Bloomberg Technology Summit
Bloomberg Technology Summit: Day One
BROADCAST
Starts 2 min before the session time
11:10 AM EST - Welcome / Announcements
- Brad Stone, Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg News
11:15 AM EST - The Role of AI in Healthcare
Vaccines for Covid-19 were produced in record time due to the use of artificial intelligence in the early stages of drug development. AI has been helpful for understanding and responding to multiple health issues from cancer to addiction. This session will look at the role of AI in speeding up the delivery of next-generation medicines and vaccines to patients.
- Dave Johnson, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Moderna
- Najat Khan, Ph.D., Chief Data Science Officer and Global Head of Strategy & Operations, Janssen Research & Development, LLC
- Moderator: Drew Armstrong, Senior Editor for Health Care, Bloomberg
11:40 AM EST - Blockchain for Supply Chain Management
The pandemic has exposed many weaknesses in global supply chains. Blockchain can alleviate some of these issues and bring more transparency and efficiency to the way goods and supplies move around the world. We talk to companies using this technology in their supply chain management about the impact it has on their businesses.
- Ray Bajaj, Senior Vice President and CTO, Cardinal Health
- Tony Costa, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, The Bumble Bee Seafood Company
- Moderator: Lizette Chapman, Technology Reporter, Bloomberg
12:05 PM EST - In Conversation with Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
The past year has seen a notable increase in cyber attacks in key industries within the United States. The Energy and Financial sectors were hit with large-scale attacks that gained worldwide attention and dominated the domestic news cycle. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will discuss the U.S. government's response to these attacks and what is being done at the national level to prevent future such incidents. The discussion will include policy developments to ensure that key industries take preventative measures to protect strategic interests.
- Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Moderator: Brad Stone, Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg News
12:25 PM EST - It Starts with Venture Capital
Great technology can do wonders. It can extend lives, help keep the oceans clean, create faster and safer transportation, launch us into space, and increase the yields of food crops. But none of this happens without the capital to bring great ideas to market. This panel of leading venture capitalists will discuss the areas where they see opportunities, how they source projects and the general work of a venture capitalist.
- Pat Grady, Partner, Sequoia Capital
- David Sacks, General Partner, Craft
- Deena Shakir, Partner, Lux Capital
- Garry Tan, Founder and Managing Partner, Initialized Capital
- Moderator: Sarah McBride, Reporter, Bloomberg
12:55 PM EST - Tech Privacy: Protecting Consumers
Privacy has become the cornerstone concern shared both by consumers and regulators of technology. As personal data becomes more accessible, companies which rely heavily on that information for revenue are entrusted to act with integrity and to protect their customers’ privacy. How can companies approach the regulatory environment to protect their consumers and further transparency with stakeholders? What can companies do on their own to ensure the privacy of their customers?
- Meredith Fuchs, General Counsel, Plaid
- Brendon Lynch, Chief Privacy Officer, Airbnb
- Moderator: Kurt Wagner, Technology Reporter, Bloomberg
1:15 PM EST - PwC Sponsor Spotlight: Future-proof your Business with Employee Upskilling
- Joe Atkinson, Vice Chair - Chief Products & Technology Officer, PwC
- Moderator: Michelle Lynn, Global Head of Data Science & Insights, Bloomberg
1:20 PM EST - Innovations in the On-Demand Economy
When the pandemic sprung nearly two years ago, on-demand delivery services were critical for businesses and consumers alike, from restaurants that were operating on a takeout-only basis to individuals discouraged from in-person shopping. The on-demand sector flourished as spending habits changed. This session will review the technological advancements that are allowing on-demand companies to deliver higher quality products faster.
- Christopher Payne, President, DoorDash
- Chris Rupp, EVP, Chief Digital and Customer Officer, Albertsons Companies
- Sami Siddiqui, President, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
- Moderator: Brad Stone, Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg News
1:45 PM EST - Cybersecurity: Protecting Digital Transformation
One byproduct of digital transformation has been increased vulnerability to cyber attacks. This past year has seen the number and severity of cyber attacks grow at an alarming rate across all sectors. As industries digitally transform, they are realizing that cybersecurity has to be integral to their technology infrastructure as they increasingly operate in the public cloud. It can’t be an afterthought. These cybersecurity experts will discuss their approaches to ensuring that the digital economy can operate in a secure environment.
- Merav Bahat, Co-Founder & CEO, Dazz
- Keith Wojcieszek, Managing Director, Cyber Risk, Kroll
- Moderator: William Turton, Cybersecurity Reporter, Bloomberg News
2:05 PM EST - Audience Break
2:15 PM EST - Empowering the Digital Transformation
IBM is striving to land itself at the forefront of a major digital transformation, encouraging customers to adopt its cyber-security safeguards, artificial intelligence technologies, and an array of cloud-based services. As part of that transition, IBM has also spun off a less robust business that includes managing client data centers and delivering traditional info-tech services. CEO Arvind Krishna outlines his vision for growth and innovation at the newly streamlined IBM in a post-pandemic world.
