FORTUNE BRAINSTORM TECH 2024
At Brainstorm Tech, Fortune’s award-winning journalists interrogate the most potent issues at the intersection of Silicon Valley, Wall Street, Washington, and Hollywood – and their impact on the world.
With economic optimism on the horizon and recession risk in the rearview, is a tech comeback in the cards? Where have futurists placed their bets? Who has best prepared for the opportunities ahead? And will this year’s political cycle help or hurt the tech industry’s ability to land a knockout punch?
Once again (now for 23 years), Fortune Brainstorm Tech brings together a community of Fortune 500 leaders with top investors, VCs, banking executives, startup founders, and global influencers. Gathering at the Montage Deer Valley, the program delivers the hallmarks of Fortune Live Events: engaging content, impactful networking, and meaningful takeaways, always in an idyllic setting that offers the very best in curated activities, cuisine, and entertainment.
Our 2024 program will include insight and perspectives from a wide range of voice across the tech ecosystem. Here’s a preview:
- Sequoia Managing Partner Roelof Botha on big bets in venture capital and what it takes to build legendary companies
- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse on building new financial models, tokens and tussles with the SEC
- Interpublic Group CEO Philippe Krakowsky on a tech-enabled shift in brand building and advertising models
- M12 (Microsoft Venture Fund) Head Michelle Gonzalez on the biggest bets in tech
- Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO of Lucid Motors on how he’s taking on EV juggernauts Tesla and…China.
- Vlad Tenev, Co-Founder and CEO, Robinhood on growing his trading platform abroad
- Samara cofounder Joe Gebbia on why housing needs disruption
- Journalist and Podcast Host Kara Swisher on Silicon Valley’s most spectacular rises…and falls.
- Salesforce AI CEO Clara Shih on whether we’ll ever be able to trust our AI
- Forerunner founder Kirsten Green on what consumers really want
- Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman on starting an airline from scratch
- San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President and CEO Mary Daly on the outlook for the U.S. Economy
- Stanford University Professor Erik Brynjolfsson on the impact of AI on the workforce and society
- Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson on how human-centric robots are revolutionizing industry
- Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean on the future generative AI in Big Tech
- Zoox CEO Aicha Evans on the (realistic) road to our self-driving future
- Colossal Biosciences Chief Science Officer Dr. Beth Shapiro on how tech can solve for mass extinction
- Runway Co-Founder and CEO Cristobal Valenzuela on how AI is changing filmmaking
- Wiz Co-Founder and CEO Assaf Rappaport on cybersecurity’s mission critical moment and what’s next for a $12 billion dollar beyond-unicorn
- Venturi Astrolab CEO Jaret Mathews, and Stoke Space COO Kelly Hennig on the tech driving us to (and back from) space
- MSA Capital Managing Partner Ben Harburg and Palantir Senior Advisor Jacob Helberg on whether the US and China should have a (tech) relationship.
Agenda
6:45 – 11:30 AM Fly Fishing A summertime fishing hotspot, Park City is home to some of the most productive trout streams in the American West. Try your hand at fly rod techniques in this 3-hour session. Suitable for all levels.
Brainstorm Tech Hosts:
Sharon Goldman, AI Reporter, Fortune
Jeremy Kahn, AI Editor, Fortune
6:45 – 11:30 AM White Water Rafting Brave Class II rapids and admire Utah’s stunning canyon scenery with an early-morning paddle on the Weber River in a 13-foot Super Puma raft.
Brainstorm Tech Host:
Leo Schwartz, Reporter, Fortune
7:30 – 10:30 AM Bobsledding Hungry for a hit of adrenaline? Reach speeds of up to 70mph in a bobsled on the Olympic Sliding Track, the home to bobsled, skeleton, and luge events at the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Games.
Brainstorm Tech Host:
Jessica Mathews, Senior Writer, Fortune
7:45 – 10:00 AM Guided Hike Hosted by NYSE Gain 750 feet of elevation and walk through luscious aspen forests on this 2-hour intermediate hike to the top of Bald Mountain.
Brainstorm Tech Hosts:
Andrew Nusca, Editorial Director, Fortune Brainstorm, Fortune
Alyson Shontell, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer, Fortune ; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm Tech
7:45 – 11:30 AM Horseback Riding Ride scenic backcountry trails and enjoy mountain views on horses trained for all levels of riders.
Brainstorm Tech Host:
Maryam Banikarim, Managing Director, Fortune Live Media
Allie Garfinkle, Senior Finance Reporter; Writer, Term Sheet, Fortune
8:00 – 11:30 AM Pickleball Paddles at the ready in this friendly tournament that kicks off with a quick coaching session. Suitable for novices and pickleball pros alike.
Brainstorm Tech Hosts:
Luisa Beltran, Finance Reporter, Fortune
Jason Del Rey, Tech Correspondent, Fortune; Co-Chair, Fortune Brainstorm Tech
Emma Hinchliffe, Senior Writer, Fortune
Alexei Oreskovic, Tech Editor, Fortune
A special gathering of tech executives and leaders in the Most Powerful Women community. Join us for networking, connection, and conversation.
