedman, Executive Venture Partner, GV (Google Ventures) 

Alyssa Jaffee, Partner, 7wireVentures 

Anarghya Vardhana, General Partner, Maveron 

Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director, Fortune

How can healthcare startups maintain momentum in a rapidly evolving economy? Is the current funding environment a challenge to be overcome or a welcome return to sustainable fundamentals? A discussion about the health and longevity for the business models underpinning the next generation of health companies. 
Cathy Friedman, Executive Venture Partner, GV (Google Ventures) 
Alyssa Jaffee, Partner, 7wireVentures 
Anarghya Vardhana, General Partner, Maveron 
Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director, Fortune

Building Resilient Healthcare Companies

Fortune Brainstorm Health will bestow the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson Memorial Award to racial justice advocate, physician, and CEO Dr. Uché Blackstock

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

Moderator: Jennifer Fields, Fortune

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 
Moderator: Jennifer Fields, Fortune

Fortune Brainstorm Health Bernard J. Tyson Memorial Award 

Switch Break

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
Moderator: Chrissy Farr, Owner and Editorial Lead, Second Opinion Media;  Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm Health 

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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 
Moderator: Chrissy Farr, Owner and Editorial Lead, Second Opinion Media;  Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm Health 

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What’s Next in Generative AI’s Revolution in Medicine

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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.

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Reimagining Hospitals and Doctors Offices for the Future

Fluorescent lighting and overcrowded waiting rooms may soon be a thing of the past as it becomes easier for people to receive the quality care they need elsewhere. The health sector was already in the process of developing new technologies and procedures to extend beyond hospital walls when the coronavirus pandemic kicked that progress into overdrive. Shopping malls, community centers, and homes became places to receive care. So how will the way we receive care continue to evolve? A discussion about how data is driving the impending shift from brick-and-mortar to customizable care experiences.

Quentin Blackford, President and CEO, iRhythm Technologies

Dr. Nworah Ayogu, Head of Healthcare Impact, Thrive Capital

Laura Appel, Executive Vice President, Michigan Health &amp; Hospital Association

Moderator: Alexa Mikhail, Senior Health and Wellness Reporter, Fortune Well, FORTUNE

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Putting Prevention First

Prevention is the bedrock of modern medicine. It saves lives, cuts costs, and empowers patients to take control of their health. Providers and business leaders alike are exploring strategies to transition from reactive treatment to proactive approaches, but how can companies effectively incentivize preventative care and educate consumers on the significance of wellness? A conversation about the tools that will be pivotal in empowering individuals to take control of their health and drive the monumental shift toward a more preventative health care model.

Dr. Zain Kassam, Chief Medical Officer, Seed Health 

Marissa Fayer, Chief Executive Officer, DeepLook Medical

Naveen Jain , Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Viome Life Sciences

Moderator: Holly Ojalvo, FORTUNE

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Powering Research and Development with AI

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are driving significant advancements in clinical research, particularly in the realm of drug discovery. AI has yielded profound benefits, from analyzing chemical compounds to predicting patient responses and even estimating drug bitterness. How will AI continue to accelerate research and development and what implications will an AI-centric approach have on drug discovery?

Vik Bajaj,  Co-founder and CEO, Foresite Labs; Managing Director, Foresite Capital 

David Del Bourgo, Co-founder and CEO, WhiteLab Genomics 

Tina Marriott, President and COO, Recursion Pharmaceuticals

Anna Marie Wagner, Senior Vice President, Head of AI and Corporate Development, Ginkgo Bioworks

Moderator: Andrew Nusca, FORTUNE

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Reimagining Hospitals and Doctors Offices for the Future 
Fluorescent lighting and overcrowded waiting rooms may soon be a thing of the past as it becomes easier for people to receive the quality care they need elsewhere. The health sector was already in the process of developing new technologies and procedures to extend beyond hospital walls when the coronavirus pandemic kicked that progress into overdrive. Shopping malls, community centers, and homes became places to receive care. So how will the way we receive care continue to evolve? A discussion about how data is driving the impending shift from brick-and-mortar to customizable care experiences. 
Quentin Blackford, President and CEO, iRhythm Technologies 
Dr. Nworah Ayogu, Head of Healthcare Impact, Thrive Capital 
Laura Appel, Executive Vice President, Michigan Health &amp; Hospital Association 
Moderator: Alexa Mikhail, Senior Health and Wellness Reporter, Fortune Well, Fortune
Putting Prevention First 
Prevention is the bedrock of modern medicine. It saves lives, cuts costs, and empowers patients to take control of their health. Providers and business leaders alike are exploring strategies to transition from reactive treatment to proactive approaches, but how can companies effectively incentivize preventative care and educate consumers on the significance of wellness? A conversation about the tools that will be pivotal in empowering individuals to take control of their health and drive the monumental shift toward a more preventative health care model. 
Dr. Zain Kassam, Chief Medical Officer, Seed Health 
Marissa Fayer, Chief Executive Officer, DeepLook Medical 
Naveen Jain , Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Viome Life Sciences 
Moderator: Holly Ojalvo, Fortune
Powering Research and Development with AI 
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are driving significant advancements in clinical research, particularly in the realm of drug discovery. AI has yielded profound benefits, from analyzing chemical compounds to predicting patient responses and even estimating drug bitterness. How will AI continue to accelerate research and development and what implications will an AI-centric approach have on drug discovery? 
Vik Bajaj,  Co-founder and CEO, Foresite Labs; Managing Director, Foresite Capital 
David Del Bourgo, Co-founder and CEO, WhiteLab Genomics 
Tina Marriott, President and COO, Recursion Pharmaceuticals 
Anna Marie Wagner, Senior Vice President, Head of AI and Corporate Development, Ginkgo Bioworks 
Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Fortune
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CONCURRENT BREAKFASTS SESSIONS

SWITCH BREAK

Welcome Back

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
Alina Su, Co-founder and CEO, Generation Lab
Moderator: Alexa Mikhail, Fortune

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 
Alina Su, Co-founder and CEO, Generation Lab 
Moderator: Alexa Mikhail, Fortune

The Age of Longevity

There's no playbook to meet the demands of a growing and evolving health care ecosystem. As technology and digitalization moves the industry forward, how are the best leaders thinking ahead together? One investment to keep in mind: the power of partnership. Hear from Amazon and Blue Shield of California leaders on new possibilities through collaboration.


