Clay Chandler, Chair, Brainstorm Design; Executive Editor, Asia, FORTUNE

Clay Chandler, Chair, Brainstorm Design; Executive Editor, Asia, FORTUNE

WELCOME REMARKS

The newly appointed co-CEO of one of the world’s most influential architecture firms unveils Gensler’s influential annual Trends Report for 2025 and shares her vision for leading her global design team for the coming year.

Elizabeth Brink, co-CEO, Gensler

In conversation with Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

The newly appointed co-CEO of one of the world’s most influential architecture firms unveils Gensler’s influential annual Trends Report for 2025 and shares her vision for leading her global design team for the coming year.
Elizabeth Brink, co-CEO, Gensler
In conversation with Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

DESIGNING WHAT’S NEXT

New technologies and old-fashioned story-telling skills are combining to create one of design’s hottest new fields: immersive experiences. A panel of leading experts in designing experiences explains what defines an immersive experience and details the myriad ways in which the ability to create them can add business value across a multitude of business sectors.

Ann Morrow Johnson, Global Entertainment Leader, Design Director, Gensler 

Andrew Lazarow, Studio Leader, The LAB at Rockwell Group

Alexandre Simionescu, Founder and CEO, Float4

Moderator: Tony Chambers, Co-chair, Brainstorm Design; Founder and Creative Director, Studio TC &amp; Friends

New technologies and old-fashioned story-telling skills are combining to create one of design’s hottest new fields: immersive experiences. A panel of leading experts in designing experiences explains what defines an immersive experience and details the myriad ways in which the ability to create them can add business value across a multitude of business sectors.
Ann Morrow Johnson, Global Entertainment Leader, Design Director, Gensler 
Andrew Lazarow, Studio Leader, The LAB at Rockwell Group
Alexandre Simionescu, Founder and CEO, Float4
Moderator: Tony Chambers, Co-chair, Brainstorm Design; Founder and Creative Director, Studio TC &amp; Friends

EXPERIMENTS IN EXPERIENCE

A leading expert in immersive storytelling explains the role of memory in designing experiences that fully engage the senses and the imagination.

Bob Dennis, Senior Director of Creative Studio &amp; Resort Development, Universal Beijing Resort

In conversation with Nicholas Gordon, Editor, Asia FORTUNE

A leading expert in immersive storytelling explains the role of memory in designing experiences that fully engage the senses and the imagination.
Bob Dennis, Senior Director of Creative Studio &amp; Resort Development, Universal Beijing Resort
In conversation with Nicholas Gordon, Editor, Asia FORTUNE

DESIGNING MEMORIES

COFFEE AND NETWORKING

A legendary Silicon Valley designer explains what distinguishes great design from merely good design and describes how companies can become truly design-driven.

Robert Brunner, Founder &amp; Creative Director, Ammunition;  Lead Designer for Beats by Dre

In (virtual) conversation with Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

A legendary Silicon Valley designer explains what distinguishes great design from merely good design and describes how companies can become truly design-driven.
Robert Brunner, Founder &amp; Creative Director, Ammunition;  Lead Designer for Beats by Dre
In (virtual) conversation with Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

WHAT MAKES DESIGN ‘GREAT’?

As technology’s impact on society’s health grows, so does the risk of a backlash. A renowned industrial designer shares a vision for designing tech that fosters connection, reduces harm, and aligns with human values—ensuring innovation that enhances, rather than undermines, our quality of life.

Gadi Amit, Founder, President &amp; Principal Designer, NewDealDesign LLC

In conversation with Nicholas Gordon, FORTUNE

As technology’s impact on society’s health grows, so does the risk of a backlash. A renowned industrial designer shares a vision for designing tech that fosters connection, reduces harm, and aligns with human values—ensuring innovation that enhances, rather than undermines, our quality of life.
Gadi Amit, Founder, President &amp; Principal Designer, NewDealDesign LLC
In conversation with Nicholas Gordon, FORTUNE

TECH FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

A design executive at Google Ventures highlights key global design trends and shares strategies for driving design excellence from startups to global companies with billions of daily users.

Vanessa Cho, Design Partner, Google Ventures

In conversation with Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

A design executive at Google Ventures highlights key global design trends and shares strategies for driving design excellence from startups to global companies with billions of daily users.
Vanessa Cho, Design Partner, Google Ventures
In conversation with Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

DESIGN AT SCALE

A trailblazing artist shares the story of Botto, an autonomous entity whose unique process of creation challenges traditional notions of authorship and redefines the relationship between art, technology and the marketplace.

Mario Klingemann, Artist, Botto

In conversation with Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

A trailblazing artist shares the story of Botto, an autonomous entity whose unique process of creation challenges traditional notions of authorship and redefines the relationship between art, technology and the marketplace.
Mario Klingemann, Artist, Botto
In conversation with Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC ART?

Design leaders from several of the world’s largest enterprise software providers describe how artificial intelligence is transforming the way companies interact with customers and their own employees—and explain why businesses must work harder than ever to keep things simple and ensure new digital technologies draw customers closer rather than driving them away.

Arin Bhowmick, Chief Design Officer, SAP

Dan Makoski, Former Chief Design Officer, UnitedHealth Group

Greg Petroff, Former Chief Design Officer, Cisco Security

Victoria Spaulding-Burford, VP Product Design, Salesforce 

Moderator: Gordon Ching, Founder and CEO, Design Executive Council

Design leaders from several of the world’s largest enterprise software providers describe how artificial intelligence is transforming the way companies interact with customers and their own employees—and explain why businesses must work harder than ever to keep things simple and ensure new digital technologies draw customers closer rather than driving them away.
Arin Bhowmick, Chief Design Officer, SAP
Dan Makoski, Former Chief Design Officer, UnitedHealth Group
Greg Petroff, Former Chief Design Officer, Cisco Security
Victoria Spaulding-Burford, VP Product Design, Salesforce 
Moderator: Gordon Ching, Founder and CEO, Design Executive Council

THE CUSTOMER CONNECTION

SWITCH BREAK

LUNCH BREAK

(By Invitation Only)  

Developers are investing in art, culture and experiences to give residents more ways to relax and enjoy the space around them. A panel of experts from across China share how they use design to reinvigorate traditional business models to create a one-of-a-kind user experience.   