- Arvind Krishna, CEO, IBM
- Moderator: Tom Giles, Executive Editor, Global Technology, Bloomberg News
2:35 PM EST - Game On: Cracking the Massive Video Game Market
Video games are a global $37 billion market, and one of the few industries not dominated by the major tech companies. Who are the winners in the global video games market and what are the secrets to their success? The session will include discussion of AR/VR and the implications for the gaming market.
- Adam Boyes, Co-CEO, Iron Galaxy Studios
- Chris Bruzzo, Chief Experience Officer, Electronic Arts
- Moderator: Dina Bass, Technology Reporter and Seattle Bureau Chief, Bloomberg
2:55 PM EST - Hyperdrive: The Future of Automobiles
Innovative entrepreneurs worldwide are working to bring the future into the present with self-driving cars and electric vehicles. This conversation will explore the promises, progress and setbacks in transportation and bring us up to date on what is available now and what we can look forward to in the very near future
- Jesse Levinson, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Zoox
- Dr. Jewel Li, Chief Operating Officer, AutoX
- James Peng, Co-Founder & CEO, Pony.ai
- Moderator: Edward Ludlow, Global TV News Desk West Coast Editor, Bloomberg
3:20 PM EST - Think Tank: Expanding Innovation with Hybrid Cloud
Innovative companies across all enterprise sectors understand that cloud solutions provide lower costs, increased agility and efficiencies. As certain data must remain on-premises, there is a need for a hybrid approach to managing data, which often results in a patchwork of cloud and legacy on-premises solutions that create inefficiencies and are very expensive. In this session, hybrid cloud users and experts will discuss the best ways to implement hybrid cloud and describe various use cases. This is an interactive session and attendees are encouraged to submit questions for the panelists.
- George Elissaios, Director of Product Management for Hybrid & Edge, AWS
- Laura Money, Executive Vice-President & Chief Information Officer, Sun Life Financial
- Anurag Rana, Sector Head and Senior Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
- Moderator: Lisa Abramowicz, Co-Host of Bloomberg Surveillance TV & Radio
4:15 PM EST Day One Concludes
Wed Dec 15
10:55 AM
Bloomberg Technology Summit: Day Two
BROADCAST
Starts 2 min before the session time
10:55 AM EST - Welcome Remarks
- Emily Chang, Anchor & Executive Producer, Bloomberg Technology
11:00 AM EST - Inventing a Happier Future
Christian Angermayer’s technology investments range from cryptocurrencies to solutions prolonging human life. He believes innovation can turn us all into happier beings, and he is ready to put his money where his mouth is. This session explores the ideas underpinning his investments.
- Christian Angermayer, Founder, Apeiron Investment Group
- Moderator: Devon Pendleton, Wealth Reporter, Bloomberg News
11:20 AM EST - Retail's New Reality
The pandemic changed consumer behavior dramatically and e-commerce soared. Retailers are relying heavily on AI and technology to customize the shopping experience and manage supply chains and inventory. Creating a successful e-commerce business is as much about the technology behind the business as the products. This session will explore the technology behind some of the most successful online retailers.
- Seemantini Godbole, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Lowe’s
- Edmond Mesrobian Chief Technology Officer, Nordstrom
- Jordyn Holman, Retail Reporter, Bloomberg
11:40 AM EST - Feeding Tomorrow’s Population
Food production contributes around a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Traditional ways of farming and eating are not sustainable, and will be increasingly inadequate as the world population grows. Many innovations, from cell-cultured meat to fermented fungi protein, aim to address this issue, and this session will take a closer look at technologies making food production more efficient and less polluting.
- Jim Mellon, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Agronomics
- Will Patrick, CEO and Co-Founder, Culture Biosciences
- Racheli Vizman, Co-founder and CEO, SavorEat
- Moderator: Anne Riley Moffat, Senior Editor, Energy and Commodities, Bloomberg News
12:00 PM EST - Sitecore Sponsor Spotlight: Digital Experience Trends in 2022
- Steve Stathis Tzikakis, CEO, Sitecore
12:05 PM EST - What’s Next for Microsoft
Christopher Young, EVP, Microsoft leads business development for the world’s first tech giant. Young is leveraging his leadership in cybersecurity at McAfee and Cisco to drive strategic partnerships across sectors. Young will speak about ventures currently at the company’s forefront, from life sciences to responsible AI.
- Christopher Young, Executive Vice President Business Development, Strategy and Ventures, Microsoft
- Moderator: Dina Bass, Technology Reporter and Seattle Bureau Chief, Bloomberg
12:25 PM EST - Will an App a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
From better sleep to more control over mental health, new technologies entering the consumer market are making many promises. Can they deliver? This session will cover some of the latest innovations that could potentially put us all in charge of our health.