Neil Lindsay, Senior Vice President, Amazon Health Services, Amazon

Paul Markovich, President and CEO, Blue Shield of California

Moderator: Chrissy Farr, Owner and Editorial Lead, Second Opinion Media; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm Health

There's no playbook to meet the demands of a growing and evolving health care ecosystem. As technology and digitalization moves the industry forward, how are the best leaders thinking ahead together? One investment to keep in mind: the power of partnership. Hear from Amazon and Blue Shield of California leaders on new possibilities through collaboration. 
Neil Lindsay, Senior Vice President, Amazon Health Services, Amazon 
Paul Markovich, President and CEO, Blue Shield of California 
Moderator: Chrissy Farr, Second Opinion Media

Reimagining Partnership and Building a Stronger Healthcare System

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, Chairman and CEO, Verily 

Bob Segert, Chairman and CEO, athenahealth 

Andrea Downing, Co-founder, The Light Collective (appearing virtually)

Moderator: Andrew Nusca, FORTUNE

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, Chairman and CEO, Verily 
Bob Segert, Chairman and CEO, athenahealth 
Andrea Downing, Co-founder, The Light Collective (appearing virtually) 
Moderator: Andrew Nusca, FORTUNE

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
Moderator: Chrissy Farr, Second Opinion Media

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 
Moderator: Chrissy Farr, Second Opinion Media

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.
Aneesh Chopra, President, CareJourney
Lloyd Minor, Carl and Elizabeth Naumann Dean, Stanford University School of Medicine; Vice President, Medical Affairs, Stanford University
Moderator: Deena Shakir, Lux Capital

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. 
Aneesh Chopra, President, CareJourney 
Lloyd Minor, Carl and Elizabeth Naumann Dean, Stanford University School of Medicine; Vice President, Medical Affairs, Stanford University 
Moderator: Deena Shakir, Lux Capital

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 and CEO Vasu Nadella on where the company is headed. 

Vasu Nadella, Co-founder and CEO, Vital Biosciences
Moderator: Andrew Nusca, FORTUNE

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 
Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Fortune

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. Rami Bailony, Co-founder and CEO, Enara Health 

Dr. Angela Fitch, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, knownwell; President, Obesity Medicine Association
Dr. Razia Hashmi, Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association


Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Fortune

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. Rami Bailony, Co-founder and CEO, Enara Health 
Dr. Angela Fitch, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, knownwell; President, Obesity Medicine Association 
Dr. Razia Hashmi, Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association 
Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Fortune

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

As value-based care models continue to evolve, how will technology and digital innovation help scale efforts and improve outcomes? Learn from industry leaders about the impact of AI and machine learning on personalized care and reducing costs for a growing population of members.

Dr. Rajaie Batniji, Co-founder and CEO, Waymark
Dr. Sachin Jain, Chief Executive Officer, SCAN Group; SCAN Health Plan
Brent Nicholson, Co-founder and Chief Partner Officer, Carrum Health 
Moderator: Chrissy Farr, Second Opinion Media

As value-based care models continue to evolve, how will technology and digital innovation help scale efforts and improve outcomes? Learn from industry leaders about the impact of AI and machine learning on personalized care and reducing costs for a growing population of members. 
Dr. Rajaie Batniji, Co-founder and CEO, Waymark 
Dr. Sachin Jain, Chief Executive Officer, SCAN Group; SCAN Health Plan 
Brent Nicholson, Co-founder and Chief Partner Officer, Carrum Health  
Moderator: Chrissy Farr, Second Opinion Media

Technology’s Role in Value-based Care 

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. 

Julia Cohen Sebastien, Co-founder and CEO, Grayce
Ellen DaSilva, Founder and CEO, Summer Health

Moderator: Holly Ojalvo, FORTUNE

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. 

Julia Cohen Sebastien, Co-founder and CEO, Grayce 
Ellen DaSilva, Founder and CEO, Summer Health 
Moderator: Holly Ojalvo, Fortune

The Next Generation of Multi-Gen Caregiving

Investing in Health: Where VCs Should Place Their Bets 

Whether it’s a 3D printer creating organs or virtual care clinics  serving women in midlife, the proliferation of technology in health care is undeniable and shows no sign of slowing down. With so many investment opportunities, how can venture capitalists see beyond the hype to the tech with staying power?

Frédérique Dame, General Partner, GV 

Rebecca Lynn, Co-founder and General Partner, Canvas Ventures

Chirag Shah, Partner, Define Ventures
Victoria Treyger, General Partner, Felicis
Moderator: Maria Aspan, Fortune

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Strengthening Tomorrow's Health Care: Equal Access, Innovative Solutions

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Health care is evolving through innovation and technology, yet equality remains a critical challenge. From AI to biotechnology and gene editing, vast opportunities for progress exist. How do we ensure equity and seamless integration of new technologies into existing health care ecosystems? And how can groundbreaking advancements improve the day-to-day patient experience for everyone? A conversation about harnessing innovation in health care, while placing patients and equity at the center.

Binta Beard, Head US Social Impact, President Novartis US Foundation
Allon Bloch, Co-founder and CEO, K Health

Liana Douillet Guzmán, Chief Executive Officer, FOLX Health 

Moderator: Jennifer Fields, FORTUNE

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Harnessing AI for Personalized Patient Care: A Data-driven Approach

The power of artificial intelligence to mine, store, and analyze data has limitless applications when it comes to our health. A market projected to be worth $187 billion by 2030, AI has the potential to improve administrative workflow, create less invasive surgery, and reduce dosage error, an understated yet major health care problem that contributes to 10% of hospitalizations and 125,000 deaths per year in the U.S. alone. A conversation about the myriad ways that AI will transform health care and the patient experience.

Frank Adell, Chief Executive Officer, Cognos Therapeutics
Sach Jain, Founder and CEO,  Carrum Health
Pita Navarro,Co-Founder, Chief Science Officer, Evvy
Punit Soni, Founder and CEO, Suki AI
Nina Vasan, Founder and Executive Director, Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation, Stanford University

Moderator: Erika Fry, FORTUNE

Investing in Health: Where VCs Should Place Their Bets 
Whether it’s a 3D printer creating organs or virtual care clinics  serving women in midlife, the proliferation of technology in health care is undeniable and shows no sign of slowing down. With so many investment opportunities, how can venture capitalists see beyond the hype to the tech with staying power? 
Frédérique Dame, General Partner, GV 
Rebecca Lynn, Co-founder and General Partner, Canvas Ventures 
Chirag Shah, Partner, Define Ventures 
Victoria Treyger, General Partner, Felicis 
Moderator: Maria Aspan, Fortune
Strengthening Tomorrow's Health Care: Equal Access, Innovative Solutions 
Hosted by Novartis  
Health care is evolving through innovation and technology, yet equality remains a critical challenge. From AI to biotechnology and gene editing, vast opportunities for progress exist. How do we ensure equity and seamless integration of new technologies into existing health care ecosystems? And how can groundbreaking advancements improve the day-to-day patient experience for everyone? A conversation about harnessing innovation in health care, while placing patients and equity at the center. 
Binta Beard, Head US Social Impact, President Novartis US Foundation 
Allon Bloch, Co-founder and CEO, K Health 
Liana Douillet Guzmán, Chief Executive Officer, FOLX Health 
Moderator: Jennifer Fields, Fortune
Harnessing AI for Personalized Patient Care: A Data-driven Approach 
The power of artificial intelligence to mine, store, and analyze data has limitless applications when it comes to our health. A market projected to be worth $187 billion by 2030, AI has the potential to improve administrative workflow, create less invasive surgery, and reduce dosage error, an understated yet major health care problem that contributes to 10% of hospitalizations and 125,000 deaths per year in the U.S. alone. A conversation about the myriad ways that AI will transform health care and the patient experience. 
Frank Adell, Chief Executive Officer, Cognos Therapeutics 
Sach Jain, Founder and CEO,  Carrum Health 
Pita Navarro,Co-Founder, Chief Science Officer, Evvy 
Punit Soni, Founder and CEO, Suki AI 
Nina Vasan, Founder and Executive Director, Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation, Stanford University 
Moderator: Erika Fry, Fortune

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 how Abridge’s technology is helping clinicians focus on what matters most: being present with their patients.

