THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY
What Comes After Techtonic Shifts?
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Location: Gallup Great Hall
Doors Open & Networking: 2:00 p.m.
Programming: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Technology is going through a once-in-a-lifetime revolution, spurred by advances in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. That’s shaking up companies, consumers, and policymakers as they learn how to take advantage of the changes and grapple with fresh challenges.
Speakers
Jay Carney
Global Head of Policy and Communications, Airbnb
Alan Davidson
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and Administrator, NTIA
April Miller Boise
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Intel
Kevin Guo
CEO and Co-Founder, Hive
Hosts
Ben Smith
Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder, Semafor
Gina Chon
Senior Editor, Semafor
Morgan Chalfant
Deputy Washington Bureau Chief, Semafor
Agenda
Opening Remarks
Featuring: Justin B. Smith, CEO & Co-Founder, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: View from BCG
The future of energy security and what’s still on the Biden administration’s to-do list.
Featuring: Wendy Woods, Vice Chair, Social Impact, Climate & Sustainability; Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
In conversation with: Justin B. Smith, CEO & Co-Founder, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: View from the White House
The future of energy security and what’s still on the Biden administration’s to-do list.
Featuring: Amos Hochstein, Senior Advisor to the President for Energy and Investments, White House
In conversation with: Marcus Brauchli, Former Editor, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post & Semafor Contributor
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Fireside Chat: Sustainability in the Skies
Demand for flights is growing, forcing airlines to rethink their net zero strategies.
Featuring: Lauren Riley, Chief Sustainability Officer, United Airlines
In conversation with: Liz Hoffman, Business and Finance Editor, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: View from the White House
Reflecting on President Biden’s landmark climate legislation and implementation efforts.
Featuring: Ali Zaidi, National Climate Advisor, White House
In conversation with: Amna Nawaz, Co-Host, PBS News Hour; Semafor
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Fireside Chat: View from NASA
Observing a changing planet from beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Featuring: Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator
In conversation with: Burgess Everett, Congressional Bureau Chief, Semafor
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Closing Remarks
Featuring: Justin B. Smith, CEO & Co-Founder, Semafor