FORTUNE Brainstorm Tech 2021
Brainstorm Tech gathers the top technology and media leaders, operators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and influencers for a dynamic exchange of ideas.
THE FUTURE REDEFINED
As we continue to grapple with the pandemic and its effects, we’re all taking stock and reexamining the opportunities in front of us. How do we rethink the way we work, play, and communicate? How can we design new systems that optimize not just productivity, but also inclusivity? How do we harness the speed, agility, and innovation unlocked during these tough times and leverage them to propel us further? How do we redefine the future?
At Half Moon Bay we’ll have the chance to meet and hear from the top minds in technology as we focus on issues both macro and micro. We’ll hear about the most important advances in A.I., VR and AR, connected devices, mobile tech, biometrics, the seemingly unending popularity of the cloud, cybersecurity, robotics, genomics, blockchain, and the most impactful innovations on the DEI front.
CEOs already confirmed to join us for this live event include: CEOs Anousheh Ansari of XPRIZE, Chip Bergh of Levi Strauss, Eric Dunn of Quicken, Pat Gelsinger of Intel, Kevin Mandia of Mandiant, Tekedra Mawakana of Waymo, Kelly Schmitt of Benevity, Adi Tatarko of Houzz, and Hans Vestberg of Verizon; as well as Grab President Ming Maa, NBA Legend and Businessperson Dwyane Wade, and Greenwood Co-founder Michael Render.
Come join the conversation as we learn from our recent past and work toward a redefined future–with the beautiful backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
Fortune is following guidance issued by local authorities and the CDC (including local mask mandates), and is taking several additional steps to prioritize participants’ health and safety. Entry requirements include digital proof of full vaccination (submitted through Health Pass by CLEAR) as well as a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen or PCR test result, from a test taken within 72 hours of the start of Annual Meeting. We will announce specific information in advance of the event.
Agenda
Activities include Bike Ride, 5K Run with Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg, Horseback Riding and Yoga
Since taking on the top job at the telecom giant in 2018, Hans Vestberg has pivoted away from content and refocused Verizon on its core: the strength of its networks. From the applications unleashed by 5G to blanketing more households around the world with broadband, the CEO shares his multi-year strategy.
Supply chain issues, changing consumer habits have kept the last two years interesting, but sales are up and optimism is high for many retailers. What are some of the top brands expecting for the next 2 years, or maybe just the next two months and what can tech fix and not fix?
The AV pioneer is moving forward with plans to launch driverless taxis in more and more locales. But widespread adoption of AVs hasn’t moved forward as quickly as once predicted. We hear from Waymo’s co-CEO on what’s next for the sector.
The Great Resignation is forcing employers to rethink their strategies. How do we take care of employees in this new world? How should we approach benefits, culture, and well-being? How do you compete for talent—and take care of your workers—as companies and leaders grapple with a global employee shortage? We’ll discuss what is most important when it comes to sourcing, growing, and retaining talent—and how technology can help.
Hosted by Workday
Digital transformation can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for companies looking to dip their toes into cutting-edge technology. But digital transformation needn't be intimidating. With the proliferation of new work-collaboration tools, cloud services, and machine learning, companies have myriad options to supercharge their business. Hear from experts about the best way to use these new technologies as they share their tips about digital transformation.
Hosted by KPMG
The cyberwar percolating between Western democracies and the autocracies of Russia and China are perilous. Some argue that our infrastructure, national security, and economy are at stake. How can we effectively address the threat, and what is the role of technology as a tool, a weapon, or a bridge?
Artificial intelligence, capital investment, cybersecurity, fintech, software, and impact investing are just some of the hot topics on the minds of leading investors. Which technologies spell opportunity and which have fallen from favor? We discuss (and debate).
The new space race is all about the private sector. The first female “space tourist,” and the Commander of the 2021 SpaceX Inspiration4 crew give us their behind-the-scenes looks at what’s driving innovation and investment in new space startups, and where the most promising advances in space tech can take us next.t.
The world of sports—and its stakeholders—is changing, from the way leagues create and distribute content digitally to the role of sports in transforming communities. An NBA legend and a leading tech founder break it down for us.
Hear how this digital bank, financed by Visa and Mastercard, plans to even the financial playing field for Black and Latino businesses.
Southeast Asia is home to more than 670 million, and Grab helps people get deliveries, cars, bikes, financial services, and more from one app. When will we see super apps in the U.S. on a large scale?
Global connectivity is both a blessing and a curse. We'll delve into the web's seamy underbelly by looking at the rapid proliferation of hacks and destructive disinformation and the solutions for patching what’s broken.
Today, even tech CEOs need to know how to work with unions. Why are so many companies seeing their employees unionizing, or attempting to unionize? And what can we learn from past movements, and from other sectors? How can both corporate and union leaders evolve to meet the demands of the modern workplace—and the modern worker? We delve into this tough but timely conversation.
Web 2.0 upended the music industry with streaming services. Web 3.0 is poised to have an even more profound impact on artists and their fans with vehicles like NFTs and DAOs. These two experts are teaming up for the future.
Hosted by TaskUs
The metaverse means different things to different people, but to the CEO of Niantic, this fully-immersive future is “technology gone wrong.” Instead of replacing our reality, Hanke wants to lean into augmented reality so that everyone will “stand up, walk outside and connect with people around us.” How does his vision differ from other companies, and what’s next for AR according to the Pokemon Go creator?
Hosted by TripActions
Brainstorm Tech Co-chairs
Terri Burns
Partner, GV; Co-chair
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Robert Hackett
Head of Content and Editorial, a16z Crypto; Co-chair
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Michal Lev-Ram
Senior Writer, FORTUNE; Co-chair
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Lucinda Shen
Reporter, FORTUNE and Co-chair
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Ryan Smith
Founder and Executive Chairman, Qualtrics; Co-chair
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Membership Benefits
Virtual or in person, we’ll have the great “gets,” surprising and engaging demos, fast paced interviews, the inside scoop on where the smart money is going, the latest in tech trends and a critical look at the role it played in the recent national election. We’ll talk about how the issue of race has changed us all, how the pandemic has affected us and our roles and responsibilities and how we see the future. We’ll still be the place you come to hear from top executives and bold thinkers talking about everything from the Cloud to retail, investment to biotech, transportation to social media, hardware to software.
Your Fortune Brainstorm Tech membership affords opportunities for learning, engaging, networking, and sharing initiatives.
Benefits include:
Participation in the 2021 live Annual Conference at Half Moon Bay.
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Complimentary invitations, for you and executives from your company, to exclusive Fortune events, including Fortune Brainstorm A.I., our annual CES dinner, and other live and virtual events as applicable.
Premium-level access across all FORTUNE media platforms
Brainstorm Tech annual membership is $8,500 and the membership fee must be received before the conference pass is issued or access is provided to member benefits. Please note that benefits for your registration fee received in 2021 will extend into 2022, but will not apply to the 2022 Fortune Brainstorm Tech Annual meeting.
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