Dr. Michael Curren, Cardiologist; Medical Director, Clinical Informatics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Moderator: Chrissy Farr, Second Opinion Media

ur 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 how Abridge’s technology is helping clinicians focus on what matters most: being present with their patients. 
Dr. Michael Curren, Cardiologist; Medical Director, Clinical Informatics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) 
Moderator: Chrissy Farr, Second Opinion Media

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.


Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, OB-GYN; Co-host, SHE MD

Dr. Kimmie Ng, Founding Director, Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Moderator: Erika Fry, Fortune

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. 
Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, OB-GYN; Co-host, SHE MD 
Dr. Kimmie Ng, Founding Director, Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School 
Moderator: Erika Fry, Fortune

Why are Young People Getting Cancer?

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 (appearing virtually)
Larry Levitt, Executive Vice President, Health Policy, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)

Lee Shapiro, Managing Partner, 7wireVenture

Moderator: Maria Aspan, Fortune

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 (appearing virtually) 
Larry Levitt, Executive Vice President, Health Policy, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) 
Lee Shapiro, Managing Partner, 7wireVenture 
Moderator: Maria Aspan, Fortune

The Health Care Affordability Crisis 

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.

Dr. Christina Harris, Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Leslie Schrock, Author, Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy; Fertility Rules; Investor; Advisor, Maven Clinic, Alife, Origin, Reverence

Dr. Alice Zheng, Principal, RH Capital 
Moderator:Deena Shakir, Lux 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. 
Dr. Christina Harris, Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 
Leslie Schrock, Author, Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy; Fertility Rules; Investor; Advisor, Maven Clinic, Alife, Origin, Reverence 
Dr. Alice Zheng, Principal, RH Capital  
Moderator:Deena Shakir, Lux Capital

The State of Postpartum Care

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

Take a moment to clear your mind and refocus with Headspace. 
Rosie Acosta, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, 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.

Lisa Pahl, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Co-creator, The Death Deck


Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, Founder, End Well; Host and Producer, TED Health

Darnell Walker, Death Doula; Filmmaker; Emmy-nominated Children’s Television Writer

Moderator: Jennifer Fields, FORTUNE

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. 
Lisa Pahl, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Co-creator, The Death Deck 
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, Founder, End Well; Host and Producer, TED Health 
Darnell Walker, Death Doula; Filmmaker; Emmy-nominated Children’s Television Writer 
Moderator: Jennifer Fields, FORTUNE

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

CDC Survey data shows that rates of anxiety, self-harm, and suicide have risen among young people. How can the healthcare industry support this demographic in particular? What role do parents, educators and big tech play in helping young people thrive?

Hear from experts working to support and improve outcomes for the next generation. 

Dr. Helen Egger, Co-founder and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, Little Otter 

Kristina Saffran, Co-founder and CEO, Equip 

Zoe Tait, Vice President, National Student Advisory Committee, Active Minds

Solome Tibebu, Founder and CEO, Behavioral Health Tech 

Moderator: Alexa Mikhail, Fortune

CDC Survey data shows that rates of anxiety, self-harm, and suicide have risen among young people. How can the healthcare industry support this demographic in particular? What role do parents, educators and big tech play in helping young people thrive? Hear from experts working to support and improve outcomes for the next generation. 
Dr. Helen Egger, Co-founder and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, Little Otter 
Kristina Saffran, Co-founder and CEO, Equip 
Zoe Tait, Vice President, National Student Advisory Committee, Active Minds 
Solome Tibebu, Founder and CEO, Behavioral Health Tech 
Moderator: Alexa Mikhail, Fortune

Youth and Mental Health: How is The Next Generation Coping?

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. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, Physician, Rector, University of Glasgow; Director, The Conflict Medicine Program, Global Health Institute, American University of Beirut (appearing virtually)
Dr. Rajaie Batniji, Entrepreneur, Physician and Political Scientist
Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, Physician, Doctors Without Borders USA; Co-founder, Gaza Medic Voices
Mara Kronenfeld, Executive Director, United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestinian Refugees USA National Committee (UNRWA USA)
Moderator: Deena Shakir, Lux Capital

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. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, Physician, Rector, University of Glasgow; Director, The Conflict Medicine Program, Global Health Institute, American University of Beirut (appearing virtually) 
Dr. Rajaie Batniji, Entrepreneur, Physician and Political Scientist 
Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, Physician, Doctors Without Borders USA; Co-founder, Gaza Medic Voices 
Mara Kronenfeld, Executive Director, United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestinian Refugees USA National Committee (UNRWA USA) 
Moderator: Deena Shakir, Lux Capital

Voices from the Frontlines of Gaza

CLOSING RECEPTION

Join the Brainstorm Health community-- a powerful gathering of leaders from Fortune 500 and other leading companies at the crossroads of business, health care, technology, and innovation.

FORTUNE BRAINSTORM Health 2024

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

The FORTUNE CEO Initiative

Fortune Most Powerful Women Dinner San Francisco 2024

The Emerging CFO: Future Finance Leaders 

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 an interactive dialogue with successful founders, who will share lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey.

Speakers: 

Lucy Guo, Founder and CEO, Passes; Co-founder, ScaleAI 

TJ Parker, Partner, Matrix Partners; Co-founder and Former CEO, PillPack

Additional speakers TBA 

Hosted by:

Andrew Nusca, Co-Chair, Fortune Founders Forum; Editorial, Director, Brainstorm TECH
Polina Pompliano, Co-Chair, Fortune Founders Forum; Founder, The Profile

Our lunch program will include an interactive dialogue with successful founders, who will share lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey.
Speakers: 
Lucy Guo, Founder and CEO, Passes; Co-founder, ScaleAI 
TJ Parker, Partner, Matrix Partners; Co-founder and Former CEO, PillPack 
Additional speakers TBA 
Hosted by: 
Andrew Nusca, Co-Chair, Fortune Founders Forum; Editorial, Director, Brainstorm TECH 
Polina Pompliano, Co-Chair, Fortune Founders Forum; Founder, The Profile

LUNCH AND PROGRAM: FOUNDERS’ STORIES, LESSONS, AND TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

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 surface peer-to-peer feedback on members’ big ideas and wicked challenges.


