WELCOME

From narrowing the global gender gap to the importance of paid leave, we sit down with this iconic Most Powerful Woman to talk about the impact of women in post pandemic economies and the power of mentorship. 

Indra Nooyi, Former Chair and CEO, PepsiCo 
Interviewer: Beth Kowitt, Senior Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, MPW Next Gen

From narrowing the global gender gap to the importance of paid leave, we sit down with this iconic Most Powerful Woman to talk about the impact of women in post pandemic economies and the power of mentorship

EMERGING STRONGER: TAPPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN

Symone D. Sanders rocketed to political prominence during the 2016 presidential campaign, when she served as spokesperson for Sen. Bernie Sanders. In 2020, she was one of the first to back future-President Joe Biden. In her new role as a critical member of the White House’s historic all-women communications team—as a key spokesperson for the first female Vice President—Sanders’s tenacity and exuberance shines through. 
Symone Sanders, Spokesperson, Author, Strategist 
Interviewer: Emma Hinchliffe, Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, MPW Next Gen

ONE ON ONE: QUIET POWER

BREAK

Hosted by Target 
COVID-19 has changed how we live and work—and along with it, the kinds of companies and services we use. Gym memberships got traded in for Pelotons, jeans for athleisure, coffee dates for Zoom meetings. We talk with leaders who harnessed the energy of this new world order to better understand what we can learn from their success stories. 
Sarah Lyons, Executive Vice President, DTC Global Product Management, WarnerMedia 
Jen Sargent, Chief Executive Officer, Wondery 
Tabassum Zalotrawala, Chief Development Officer, Chipotle Mexican Grill 
Additional speakers to be announced 
Moderator: Danielle Abril, Writer, Technology, FORTUNE

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

BREAKOUT SESSION: THE PANDEMIC ECONOMY

Hosted by Accenture 
Many businesses have set ambitious goals for inclusion and equality, and are now putting plans in place to work towards achieving them. Who works at a company is key to making progress, but so is the work itself. How can the design of both project teams and products and services drive equality? We examine how to promote inclusivity throughout a company’s operations—from hiring and recruiting to business development and project execution. 
Debra Chrapaty, Vice President and COO, Amazon Alexa 
Samata Narra, Senior Vice President, quity and Inclusion, Content Strategy, WarnerMedia 
Stephanie Piza, Founder, UNCMMN 
Abbie Walsh, Managing Director, Accenture Interactive 
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, Editorial Director, Fortune Live Media; Senior Writer, FORTUNE

Hosted by Accenture 
Many businesses have set ambitious goals for inclusion and equality, and are now putting plans in place to work towards achieving them. Who works at a company is key to making progress, but so is the work itself. How can the design of both project teams and products and services drive equality? We examine how to promote inclusivity throughout a company’s operations—from hiring and recruiting to business development and project execution

BREAKOUT SESSION: FOSTERING EQUITY AT THE CORE

Hosted by Adobe 
As the post-pandemic world is starting to take shape, a range of new and dazzling developments are giving us a glimpse of what comes next. Hear from some of the business world’s most creative leaders on ways to nurture that imaginative spark and foster big-thinking innovation and fresh ideas. 
Lisa Donovan, Founder and CEO, The Pattern 
Stacy Martinet, Vice President, Marketing Strategy and Communications, Adobe 
Monika Means, Vice President, Transformation, IBM 
Jen Oneal, Executive Vice President, Development, Blizzard Entertainment 
Moderator: Kristen Bellstrom, Features, Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, MPW Next Gen

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

BREAKOUT SESSION: RETHINKING CREATIVITY

We sit down with Fidji Simo for a candid conversation about leading while under the lens at Facebook, working through medical issues, and the challenges women face in discussing personal health at work. 

Fidji Simo, Vice President, Head of Facebook App, Facebook 
Interviewer: Maria Aspan, Senior Writer, FORTUNE

We sit down with Fidji Simo for a candid conversation about leading while under the lens at Facebook, working through medical issues, and the challenges women face in discussing personal health at work.

CONVERSATION: LEADING AND LEARNING THROUGH CRISIS

At over 2.5 million Cameo connections and an estimated valuation of $1 Billion, the Cameo app is bringing celebrity crushes into the homes of people everywhere, and helping talent build personal relationships with their fans. 
Deb Schwartz, Chief Financial Officer, Cameo 
Fran Drescher, Actor; Founder and Visionary, Cancer Schmancer Movement 
Interviewer: Kristen Bellstrom, FORTUNE

At over 2 million Cameo connections and an estimated valuation of $1 Billion, the Cameo app is bringing celebrity crushes into the homes of people everywhere, and helping talent build personal relationships with their fans.

LOOK WHO LEFT US A MESSAGE!