Yu Bai, Founder and Principal Architect, BAI Design International  

Yong Cui, Founder of Society Particular (SOPA) Architects  

Yueshu Ma, Director of the "Hua Hua Land", Mahua FunAge 

Moderator: Wang Fang, Executive Editor, Shanghai, FORTUNE CHINA

(By Invitation Only)  
Developers are investing in art, culture and experiences to give residents more ways to relax and enjoy the space around them. A panel of experts from across China share how they use design to reinvigorate traditional business models to create a one-of-a-kind user experience.   
Yu Bai, Founder and Principal Architect, BAI Design International  
Yong Cui, Founder of Society Particular (SOPA) Architects  
Yueshu Ma, Director of the "Hua Hua Land", Mahua FunAge 
Moderator: Wang Fang, Executive Editor, Shanghai, FORTUNE CHINA

SPOTLIGHT ON DESIGN | CHINESE RETAIL

The visionary co-founder of an art collective and design studio discuss their interdisciplinary approach to design, drawing inspiration from nature to craft experiences and objects that inspire and challenge.

Alexander Groves, co-Founder, A.A.Murakami   

Ismail Tazi, Founder, TRAME   

Moderator: Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

The visionary co-founder of an art collective and design studio discuss their interdisciplinary approach to design, drawing inspiration from nature to craft experiences and objects that inspire and challenge.
Alexander Groves, co-Founder, A.A.Murakami   
Ismail Tazi, Founder, TRAME   
Moderator: Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

EPHEMERAL TECH

A partner and principal at one of the world's leading architecture and interior design practices explains the roles that narrative, culture and context play in crafting timeless designs that foster meaningful human connections.

Tina Norden, Partner &amp; Principal, Conran &amp; Partners 

In conversation with Wang Fang, FORTUNE CHINA

A partner and principal at one of the world's leading architecture and interior design practices explains the roles that narrative, culture and context play in crafting timeless designs that foster meaningful human connections.
Tina Norden, Partner &amp; Principal, Conran &amp; Partners 
In conversation with Wang Fang, FORTUNE CHINA

DESIGN FOR TRANSFORMATIVE SPACES

The resurgence of Bangkok’s Charoen Krung Road offers a masterclass in how smart design can breathe new life into heritage-rich neighborhoods. Celebrated urban designers, architects, and local cultural leaders will discuss how a thoughtful approach to design can help marry tradition with innovation, foster economic growth and strengthen a city’s cultural identity.

Pichit Virankabutra, Deputy Director and Acting  Director of the Chiang Mai Office, Creative Economy Agency, Thailand 

In conversation with Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

The resurgence of Bangkok’s Charoen Krung Road offers a masterclass in how smart design can breathe new life into heritage-rich neighborhoods. Celebrated urban designers, architects, and local cultural leaders will discuss how a thoughtful approach to design can help marry tradition with innovation, foster economic growth and strengthen a city’s cultural identity.
Pichit Virankabutra, Deputy Director and Acting  Director of the Chiang Mai Office, Creative Economy Agency, Thailand 
In conversation with Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

SPOTLIGHT ON THAI DESIGN

A progress report from the founder of the world’s largest network of designers.

Ben Sheppard, co-founder and Chair, Design for Good

Additional Speakers TBA

Moderator: Teman Evans, Global Chief of Design, General Mills

A progress report from the founder of the world’s largest network of designers.
Ben Sheppard, co-founder and Chair, Design for Good
Additional Speakers TBA
Moderator: Teman Evans, Global Chief of Design, General Mills

DESIGN FOR GOOD

A globally renowned industrial designer explains how the pandemic changed the way we interact with furniture—and why his latest line of sofas and chairs is ‘fat, round, and cuddly.’ 

Tom Dixon, Founder and Creative Director, Tom Dixon

In conversation with Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

A globally renowned industrial designer explains how the pandemic changed the way we interact with furniture—and why his latest line of sofas and chairs is ‘fat, round, and cuddly.’ 
Tom Dixon, Founder and Creative Director, Tom Dixon
In conversation with Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

FAT CHANCE  

A top strategist from one of the world’s largest commercial design practices explains five ways we’re rebalancing our relationship with technology and shares insights into how we’re coping with radical change in the digital age.

Olof Schybergson, Chief Design and Product Officer, Accenture Song  ; Founder, Fjord

In conversation with Wang Fang, FORTUNE CHINA

A top strategist from one of the world’s largest commercial design practices explains five ways we’re rebalancing our relationship with technology and shares insights into how we’re coping with radical change in the digital age.
Olof Schybergson, Chief Design and Product Officer, Accenture Song  ; Founder, Fjord
In conversation with Wang Fang, FORTUNE CHINA

‘SOCIAL REWILDING’

Data activist Renée Cummings explains the biases embedded in AI systems and advocates for more ethical frameworks in design to ensure that our technology provides a more accessible future for diverse and underserved communities.

Renée Cummings, Assistant Professor of the Practice in Data Science, University of Virginia

Data activist Renée Cummings explains the biases embedded in AI systems and advocates for more ethical frameworks in design to ensure that our technology provides a more accessible future for diverse and underserved communities.
Renée Cummings, Assistant Professor of the Practice in Data Science, University of Virginia

DESIGN IN FOCUS: DESIGNING FOR EQUITY, ACCESS & JUSTICE

A pioneer in the fast-growing field of biomimicry explains why, to solve the planet’s most “wicked problems,” we must stop fighting nature and learn to work with it.

Jamie Miller, Director of Biomimicry, SJ Group

In conversation with Nicholas Gordon, FORTUNE

A pioneer in the fast-growing field of biomimicry explains why, to solve the planet’s most “wicked problems,” we must stop fighting nature and learn to work with it.
Jamie Miller, Director of Biomimicry, SJ Group
In conversation with Nicholas Gordon, FORTUNE

BIOMIMICRY IN ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING

The director of urban design at one of the world’s largest architectural firms argues that it is not enough for the built environment to look sustainable through the addition of individual elements such as “green” roofs and walls. Instead, we need a more meaningful and comprehensive approach to the design of our cities that will protect ecological systems and regenerate the environment.

