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Fortune Global Forum Speaker Lineup Unveiled for Nov. 11-12 in New York City
Seven-Time World Champion and Entrepreneur Tom Brady and Deputy Managing Director of the IMF Gita Gopinath among other luminaries confirmed to speak at Fortune’s annual gathering of top global business executives and policy leaders
Leon Panetta and Mike Pompeo, former White House Cabinet secretaries and Directors of the CIA, will open the Forum in a vital dialogue about “America and the new global order”
NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fortune announced today a list of confirmed speakers for its 2024 Fortune Global Forum, the premier gathering of CEOs and leaders of the world’s largest multinational companies, alongside policy makers, thought leaders, and investors, convening November 11-12, 2024, in New York City at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
The Fortune Global Forum is known for facilitating meaningful conversations among leading figures in business, government, and culture, providing critical insights into global business strategies. This prestigious two-day event convenes top executives from the world’s largest and most innovative companies, including the Fortune Global 500.
This year’s theme, “Business at the Speed of Change,” will address pressing issues in today’s dynamic business landscape including managing workforces in an AI-powered economy, addressing ESG backlash, mitigating technology risks and regulatory challenges, tackling climate and energy issues, navigating geopolitical tensions, and capitalizing on opportunities in an unpredictable global trade environment.
Given the U.S. presidential election will be held less than a week before, and voters in more than 70 countries around the world have gone to the polls, the Fortune Global Forum kicks off on Monday Nov. 11 with a vital discussion on global diplomacy and America’s role on the world stage with Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy and U.S. Secretary of Defense (2011-2013), Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2011) and Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State (2018-2021), Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2017-2018), moderated by Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia, Fortune and Co-Chair, Fortune Global Forum.
Seven-Time World Champion Tom Brady and Professor and Former Dean of Harvard Business School Nitin Nohria will talk with Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell on the art (and science) of teamwork. Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, will speak with Fortune’s Clay Chandler on how geopolitical and demographic shifts are shaping the global economy. Wynton Marsalis, Pulitzer Prize winning composer and Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, will talk with Fortune Live Media Editorial Director Andrew Nusca about democracy, the pursuit of justice, and what the fundamentals of jazz can teach us about leadership.
“During these momentous times, we are honored to convene the brightest minds and leaders of the world’s largest companies to meet face-to-face, peer-to-peer, and to drive an agenda of progress and transformation,” said Anastasia Nyrkovskaya, Fortune CEO. “Nobody does this better than Fortune. It’s time for both resetting and determining new directions that can make business better for people everywhere in the world.”
Additional speakers include:
- Charles Adkins, President, Hedera
- Howard Boville, Executive Vice President, DXC Technology
- John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Operation Hope
- Victor Bulto, President, Novartis US
- Alex Chriss, President and CEO, PayPal
- Chris Cocks, CEO, Hasbro
- Gary Cohn, Vice Chairman, IBM; Former Director, U.S. National Economic Council
- Brian Cornell, Chairman and CEO, Target Corporation
- Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO, Tapestry
- Abhijit Dubey, CEO, NTT Data
- Jim Fitterling, Chairman and CEO, Dow
- Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, Nasdaq
- Stedman Graham, Chairman and CEO, S. Graham and Associates
- Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO, LanzaTech
- Fred Hu, Founder and Chairman, Primavera Capital
- Paul Hudson, CEO, Sanofi
- Barbara Humpton, President and CEO, Siemens USA
- Chris Hyams, CEO, Indeed
- Bjarke Ingels, Founder and Creative Director, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
- Merit Janow, Chairperson, MasterCard and Dean Emerita and Professor, Columbia University
- Keyu Jin, Associate Professor of Economics, London School of Economics
- Kate Johnson, CEO, Lumen Technologies
- Vimal Kapur, CEO, Honeywell
- Chase Koch, EVP, Koch Industries, and Founder, Koch Disruptive Technologies
- Josh Kushner, Founder and Managing Partner, Thrive Capital
- Eric Kutcher, Senior Partner and Chair, North America, McKinsey & Company
- Rob Manfred, Commissioner, Major League Baseball
- Baroness Dambisa Moyo, Member, U.K. House of Lords and Co-Principal, Versaca Investments
- Dr. Tom Oxley, Founder and CEO, Synchron
- Kristin Peck, CEO, Zoetis
- Javier Rodriguez, CEO, DaVita
- Nathan Rosenberg, Founding Partner, Insigniam
- Adam Silver, Commissioner, National Basketball Association
- John Stankey, CEO, AT&T
- Charles Van der Steene, President, North America, A.P. Moller Maersk
- Christian Sutherland-Wong, CEO, Glassdoor
- Joey Wat, CEO, Yum China
- Timothy Wennes, CEO, Santander US
- Steven Williams, CEO, PepsiCo Foods North America
Additionally, Fortune will debut a new list at this year’s Fortune Global Forum: The Fortune 100 Most Powerful People in Business. At the Forum’s Gala Dinner on the evening of Nov. 11, Fortune will unveil the list early for attendees; the following morning, Nov. 12, the list will be published online and in Fortune newsletters. This new global ranking — the MPP 100 — builds on Fortune’s history of publishing iconic lists of companies and business leaders — including the Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, and Most Powerful Women — by independently identifying those with far-reaching power and influence using Fortune’s proprietary and unique methodology.