What are the responsibilities of the 21st-century board? We’ll hear from the boardroom veteran on how boards are steering companies through current challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact on society. 
Dr. Dambisa Moyo, Global Economist, Author, and Board Member; Co-Principal, Versaca Investments 
Interviewer: Lucinda Shen, Writer, FORTUNE

What are the responsibilities of the 21st-century board? We’ll hear from the boardroom veteran on how boards are steering companies through current challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact on society.

ONE ON ONE: BOARDS FOR THE EVOLVING WORLD

As executive producer for ESPN Films’ ‘144’, Chiney Ogwumike leads us through her journey of capturing the unprecedented 2020 WNBA season and using her platform for a greater purpose. 
Chiney Ogwumike, Commentator, ESPN; Two-time WNBA All-Star 
Interviewer: Ellen McGirt, Editorial Director, Fortune Connect; Senior Editor, FORTUNE

As executive producer for ESPN Films’ ‘144’, Chiney Ogwumike leads us through her journey of capturing the unprecedented 2020 WNBA season and using her platform for a greater purpose.

ONE ON ONE: LIFE, ACTIVISM AND BASKETBALL

Dylan Farrow shared her story with the world in the HBO docuseries Allen v. Farrow this year. Now Farrow is looking ahead—to her career as a fantasy author (her debut novel HUSH published last year) and beyond. 
Dylan Farrow, Author and Activist 
Interviewer: Emma Hinchliffe, Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, MPW Next Gen

Dylan Farrow shared her story with the world in the HBO docuseries Allen v. Farrow this year. Now Farrow is looking ahead—to her career as a fantasy author (her debut novel HUSH published last year) and beyond.

ONE ON ONE

After stepping away from her namesake cosmetic brand after 30 years, Bobbi Brown pursued her passion for wellness—becoming a certified health coach, authoring a new book, and launching the wellness line, EVOLUTION_18. She also has a new make-up line, Jones Road Beauty. We’ll talk with this industry legend on how her passions for wellness and creativity led her back to the beauty industry. 
Bobbi Brown, Founder and CCO, Jones Road Beauty and EVOLUTION_18 
Interviewer: Claire Zillman, Senior Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, MPW Next Gen

After stepping away from her namesake cosmetic brand after 30 years, Bobbi Brown pursued her passion for wellness—becoming a certified health coach, authoring a new book, and launching the wellness line, EVOLUTION_18. She also has a new make-up line, Jones Road Beauty. We’ll talk with this industry legend on how her passions for wellness and creativity led her back to the beauty industry.

REINVENTION AND LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM BOBBI BROWN

Her intense entrepreneurial drive has taken her on a roller coaster ride, but this serial entrepreneur listened to her instincts and turned her “bathroom odor” idea into a $215 million empire. We discuss her philosophy: How business and spiritual success are intertwined. 
Suzy Batiz, Founder and CEO, Poo~Pourri and Supernatural 
Interviewer: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

Her intense entrepreneurial drive has taken her on a roller coaster ride, but this serial entrepreneur listened to her instincts and turned her “bathroom odor” idea into a $215 million empire. We discuss her philosophy: How business and spiritual success are intertwined.

ONE ON ONE: THE POWER OF INTUITION

1:1  NETWORKING

Hosted by TriNet 
Leading with impact is one of the most critical aspects of running a business in today’s world. But what does this really mean for business leaders? And how do companies establish what “responsible” and “purpose-driven” means to them? As we face unprecedented, simultaneous challenges, including a global pandemic, climate change, and profound income inequality, these questions are all front and center for leaders. 
Katie Fallon, Executive Vice President and Chief Global Impact Officer, McDonald’s 
Jacquelline Fuller, President, Google.org 
Dr. Jeannette Garcia, Senior Manager, Quantum Applications, Algorithms, and Theory, IBM Research 
Kelly Tuminelli, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, TriNet 
Moderator: Devin Hance, Video Producer, FORTUNE

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

BREAKOUT SESSION: LET THERE BE CHANGE - BUILDING RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSES

Hosted by Toyota 
How do you approach a moonshot? New AI and other technologies plus changing consumer trends over the past year have made us rethink existing systems for healthcare, transportation, education, and more. How can moonshot thinking help guide us as we reinvent and reimagine products and processes? We hear directly from leaders on the cutting edge. 
Rachel Carlson, Co-founder and CEO, Guild Education 
Earnée Gilling, Executive Group Manager, Research and Development Center, Toyota Motor North America 
Dr. Wardah Inam, Founder, Overjet 
Nora Khaldi, Founder and CEO, Nuritas 
Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, FORTUNE

Hosted by Toyota 
How do you approach a moonshot? New AI and other technologies plus changing consumer trends over the past year have made us rethink existing systems for healthcare, transportation, education, and more. How can moonshot thinking help guide us as we reinvent and reimagine products and processes? We hear directly from leaders on the cutting edge.