Peter Kindel, Cities and Climate Lead, Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill

In conversation with Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

The director of urban design at one of the world’s largest architectural firms argues that it is not enough for the built environment to look sustainable through the addition of individual elements such as “green” roofs and walls. Instead, we need a more meaningful and comprehensive approach to the design of our cities that will protect ecological systems and regenerate the environment.
Peter Kindel, Cities and Climate Lead, Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill
In conversation with Clay Chandler, FORTUNE

‘BIOMORPHIC URBANISM’ AND CITIES OF THE FUTURE

What does it take to reimagine a beloved brand icon for a new generation? The Global Design Chief at General Mills takes us inside the process of redesigning the Pillsbury Doughboy, "everyone’s favorite kitchen sidekick," in celebration of the character's 60th birthday in 2025. 

Teman Evans, Chief of Global Design, General Mills

In conversation with Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

What does it take to reimagine a beloved brand icon for a new generation? The Global Design Chief at General Mills takes us inside the process of redesigning the Pillsbury Doughboy, "everyone’s favorite kitchen sidekick," in celebration of the character's 60th birthday in 2025. 
Teman Evans, Chief of Global Design, General Mills
In conversation with Tony Chambers, Studio TC &amp; Friends

‘SOMETHIN’ FROM THE OVEN’:  REDESIGNING A CULTURAL ICON

China’s automotive industry is at the forefront of a global transformation. A celebrated luminary in auto design and a cutting-edge next-gen designer explain how China's unique creative climate has allowed for groundbreaking innovation across scales, and reshaped mobility in the world’s most dynamic new car market.

Anthony Lo, Chief Design Officer and VP of Global Design, BAIC Group

Frank Wu, Chief Design Officer, JIDU Auto 

Moderator: Wang Fang, FORTUNE

China’s automotive industry is at the forefront of a global transformation. A celebrated luminary in auto design and a cutting-edge next-gen designer explain how China's unique creative climate has allowed for groundbreaking innovation across scales, and reshaped mobility in the world’s most dynamic new car market.
Anthony Lo, Chief Design Officer and VP of Global Design, BAIC Group
Frank Wu, Chief Design Officer, JIDU Auto 
Moderator: Wang Fang, FORTUNE

SHOCKED!

A senior partner with one of the world’s leading management consultancies explains how a design mindset can help prevent new digital technologies from coming between companies and their customers.   

Jeff Walters, Senior Partner and Managing Director, BCG 

In conversation with Wang Fang, FORTUNE CHINA

A senior partner with one of the world’s leading management consultancies explains how a design mindset can help prevent new digital technologies from coming between companies and their customers.   
Jeff Walters, Senior Partner and Managing Director, BCG 
In conversation with Wang Fang, FORTUNE CHINA

AI AND EMPATHY

A creative lead at one of the world’s most beloved entertainment and media companies explains how emerging technologies and timeless storytelling techniques converge to redefine the boundaries of design.

Speakers TBA

A creative lead at one of the world’s most beloved entertainment and media companies explains how emerging technologies and timeless storytelling techniques converge to redefine the boundaries of design.
Speakers TBA

CREATING WORLDS

Tony Chambers

CLOSING REMARKS

COCKTAIL, ENTERTAINMENT AND DINNER

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

FORTUNE BRAINSTORM DESIGN Macau

Hosted by Iberdrola
As AI adoption grows, so does its energy consumption, placing increasing pressure on electrical grids and other critical infrastructure. The need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. In this session, we’ll highlight some of the innovative ways organizations are taking to sustainability power AI’s growth.
Enrique Bosch, Director of Corporate Innovation, Avangrid, A member of the Iberdrola Group
Lee Davidson, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Morningstar
Joe Paluska, Chief Marketing Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, AI Editor, Fortune; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

Hosted by Iberdrola 
As AI adoption grows, so does its energy consumption, placing increasing pressure on electrical grids and other critical infrastructure. The need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. In this session, we’ll highlight some of the innovative ways organizations are taking to sustainability power AI’s growth. 
Enrique Bosch, Director of Corporate Innovation, Avangrid, A member of the Iberdrola Group 
Lee Davidson, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Morningstar 
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, AI Editor, Fortune; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

BREAKFAST SESSION: FUELING AI’S FUTURE

COFFEE WITH THE CO-CHAIRS

A decade ago Alexa changed our relationship with AI forever. Will the next wave mark Amazon's next great leap into the future? Rohit Prasad, SVP and Head Scientist of Artificial General Intelligence at Amazon, shares where its companywide AI efforts stand—from ML to genAI to AGI—and where it hopes to go next.<span class="EOP SCXW110586591 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> 
Rohit Prasad, Senior Vice President and Head Scientist, Artificial General Intelligence, Amazon
Interviewer: Jeremy Kahn, Fortune

A decade ago Alexa changed our relationship with AI forever. Will the next wave mark Amazon's next great leap into the future? Rohit Prasad, SVP and Head Scientist of Artificial General Intelligence at Amazon, shares where its companywide AI efforts stand—from ML to genAI to AGI—and where it hopes to go next.<span class="EOP SCXW110586591 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">  
Rohit Prasad, Senior Vice President and Head Scientist, Artificial General Intelligence, Amazon 
Interviewer: Jeremy Kahn, Fortune

THE EVERYTHING AGENT 

Where are the greatest rewards for using artificial intelligence in an established financial services company—and where are the greatest risks? From fraud detection to customer experience, finance leaders discuss how AI is doing far more than merely following the money.
Pegah Ebrahimi, Co-founder and Managing Partner, FPV Ventures
Rajat Taneja, President, Technology, Visa
Moderator: Terri Burns, Founder and General Partner, Type Capital

Where are the greatest rewards for using artificial intelligence in an established financial services company—and where are the greatest risks? From fraud detection to customer experience, finance leaders discuss how AI is doing far more than merely following the money. 
Pegah Ebrahimi, Co-founder and Managing Partner, FPV Ventures 
Rajat Taneja, President, Technology, Visa 
Moderator: Terri Burns, Founder and General Partner, Type Capital

THE GREATEST FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT OF ALL

With James Cameron added to its board and a new set of models announced, Stability AI is garnering new attention and investment. We dig into where the company is headed and what investors saw in CEO Prem Akkaraju’s vision.
Prem Akkaraju, Chief Executive Officer, Stability AI
Dana Settle, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Greycroft
Moderator: Allie Garfinkle, Senior Reporter, Finance, Fortune; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

