Alan Murray, President, Fortune

SETTING THE AGENDA

In the era of social media, highly public moments of truth that define who you are and what your company stands for arise suddenly and without warning. What role should CEOs be playing as champions of business and promoters of social progress? How can CEOs take a stand (and still be left standing) when there is so much at stake? 
Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer, Delta Air Lines 
In conversation with: Alan Murray, Fortune

CEO LEADERSHIP

There is strong evidence that investing in human capital provides a clear path to ending extreme poverty and boosting national wealth and shared prosperity. From investments in health and education to jobs and infrastructure, a conversation on how the private sector can contribute to sustainable, inclusive economic growth.
Dr. Jim Kim, President, World Bank Group  
In conversation with: Clifton Leaf, Editor-in-Chief, Fortune 



HUMAN CAPITAL AND THE PATH TO SHARED PROSPERITY

Venture capitalist John Doerr has backed some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs (Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos, to name a few) and has always had a passion for supporting innovators as they work to create the “next big thing.” His mantra: “Ideas are easy, but execution is everything.” A discussion on how companies can fulfill their mission and deliver results while staying aligned with their vision and values.
John Doerr, Chair, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers; Author, Measure What Matters
In conversation with: Clifton Leaf, Editor-in-Chief, Fortune

MEASURING WHAT MATTERS

How are economic mobility, dignified work, and automation playing a role in the development of global workforces? Hear from leaders on the front lines of job training and development on what the private sector can do to help communities close the skills gap and strengthen their future workforces. 
Byron Auguste, CEO and Co-founder, Opportunity@Work 
Maria Flynn, President and CEO, Jobs for the Future 
Garrett Moran, President, Year Up 
In conversation with: Adam Lashinsky, Executive Editor, Fortune

CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP: UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITY IN WORKFORCE  DEVELOPMENT

Three decades ago, Jacqueline Novogratz left a successful career on Wall Street for Rwanda, with the aim of starting a microfinance institution that would serve borrowers at the base of the pyramid. Since then, Acumen has invested $113 million in 108 companies impacting 232 million people worldwide. Along the way, they have supported legions of young leaders through their fellowship and online moral leadership platform. A discussion on making sustainability profitable. 
Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO, Acumen

INVESTING IN SOLUTIONS

We'll highlight members’ recent work and collaboration around the Initiative’s core focus areas.
Host: Clifton Leaf, Fortune 
Reports From: 
Chip Bergh, President and CEO, Levi Strauss & Co. 
Mark Weinberger, Global Chairman and CEO, EY

CEO INITIATIVE: ACTION REPORTS

NETWORKING BREAK

Choose 1 of 4 

Promoting Digital Inclusion: Technology that Empowers, Not Displaces 
How do we deploy technology in a way that maximizes its positive social effects and minimizes the negative? What can CEOs do to help communities access technology innovations and place advanced tools in the hands of the people who need them the most? From data and the cloud to AI and digital platforms, how can companies harness their technology resources to focus on empowering workers, adding long-term value and promoting global advancement?
Co-chairs: 
Jeff Lawson, Founder & CEO, Twilio
Tiger Tyagarajan, President and CEO, Genpact
Subject Expert: Venkat Srinivasan, Managing Director, Innospark Ventures
Moderator: Adam Lashinsky, Fortune
Rapporteur: Kristen Bellstrom, Deputy Digital Editor, Fortune
Hosted by Genpact

Meeting the 21st-century Training Challenge
How can CEOs address the greatest challenge of our time: training workers for the challenges of accelerating technological change? Possible solutions include shifting HR focus from degrees to credentials; adopting apprenticeship programs; training “out” as well as in; and working with local community colleges. How can some of these solutions be brought to scale? What’s working and what’s not?
Co-chairs: 
Ebony Frelix, EVP and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Salesforce
Michael Gregoire, Chief Executive Officer, CA Technologies
Kevin Sneader, Global Managing Partner-Elect, McKinsey & Company
Subject Expert: Kristin Sharp, Director, Initiative on Work, Workers, and Technology, New America
Moderator: Matt Heimer, Features Editor, Fortune
Rapporteur: Brian O’Keefe, Deputy Editor, Fortune 
Hosted by CA Technologies

