November 7, 2019 | New York City
The Year Ahead
Change is constant
Change is the one constant that unifies global CEOs — and the pace of change only seems to be quickening. Which is why Bloomberg convenes The Year Ahead Summit, an invitation-only event creating a 360-degree view of the most urgent topics facing every executive in the coming year. The issues are myriad, from ongoing geopolitical uncertainty to the next generation of cyber security challenges to the radically changing nature of work in the age of A.I. to the most promising new global investment opportunities. Join Bloomberg this fall to help shape the conversation around the most important trends, issues and challenges every executive will need to consider in 2020 and beyond.
Featured speakers


November 6 - Wednesday
Special Dinner: The Year Ahead in Art and Culture
Proudly sponsored by Hennessy Paradis Imperial. Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required.
A conversation with internationally renowned artist John Currin and sculptor Rachel Feinstein.
Speakers
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John Currin
Artist
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Rachel Feinstein
Artist and Sculptor
Moderator
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James Tarmy
Arts Columnist, Bloomberg Pursuits
November 7 - Thursday
Special Breakfast Session: Tech's Role in Unlocking Medical Treatment & Health Care Outcomes
Proudly sponsored by Pfizer. Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required.
While innovation in health care runs wide and deep, it’s worth zeroing in on how technology is having a profound impact on the future of the industry and overall patient outcomes. Bloomberg will convene an exclusive breakfast panel of leaders leveraging facets of tech to optimize medical treatment and outcomes through data. At a time when the future of American health care is being widely debated, we will aim to cut through the noise to help business leaders understand how technology may hold the keys to the future.
Opening & Welcome Remarks
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Jonathan Palmer
Senior Analyst Healthcare, Bloomberg Intelligence
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Rod MacKenzie, PhD
Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President, Pfizer
Speakers
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Jeff Burbank
Chief Technology Officer, Fresenius Medical Care North America
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Bobby Green
Chief Medical Officer, Flatiron Health
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Aimee Quirk
Chief Executive Officer, innovationOchsner
Moderator
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Jonathan Palmer
Senior Analyst Healthcare, Bloomberg Intelligence
General Event Registration and Networking Breakfast
In Conversation With Sheryl Sandberg
We’ll sit down with the COO of Facebook, and one of the most recognizable faces in Silicon Valley, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of technology.
Speaker
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Sheryl Sandberg
Chief Operating Officer, Facebook
Moderator
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Caroline Hyde
Anchor, Bloomberg Television
Jim Coulter Presents
The TPG Co-CEO gives the TYA audience an exclusive look at his annual TPG investor conference presentation, sharing his thoughts on the top global trends every business leader needs to know heading into 2020.
Speaker
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Jim Coulter
Co-CEO & Founding Partner, TPG
Moderator
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Jason Kelly
Chief Correspondent, QuickTake, Bloomberg
Bloomberg Intelligence Presents: 50 Companies to Watch
Bloomberg Intelligence — which tracks more than 1,900 companies in industries including energy, technology, retail, and finance — presents on the 50 companies to watch in the year ahead.
Presenter
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David Dwyer
Global Director of Research, Bloomberg Intelligence
Networking Break
In Conversation With Jeff Gennette and David Simon
We’ll sit down with the CEO of Macy’s and the CEO of Simon Property Group for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of brick and mortar retail.
Speakers
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Jeff Gennette
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Macy's
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David E. Simon
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Simon Property Group
Moderators
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Carol Massar
Co-Anchor Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Television and Radio
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Jason Kelly
Chief Correspondent, QuickTake, Bloomberg
In Conversation With Howard Marks
From the future of asset management, to recession risks, and the outlook for credit, the Co-Chairman of Oaktree discusses the year ahead in finance and markets.
Speaker
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Howard Marks
Co-Chairman, Oaktree Capital Management
Moderator
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Erik Schatzker
Editor-at-Large, Bloomberg Television
Bloomberg Intelligence Presents: Streaming Wars and The Future of Media
Presenter
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Geetha Ranganathan
Media & Technology Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
In Conversation With Jonathan Nelson
We’ll sit down with the CEO of Providence Equity for a wide-ranging discussion on the year ahead in telecom, media, and technology.
Speaker
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Jonathan M. Nelson
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Providence Equity Partners
Moderator
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Jason Kelly
Chief Correspondent, QuickTake, Bloomberg
Special Lunch Session: The Year Ahead at Work
Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required.
It’s a cliché at this point to talk about how technology is driving the future of work but the truth of the matter is most companies are still not keeping up with the pace of change—from the standpoints of operations, information security, regulations, and talent. Making the right investments to keep the right teams doing the right jobs at the right time can often be a guessing game. But harvesting and utilizing the right data and tools can help executives understand crucial linkages that can inform decision making and eliminate guesswork. In this panel, we’ll talk to senior executives about how they balance priorities, stay nimble, and build teams that succeed.
Speakers
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Katy George
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
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Monique Herena
Chief Human Resources Officer, American Express
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Vipul Nagrath
Global Chief Information Officer, ADP
Moderator
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Rachana Bhide
Global Talent Lead, Bloomberg Engineering
Networking Lunch // The Future of Logistics
From the boom in e-commerce to demand across the globe, we’ll sit down with XPO Logistics CEO and Blackstone’s Co-Head of Global Real Estate to discuss the future of logistics.
Speaker
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Bradley Jacobs
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, XPO Logistics
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Kathleen McCarthy
Senior Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Real Estate, Blackstone
Moderator
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Erik Schatzker
Editor-at-Large, Bloomberg Television
In Conversation With Larry Merlo
We’ll sit down with the CEO of CVS Health for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of health care.
Speaker
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Larry J. Merlo
President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health
Moderator
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Drew Armstrong
Senior Editor, U.S. Health Care, Bloomberg
The Future of Health Care Innovation
Innovations in healthcare have the power to redefine the medical industry and our lives. We’ll have a frank conversation with thought leaders across the health care and pharmaceutical industry to understand where innovation meets reality in the year(s) ahead.
Speaker
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Angela Hwang
Group President, Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Group, Pfizer
Moderator
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Cynthia Koons
Senior Reporter, Bloomberg
In Conversation With Sarah Jessica Parker and George Malkemus
We’ll sit down with the award-winning actor and entrepreneur who teamed up with a 37-year veteran at Manolo Blahnik to create SJP Collection.
Speakers
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Sarah Jessica Parker
Award-Winning Actor, Producer, and Businesswoman, Founder of SJP Collection
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George D. Malkemus III
Partner, SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker, President & Chief Executive Officer Manolo Blahnik U.S.A.
Moderator
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Mark Miller
Global Editor, Bloomberg Live
Networking Break
In Conversation With Ambassador Susan Rice
Speaker
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Ambassador Susan Rice
Former National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama
Moderator
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Timothy L. O’Brien
Executive Editor, Bloomberg Opinion
Bloomberg Intelligence Presents: Trade Drama Risks Fragmenting Tech Innovation
Presenter
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Anand Srinivasan
Senior Analyst Technology, Bloomberg Intelligence
In Conversation With Margo Georgiadis
We’ll sit down with the CEO of Ancestry for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of genealogy and its role in the wider health care system.
Speaker
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Margo Georgiadis
President & Chief Executive Officer, Ancestry
Moderator
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Max Chafkin
Features Editor, Bloomberg Businessweek
In Conversation With Joseph Lusardi
We’ll sit down with the CEO of Curaleaf for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the cannabis industry and just how high it can go.
Speaker
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Joseph Lusardi
Chief Executive Officer, Curaleaf
Moderator
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Carol Massar
Co-Anchor Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Television and Radio
Closing Remarks and Networking
Speakers