With James Cameron added to its board and a new set of models announced, Stability AI is garnering new attention and investment. We dig into where the company is headed and what investors saw in CEO Prem Akkaraju’s vision. 
Prem Akkaraju, Chief Executive Officer, Stability AI 
Dana Settle, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Greycroft 
Moderator: Allie Garfinkle, Senior Reporter, Finance, Fortune; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

A NEW LENS ON STABILITY

Can AI improve a popular but highly variable therapy for children on the autism spectrum? Driven by a desire to support her autistic sons, Ling Shao combined her scientific savvy and business acumen to build better data-based tools to measure and improve the effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, a common therapy prescribed for children with autism.
Presenter: Ling Shao, Founder and CEO, SpectrumAi

Can AI improve a popular but highly variable therapy for children on the autism spectrum? Driven by a desire to support her autistic sons, Ling Shao combined her scientific savvy and business acumen to build better data-based tools to measure and improve the effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, a common therapy prescribed for children with autism. 
Presenter: Ling Shao, Founder and CEO, SpectrumAi

IMPROVING AUTISM CARE WITH INTELLIGENCE 

From predictive medicine to AI-enabled wearable sensors, AI is allowing patients to be the CEO of their own health—or put some of their care on autopilot. We discuss the latest innovations, where we need AI the most, where the human connection is paramount, and how regulation will influence what’s next.
Patricia Brennan, Vice President, Science Technology, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Tilak Mandadi, Executive Vice President, Ventures and Chief Digital, Data, Analytics, and Technology Officer, CVS Health
Shiv Rao, CEO and Founder, Abridge
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Senior Editor, Tech, Fortune, Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

From predictive medicine to AI-enabled wearable sensors, AI is allowing patients to be the CEO of their own health—or put some of their care on autopilot. We discuss the latest innovations, where we need AI the most, where the human connection is paramount, and how regulation will influence what’s next. 
Patricia Brennan, Vice President, Science Technology, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 
Tilak Mandadi, Executive Vice President, Ventures and Chief Digital, Data, Analytics, and Technology Officer, CVS Health 
Shiv Rao, CEO and Founder, Abridge 
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Senior Editor, Tech, Fortune, Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

THE ROLE OF AI IN HUMAN-POWERED HEALTH 

Our embrace of generative AI doesn't need to come at the expense of artists, authors, and others who make creative things. The inventor of the pay-per-click monetization model for Internet search explains how attribution technology can help creators and publishers get paid and keep “shoplifted” content out of AI results.
Presenter: Bill Gross, Founder and CEO, ProRata AI; Founder and Chairman, Idealab

Our embrace of generative AI doesn't need to come at the expense of artists, authors, and others who make creative things. The inventor of the pay-per-click monetization model for Internet search explains how attribution technology can help creators and publishers get paid and keep “shoplifted” content out of AI results. 
Presenter: Bill Gross, Founder and CEO, ProRata AI; Founder and Chairman, Idealab

BUILDING A BETTER MODEL FOR CREATIVITY

Amos Miller lost his sight in his 20s due to a genetic eye condition - that’s why he pioneered the AI-powered mobility aid designed to help the blind and low vision community navigate the world better. Hear how he built Glide and his plans to get it into the hands of over 40 million visually impaired people across the globe.
Presenter: Amos Miller, Founder and CEO, Glidance

Amos Miller lost his sight in his 20s due to a genetic eye condition - that’s why he pioneered the AI-powered mobility aid designed to help the blind and low vision community navigate the world better. Hear how he built Glide and his plans to get it into the hands of over 40 million visually impaired people across the globe. 
Presenter: Amos Miller, Founder and CEO, Glidance

NOW YOU’RE GLIDING: INDEPENDENCE THROUGH AI

NETWORKING BREAK

OpenAI will share its latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Learn how the cutting-edge technology is enhancing creativity, productivity and expanding the possibilities of innovation.
Presenter: Romain Huet, Head, Developer Experience, OpenAI

OpenAI will share its latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Learn how the cutting-edge technology is enhancing creativity, productivity and expanding the possibilities of innovation. 
Presenter: Romain Huet, Head, Developer Experience, OpenAI

OPENAI DEMO

As all of Microsoft's nonsense parts align toward an AI-powered future, Chris Young's job is to figure out where the capability can be applied next—then advise Microsoft on how to build, buy, or partner its way into a rapidly evolving ecosystem. We talk to the former McAfee CEO about where commercial opportunity lies in AI and where Microsoft is headed next.
Christopher Young , Executive Vice President, Business Development, Strategy and Ventures, Microsoft
Interviewer : Kristin Stoller , Editorial Director, Fortune

As all of Microsoft's nonsense parts align toward an AI-powered future, Chris Young's job is to figure out where the capability can be applied next—then advise Microsoft on how to build, buy, or partner its way into a rapidly evolving ecosystem. We talk to the former McAfee CEO about where commercial opportunity lies in AI and where Microsoft is headed next. 
Christopher Young , Executive Vice President, Business Development, Strategy and Ventures, Microsoft 
Interviewer : Kristin Stoller , Editorial Director, Fortune

THE SHAPE OF AI TO COME 

We gather the CEOs of three leading AI companies to dig into the nuts and bolts of making artificial intelligence, examine what goes into building large language models, and discuss what’s next for the category.
Daniela Braga, Founder and CEO, Defined.ai
Benjamin Plummer, Chief Executive Officer, Invisible Technologies 
Jonathan Ross, Founder and CEO, Groq
Moderator: Rana el Kaliouby, Managing Partner, Blue Tulip Ventures; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

We gather the CEOs of three leading AI companies to dig into the nuts and bolts of making artificial intelligence, examine what goes into building large language models, and discuss what’s next for the category. 
Daniela Braga, Founder and CEO, Defined.ai 
Benjamin Plummer, Chief Executive Officer, Invisible Technologies  
Jonathan Ross, Founder and CEO, Groq 
Moderator: Rana el Kaliouby, Managing Partner, Blue Tulip Ventures; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE AI? 