- Allon Bloch Co-Founder and CEO, K Health
- Russell Glass, Chief Executive Officer, Headspace Health
- Monique Levy, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, Woebot Health
- Moderator: Tom Giles, Executive Editor, Technology, Bloomberg
12:45 PM EST - Audience Break
12:55 PM EST - The New Fast Food
The pandemic has led to a surge in business for rapid food delivery apps. Their wide adoption is changing eating habits around the world and disrupting food retailers’ operating models. Investors have been racing to pour funds into this booming market, further fueling growth. We look beyond the frenzy and talk to the CEOs of leading food delivery businesses about the latest developments in this rapidly changing sector, and about their visions for long-term success.
- Raj Beri, VP, Grocery and New Verticals, Uber
- Jason Chen, CEO and Founder, JustKitchen
- Kagan Sumer, CEO and Founder, Gorillas
- Moderator: Jackie Davalos, Technology Reporter, Bloomberg
1:20 PM EST - Cryptocurrency: The Beginning of the Future
Everybody is talking about crypto, but is it really the future? Despite all the talk, a great deal of confusion remains. Is it a medium of exchange, a store of value, or will it one day be worth nothing at all? How big a bet should the average person make on cryptocurrencies versus institutional investors and the very wealthy? Emilie Choi will share her perspective on how cryptocurrencies will and will not change our future and the role platforms like Coinbase will play.
- Emilie Choi, President and Chief Operating Officer, Coinbase
- Moderator: Emily Chang, Anchor and Executive Producer, Bloomberg Technology
1:40 PM EST - Streaming Wars
During the height of the pandemic, streaming platforms increased subscriptions across the board. Yet despite the fact that we have less time at home, the competition pool will remain larger than it did pre-pandemic, with new platforms on the scene. As programming packages are replaced by personalization, each platform must carve their users’ niche while appealing to a large audience. This discussion will cover different company’s blueprints for growth in the future of entertainment.
- Ann M. Sarnoff, Chair and CEO, WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group
- Moderator: Lucas Shaw, Team Leader, Media, Telecom, Entertainment, Bloomberg
2:00 PM EST - Invesco QQQ Sponsor Spotlight: Disruptive Innovation
- Anna Paglia, Global Head of ETFs & Indexed Strategies, Invesco
- Ryan McCormack, Factor & Core Equity ETF Strategist, Invesco
2:05 PM EST - Consumers, Creators and the Future of e-Commerce
We’re in the midst of a revolution in the way consumers interact with brands, products, companies and content online. What’s driving the shift, and how will startups and incumbents alike develop and share in the spoils of this new vision of the web?
- Rex Woodbury, Principal, Index Ventures
- Moderator: Naomi Nix, Technology Reporter, Bloomberg
2:25 PM EST - Bridging the Digital Divide
The COVID pandemic highlights how connectivity has become an even bigger part of our lives, shaping how we work, study and socialize. It also exposes the depth of the digital divide. To emerge strongly from the pandemic and secure a more resilient economic recovery, it’s vital that we don’t return to the pre-pandemic status quo. For the most underserved areas, fiber, 5G and low earth orbit satellites and other technologies and strategies can be deployed to address barriers to closing the digital divide.
- Alejandra Ceja, Executive Director, Panasonic Foundation, Vice President, Office of Social Impact and Inclusion, Panasonic Corporation of North America
- Mike Murphy, CTO, Ericsson North America
- Sampath Sowmyanarayan, Chief Revenue Officer, Verizon Business
- Moderator: Thomas Seal, Reporter, Bloomberg
2:50 PM EST - Entering the Metaverse
The metaverse has been billed as an immersive successor to the Internet with potential for more expansive opportunities in advertising, commerce, education, entertainment, medicine, and nearly every other sphere of life. It could also create a fuller and richer online experience, leading to higher quality connections with colleagues, business associates and family and friends. Nicola Mendelsohn will describe uses for the metaverse and discuss how it could create business opportunities for all types of companies.
- Nicola Mendelsohn, VP Global Business Group, Meta
- Moderator: Kurt Wagner, Technology Reporter, Bloomberg
3:10 PM EST - Navigating the Edge
Renée James is Founder and CEO of Ampere Computing, a company making high-performance server chips for the Cloud and Edge. Before Ampere, Renee was President of Intel. Renee will discuss the state of chip design and the future of the Cloud and share her secrets for creating a culture and organization that allows innovation and team work to thrive.
- Renee James, Founder & CEO, Ampere Computing
- Moderator: Ian King, Technology Reporter, Bloomberg
3:30 PM EST - Reflections on the Cloud
The global pandemic has made the case for a more collaborative, distributed way of working, putting Cloud technology centre stage. So how has the pandemic really shaped businesses' cloud ambitions? The CEO of SAP, Christian Klein, brings us stories from the Cloud sales front line. SAP is also in the room as customers look to navigate supply chain and sustainability challenges: how can technology be leveraged to find solutions?
- Christian Klein, CEO, SAP
- Moderator: Anna Edwards, TV News Anchor, Bloomberg
3:50 PM EST - Event Concludes