Building a New Model for Workplace Health
It’s a puzzle companies are desperate to solve: how to contain the soaring cost of employee health care—now topping $14,000 a year per worker—while keeping colleagues healthy and engaged. Companies are exploring bold new venture models (think: J.P. Morgan Chase, Amazon, and Berkshire Hathaway), breakthrough digital health technologies (Apple, Google), and revolutionary wellness programs that rewrite the rules of prevention and well-being. We’ll explore the best ideas for creating a culture of workplace and community health.
Co-chairs: 
Chip Bergh, President and CEO, Levi Strauss & Co.
Cathy Engelbert, Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte US
Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation 
Subject Expert: Lloyd Minor, Dean, Stanford University School of Medicine
Moderator: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Rapporteur: Beth Kowitt, Senior Writer, Fortune

Creating New Metrics for Long-term Value Creation
What gets measured gets managed. So how do we create and communicate new metrics, milestones, and high-level accountabilities that help focus managers as well as investors on long-term value creation?
Co-chairs: 
Margaret Keane, President and CEO, Synchrony Financial
Mark Weinberger, Global Chairman and CEO, EY
Subject Expert: Martin Reeves, Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group; Director, BCG Henderson Institute
Moderator: Alan Murray, Fortune
Rapporteur: Leigh Gallagher, Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune

WORKING GROUPS

SWITCH BREAK

The CEO's New Imperative: How Corporate Culture Drives Innovation and Lasting Business Success
In an age of digital transformation and societal change, it has become clear that instilling the right culture is the new touchstone for business success. As you strive to make your company more innovative, new approaches are required to attract and retain talent. For CEOs, this means embracing a role as champion of company culture and values and better understanding the needs of existing and future workforces—from pay equity and LGBTQ inclusion to flexible work options and allyship. Join top representatives from companies on Fortune’s Best Places to Work and Future 50 lists to discuss how values based leadership can translate into better business outcomes—from hiring and retention to growth and innovation.
Host: Ellen McGirt, Senior Editor, Fortune
Discussion Leaders: 
Michael Bush, Chief Executive Officer, Great Place to Work
Martin Reeves, Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group; Director, BCG Henderson Institute
Cindy Robbins, President and Chief People Officer, Salesforce
Firestarters:
Aneel Bhusri, Chief Executive Officer, Workday 
Heather Brunner, Chairwoman and CEO, WP Engine
Cathy Engelbert, Deloitte US 
Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation 
Margaret Keane, President and CEO, Synchrony Financial
Patrick Quinlan, Co-founder and CEO, Convercent
Hosted by Salesforce

LUNCH AND TOWN HALL DISCUSSION

(Choose 1 of 4)

Social Impact by Design
As technology and society are coming together in new ways, finding meaningful, scalable solutions to big global problems will require reaching across the boundaries of organizations and disciplines. How can design help maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of change? How can we design systems to give us the benefits of storing and crunching our data without risking privacy and security concerns? How can systems innovation help companies collaborate better with the public sector? And how can we design our business model and our company culture to improve its positive impact on society and help communities achieve inclusive growth and equitable progress?
Discussion Leader: Tim Brown, CEO and President, IDEO
Firestarters: 
Mindy Grossman, Chief Executive Officer, Weight Watchers International Dr. George Savage, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Proteus Digital Health 
Host: Brian O’Keefe, Fortune

CEO Activism and Modern Leadership
At a time when employees and customers want to engage with businesses that are not just doing well, but doing “good,” CEOs face pressure to speak out on social issues. Choosing the right battles, and fighting them effectively, has never been more important. We’ll explore the risks and the opportunities.
Firestarters: 
Stanley Bergman, Chairman and CEO, Henry Schein
Mikkel Svane, Founder and CEO, Zendesk 
Host: Alan Murray, Fortune