BREAKOUT SESSION: THE POWER OF INNOVATION

Moms Demand Action Founder along with two young voices as we return to this important conversation 
Ade Osadolor, National Advisory Board Member, Students Demand Action 
Jeannie She, National Advisory Board Member, Students Demand Action 
Shannon Watts, Founder, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America 
Moderator: Beth Kowitt, FORTUNE

Moms Demand Action Founder along with two young voices as we return to this important conversation

CONVERSATION: YOUNG ACTIVISTS SPEAK OUT

From college beginnings to a $15 billion valuation this entrepreneur has taken creativing to the next level. Her company Canva is now one of the most popular online tools in this age of remote work. 

Melanie Perkins, Co-founder and CEO, Canva 
Interviewer: Claire Zillman, FORTUNE

From college beginnings to a $15 billion valuation Melanie Perkins has taken creativing to the next level. Her company Canva is now one of the most popular online tools in this age of remote work.

ONE ON ONE: MAKING IT SIMPLE

Followed by 27.4 million on Instagram, Emily Ratajkowski has taken back her image in the digital age with an outspoken strategy and an NFT auction at Christie’s. 
Emily Ratajkowski, Entrepreneur, Writer, Actress, Model and Activist 
Interviewer: Kristen Bellstrom, FORTUNE

Followed by 27.4 million on Instagram, Emily Ratajkowski has taken back her image in the digital age with an outspoken strategy and an NFT auction at Christie’s.

ONE ON ONE: RECLAIMING HER POWER

How do you position a consumer business for success in the current environment? We’ll talk with J.Crew’s new CEO about the future of retail and fashion, and her strategies for strengthening the brand in uncertain times. 
Libby Wadle, Chief Executive Officer, J.Crew Group 
Interviewer: Beth Kowitt, FORTUNE

HARNESSING YOUR BRAND’S POWER

We sit down with Renee Montgomery, who will enter the 25th season of the WNBA not as a player, but as an owner and executive of the Atlanta Dream—the first former player to do both. We’ll hear from the WNBA champion on athlete ownership, player-led activism, and her vision for expanding the Dream franchise. Renee Montgomery, Co-owner and Vice President, Atlanta Dream; Two-time WNBA Champion 
Interviewer: Emma Hinchliffe, FORTUNE

STILL IN THE GAME

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

FORTUNE MPW Next Gen Virtual

The FORTUNE CFO Collaborative

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

REGISTRATION OPENS

MAINSTAGE SESSIONS

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

DINNER AND FEATURED SPEAKER

CONCURRENT BREAKFAST SESSIONS

SWITCH BREAK

CONCURRENT LUNCH SESSIONS

Brainstorm Design is a unique conference dedicated to exploring the increasingly crucial nexus between business and design.

FORTUNE Brainstorm Design New York

OPENING MAINSTAGE SESSION

Fortune editors host interactive discussions on key topics related to business and global climate risk and resiliency.  (Choose 1 of 4)


Fortune editors host interactive discussions on key topics related to business and global climate risk and resiliency. (Choose 1 of 4)

STRATEGY SESSIONS

CLOSING MAINSTAGE SESSION AND STRATEGY SESSION REPORTS

Fortune Global Sustainability Virtual Forum

PRELIMINARY SESSION

MPW PROGRAM TRACK CONCURRENT SESSIONS

FREE TIME AND SPONSORED ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL SESSIONS

MPW SUMMIT NEWCOMER MEET AND GREET

OPENING RECEPTION

GALA DINNER AND CONVERSATION

MPW PROGRAM TRACK BREAKFAST CONCURRENT SESSIONS

WELCOME & THE BIG GET-TO-KNOW-YOU

REFRESHMENT AND SWITCH BREAK

NETWORKING LUNCH

FREE TIME AND ACTIVITIES

DINNER

BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLES

The MPW community gathers the preeminent women in business, along with select leaders in government, philanthropy, education, sports, and the arts.

FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Membership

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

FORTUNE Global Tech Forum

NETWORKING BREAK

RECEPTION AND DINNER

CLOSING LUNCH PROGRAM

FORTUNE Brainstorm A.I.

ACTIVITIES

MAIN STAGE SESSIONS

LUNCH

RECEPTION

EVENING INTERVIEW

DINNERS

LUNCH ROUNDTABLES

TOWN HALL

CLOSING RECEPTION

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

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FORTUNE MPW Next Gen Virtual

JUNE 23-24, 2021 | Virtual

Libby Wadle

Renee Montgomery

Symone Sanders

Jacquelline Fuller

The FORTUNE CFO Collaborative

AUGUST 11, 2021

The FORTUNE CEO Initiative

SEPTEMBER 13-14, 2021 | Washington D.C.

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