Hosted by: 

Andy Dunn, Co-Chair, Brainstorm TECH; Chief Executive Officer, Pie; Co-founder, Bonobos

Polina Pompliano, Co-Chair, FORTUNE Founders Forum; Founder, The Profile

Heidi Roizen, Partner, Threshold Ventures; Adjunct Lecturer, Stanford School of Engineering

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 surface peer-to-peer feedback on members’ big ideas and wicked challenges.
Hosted by: 
Andy Dunn, Co-Chair, Brainstorm TECH; Chief Executive Officer, Pie; Co-founder, Bonobos 
Polina Pompliano, The Profile 
Heidi Roizen, Partner, Threshold Ventures; Adjunct Lecturer, Stanford School of Engineering
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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.

TECH IN THE CROSSHAIRS 

With an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, 2024 has become a pivotal year for startup founders and the investors who back them. As the global political arena becomes more volatile and complex, entrepreneurs will have no choice but to navigate the challenges arising from the fallout of international conflict. In light of this reality, how are the dynamics between founders and investors changing? What happens when ideologies clash? What will this mean for fundraising, hiring, and growth? We hear from both founders and investors.

Hosted by: Polina Pompliano, Co-chair, Fortune Founders Forum; Founder, The Profile


Discussion Leaders: 

Marcus Ryu, Partner, Battery Ventures 

Additional Speakers TBA  


This session is open to all Brainstorm TECH delegates as well as Founders Forum members.

TECH IN THE CROSSHAIRS 
With an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, 2024 has become a pivotal year for startup founders and the investors who back them. As the global political arena becomes more volatile and complex, entrepreneurs will have no choice but to navigate the challenges arising from the fallout of international conflict. In light of this reality, how are the dynamics between founders and investors changing? What happens when ideologies clash? What will this mean for fundraising, hiring, and growth? We hear from both founders and investors. 
Hosted by: Polina Pompliano, The Profile 
Discussion Leaders: 
Marcus Ryu, Partner, Battery Ventures 
Additional Speakers TBA  
This session is open to all Brainstorm TECH delegates as well as Founders Forum members.

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

HOW TO BUILD TRUST THROUGH SECURITY
Hosted by Salesforce
It’s not a matter of whether you get hacked; it’s when. We’ve heard this phrase for years, but new technological developments have poured fuel on the fire. In this session, we gather CIOs, CTOs, and other corporate tech leaders for a frank talk about data privacy, security, and how to defend against—and recover from—threats.

Discussion Leaders:
Brad Arkin, Chief Trust Officer, Salesforce 

Additional Discussion Leaders TBA

HOW TO BUILD TRUST THROUGH SECURITY 
Hosted by Salesforce 
It’s not a matter of whether you get hacked; it’s when. We’ve heard this phrase for years, but new technological developments have poured fuel on the fire. In this session, we gather CIOs, CTOs, and other corporate tech leaders for a frank talk about data privacy, security, and how to defend against—and recover from—threats. 
Discussion Leaders: 
Brad Arkin, Chief Trust Officer, Salesforce 
Additional Discussion Leaders TBA

BREAKFAST DISCUSSION

GOOGLE’S GEMINI MAN 
In the wake of the combining of DeepMind and Google Brain, what’s in store for the future of generative AI at one of tech’s biggest companies? We speak with the human who sets Google’s AI priorities and leads the team responsible for manifesting its future.
Jeff Dean, Chief Scientist, Google DeepMind and Google Research

MAKING THE ROBOTAXI A PRACTICAL REALITY
The race to the robotaxi is getting crowded: Tesla jumped into the fray this year, joining Google's Waymo and GM's Cruise. The demand is there. What about the technology, testing, and trust? We hear from the head of Amazon’s autonomous ride-hailing effort.
Aicha Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Zoox

GAMING GOES BACK TO THE BASICS
The fast-growing video game industry reached feverish new heights in the wake of the pandemic, only to fall back to earth as the world settled into a new normal. In the aftermath of widespread industry consolidation—and the rise of artificial intelligence—we talk to the head of the Tencent-owned company behind “League of Legends.”
Dylan Jadeja, Chief Executive Officer, Riot Games 

ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

GOOGLE’S GEMINI MAN 
In the wake of the combining of DeepMind and Google Brain, what’s in store for the future of generative AI at one of tech’s biggest companies? We speak with the human who sets Google’s AI priorities and leads the team responsible for manifesting its future. 
Jeff Dean, Chief Scientist, Google DeepMind and Google Research
MAKING THE ROBOTAXI A PRACTICAL REALITY 
The race to the robotaxi is getting crowded: Tesla jumped into the fray this year, joining Google's Waymo and GM's Cruise. The demand is there. What about the technology, testing, and trust? We hear from the head of Amazon’s autonomous ride-hailing effort. 
Aicha Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Zoox
GAMING GOES BACK TO THE BASICS 
The fast-growing video game industry reached feverish new heights in the wake of the pandemic, only to fall back to earth as the world settled into a new normal. In the aftermath of widespread industry consolidation—and the rise of artificial intelligence—we talk to the head of the Tencent-owned company behind “League of Legends.” 
Dylan Jadeja, Chief Executive Officer, Riot Games 
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

MAINSTAGE SESSIONS

MORNING ACTIVITIES

FORTUNE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN LUNCH

Join Fortune Tech Reporters and our Brainstorm TECH leadership team for early networking, conversation, and good vibes before the official start of our program.

Hosted by:
Brainstorm TECH Co-Chairs &amp; Leadership:

 Jason Del Rey, Tech Correspondent, Fortune

Andy Dunn, Co-founder and Former CEO, Bonobos; Author, Burn Rate

Joe Marchese, Founding Partner, Human Ventures and Casa Komos Brands Group

Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director, Brainstorm TECH

Alyson Shontell, Editor-in-Chief, Fortune
 

Brainstorm TECH BrainTRUST:

Erik Brynjolfsson, Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, Stanford University 

Terri Burns, Founder, Type Capital 

Jill Greenberg Chase, Partner, CapitalG

Lucy Guo,  Founder, Passes, Scale AI,  Backend Capital, HF0

Brooke Hammerling, Founder, The New New Thing

Elena Kvochko, Chief Trust Officer, SAP 

TJ Parker, Co-founder and Former CEO, PillPack; General Partner, Matrix Partners

Raj Seshadri, Chief Commercial Payments Officer, Mastercard

Lila Tretikov, Partner, Head of AI Strategy, New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

Ken Washington, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Medtronic

Join Fortune Tech Reporters and our Brainstorm TECH leadership team for early networking, conversation, and good vibes before the official start of our program.
Hosted by: 
Brainstorm TECH Co-Chairs &amp; Leadership: 
Jason Del Rey, Tech Correspondent, Fortune 
Andy Dunn, Co-founder and Former CEO, Bonobos; Author, Burn Rate 
Joe Marchese, Founding Partner, Human Ventures and Casa Komos Brands Group 
Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director, Brainstorm TECH 
Alyson Shontell, Editor-in-Chief, Fortune 
 