Fortune will be updating the list of speakers, attendees, and sessions prior to the Forum. For more information and the full agenda, visit the event website here.
About the Fortune Global Forum: Since 1995, the Fortune Global Forum has been hosted by the editors of Fortune in great cities on the dynamic frontiers of global business. The Forum convenes leaders from companies that span industries across the globe — the chairmen, presidents, and CEOs of the world’s largest multinational companies. Participation in the Fortune Global Forum is by invitation only.
Fortune Global Forum 2024 is supported by Knowledge Partner McKinsey & Company; Premier Partner Wuliangye; and Partners AFEELA, DXC Technology, Hedera, Indeed, Insigniam, Novartis, and PayPal.
This is the first time the Fortune Global Forum has convened in New York City. Previous Fortune Global Forum host cities have included Singapore, Barcelona, Guangzhou, New Delhi, Chengdu, Rome, Hong Kong, Toronto, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Cape Town, and San Francisco.
About Fortune:
Fortune is a global multi-platform media company built on a legacy of trusted, award-winning reporting and information for those who want to make business better. Independently owned, Fortune tells the stories of the world’s biggest companies and their leaders as well as a new generation of innovators who are moving business forward. Digitally and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable, in regions around the world. Its iconic rankings include Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, Most Powerful Women, and World’s Most Admired Companies. Fortune builds world-class communities by convening industry thought leaders for exclusive summits and conferences, including the Fortune Global Forum, Brainstorm Tech, Fortune Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.
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VIVOTEK Wins Double Honors for Its Commitment to Sustainability
TAIPEI, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the global leading security solution provider, has once again demonstrated its outstanding commitment to sustainability. Participating for the first time in the 17th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), VIVOTEK emerged victorious, earning the Sustainability Report Award for the Information, Communication, and Broadcasting Industry and the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Excellence Award. These recognitions showcase VIVOTEK’s remarkable success in corporate governance, environmental protection, and social responsibility, affirming its dedication to sustainable growth.
Pioneering Sustainability with Dual Recognition
“For over seven years, VIVOTEK has independently published sustainability reports, actively driving and disclosing our internal sustainability initiatives.” said Allen Hsieh, VIVOTEK’s Spokesperson and Director of the Global Marketing Division. “These awards not only recognize our integrity and efforts in presenting operational performance, environmental data, and social impact but also serve as a strong motivation for us to continue advancing on the path of sustainable development.”
Driving Sustainability through AI Innovation
VIVOTEK delivers advanced AI-powered security solutions built on cutting-edge AI and edge computing technologies. Beyond innovation, the company drives green initiatives, reduces its carbon footprint, and fosters a sustainable, supportive workplace.
Committed to social responsibility, VIVOTEK leads the security industry’s sustainability efforts through its ‘Safety Map’ initiative. For four years, employees have formed security teams to enhance safety in neighborhoods, care centers, and schools with on-site assessments and improvement plans.
In 2024, VIVOTEK will expand its efforts to Hualien’s Dacheng Village, where it will help improve local safety environments and support cultural preservation and tourism revitalization. These actions reflect its dedication to sustainability, community well-being, and lasting societal contributions.
Security Sustainability as a Foundation for Social Impact
VIVOTEK proudly received two prestigious honors at the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards, highlighting its dedication to sustainable practices. These accolades inspire the company to deepen its internal efforts and mark the start of an exciting new chapter.