Finding Your Organization’s Inner Startup
As companies grow and scale, they all too often become bureaucratic, process-oriented, and risk-averse. How can CEOs advance entrepreneurship as a corporate capability and better gauge the success of innovation and its impacts?
Discussion Leader: Eric Ries, Author, The Lean Startup; Founder and CEO, The Long-Term Stock Exchange
Firestarter:
Tien Tzuo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Zuora
Host: Adam Lashinsky, Fortune

The Real Deal on Building an Inclusive Company
Companies today spend millions of dollars on programs designed to make their workplaces more equitable, diverse, and collaborative and their employees happier and more engaged. What tools and strategies work, and which should be abandoned? Which metrics matter?
Discussion Leaders:
Joelle Emerson, Founder and CEO, Paradigm
Dnika Travis, Vice President, Research, Catalyst
Firestarters: 
Mitch Barns, Chief Executive Officer, Nielsen
Art Peck, President and CEO, Gap Inc
Host: Ellen McGirt, Fortune

CEO LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLES

Hosted by: Alan Murray, Fortune

WORKING GROUP REPORT BACKS

Management teams are often pressured to make decisions based on short-term interests and not the long-term potential for their business. Can the public marketplace create better incentives to rid us of our need for fast results in favor of governance that benefits companies, investors, and our communities?
Eric Ries, Author, The Lean Startup; Founder and CEO, The Long-Term Stock Exchange 
In conversation with: Leigh Gallagher, Fortune

INVESTING FOR THE LONG TERM

With leadership comes responsibility. A heartfelt challenge to turn the narrative of racial indifference and create a more just world - from a preeminent champion of the poor, marginalized, and discluded. 
Bryan Stevenson, Founder and Executive Director, Equal Justice Initiative

THE POWER OF PROXIMITY

CLOSING REMARKS

CLOSING RECEPTION

WELCOME

Apple has topped Fortune's annual list of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the 11th consecutive year. A conversation with Apple’s CEO on championing innovation and promoting inclusive, responsible stewardship in an age of digital transformation. 
Tim Cook, CEO, Apple 
In conversation with: Adam Lashinsky, Executive Editor, Fortune

RECEPTION

Steven Pinker, Professor, Harvard University; Author, Enlightenment Now
In conversation with: Alan Murray, Fortune

DINNER AND PROGRAM

<h5>Business as a Platform for Change</h5>
The FORTUNE CEO Initiative is a forum for corporate leaders who are committed to addressing major social problems as part of their core business strategies. <a href="https://www.fortuneconferences.com/the-ceo-initiative-2019/">Click here</a> for more information on membership. 
The Initiative grew out of an historic meeting of 100 CEOs with Pope Francis at the Vatican in December 2016, and is based on a belief that infusing broader purpose into corporate strategies has become increasingly important in attracting and motivating talent, deepening bonds with consumers, steadying corporate reputation in an era of declining trust, and preserving a well-functioning society in a time of political tumult.
Through annual gatherings and participation in action work streams, CEO Initiative members exchange best practices and leadership techniques for addressing key issues, and work to identify opportunities for collective action.
Participation is by invitation and non-transferable, and benefits of membership in the CEO Initiative will extend beyond the annual meeting. <a href="https://www.fortuneconferences.com/the-ceo-initiative-2018/membership-benefits/">Click here</a> to review the membership benefits.
The current key themes of the CEO Initiative include the following:
1. Developing and Training the Workforce 
Big data, artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and other new technologies are threatening to change almost every aspect of every business in every industry, and at an accelerating pace. By some estimates, these technologies could displace as much as a third of the workforce in the next two decades. How does the private sector create systems for continuous development and training of workers so they can manage the wild ride ahead.
2. Technology as a Tool to Empower 
Technology has multiple and profound effects on society. It boosts productivity and living standards, and empowers workers, entrepreneurs and consumers. But it also displaces workers in many industries, and has contributed to widening disparities in income and wealth. How do we deploy technology in a way that maximizes its positive social effects, and minimizes the negative?
3. Financial Health and Inclusion 
The economy’s health depends on strong consumers with adequate access to the financial services and sufficient financial security for inevitable periods of unemployment, disability, and retirement. How can the private sector shore up society’s financial health?
4. Employee and Community Health and Wellbeing 
The health and wellbeing of a company’s employees, as well as those in the communities where it operates, are critical contributors to business success. What can the private sector do to foster healthy living?
5. Creating a Diverse Workplace Culture 
There is ample evidence that diverse workforces are stronger and more resilient, and yet diversity remains an elusive goal for many companies, for a complex set of reasons. How can companies do a better job.
6. Building A Planet-First Company 
How can corporations combat pollution, climate change and resource shortages despite limited help (or maybe even active opposition) from state actors? How can CEOs adopt policies that address environmental concerns in ways that strengthen long-term profits? And how can they convince investors, employees and customers that changes based on rationales of sustainability and ecological awareness are the right choice financially, as well as ethically?
7. Focusing on Long Term Value 
As long as investors prioritize short-term returns, corporate efforts to build long-term social value will be threatened. What can the business community do to assign appropriate value to long-term value creation, and encourage the investment community to do the same?