What does it take to build an AI company today? Who’s your first hire? How do you separate hype from reality? What’s necessary to succeed? Elias Torres, engineer and serial entrepreneur, has spent his career growing multiple startups like Drift, HubSpot, Performable, Lookery, and now Agency. He’ll break down how to apply the lessons he’s learned from legacy tech, what should be left behind (over-hiring) and when things don’t work, how to try, try again.
Presenter: Elias Torres, Founder and CEO, Agency

What does it take to build an AI company today? Who’s your first hire? How do you separate hype from reality? What’s necessary to succeed? Elias Torres, engineer and serial entrepreneur, has spent his career growing multiple startups like Drift, HubSpot, Performable, Lookery, and now Agency. He’ll break down how to apply the lessons he’s learned from legacy tech, what should be left behind (over-hiring) and when things don’t work, how to try, try again. 
Presenter: Elias Torres, Founder and CEO, Agency

WHAT IT TAKES TO BUILD A STARTUP IN THE AI ERA

The impact of AI advancements on space operations—from enabling autonomous satellite networks to disabling new security threats—is reshaping the final frontier. This session examines the role of AI in an increasingly contested space environment and sets the stage for a new generation of exploration.
Chandra Donelson, Chief Data and AI Officer, United States Space Force
Arvind Srinivasan, Chief Technology Officer, Maxar
Moderator: Diane Brady, Executive Editorial Director, Fortune Live Media and Fortune CEO Initiative, Fortune

The impact of AI advancements on space operations—from enabling autonomous satellite networks to disabling new security threats—is reshaping the final frontier. This session examines the role of AI in an increasingly contested space environment and sets the stage for a new generation of exploration. 
Chandra Donelson, Chief Data and AI Officer, United States Space Force 
Arvind Srinivasan, Chief Technology Officer, Maxar Technologies 
Moderator: Diane Brady, Executive Editorial Director, Fortune Live Media and Fortune CEO Initiative, Fortune

A GALAXY OF USES FOR AI IN SPACE

One dirty little logistics secret? Many of the world’s global supply chains still run on what amounts to a series of spreadsheets. AI can change that. We’ll talk with the former CEO of Amazon’s consumer business (and an architect of its supply chain) and the CTO of Walmart’s $86 billion membership club about how AI can keep ports packed, store shelves full, and revenue flowing. 
Dave Clark, Founder and CEO, Auger
Sanjay Radhakrishnan, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Sam's Club

One dirty little logistics secret? Many of the world’s global supply chains still run on what amounts to a series of spreadsheets. AI can change that. We’ll talk with the former CEO of Amazon’s consumer business (and an architect of its supply chain) and the CTO of Walmart’s $86 billion membership club about how AI can keep ports packed, store shelves full, and revenue flowing. 
Dave Clark, Founder and CEO, Auger 
Sanjay Radhakrishnan, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Sam's Club

SMART SUPPLY, SMARTER STORE  

After professional athlete and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick completed his final season as an NFL quarterback, he faced barriers to share his story—let alone control it. Lumi, his new company, promises to give content creators AI-powered tools to independently create, publish, and monetize their work.
Colin Kaepernick, Founder and CEO, Lumi; Super Bowl Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers
Interviewer: Andrew Nusca, Fortune

After professional athlete and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick completed his final season as an NFL quarterback, he faced barriers to share his story—let alone control it. Lumi, his new company, promises to give content creators AI-powered tools to independently create, publish, and monetize their work. 
Colin Kaepernick, Founder and CEO, Lumi; Super Bowl Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers 
Interviewer: Andrew Nusca, Fortune

COLIN KAEPERNICK’S NEXT REVOLUTION 

Choose one of three dinners at notable SF restaurants, each with AI related table topics (take it or leave it). You’ll enjoy delicious food, drink and connect with interest-aligned members of the Brainstorm community.

Osito: TRENDS IN AI
Hosted by Salesforce
Set against the backdrop of Osito’s celebrated open-fire kitchen, guests will enjoy a seasonally inspired, multi-course meal, and thought-provoking prompts around Trends in AI. 

Penny Roma: AI RELATIONSHIPS
Known for its welcoming, warm atmosphere, guests will enjoy homemade pastas and seasonal Italian cooking as well as scintillating prompts about our relationships—personal, commercial, and even romantic—with AI.

Octavia: INVESTING IN THE IDEAL LOCATION
Hosted by IDA Ireland
Octavia captures the spirit of modern California dining. Guests will enjoy house-made pastas, inventive small plates and prompts around choosing the ideal investment location for building a best-in-class AI ecosystem

Choose one of three dinners at notable SF restaurants, each with AI related table topics (take it or leave it). You’ll enjoy delicious food, drink and connect with interest-aligned members of the Brainstorm community. 
 
Osito: TRENDS IN AI 
Hosted by Salesforce 
Set against the backdrop of Osito’s celebrated open-fire kitchen, guests will enjoy a seasonally inspired, multi-course meal, and thought-provoking prompts around Trends in AI. 
Penny Roma: AI RELATIONSHIPS 
Known for its welcoming, warm atmosphere, guests will enjoy homemade pastas and seasonal Italian cooking as well as scintillating prompts about our relationships—personal, commercial, and even romantic—with AI.
Octavia: INVESTING IN THE IDEAL LOCATION 
Hosted by IDA Ireland 
Octavia captures the spirit of modern California dining. Guests will enjoy house-made pastas, inventive small plates and prompts around choosing the ideal investment location for building a best-in-class AI ecosystem

DINNER: CREATIVE CUISINE AND CONVERSATION

A UNIFIED FRONT TO DEFEAT BAD ACTORS
Hosted by Okta
The threat landscape keeps getting more complex in an Age of Intelligence. But AI also provides an opportunity to automate, detect, and resolve risks before they escalate into breaches. In this discussion, leaders discuss how AI can fortify resilience strategies and how security professionals can collaborate to establish more consistent and unified standards across the industry.
Discussion Leaders:
Assaf Keren, Senior Vice President, Chief Security Officer, Qualtrics
Kathleen Peters, Chief Innovation Officer, North America, Experian
Shiv Ramji, President, Customer Identity Cloud, Okta
Moderator: Sharon Goldman, Fortune