Building on this achievement, VIVOTEK aims to strengthen its mission of becoming the world’s most trusted smart security brand. By aligning with global market needs and fostering collaboration with customers, partners, and employees, VIVOTEK is committed to shaping a sustainable future founded on mutual trust and shared success.
To learn more about VIVOTEK’s sustainability initiatives, please refer to the 2023 Sustainability Report.
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2024 Global Youth Design Contest on Chinese Characters Themed “Guiyang in Characters” Successfully Concluded
GUIYANG, China, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — To fully implement the spirit of “carrying forward China’s cultural heritage” and “promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of fine traditional Chinese culture”, the 2024 Global Youth Design Contest on Chinese Characters Themed “Guiyang in Characters”, organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Guiyang Municipal Committee and hosted by www.huanqiu.com, has successfully concluded on Dec.16. The contest drew thousands of teenagers from both China and abroad, who used cultural empowerment and innovative designs of Chinese characters to narrate and promote Guiyang.
At the “Colorful Guizhou • Literary Plateau” Farming and Reading Event, 59 outstanding works from 26 countries, along with 21 representative pieces from various countries and regions, were showcased. According to the organizing committee of the Global Youth Design Contest on Chinese Characters, “This exhibition serves as both a lasting commemoration of the event and a report to all those who care about the inheritance and promotion of Guiyang and Chinese culture.”
In their submissions, the teenagers selected Chinese characters or phrases they believed best represented Guiyang and reimagined them through innovative designs. Outstanding designs incorporated Guiyang’s iconic architecture and cultural landmarks into Chinese characters to present the city’s urban landscape and historical culture. Some works spotlighted Guiyang’s distinctive cuisine, offering a glimpse into the vibrant and diverse local culinary culture. Some other designs drew inspiration from martial arts villages in Guizhou and featured dragon motifs to symbolize the depth and vitality of Guizhou culture.
Saison from Tajikistan was among the participants in this year’s Global Youth Design Contest on Chinese Characters. Speaking about his design of the Chinese characters, he shared that his design sought to merge the beauty of Chinese characters with the charm of Guiyang. “Guiyang is a captivating place, known for its beautiful scenery, delicious food, and diverse ethnic minorities. I tried to incorporate the beauty of Guiyang into my Chinese character design, hoping to convey the city’s charm and the wonders of Chinese characters through my work.”
The contest officially opened for submissions on September 30. In an effort to boost public engagement and participation, a “cheerleading campaign” was organized for shortlisted works from November 22 to 29. Following expert reviews, 80 outstanding works were ultimately selected for public exhibition.
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Markets Show Resilience Ahead of End-of-Year Options Expirations: Bybit x Block Scholes Crypto Derivatives Report
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, released the latest Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report in collaboration with Block Scholes, highlighting the muted market volatility despite major options expirations on Friday. BTC and ETH’s realized volatility has increased, but short-term options haven’t adjusted to this change. This indicates that while spot prices are fluctuating, the options market is not fully reacting to these shifts, although BTC and ETH volumes have displayed slightly different patterns.
With more than $525 million in BTC and ETH options contracts expiring on Dec 27, 2024’s end-of-year options expiration looks set to be one of the biggest yet, yet expectations for volatility have remained subdued. The report highlights an unusual inversion in ETH’s volatility structure, but BTC has not mirrored the reaction. Additionally, a change in funding rates—sometimes turning negative as spot prices drop—signals a new market phase. Notably, BTC’s volatility structure has been less responsive to changes in spot prices, whereas ETH’s short-term options are exhibiting more noticeable fluctuations.
Key Findings:
BTC Options Expirations:
In the past month, BTC’s realized volatility has been higher than implied volatility on three occasions, each time reaching a relatively calm equilibrium. Open interest in BTC options remains high, contributing to potential increased volatility as we near the end of the year. Around $360 million worth of BTC options (both puts and calls) are set to expire soon, which can affect price movement.
ETH Options: Calls Dominate
Despite a mid-week inversion, ETH’s volatility term structure has flattened, maintaining levels similar to those seen over the past month. In the final week of 2024, calls overwhelmed puts in open interest in ETH options, although market movements and trading activities are more on the put side.
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Gain deeper insights and explore the potential impacts on your crypto trading strategies by downloading the full report here: Bybit X Block Scholes Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report (Dec 24, 2024)
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Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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