By invitation
Hosted by:
Maryam Banikarim, Managing Director, Fortune Live Media, Co-chair, Fortune MPW Summit
Emma Hinchliffe, Senior Writer, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune MPW Summit
Alyson Shontell, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm Tech
Join Fortune Tech Reporters and our Brainstorm Tech leadership team for early networking, conversation, and good vibes before the official start of our program.
Hosted by:
Brainstorm Tech Co-chairs & Leadership:
Jason Del Rey, Fortune
Andy Dunn, Chief Executive Officer, Pie; Co-founder, Bonobos
Joe Marchese, Founding Partner, Human Ventures, Casa Komos Brands Group
Andrew Nusca, Fortune
Alyson Shontell, Fortune
Brainstorm Tech BrainTRUST:
Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor; Senior Fellow, and Director, Digital Economy Lab, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI
Terri Burns, Founder and General Partner, Type Capital
Jill Greenberg Chase, Partner, CapitalG
Lucy Guo, Founder and CEO, Passes; Co-founder, ScaleAI
Brooke Hammerling, Founder, The New New Thing
Elena Kvochko, Chief Trust Officer, SAP
TJ Parker, General Partner, Matrix Partners; Co-founder and Former CEO, PillPack
Raj Seshadri, Chief Commercial Payments Officer, Mastercard
Lila Tretikov, Partner and Head of AI Strategy, New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Ken Washington, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Medtronic
Maryam Banikarim, Managing Director, Fortune Live Media
Andrew Nusca, Fortune
Utopia or dystopia? The head of the San Francisco Fed shares her outlook on the U.S. economy, thoughts on how tech advancements will affect monetary policy, and predictions on AI’s impact on the labor market.
Mary C. Daly, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Interviewer: Emma Hinchliffe, FORTUNE
AI will drive a productivity revolution that fundamentally disrupts the global economy. This exclusive Brainstorm briefing separates hype from reality to explain where AI will have the biggest impact and what that means for executives and policymakers.
Presenter: Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor; Senior Fellow and Director, Digital Economy Lab, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI
The cloud security company has taken the world by storm since its founding in 2020 with little signs of a slowdown. We speak with Wiz’s chief executive—and a top investor—about security at scale, its soaring valuation, and the blessing (and curse) of AI.
Philip Clark, Investor, Thrive Capital
Assaf Rappaport, Co-founder and CEO, Wiz
Interviewer: Allie Garfinkle, Fortune
A decade after Robinhood transformed stock trading by targeting novice investors with a slick mobile app and zero-commissions, the company is still working to revise its reputation beyond risky investments and regulatory lapses. Can a first-ever credit card and global expansion help it build an enduring financial institution? Its co-founder and chief executive charts a course.
Vlad Tenev, Co-founder and CEO, Robinhood
Interviewer: Alyson Shontell, Fortune
Join us in the networking tent for follow up conversations with our speakers and your peers, refreshments, demos, or perhaps a game of chess. Visit the KPMG booth where you can engage in a live conversation with SKYLAR, a KPMG AI Agent. And don't forget to drop by the gifting station to select some tech-y and local merch to bring home.
*A special thanks to Chess.com, Kizik, Stance, Threads, and Trashie for their participation.
Agility Robotics has manufactured a first-of-its-kind, human-centric, multi-purpose robot. Called Digit, it’s designed to integrate into existing workflows instead of requiring specially designed workplaces. Which jobs are suited for man, and which for machine? We discuss.
Peggy Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Agility Robotics
Interviewer: Jason Del Rey, Fortune
Evans & Sutherland. Novell. Omniture. Qualtrics. The stretch of Utah known as the Wasatch Front has long been fertile ground for technology startups, and today, there are more than ever. Which ones are poised to break through—and what could stop them? We talk with two companies that insiders say are on the cusp of greatness: property software provider Entrata and ecommerce accelerator Pattern.
Adam Edmunds, Chief Executive Officer, Entrata
David Wright, Co-founder and CEO, Pattern
Interviewer: Andrew Nusca, FORTUNE
Housing is a business in desperate need of disruption—at least in the U.S. Prices are high, thanks to a deficit of some four million homes. Productivity gains are among the lowest of any sector. Can a founder’s mindset shake up an essential component of the economy? Are efficiency, affordability, and delight mutually exclusive?
Joe Gebbia, Co-founder, Airbnb, Samara
Interviewer: Jessica Mathews, Fortune
How do you build artificial intelligence that’s personalized but not petrifying? By forcing it to understand the humans in the equation. The head of AI at Salesforce joins us to discuss the privacy guardrails necessary to tap AI’s true potential—and how a cloud computing pioneer is preparing to reinvent itself.