TERM SHEET BREAKFAST: LESSONS FROM UNORTHODOX AI INVESTING
By now, the AI investing bandwagon is more than full—and interest in certain categories is overwhelming. Are there lessons to be had from use cases found off the beaten path? What about unconventional strategies for otherwise conventional businesses? We gather seasoned investors who saw opportunity in the unexpected and emerged with learnings that everyone can benefit from.
Discussion Leaders:
Sara Ittelson, Partner, Accel
Steve Jang, Founder and Managing Partner, Kindred Ventures
Raviraj Jain, Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Rebecca Lynn, Co-founder and General Partner, Canvas Ventures
Tomasz Tunguz, Founder and General Partner, Theory Ventures
Cack Wilhelm, General Partner, IVP
Moderator: Allie Garfinkle, Fortune

USING AI TO MEET CUSTOMERS WHERE THEY ARE
Hosted by AARP
AI has made a significant impact on businesses' ability to connect with their customers on their terms. They are now able to generate content quickly, while better streamlining personalized experiences and enhanced user engagement. In this conversation, we’ll hear from executives on how they’re utilizing AI to innovate and foster deeper connections with their audiences.
Discussion Leaders:
Alexandra Debow, Co-founder and CEO, swsh
Arvind Jain, Founder and CEO, Glean
Nicholas Stevens, Vice President of Product, Artificial Intelligence, Zillow
Najeeb Uddin, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, AARP
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Fortune

A UNIFIED FRONT TO DEFEAT BAD ACTORS 
Hosted by Okta 
The threat landscape keeps getting more complex in an Age of Intelligence. But AI also provides an opportunity to automate, detect, and resolve risks before they escalate into breaches. In this discussion, leaders discuss how AI can fortify resilience strategies and how security professionals can collaborate to establish more consistent and unified standards across the industry. 
Discussion Leaders: 
Assaf Keren, Senior Vice President, Chief Security Officer, Qualtrics 
Kathleen Peters, Chief Innovation Officer, North America, Experian 
Shiv Ramji, President, Customer Identity Cloud, Okta 
Moderator: Sharon Goldman, Fortune 

TERM SHEET BREAKFAST: LESSONS FROM UNORTHODOX AI INVESTING 
By now, the AI investing bandwagon is more than full—and interest in certain categories is overwhelming. Are there lessons to be had from use cases found off the beaten path? What about unconventional strategies for otherwise conventional businesses? We gather seasoned investors who saw opportunity in the unexpected and emerged with learnings that everyone can benefit from. 
Discussion Leaders: 
Sara Ittelson, Partner, Accel 
Steve Jang, Founder and Managing Partner, Kindred Ventures 
Raviraj Jain, Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners 
Rebecca Lynn, Co-founder and General Partner, Canvas Ventures 
Tomasz Tunguz, Founder and General Partner, Theory Ventures 
Cack Wilhelm, General Partner, IVP 
Moderator: Allie Garfinkle, Fortune
USING AI TO MEET CUSTOMERS WHERE THEY ARE 
Hosted by AARP 
AI has made a significant impact on businesses' ability to connect with their customers on their terms. They are now able to generate content quickly, while better streamlining personalized experiences and enhanced user engagement. In this conversation, we’ll hear from executives on how they’re utilizing AI to innovate and foster deeper connections with their audiences. 
Discussion Leaders: 
Alexandra Debow, Co-founder and CEO, swsh 
Arvind Jain, Founder and CEO, Glean 
Nicholas Stevens, Vice President of Product, Artificial Intelligence, Zillow 
Najeeb Uddin, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, AARP 
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Fortune

BREAKFAST STRATEGY SESSIONS

So, you're already using artificial intelligence. What comes next? In this session, we move past pilots, trials, and use cases to explore how to scale AI without losing sight of business value and return on investment. 
Lan Guan, Chief AI Officer and Head, Center for Advanced AI, Accenture 
Mahesh Saptharishi , Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Motorola Solutions 
Moderator : Jeremy Kahn , Fortune

So, you're already using artificial intelligence. What comes next? In this session, we move past pilots, trials, and use cases to explore how to scale AI without losing sight of business value and return on investment. 
Lan Guan, Chief AI Officer and Head, Center for Advanced AI, Accenture 
Mahesh Saptharishi , Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Motorola Solutions 
Moderator : Jeremy Kahn , Fortune

THE ART OF SCALING AI

The music industry's relationship with artificial intelligence got off to a rocky start over copyright. But now record labels and digital publishers are exploring what's possible. We gather key players in music to discuss the impact of AI on business, creativity, and everything in between.
Ed Newton-Rex, Chief Executive Officer, Fairly Trained
Carol E. Reiley, Co-founder and CEO, DeepMusic.ai
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Fortune

The music industry's relationship with artificial intelligence got off to a rocky start over copyright. But now record labels and digital publishers are exploring what's possible. We gather key players in music to discuss the impact of AI on business, creativity, and everything in between. 
Ed Newton-Rex, Chief Executive Officer, Fairly Trained 
Carol E. Reiley, Co-founder and CEO, DeepMusic.ai 
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Fortune

AI MUSIC FINDS ITS GROOVE 

Jeffrey Katzenberg built his Hollywood career telling stories. Now he's investing in them as part of a broader push into problem-solving enterprise AI. One recent investment? Writer, a generative platform for business communications valued at almost $2 billion. In this session, we go full stack: Katzenberg joins his WndrCo founding partner as well as the CEO of Writer for the trio's first appearance onstage together.
May Habib, Co-founder and CEO, Writer
Sujay Jaswa, Co-founder and Managing Partner, WndrCo
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Founding Partner, WndrCo
Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Fortune

Jeffrey Katzenberg built his Hollywood career telling stories. Now he's investing in them as part of a broader push into problem-solving enterprise AI. One recent investment? Writer, a generative platform for business communications valued at almost $2 billion. In this session, we go full stack: Katzenberg joins his WndrCo founding partner as well as the CEO of Writer for the trio's first appearance onstage together. 
May Habib, Co-founder and CEO, Writer 
Sujay Jaswa, Co-founder and Managing Partner, WndrCo 
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Founding Partner, WndrCo 
Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Fortune

