Session Agenda

Over the course of two days, eight sessions hosted in the Gallup Great Hall will feature leading global figures driving the most significant changes in the world economy. Each session will explore the dynamic forces shaping today’s economic and geopolitical landscape, sparking transformative, newsworthy dialogue aimed at building a more prosperous future.

Below is an overview of the programme, including quick links to individual session details. For the security of our guests, time-stamped agendas will only be available upon arrival on site.

 

Wednesday, October 15th

Thursday, October 16th

Morning Sessions

Resilient Retirement Systems

What's Next For Global Finance & Markets?

 

Empowering People & Growth

Economic Frontlines

 

Lunch

Lunch

 

The Future of US Manufacturing

Digital Assets & Financial Infrastructure

Afternoon Sessions

Powering Tomorrow's Energy Demands

AI & Economic Competitiveness

*Breakfast and lunch will be served onsite for all attendees of the World Economy Summit. Common dietary restrictions will be catered for. 

Wednesday, October 15

MORNING SESSION - 9:00 A.M. ET

Resilient Retirement Systems

Demographic shifts are putting pressure on retirement savings in the US and elsewhere, threatening the financial security of individuals after a lifetime of work. These changes are providing an opportunity for business leaders, investors, and policymakers to innovate to reverse this trend and ensure a more financially secure future for all.

Presenting Partner

Chris Littlefield

President, Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Financial Group

Sarah Levy

CEO, Betterment

Brooks Tingle

CEO, John Hancock

David Nason

Chief Executive Officer, TIAA Wealth Management & Advice Solutions

Rep. Mike Haridopolos

(R-Fla.)

MORNING SESSION - 10:40 A.M. ET

Empowering People & Growth

Citizens increasingly expect governments to provide the same responsiveness they experience from leading private sector firms, especially as residents grow accustomed to faster and more seamless digital services in other parts of their lives. By embracing digital-first and AI-enabled tools while upskilling staff, governments can streamline bureaucracy, enhance citizen experiences, and build a more human-centered public sector.

Founding Partner

Toni Townes-Whitley

CEO, SAIC

Lynn Martin

President, NYSE

Carlos Cuerpo

Minister for Economy, Trade & Business, Spain

Steve Mills

Managing Director & Partner, Chief AI Ethics Officer, BCG

John Zecca

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Legal, Risk and Regulatory Officer, Nasdaq

Eric Clurfain

Regional President, Latin America, MetLife

AFTERNOON SESSION - 1:00 P.M. ET

The Future of US Manufacturing

The push to expand production in the US opens up opportunities, but is also roiling long-established supply chains and market efficiencies. What is the ideal balance given the longer-term strategies of manufacturers and shorter-term geopolitical pressures?

Presenting Partner

John Furner

CEO, Walmart US

Mark Wiedman

President, PNC

Barbara Humpton

CEO, USA Rare Earth

Justina Nixon-Saintil

Chief Impact Officer, IBM

Mark Costa

CEO, Eastman

Sherrie Westin

CEO, Sesame Workshop

Peter McGuinness

CEO, Impossible Foods

Svenja Gudell

Chief Economist, Indeed

AFTERNOON SESSION - 3:10 P.M. ET

Powering Tomorrow's Energy Demands

Energy resources are under pressure on multiple fronts as AI advances boost demand, while aging infrastructure and limited capacity are a drag on the sector. What role will emerging energy technologies and digital infrastructure play in defining tomorrow’s sustainable, interconnected energy landscape?

Presenting Partner

Heather Zichal

Global Head of Sustainability, JPMorgan Chase

Alexander Paterakis

Deputy CEO, Public Power Corporation

Leslie Maasdorp

CEO, British International Investment

Anna Bjerde

Managing Director of Operations, World Bank

Brian Melka

President & CEO, Rehlko

Sarfraz Maredia

Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery, Uber

Nick Chaset

US CEO, Octopus Energy

Thursday, October 16

MORNING SESSION  - 9:00 A.M. ET

What’s Next for Global Finance & Markets

Financial markets are navigating new norms as investors reassess risks and opportunities. What are the strategies, asset classes, and regions that are thriving in these uncertain times, and what does that mean for financial stability?

Founding Partner

Cam Fowler

CEO, Early Warning Services

Hani Kablawi

Senior Executive Vice President & Head of International, BNY

Pierre Wunsch

Governor, National Bank of Belgium

Claudio Irigoyen

Head of Global Economics, Bank of America Global Research, Bank of America

Kyriakos Pierrakakis

Minister of Economy & Finance, Greece

MORNING SESSION  - 10:40 A.M. ET

Economic Frontlines

As nations increasingly prioritize industrial policy and combine national security with economic security, how are policymakers, companies, and investors adapting to these shifts across sectors What are the implications for incentives, innovation, and capital flows in a world defined by rising geopolitical risk?

Amos Hochstein

Managing Partner, TWG Global

John Waldron

President, Goldman Sachs

Phil Frank

Co-Founder and CEO, Rendezvous Robotics

Kevin Czinger

CEO, Divergent Technologies

Valérie Urbain

CEO, Euroclear

Zach Perret

CEO, Plaid

Jeff Simmons

CEO, Elanco

AFTERNOON SESSION  - 1:00 P.M. ET

Digital Assets & Financial Infrastructure

The growing adoption of digital assets has expanded financial access, but also raises questions about whether the needed infrastructure and regulatory frameworks are also meeting the moment. How do we provide quicker and cheaper financial services while prioritizing secure innovation?

Faryar Shirzad

Chief Policy Officer, Coinbase

Arjun Sethi

Co-CEO, Kraken

Chris Maurice

CEO, Yellow Card

Rep. Ben Cline

(R-Va)

Leif Abraham

Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Public

Edward Woodford

Co-Founder and CEO, Zerohash

AFTERNOON SESSION

AI & Economic Competitiveness

The rapid advancement of AI has long-term implications for global economies, from their talent pipelines to life-changing drug discoveries. What are the forces shaping this technological race shaping and how is that motivating companies, investors and policymakers?

Founding Partner

Presenting Partner

Stephen Miran

Governor, Federal Reserve

Dr. Ronnie Chatterji

Chief Economist, OpenAI

Chris Britt

CEO, Chime

Vikas Agarwal

Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, PwC Advisory, PwC

Sassine Ghazi

CEO, Synopsys

Zig Serafin

CEO, Qualtrics