Brainstorm TECH BrainTRUST: 
Erik Brynjolfsson, Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, Stanford University 
Terri Burns, Founder, Type Capital 
Jill Greenberg Chase, Partner, CapitalG 
Lucy Guo,  Founder, Passes, Scale AI,  Backend Capital, HF0 
Brooke Hammerling, Founder, The New New Thing 
Elena Kvochko, Chief Trust Officer, SAP 
TJ Parker, Co-founder and Former CEO, PillPack; General Partner, Matrix Partners 
Raj Seshadri, Chief Commercial Payments Officer, Mastercard 
Lila Tretikov, Partner, Head of AI Strategy, New Enterprise Associates (NEA) 
Ken Washington, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Medtronic

KICK-OFF NETWORKING RECEPTION

BRAINSTORM TECH WELCOME
Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director, Brainstorm TECH

THE AI AWAKENING: A ROADMAP FOR CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY TO VALUE
AI will drive a productivity revolution that fundamentally disrupts the global economy. This exclusive Brainstorm briefing separates hype from reality to explain where AI will have the biggest impact and what that means for executives and policymakers.
Presenter: Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor and Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, Stanford University

THE BULL, THE BEAR, AND THE BANKER
Utopia or dystopia? The head of the San Francisco Fed shares her outlook on the U.S. economy, thoughts on how tech advancements will affect labor, and how this year’s elections will influence tech (and everything else).
Mary C. Daly, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

BRAINSTORM TECH WELCOME 
Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director, Brainstorm TECH
THE AI AWAKENING: A ROADMAP FOR CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY TO VALUE 
AI will drive a productivity revolution that fundamentally disrupts the global economy. This exclusive Brainstorm briefing separates hype from reality to explain where AI will have the biggest impact and what that means for executives and policymakers. 
Presenter: Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor and Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, Stanford University
THE BULL, THE BEAR, AND THE BANKER 
Utopia or dystopia? The head of the San Francisco Fed shares her outlook on the U.S. economy, thoughts on how tech advancements will affect labor, and how this year’s elections will influence tech (and everything else). 
Mary C. Daly, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

OPENING MAINSTAGE SESSION

Hosted by KPMG

HOW TO BUILD A BETTER ‘BOT
Agility Robotics has manufactured a first-of-its-kind, human-centric, multi-purpose robot. Called Digit, it’s designed to integrate into existing workflows instead of requiring specially designed workplaces. Which jobs are suited for man, and which for machine? We discuss.
Peggy Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Agility Robotics

IS WIZ THE WORLD’S FASTEST-GROWING STARTUP?
The cloud security company has taken the world by storm since its founding in 2020 with little signs of a slowdown. We speak with Wiz’s chief executive—and a top investor—about security at scale, its soaring valuation, and the blessing (and curse) of AI.
Philip Clark, Investor, Thrive Capital
Assaf Rappaport, Co-Founder and CEO, Wiz  

ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

HOW TO BUILD A BETTER ‘BOT 
Agility Robotics has manufactured a first-of-its-kind, human-centric, multi-purpose robot. Called Digit, it’s designed to integrate into existing workflows instead of requiring specially designed workplaces. Which jobs are suited for man, and which for machine? We discuss. 
Peggy Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Agility Robotics
IS WIZ THE WORLD’S FASTEST-GROWING STARTUP? 
The cloud security company has taken the world by storm since its founding in 2020 with little signs of a slowdown. We speak with Wiz’s chief executive—and a top investor—about security at scale, its soaring valuation, and the blessing (and curse) of AI. 
Philip Clark, Investor, Thrive Capital 
Assaf Rappaport, Co-Founder and CEO, Wiz  
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

RESTAURANT DINNERS

Join Fortune Editors and fellow delegates for an early morning hike to jump-start your day.

GUIDED HIKE  

Morgan Housel once wrote that the valuation of every company is simply a number from today multiplied by a story about tomorrow. And lately? Those stories have seemed increasingly implausible, at least for artificial intelligence startups. Have valuations gotten out of hand? Is groupthink overly influencing the investor class? And what is the essential infrastructure for this fast-growing category where returns are more certain? We dive deep in search of where AI value is—and isn't.

Hosted by: Allie Garfinkle, Senior Finance Reporter, FORTUNE; Writer, Term Sheet 

Discussion Leaders: 

Kamran Ansari, Venture Partner, Headline  

Mary D’Onofrio, Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners  

Darian Shirazi, General Partner, Gradient Ventures 

Lila Tretikov, Partner, Head of AI Strategy, NEA

Morgan Housel once wrote that the valuation of every company is simply a number from today multiplied by a story about tomorrow. And lately? Those stories have seemed increasingly implausible, at least for artificial intelligence startups. Have valuations gotten out of hand? Is groupthink overly influencing the investor class? And what is the essential infrastructure for this fast-growing category where returns are more certain? We dive deep in search of where AI value is—and isn't. 
Hosted by: Allie Garfinkle, Senior Finance Reporter, FORTUNE; Writer, Term Sheet 
Discussion Leaders: 
Kamran Ansari, Venture Partner, Headline 
Mary D’Onofrio, Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners 
Darian Shirazi, General Partner, Gradient Ventures 
Lila Tretikov, Partner, Head of AI Strategy, NEA

TERM SHEET BREAKFAST: THE AI VALUATION DILEMMA

See friends and make new ones before our mainstage sessions begin.

See friends and make new ones before our mainstage sessions begin.

CONNECT  

INVESTING IN DISRUPTION
We gather leading investors who are navigating a complex macroeconomic environment and evaluating opportunities in both the short-term and the long-term. From AI to energy, where are the next great investment targets? Can value be found amid volatility?
Mark Suster, Managing Partner, Upfront Ventures
Additional Speakers TBA 

CAN TECH SAVE US FROM MASS EXTINCTION?
Could the return of the wooly mammoth or dodo bird shield us from the adverse effects of climate change? A look at how new tech developments can accelerate “de-extinction”—an increase of biodiversity that helps protect living species and restore balance to our ecosystem.
Presenter: Dr. Beth Shapiro, Evolutionary Biologist; Chief Science Officer, Colossal Biosciences  

AI GOES TO HOLLYWOOD
What if one person could create an award-winning movie that once required hundreds? It may one day be possible—thanks to artificial intelligence. We explore how tech developments will affect the entertainment industry and whether the disruption will be an evolution or a revolution.
Cristóbal Valenzuela, Co-Founder and CEO, Runway
Anthony Guarino, Executive Vice President, Global Production &amp; Studio Technology, Paramount 

ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

INVESTING IN DISRUPTION 
We gather leading investors who are navigating a complex macroeconomic environment and evaluating opportunities in both the short-term and the long-term. From AI to energy, where are the next great investment targets? Can value be found amid volatility? 
Mark Suster, Managing Partner, Upfront Ventures 
Additional Speakers TBA 
CAN TECH SAVE US FROM MASS EXTINCTION? 
Could the return of the wooly mammoth or dodo bird shield us from the adverse effects of climate change? A look at how new tech developments can accelerate “de-extinction”—an increase of biodiversity that helps protect living species and restore balance to our ecosystem. 
Presenter: Dr. Beth Shapiro, Evolutionary Biologist; Chief Science Officer, Colossal Biosciences  
AI GOES TO HOLLYWOOD 
What if one person could create an award-winning movie that once required hundreds? It may one day be possible—thanks to artificial intelligence. We explore how tech developments will affect the entertainment industry and whether the disruption will be an evolution or a revolution. 
Cristóbal Valenzuela, Co-Founder and CEO, Runway 
Anthony Guarino, Executive Vice President, Global Production &amp; Studio Technology, Paramount 
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DO YOU REALLY KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER?
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You’re drowning in data. You’re swimming in surveys. Targeting technology is able to tell you more than you ever knew about your customers…but do you actually know them? Fresh developments in machine learning and other technologies promise to help you predict how a customer will think and feel before they actually do, boosting their satisfaction and giving you a competitive edge. What’s on tap and what should you be worried about? We discuss.