<h5>Business as a Platform for Change</h5>
The FORTUNE CEO Initiative is a forum for corporate leaders who are committed to addressing major social problems as part of their core business strategies. <a href="https://www.fortuneconferences.com/the-ceo-initiative-2019/">Click here</a> for more information on membership. 

The Initiative grew out of an historic meeting of 100 CEOs with Pope Francis at the Vatican in December 2016, and is based on a belief that infusing broader purpose into corporate strategies has become increasingly important in attracting and motivating talent, deepening bonds with consumers, steadying corporate reputation in an era of declining trust, and preserving a well-functioning society in a time of political tumult.

Through annual gatherings and participation in action work streams, CEO Initiative members exchange best practices and leadership techniques for addressing key issues, and work to identify opportunities for collective action.

Participation is by invitation and non-transferable, and benefits of membership in the CEO Initiative will extend beyond the annual meeting. <a href="https://www.fortuneconferences.com/the-ceo-initiative-2018/membership-benefits/">Click here</a> to review the membership benefits.

The current key themes of the CEO Initiative include the following:

1. Developing and Training the Workforce
Big data, artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and other new technologies are threatening to change almost every aspect of every business in every industry, and at an accelerating pace. By some estimates, these technologies could displace as much as a third of the workforce in the next two decades. How does the private sector create systems for continuous development and training of workers so they can manage the wild ride ahead.

2. Technology as a Tool to Empower
Technology has multiple and profound effects on society. It boosts productivity and living standards, and empowers workers, entrepreneurs and consumers. But it also displaces workers in many industries, and has contributed to widening disparities in income and wealth. How do we deploy technology in a way that maximizes its positive social effects, and minimizes the negative?

3. Financial Health and Inclusion
The economy’s health depends on strong consumers with adequate access to the financial services and sufficient financial security for inevitable periods of unemployment, disability, and retirement. How can the private sector shore up society’s financial health?

4. Employee and Community Health and Wellbeing
The health and wellbeing of a company’s employees, as well as those in the communities where it operates, are critical contributors to business success. What can the private sector do to foster healthy living?

5. Creating a Diverse Workplace Culture
There is ample evidence that diverse workforces are stronger and more resilient, and yet diversity remains an elusive goal for many companies, for a complex set of reasons. How can companies do a better job.

6. Building A Planet-First Company
How can corporations combat pollution, climate change and resource shortages despite limited help (or maybe even active opposition) from state actors? How can CEOs adopt policies that address environmental concerns in ways that strengthen long-term profits? And how can they convince investors, employees and customers that changes based on rationales of sustainability and ecological awareness are the right choice financially, as well as ethically?

7. Focusing on Long Term Value
As long as investors prioritize short-term returns, corporate efforts to build long-term social value will be threatened. What can the business community do to assign appropriate value to long-term value creation, and encourage the investment community to do the same?

The Fortune CEO Initiative, in its second year, is dedicated to helping members and their companies find ways to promote social progress as part of their core business strategies.

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The Fortune CEO Initiative 2018 Annual Meeting

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