Opening Remarks
Featuring: Justin B. Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, Semafor; Jim Clifton, Chairman, Gallup

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Fireside Chat: Leadership in Uncertain Times
How do executives navigate and manage risks in a rapidly changing world?
        

Featuring: Rich Lesser, Global Chair, Boston Consulting Group
In conversation with: Ben Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: Global Trade Battles
Priorities and pitfalls for commercial ties in a time of war
 

Featuring: Valdis Dombrovskis, EVP of the European Commission on An Economy that Works for People and Trade Commissioner
In conversation with: Liz Hoffman, Business and Finance Editor, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: Europe’s Largest Economy
Challenges for the German economy and the ripple effects of them

Featuring: Christian Lindner, Finance Minister, Germany
In conversation with: Liz Hoffman, Business and Finance Editor, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: Countering China
A view from the U.S. House on economic ties with China and the state of free trade

Featuring: Rep. Kevin Hern (R) Oklahoma
In conversation with: Jordan Weissmann, Washington Editor, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: Global Trade in the 2030s 
A look at five tectonic shifts that are shaping global commercial ties. 

Featuring: Nikolaus Lang, Managing Director & Senior Partner; Global Vice Chair, Global Advantage Practice, BCG 
In conversation with: Steve Clemons, Founding Editor-at-Large, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: The State of Small Business
After a pandemic-fueled spike in new small businesses, how are they holding up?

Featuring: Jeff Jones, CEO, H&R Block
In conversation with: Liz Hoffman, Business and Finance Editor, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: The View from “America’s Business Diplomat”
Where the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sees obstacles and opportunities for global business

Featuring: Suzanne P. Clark, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
In conversation with: Steve Clemons, Founding Editor-at-Large, Semafor

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Panel: Leading vs. Retreating
Grading U.S. economic leadership on the world stage

Featuring: Ian Bremmer, President, Eurasia Group; Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations; Steven Rattner, CEO, Willett Advisors
In conversation with: Steve Clemons, Founding Editor-at-Large, Semafor

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Panel: The Next Super Cycle
The building blocks behind the global energy transition

Featuring: Scott Strazik, CEO, GE Vernova
In conversation with: Tim McDonnell, Climate and Energy Editor, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: The Global Chips Race
Semiconductors are viewed as critical assets as tech wars heat up

Featuring: Pat Gelsinger, CEO, Intel
In conversation with: Steve Clemons, Founding Editor-at-Large, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: Can the U.S. Economy Keep It Up?
America’s economic growth has been resilient, but there are signs that pace is waning

Featuring: Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Treasury Department 
In conversation with: Gina Chon, Senior Editor, Semafor
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Fireside Chat:  The U.S. and Global Competition
How the CHIPS Act, export controls and other programs are reshaping the economic landscape and geopolitical alliances.

Featuring: Gina Raimondo, Secretary, U.S. Commerce Department 
In conversation with: Steve Clemons, Founding Editor-at-Large, Semafor

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Closing Remarks

Featuring: Steve Clemons, Founding Editor-at-Large, Semafor