WHO WILL REVIVE THE UNICORPSE?
Billion-dollar startups? Gone bust. Funding pipelines? F***ed. The magic of Silicon Valley is under pressure like never before as macroeconomic changes take their toll on private markets. Two years after the IPO markets effectively closed to most venture-backed startups, we’re starting to see young companies reach the end of their runways—even as green shoots emerge. Where should entrepreneurs turn for funding? When will IPOs return? And what are founders supposed to do in the meantime?

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DO YOU REALLY KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER? 
Hosted by Salesforce 
You’re drowning in data. You’re swimming in surveys. Targeting technology is able to tell you more than you ever knew about your customers…but do you actually know them? Fresh developments in machine learning and other technologies promise to help you predict how a customer will think and feel before they actually do, boosting their satisfaction and giving you a competitive edge. What’s on tap and what should you be worried about? We discuss.
WHO WILL REVIVE THE UNICORPSE? 
Billion-dollar startups? Gone bust. Funding pipelines? F***ed. The magic of Silicon Valley is under pressure like never before as macroeconomic changes take their toll on private markets. Two years after the IPO markets effectively closed to most venture-backed startups, we’re starting to see young companies reach the end of their runways—even as green shoots emerge. Where should entrepreneurs turn for funding? When will IPOs return? And what are founders supposed to do in the meantime?

LUNCH DISCUSSIONS

NETWORKING LUNCH

HOW WE’RE ACTUALLY USING AI 
AI has captured our imagination and rapidly emerged as a business imperative—even as its development accelerates faster than we’re able to dream. Its potential for productivity is without question. Still: Where are businesses best putting AI - including Generative AI - to use today? (Software development? Marketing? R&amp;D?) And what have we learned? Industry leaders discuss.

HOW WE’RE ACTUALLY USING AI 
AI has captured our imagination and rapidly emerged as a business imperative—even as its development accelerates faster than we’re able to dream. Its potential for productivity is without question. Still: Where are businesses best putting AI - including Generative AI - to use today? (Software development? Marketing? R&amp;D?) And what have we learned? Industry leaders discuss.

LUNCH DISCUSSION

THE AMBITIONS BEHIND AMAZON’S AI
Amazon is using generative AI to make its experiences conversational, convenient, and personalized. How will its investments change the game? We ask the executive responsible for charting a path.
Rohit Prasad, Senior Vice President and Head Scientist, Artificial General Intelligence, Amazon 

NEW WAYS TO MAKE MONEY MOVE
Brex provides financial operating systems to enterprise businesses. Airwallex allows businesses to accept customer payments from all over the world. The partnership between the two highly valued companies could demonstrate a new way to move money around the globe without traditional constraints.
Pedro Franceschi, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Brex
Jack Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO, Airwallex 

CAPTAIN OF CAPITAL
The steward of one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture capital firms shares his perspective on the elusive promises of artificial intelligence, a funding landscape in flux, and leadership in a time of perpetual change.
Roelof Botha, Managing Partner, Sequoia Capital

MENTAL HEALTH: HOW TO INNOVATE WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND
Building is hard—really hard. Whether you’re a founder or a Fortune 500 executive, keeping up with the relentless pace of industry change is a recipe for burnout. In this session led by Fortune “Ask Andy” columnist (and Brainstorm Tech co-chair) Andy Dunn, we gather leaders for a candid conversation about the place of mental wellbeing in the tech industry—and how you should really care for yourself, your employees, and your peers.
Moderator: Andy Dunn, Co-Chair, FORTUNE Brainstorm TECH; Chief Executive Officer, Pie; Co-founder, Bonobos

ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

THE AMBITIONS BEHIND AMAZON’S AI 
Amazon is using generative AI to make its experiences conversational, convenient, and personalized. How will its investments change the game? We ask the executive responsible for charting a path. 
Rohit Prasad, Senior Vice President and Head Scientist, Artificial General Intelligence, Amazon 
NEW WAYS TO MAKE MONEY MOVE 
Brex provides financial operating systems to enterprise businesses. Airwallex allows businesses to accept customer payments from all over the world. The partnership between the two highly valued companies could demonstrate a new way to move money around the globe without traditional constraints. 
Pedro Franceschi, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Brex 
Jack Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO, Airwallex 
CAPTAIN OF CAPITAL 
The steward of one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture capital firms shares his perspective on the elusive promises of artificial intelligence, a funding landscape in flux, and leadership in a time of perpetual change. 
Roelof Botha, Managing Partner, Sequoia Capital
MENTAL HEALTH: HOW TO INNOVATE WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND 
Building is hard—really hard. Whether you’re a founder or a Fortune 500 executive, keeping up with the relentless pace of industry change is a recipe for burnout. In this session led by Fortune “Ask Andy” columnist (and Brainstorm Tech co-chair) Andy Dunn, we gather leaders for a candid conversation about the place of mental wellbeing in the tech industry—and how you should really care for yourself, your employees, and your peers. 
Moderator: Andy Dunn, Co-Chair, FORTUNE Brainstorm TECH; Chief Executive Officer, Pie; Co-founder, Bonobos
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

RECEPTION

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You can feel it, even if you can’t find the words to describe it—Gen Z just hits different, whether it’s your partners, employees, or customers. In this session we assemble founders, corporate leaders, and investors to share stories and discuss the hallmarks of a generation—from flattened hierarchies to evolving work-life equations—and how to slay it in the workplace. (You did understand the assignment, didn’t you?)

You can feel it, even if you can’t find the words to describe it—Gen Z just hits different, whether it’s your partners, employees, or customers. In this session we assemble founders, corporate leaders, and investors to share stories and discuss the hallmarks of a generation—from flattened hierarchies to evolving work-life equations—and how to slay it in the workplace. (You did understand the assignment, didn’t you?)

BREAKFAST SESSION: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH GEN Z

With an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, 2024 has become a pivotal year for startup founders and the investors who back them. As the global political arena becomes more volatile and complex, entrepreneurs will have no choice but to navigate the challenges arising from the fallout of international conflict. In light of this reality, how are the dynamics between founders and investors changing? What happens when ideologies clash? What will this mean for fundraising, hiring, and growth? We hear from both founders and investors.