THE BUSINESS OF BETTER STORYTELLING

What if AI could remove the noise from a loud city scene and isolate an actor’s whisper? AudioShake can take any audio recording and separate it into a collection of isolated sounds. CEO Jessica Powell will demonstrate this technology and dissect how this evolving technology will influence music, movies, foundation models, speech technologies, and more.
Presenter:
Jessica Powell, Co-founder and CEO, AudioShake

What if AI could remove the noise from a loud city scene and isolate an actor’s whisper? AudioShake can take any audio recording and separate it into a collection of isolated sounds. CEO Jessica Powell will demonstrate this technology and dissect how this evolving technology will influence music, movies, foundation models, speech technologies, and more. 
Presenter: 
Jessica Powell, Co-founder and CEO, AudioShake

A NEW TOOL TO MASTER THE MIX  

In an Age of Intelligence, semiconductors are back—and several companies are vying for a bigger piece of a fast-growing market. What should we expect from the next wave of competition? We talk to three leaders about how the latest chip advancements are informing AI's capabilities and their strategies for snagging more market share.
Andrew Feldman, Co-founder and CEO, Cerebras Systems
Mark Papermaster, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) 
Sandra Rivera, Chief Executive Officer, Altera
Moderator: Sharon Goldman, AI Reporter, Fortune

In an Age of Intelligence, semiconductors are back—and several companies are vying for a bigger piece of a fast-growing market. What should we expect from the next wave of competition? We talk to three leaders about how the latest chip advancements are informing AI's capabilities and their strategies for snagging more market share. 
Andrew Feldman, Co-founder and CEO, Cerebras Systems 
Mark Papermaster, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)  
Sandra Rivera, Chief Executive Officer, Altera 
Moderator: Sharon Goldman, AI Reporter, Fortune

CHIPPING AWAY AT THE COMPETITION 

Amid an AI frenzy, every investor is asking one question: Where will long-term value in AI accumulate? During this session, we will explore the answer with three investors whose backgrounds span investing, operating, and working with large language models and practical use cases. You’ll hear what makes them want to bet big—and what they're avoiding.
Leigh Marie Braswell, Partner, Kleiner Perkins
Sarah Guo, Founder and Managing Partner, Conviction
Rebecca Kaden, Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures
Moderator: Allie Garfinkle, Fortune

Amid an AI frenzy, every investor is asking one question: Where will long-term value in AI accumulate? During this session, we will explore the answer with three investors whose backgrounds span investing, operating, and working with large language models and practical use cases. You’ll hear what makes them want to bet big—and what they're avoiding. 
Leigh Marie Braswell, Partner, Kleiner Perkins 
Sarah Guo, Founder and Managing Partner, Conviction 
Rebecca Kaden, Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures 
Moderator: Allie Garfinkle, Fortune

BEYOND HYPE: SEEKING AI’S ENDURING VALUE 

Will a revolution in generative AI lead to one in search? We talk to a key player about how habits are changing and what it would take to carve out a meaningful piece of the category—if not conquer it.
Aravind Srinivas, Co-founder and CEO, Perplexity
Interviewer: Rana el Kaliouby, Managing Partner, Blue Tulip Ventures; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

Will a revolution in generative AI lead to one in search? We talk to a key player about how habits are changing and what it would take to carve out a meaningful piece of the category—if not conquer it. 
Aravind Srinivas, Co-founder and CEO, Perplexity 
Interviewer: Rana el Kaliouby, Managing Partner, Blue Tulip Ventures; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

THE NEXT GENERATION OF SEARCH 

CLOSING THE EDUCATION GAP IN THE ERA OF GEN AI 
Hosted by Adtalem Global Education
 With generative AI transforming industries and labor markets, the urgency to adapt has reached a critical point. Education efforts will be pivotal in ensuring that the workforce is prepared and ready for the challenges ahead. How will institutions, organizations, and individuals prepare?
Discussion Leaders:
Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer, Turnitin 
Amy McCarthy, Chief Nursing Officer, Hippocratic AI
Katherine Strang, Senior Director, Product Design and Development, Adtalem Global Education
Additional speakers to be announced
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, Fortune


TRUST AND THE COST OF HESITATION 
Hosted by Accenture
 Generative AI is creating confusion and distrust in digital spaces, making it difficult for consumers to separate fact from fiction. This shift leads to hesitation, resulting in delays for consumers and decreased engagement for businesses, risking higher competitiveness and a rise in market costs. In this discussion, we'll hear from senior leaders about the importance of authenticity when scaling AI. They will explore how customer relationships can help raise awareness of AI's risks and opportunities to ensure that trust remains essential to the future of digital interactions.
Discussion Leaders:
Mohamed Abdelsadek, Executive Vice President, Business and Market Insights, Mastercard
Jack Azagury, Group Chief Executive, Consulting, Accenture
Chris Bedi, Chief Customer Officer, ServiceNow
Suresh Venkatarayalu, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and President, Honeywell Connected Enterprise
Additional speakers to be announced
Moderator: Kristin Stoller, Fortune

WHAT LEVEL OF AI EXPERT DO YOU NEED TO BE?
Hosted by Salesforce
Business leaders feel massive pressure to be AI experts. In fact, 61% of CIOs feel they’re expected to know more about AI than they do, and their peers at other companies are their top sources of information. Join us as we cover which aspects of AI are mission critical, and how you can empower your team with the best knowledge and low-code or no-code tools.
Discussion Leaders:
LaShonda Anderson-Williams, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Salesforce
Louise Barrere, Senior Managing Director, Center for Advanced AI, Accenture
Hasan Malik, Chief Strategy Officer, Edward Jones
Juan Orlandini, Chief Technology Officer, Insight
Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Fortune

WHAT’S UNIQUELY HUMAN IN THE AGE OF AI
Hosted by Workday
As AI spreads across all dimensions of life, it’s critical that these technologies uphold human values to support a positive future. Some predict AI will drive a revolution, transforming how people work and learn. This panel will feature experts exploring how AI can reshape traditional hiring practices towards a more skills-based approach—focusing on preserving what makes us uniquely human.
Discussion Leaders:
Raj Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, Marketplace Product and UX, Indeed
Kathy Pham, Vice President, Artificial Intelligence, Workday
Ann Skeet, Senior Director of Leadership Ethics, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University
Additional speakers to be announced
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Fortune