Clara Shih, Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce AI
Interviewer: Jeremy Kahn, Fortune
The rivalry between the U.S. and China is hardly new, but the federal government kicked off a fresh round of competition between the two global powers when it stepped in to legislate the sale of TikTok. Things have gotten tense—especially in technology. Is cooperation or tension in store for these frenemies? A pair of leading voices debate the path forward.
Ben Harburg, Managing Partner, MSA Capital
Jacob Helberg, Commissioner, United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission; Senior Policy Advisor to the CEO, Palantir Technologies
Interviewer: Andrew Nusca, Fortune
Hosted by KPMG
Please join Fortune Editors and your peers for more networking, cocktails, and dinner on site.
Hosted by NYSE
Wrap up your evening at the 3rd Annual NYSE Nightcap at Brainstorm Tech. Challenge your peers to a game of bowling, network with new friends, and unwind from the day. See you there!
Brainstorm Tech Co-chairs
Jason Del Rey
Tech Correspondent, FORTUNE; Co-chair
Fortune Brainstorm Tech
Andy Dunn
Founding CEO, Bonobos and Pie; Author, Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind; Co-chair
Fortune Brainstorm Tech
Alyson Shontell
Editor-in-Chief, FORTUNE Co-chair
Fortune Brainstorm Tech
Joe Marchese
Founding Partner, Human Ventures and Casa Komos Brands Group; Co-chair
Fortune Brainstorm Tech
Andrew Nusca
Co-Chair, Fortune Founders Forum, Editorial Director
Fortune Brainstorm Tech
Overview
WHO
Fortune Brainstorm Tech is an invitation-only community of pioneering technologists, innovative Fortune 500 leaders, shrewd investors, eminent entrepreneurs, and global influencers interested in discussing the most pressing issues in business and the role of technology in solving—or exacerbating—them. Each year 10 community members are selected to serve as the Brainstorm BrainTRUST, an advisory board that draws from its members’ wealth of industry expertise to guide development of the Brainstorm community and experience.
WHAT
Since 2001 Brainstorm Tech has convened the brightest minds in technology, business, and beyond for a multi-day mountain retreat to discuss and debate the most potent issues in business, society, and the global innovation economy. The magic of Brainstorm lies in putting this community in collective conversation with the guidance of Fortune’s award-winning journalists. Together—and in an array of formats and venues—we explore and interrogate what is novel and top of mind for anyone operating at the cutting edge. Democratic discussion engages community members and actionable takeaways ensure they stay ahead of the curve with insights and connections to drive their success.
WHY
For nearly a century Fortune has been a trusted resource to help the world’s business leaders see around corners. We are unrivaled in our ability to convene key business-decision-makers and create forums for actionable intelligence. Paired with our best-in-class editorial, we are renowned for the kind of electrifying dialog that sets the global business agenda. Hallmarks of Fortune events are engaging content, impactful networking, meaningful insights, and memorable experiences.
Fortune’s mission is to change the world by making business better. We achieve that by providing trusted information, telling great stories, and building world-class communities.
Membership Benefits
Your Fortune Brainstorm Tech membership affords opportunities for learning, engaging, networking, and sharing initiatives both in the large group annual meeting, and also at other events through the year.
Benefits include:
Member Networking
Brainstorm Tech Annual Meeting 2024: Top tech leaders gather for engaging content, impactful networking, and meaningful takeaways, and to exchange ideas and build relationships in an idyllic setting that offers the very best in curated activities, cuisine, and entertainment.
Brainstorm Tech at CES, January 8, 2024 Our annual Las Vegas dinner is valued as a welcome opportunity for high-level networking and for exchanging ideas with your fellow community members.
Brainstorm Tech Bay Area Dinner March 19, 2024: Tech leaders meet to discuss the new ideas, emerging trends, and technologies that are reshaping business.
Brainstorm Tech Member Directory
Editorial Coverage
Fortune newsletters including Term Sheet, Data Sheet, Eye on AI, and CEO Daily
News coverage of main stage and breakout session discussions at the annual meeting and other Brainstorm Tech events
Social media coverage of Brainstorm Tech speakers, sessions, and topics
FORTUNE Access
Complimentary ticket to Fortune Brainstorm A.I (Dec 9-10, 2024), and discounted ticket to the Fortune Global Forum.
Invitations to Fortune C-suite virtual roundtables, with leaders from across industries on a variety of topics.
Complimentary subscription to Fortune.com, with unlimited access to daily journalism, in-depth features, iconic lists and rankings, quarterly investment guides, video coverage of events, video interviews, webinars, and more.
Brainstorm Tech annual membership is $9,500 and the membership fee must be received before the conference pass is issued or access is provided to member benefits.
Contact Us
For Speaker Suggestions:
As the annual meeting is designed for Brainstorm Tech members, we advise that executives interested in formal speaking roles first apply to become members of the community by filling out the form at the top of this page. This ensures that all attendees are qualified to be part of the conversation and can take a program role. To suggest a speaker for Brainstorm Tech, please complete the form at the link below. There are no exact deadlines for speaker submissions.
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