Hosted by: Polina Pompliano, The Profile


Discussion Leaders:
Marcus Ryu, Partner, Battery Ventures
Additional Speakers TBA

With an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, 2024 has become a pivotal year for startup founders and the investors who back them. As the global political arena becomes more volatile and complex, entrepreneurs will have no choice but to navigate the challenges arising from the fallout of international conflict. In light of this reality, how are the dynamics between founders and investors changing? What happens when ideologies clash? What will this mean for fundraising, hiring, and growth? We hear from both founders and investors. 
Hosted by: Polina Pompliano, The Profile 
Discussion Leaders: 
Marcus Ryu, Partner, Battery Ventures 
Additional Speakers TBA

FOUNDERS FORUM BREAKFAST SESSION: TECH IN THE CROSSHAIRS

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

CAN THE U.S. COMPETE WITH CHINA?
The rivalry between the U.S. and China is hardly new, but the federal government kicked off a fresh round of competition between the two global powers when it stepped in to legislate the sale of TikTok. Things have gotten tense—especially in technology. Is cooperation or tension in store for these frenemies? A pair of leading voices debate the path forward.
Ben Harburg, Managing Partner, MSA Capital
Jacob Helberg, Senior Advisor to the CEO, Palantir   

A SPACE RACE TO PROFIT
Space exploration has always represented a huge opportunity for technological innovation. But economic growth? We’re just getting started. Hear from three high-flying companies aiming to tap the business potential found in the final frontier.
Kelly Hennig, Chief Operating Officer, Stoke Space
Hélène Huby, Co-Founder and CEO, The Exploration Company
Jaret Matthews, Founder and CEO, Venturi Astrolab   

ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

CAN THE U.S. COMPETE WITH CHINA? 
The rivalry between the U.S. and China is hardly new, but the federal government kicked off a fresh round of competition between the two global powers when it stepped in to legislate the sale of TikTok. Things have gotten tense—especially in technology. Is cooperation or tension in store for these frenemies? A pair of leading voices debate the path forward. 
Ben Harburg, Managing Partner, MSA Capital 
Jacob Helberg, Senior Advisor to the CEO, Palantir   
A SPACE RACE TO PROFIT 
Space exploration has always represented a huge opportunity for technological innovation. But economic growth? We’re just getting started. Hear from three high-flying companies aiming to tap the business potential found in the final frontier. 
Kelly Hennig, Chief Operating Officer, Stoke Space 
Hélène Huby, Co-Founder and CEO, The Exploration Company 
Jaret Matthews, Founder and CEO, Venturi Astrolab   
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

CLOSING MAINSTAGE SESSIONS

FORTUNE BRAINSTORM TECH 2024

INVESTING IN AI: OPPORTUNITIES IN THE APAC MARKET

The global AI market is anticipated to surge, with a CAGR of more than 20% a year to 2030 and Asia emerging as a dynamic landscape for investments. In this session, we dig into the current and projected market sizes within the region, spotlighting emerging startups and established giants in China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore that are driving AI advancements. What sectors are poised for significant transformation and what do these markets hold for investors? What are the key indicators of sustainable competitive advantage in AI firms? How important is access to high-performance computing resources like GPUs? And what are the specific metrics and factors for valuing AI startups?

IS AI CREATING SMARTER STUDENTS OR SMARTER CHEATERS?

As AI becomes more embedded in educational systems, governments across Asia are grappling with its ethical implications. While AI can improve access to education, it may also exacerbate existing inequalities, particularly for pupils in rural areas with little digital infrastructure. Will over-reliance on AI diminish meaningful interaction between students and teachers? Is our ability to think at risk of atrophy, as we outsource more of it to chatbots? Is AI creating smarter students or smarter cheaters? We search for answers to the thorniest questions facing teachers, students, and parents in one of the most controversial areas of AI deployment.

Additional Sessions TBA

INVESTING IN AI: OPPORTUNITIES IN THE APAC MARKET
The global AI market is anticipated to surge, with a CAGR of more than 20% a year to 2030 and Asia emerging as a dynamic landscape for investments. In this session, we dig into the current and projected market sizes within the region, spotlighting emerging startups and established giants in China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore that are driving AI advancements. What sectors are poised for significant transformation and what do these markets hold for investors? What are the key indicators of sustainable competitive advantage in AI firms? How important is access to high-performance computing resources like GPUs? And what are the specific metrics and factors for valuing AI startups?
IS AI CREATING SMARTER STUDENTS OR SMARTER CHEATERS?
As AI becomes more embedded in educational systems, governments across Asia are grappling with its ethical implications. While AI can improve access to education, it may also exacerbate existing inequalities, particularly for pupils in rural areas with little digital infrastructure. Will over-reliance on AI diminish meaningful interaction between students and teachers? Is our ability to think at risk of atrophy, as we outsource more of it to chatbots? Is AI creating smarter students or smarter cheaters? We search for answers to the thorniest questions facing teachers, students, and parents in one of the most controversial areas of AI deployment.
Additional Sessions TBA

SMALL NATION, BIG IMPACT: SINGAPORE’S AI REVOLUTION 

Singapore is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence. We dig into the city-state’s metamorphosis into a global hub for AI innovation, from heavy investments in AI computer, talent, and industry development to building its own LLM.  What are the stand-out components of Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 and how do they differ from the initial strategy? How does the government plan to triple its pool of AI practitioners over the next five years? And what new business opportunities does all this innovation open up?

AI GETS PHYSICAL: THE RISE OF HUMANOID ROBOTS

Unlike traditional AI that operates exclusively in the digital realm, ‘embodied’ AI extends its reach into the physical world, integrating advanced software with robotic hardware. This holistic approach allows AI to perform complex real-world tasks, like tying shoelaces, folding clothes, and assisting on the operating table. We’ll explore how countries like Japan, a leader in robotic technology, and emerging innovators such as South Korea, are pioneering these developments. We’ll also look at the advances in robotics that are opening up new possibilities for automation in areas such as manufacturing, logistics, and health care.       

Additional Sessions TBA

SMALL NATION, BIG IMPACT: SINGAPORE’S AI REVOLUTION 
Singapore is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence. We dig into the city-state’s metamorphosis into a global hub for AI innovation, from heavy investments in AI computer, talent, and industry development to building its own LLM.  What are the stand-out components of Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 and how do they differ from the initial strategy? How does the government plan to triple its pool of AI practitioners over the next five years? And what new business opportunities does all this innovation open up?
AI GETS PHYSICAL: THE RISE OF HUMANOID ROBOTS
Unlike traditional AI that operates exclusively in the digital realm, ‘embodied’ AI extends its reach into the physical world, integrating advanced software with robotic hardware. This holistic approach allows AI to perform complex real-world tasks, like tying shoelaces, folding clothes, and assisting on the operating table. We’ll explore how countries like Japan, a leader in robotic technology, and emerging innovators such as South Korea, are pioneering these developments. We’ll also look at the advances in robotics that are opening up new possibilities for automation in areas such as manufacturing, logistics, and health care.       
Additional Sessions TBA

SHAPING ASIA’S SMART CITIES: AI-DRIVEN URBAN INNOVATION

Cities across Asia are leveraging AI to improve urban living–from optimizing traffic flows to enhancing public safety and monitoring environmental health. We delve into the strategies pioneering cities such as Singapore and Tokyo are adopting to integrate AI into smart city frameworks effectively and ethically. How can city authorities and their private sector partners get the balance right between innovation and privacy? What measures must be in place to safely harness AI’s potential for improving efficiency and sustainability in urban management? 