CLOSING THE EDUCATION GAP IN THE ERA OF GEN AI 
Hosted by Adtalem Global Education 
 With generative AI transforming industries and labor markets, the urgency to adapt has reached a critical point. Education efforts will be pivotal in ensuring that the workforce is prepared and ready for the challenges ahead. How will institutions, organizations, and individuals prepare? 
Discussion Leaders: 
Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer, Turnitin 
Amy McCarthy, Chief Nursing Officer, Hippocratic AI 
Katherine Strang, Senior Director, Product Design and Development, Adtalem Global Education 
Additional speakers to be announced 
Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, Fortune
TRUST AND THE COST OF HESITATION 
Hosted by Accenture 
 Generative AI is creating confusion and distrust in digital spaces, making it difficult for consumers to separate fact from fiction. This shift leads to hesitation, resulting in delays for consumers and decreased engagement for businesses, risking higher competitiveness and a rise in market costs. In this discussion, we'll hear from senior leaders about the importance of authenticity when scaling AI. They will explore how customer relationships can help raise awareness of AI's risks and opportunities to ensure that trust remains essential to the future of digital interactions. 
Discussion Leaders: 
Mohamed Abdelsadek, Executive Vice President, Business and Market Insights, Mastercard 
Jack Azagury, Group Chief Executive, Consulting, Accenture 
Chris Bedi, Chief Customer Officer, ServiceNow 
Suresh Venkatarayalu, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and President, Honeywell Connected Enterprise 
Additional speakers to be announced 
Moderator: Kristin Stoller, Fortune
WHAT LEVEL OF AI EXPERT DO YOU NEED TO BE? 
Hosted by Salesforce 
Business leaders feel massive pressure to be AI experts. In fact, 61% of CIOs feel they’re expected to know more about AI than they do, and their peers at other companies are their top sources of information. Join us as we cover which aspects of AI are mission critical, and how you can empower your team with the best knowledge and low-code or no-code tools. 
Discussion Leaders: 
LaShonda Anderson-Williams, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Salesforce 
Louise Barrere, Senior Managing Director, Center for Advanced AI, Accenture 
Hasan Malik, Chief Strategy Officer, Edward Jones 
Juan Orlandini, Chief Technology Officer, Insight 
Moderator: Andrew Nusca, Fortune
WHAT’S UNIQUELY HUMAN IN THE AGE OF AI 
Hosted by Workday 
As AI spreads across all dimensions of life, it’s critical that these technologies uphold human values to support a positive future. Some predict AI will drive a revolution, transforming how people work and learn. This panel will feature experts exploring how AI can reshape traditional hiring practices towards a more skills-based approach—focusing on preserving what makes us uniquely human. 
Discussion Leaders: 
Raj Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, Marketplace Product and UX, Indeed 
Kathy Pham, Vice President, Artificial Intelligence, Workday 
Ann Skeet, Senior Director of Leadership Ethics, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University 
Additional speakers to be announced 
Moderator: Verne Kopytoff, Fortune

LUNCH STRATEGY SESSIONS

SESSION TO BE ANNOUNCED

The latest version of Llama, Meta's large language model, underscores the company's argument for open-source development. Just how open should the foundations of AI be? The executive behind building Llama joins us to answer the question and share where Meta might go as it builds toward artificial general intelligence.
Manohar Paluri, Vice President, Engineering for Gen AI, Meta
Interviewer: Jason Del Rey, Fortune

The latest version of Llama, Meta's large language model, underscores the company's argument for open-source development. Just how open should the foundations of AI be? The executive behind building Llama joins us to answer the question and share where Meta might go as it builds toward artificial general intelligence. 
Manohar Paluri, Vice President, Engineering for Gen AI, Meta 
Interviewer: Jason Del Rey, Fortune

HOW OPEN SHOULD AI BE?

For a long time, search was a staid yet lucrative business for Google. As generative AI transforms how people find answers, we dig into the search pioneer’s strategies for tackling a new landscape.
Liz Reid, Vice President, Search, Google
Interviewer: Jeremy Kahn, Fortune

For a long time, search was a staid yet lucrative business for Google. As generative AI transforms how people find answers, we dig into the search pioneer’s strategies for tackling a new landscape. 
Liz Reid, Vice President, Search, Google 
Interviewer: Jeremy Kahn, Fortune

GOOGLE’S STRATEGIES FOR SEARCH 

Artificial intelligence promises to be the most revolutionary technological development since the Internet itself. But with great power comes great responsibility. Most technologists agree that guardrails are necessary to mitigate AI’s risks, but how far should protections go before they hinder the very innovation that AI promises?
Martin Casado, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
Dawn Song, Professor, Computer Science; Co-director, The Berkeley Center for Responsible, Decentralized Intelligence, University of California, Berkeley

Artificial intelligence promises to be the most revolutionary technological development since the Internet itself. But with great power comes great responsibility. Most technologists agree that guardrails are necessary to mitigate AI’s risks, but how far should protections go before they hinder the very innovation that AI promises? 
Martin Casado, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz 
Dawn Song, Professor, Computer Science; Co-director, The Berkeley Center for Responsible, Decentralized Intelligence, University of California, Berkeley

HOW MUCH SHOULD WE REGULATE AI? 

This year Fortune will partner with Code2040, a nonprofit organization focused on connecting Black and Latinx tech talent with companies and mentors who are committed to racial equity and inclusion in the tech sector. As esteemed attendees of our AI conference, we invite you to participate in an afternoon of workshops and share your expertise with the next generation of tech leaders. Your involvement can help bridge the diversity gap in AI and tech, fostering innovation and creating a more inclusive industry for all.
Brainstorm AI Hosts:
Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, Fortune
Kristin Stoller, Editorial Director, Fortune Live Media, Co-chair, Fortune Impact Initiative

This year Fortune will partner with Code2040, a nonprofit organization focused on connecting Black and Latinx tech talent with companies and mentors who are committed to racial equity and inclusion in the tech sector. As esteemed attendees of our AI conference, we invite you to participate in an afternoon of workshops and share your expertise with the next generation of tech leaders. Your involvement can help bridge the diversity gap in AI and tech, fostering innovation and creating a more inclusive industry for all. 
Brainstorm AI Hosts: 
Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, Fortune 
Kristin Stoller, Editorial Director, Fortune Live Media, Co-chair, Fortune Impact Initiative

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