Jeff Burbank
Chief Technology Officer Fresenius Medical Care North America
John Currin
Artist
Jim Coulter
Co-CEO & Founding Partner TPG
Rachel Feinstein
Artist and Sculptor
Jeff Gennette
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Macy's
Margo Georgiadis
President & Chief Executive Officer Ancestry
Katy George
Senior Partner McKinsey & Company
Bobby Green
Chief Medical Officer Flatiron Health
Monique Herena
Chief Human Resources Officer American Express
Angela Hwang
Group President, Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Group Pfizer
Bradley Jacobs
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer XPO Logistics
Joseph Lusardi
Chief Executive Officer Curaleaf
George D. Malkemus III
Partner, SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker President & Chief Executive Officer Manolo Blahnik U.S.A.
Rod MacKenzie, PhD
Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President Pfizer
Howard Marks
Co-Chairman Oaktree Capital Management
Kathleen McCarthy
Senior Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Real Estate Blackstone
Larry J. Merlo
President and Chief Executive Officer CVS Health
Vipul Nagrath
Global Chief Information Officer ADP
Jonathan M. Nelson
Founder & Chief Executive Officer Providence Equity Partners
Sarah Jessica Parker
Award-Winning Actor, Producer, and Businesswoman Founder of SJP Collection
Aimee Quirk
Chief Executive Officer innovationOchsner
Ambassador Susan Rice
Former National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama
Sheryl Sandberg
Chief Operating Officer Facebook
David E. Simon
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Simon Property Group
Drew Armstrong
Senior Editor, U.S. Health Care Bloomberg
Rachana Bhide
Global Talent Lead Bloomberg Engineering
Max Chafkin
Features Editor Bloomberg Businessweek
David Dwyer
Global Director of Research Bloomberg Intelligence
Caroline Hyde
Anchor Bloomberg Television
Jason Kelly
Chief Correspondent, QuickTake Bloomberg
Cynthia Koons
Senior Reporter Bloomberg
Carol Massar
Co-Anchor Bloomberg Businessweek Bloomberg Television and Radio
Mark Miller
Global Editor Bloomberg Live
Timothy L. O’Brien
Executive Editor Bloomberg Opinion
Jonathan Palmer
Senior Analyst Healthcare Bloomberg Intelligence
Geetha Ranganathan
Media & Technology Analyst Bloomberg Intelligence
Erik Schatzker
Editor-at-Large Bloomberg Television
Anand Srinivasan
Senior Analyst Technology Bloomberg Intelligence
James Tarmy
Arts Columnist Bloomberg Pursuits
Joel Weber
Editor Bloomberg BusinessweekSponsors

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