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AI GOVERNANCE: ASIA’S BALANCING ACT

As the epicenter of AI innovation shifts towards Asia, the region finds itself at a crossroads. While nations like China charge ahead, prioritizing technological advancement, others like India are taking a more cautious approach. Can Asia’s governments and businesses strike the right balance between enabling AI breakthroughs and safeguarding ethics and privacy? What lessons can be learned from the range of approaches being taken? With the rise of AI-as-a-Service platforms, how can regulators ensure accountability and transparency across complex AI supply chains? And how will Asia’s decisions shape the global landscape of AI development and its societal implications?

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AI AND FINANCIAL INDUSTRIES: APAC STRATEGIES TO STAY COMPETITIVE

Generative AI is revolutionizing the finance sector across Asia Pacific, enhancing services from personalized wealth management to automated fraud detection. While regional giants like DBS Bank in Singapore and Ant Group in China lead the way, the path to widespread adoption is just beginning. We dive into the unique challenges faced by APAC financial institutions, including cultural nuances in consumer behavior, regulatory diversity, and the integration with mobile-first economies. How can companies bridge the AI ‘maturity gap’ to maintain competitive edge? What are the risks unique to using gen AI in Asia’s diverse financial landscape?

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AI ROLLOUT: HOW QUICKLY CAN AI BE SCALED ACROSS APAC?

The stakes for scaling AI are high. According to a report by Accenture, 75% of C-level executives say failing to effectively scale AI could render their businesses obsolete. What are the key conditions for success? How do regional strengths, such as advanced digital infrastructure and governmental support, play a role? How do issues like data privacy regulations, diverse languages, cultural nuances, and varying levels of tech readiness across different markets impact adoption? We dig into the unique challenges and catalysts in the APAC market.

Additional Sessions TBA

SHAPING ASIA’S SMART CITIES: AI-DRIVEN URBAN INNOVATION
Cities across Asia are leveraging AI to improve urban living–from optimizing traffic flows to enhancing public safety and monitoring environmental health. We delve into the strategies pioneering cities such as Singapore and Tokyo are adopting to integrate AI into smart city frameworks effectively and ethically. How can city authorities and their private sector partners get the balance right between innovation and privacy? What measures must be in place to safely harness AI’s potential for improving efficiency and sustainability in urban management? 
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AI GOVERNANCE: ASIA’S BALANCING ACT
As the epicenter of AI innovation shifts towards Asia, the region finds itself at a crossroads. While nations like China charge ahead, prioritizing technological advancement, others like India are taking a more cautious approach. Can Asia’s governments and businesses strike the right balance between enabling AI breakthroughs and safeguarding ethics and privacy? What lessons can be learned from the range of approaches being taken? With the rise of AI-as-a-Service platforms, how can regulators ensure accountability and transparency across complex AI supply chains? And how will Asia’s decisions shape the global landscape of AI development and its societal implications?
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AI AND FINANCIAL INDUSTRIES: APAC STRATEGIES TO STAY COMPETITIVE
Generative AI is revolutionizing the finance sector across Asia Pacific, enhancing services from personalized wealth management to automated fraud detection. While regional giants like DBS Bank in Singapore and Ant Group in China lead the way, the path to widespread adoption is just beginning. We dive into the unique challenges faced by APAC financial institutions, including cultural nuances in consumer behavior, regulatory diversity, and the integration with mobile-first economies. How can companies bridge the AI ‘maturity gap’ to maintain competitive edge? What are the risks unique to using gen AI in Asia’s diverse financial landscape?
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AI ROLLOUT: HOW QUICKLY CAN AI BE SCALED ACROSS APAC?
The stakes for scaling AI are high. According to a report by Accenture, 75% of C-level executives say failing to effectively scale AI could render their businesses obsolete. What are the key conditions for success? How do regional strengths, such as advanced digital infrastructure and governmental support, play a role? How do issues like data privacy regulations, diverse languages, cultural nuances, and varying levels of tech readiness across different markets impact adoption? We dig into the unique challenges and catalysts in the APAC market.
Additional Sessions TBA

NETWORKING RECEPTION

GEOPOLITICS: AI’S IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND MILITARY STRATEGIES

AI is changing how countries interact at a political level and how they plan and execute defense strategies. What should APAC nations do to balance technological advancement against the risks of increased vulnerability and instability? In this session, we delve into rising geopolitical tensions, evolving defense challenges, and the transformative role of AI in military and cybersecurity applications–in a region home to rapidly developing and technologically advanced nations.

Additional Sessions TBA

GEOPOLITICS: AI’S IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND MILITARY STRATEGIES
AI is changing how countries interact at a political level and how they plan and execute defense strategies. What should APAC nations do to balance technological advancement against the risks of increased vulnerability and instability? In this session, we delve into rising geopolitical tensions, evolving defense challenges, and the transformative role of AI in military and cybersecurity applications–in a region home to rapidly developing and technologically advanced nations.
Additional Sessions TBA

LUNCH STRATEGY SESSIONS

THE HARDWARE PROBLEM: KEEPING UP WITH AI’S COMPUTING DEMANDS

As AI continues to drive innovation, the demand for specialized, powerful, and efficient hardware grows. We get to grips with the essentials of processing power, memory, storage needs, and energy efficiency crucial for effective AI system operations and discuss the supply chain challenges and dynamics that influence hardware availability and cost. 

GREEN LEADERSHIP: AI INNOVATION THAT DOESN’T COST THE EARTH  

Sustainability and AI intersect at several critical points, raising important questions about how AI technologies can be developed, deployed, and managed in environmentally and socially responsible ways. We dig into the life-cycle impacts of AI products, integrating AI into sustainability strategies, and how AI can help reduce energy consumption, manage waste, optimize resource use, and improve animal welfare.

Additional Sessions TBA

THE HARDWARE PROBLEM: KEEPING UP WITH AI’S COMPUTING DEMANDS
As AI continues to drive innovation, the demand for specialized, powerful, and efficient hardware grows. We get to grips with the essentials of processing power, memory, storage needs, and energy efficiency crucial for effective AI system operations and discuss the supply chain challenges and dynamics that influence hardware availability and cost. 
GREEN LEADERSHIP: AI INNOVATION THAT DOESN’T COST THE EARTH  
Sustainability and AI intersect at several critical points, raising important questions about how AI technologies can be developed, deployed, and managed in environmentally and socially responsible ways. We dig into the life-cycle impacts of AI products, integrating AI into sustainability strategies, and how AI can help reduce energy consumption, manage waste, optimize resource use, and improve animal welfare.
Additional Sessions TBA

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