November 7, 2018, 4:15 am-5:15 pm

Profound and complex forces are rapidly disrupting the world of business. The convergence of machine learning and ever-proliferating data is enabling powerful new services to be delivered with unprecedented speed and intelligence—but it’s also raising ethical and human rights questions. The transition to a low-carbon economy is becoming a top priority for investors and governments, but how quickly this will happen and what the impact will be on business remain to be seen. Meanwhile, companies are increasingly expected to demonstrate their contribution to a just and equitable society in a world of systemic inequality and encroaching automation. Explore how companies are positioning themselves to succeed in a changing world by using strategic foresight and sustainability to develop new approaches to the ethical deployment of technology, climate resilience, and responsible automation.