2024 Schedule

Niall Ferguson, the celebrated historian who predicted Cold War II in 2018, has assembled the sharpest minds from both sides of the Bamboo Curtain for a discussion on the future of U.S.-China relations.

Academia is beset by challenges related to free speech, admission policies, donor pressures and soaring costs. University leaders are simultaneously negotiating these minefields and convincing the next generation that college is still worth it. Can academia rise to these challenges?

As society focuses on mitigating human climate impact, economies shift away from carbon-based energy sources — which impacts individuals, businesses and governments. Beyond subsidies and regulation, we’ll need to harness the power of business, investment markets and individual self-interest to create a safer and more prosperous world.

AI’s evolution over the next two decades will redefine the white spaces of uncharted knowledge, revolutionize industries, alter societal dynamics and challenge ethical boundaries. How should we address questions about control, privacy and the very essence of human existence?

America’s southern border is a flashpoint for contentious political and cultural disagreements, as well as the site of a growing humanitarian crisis that existing laws, policies and institutions seem incapable of addressing. Are there any real solutions in sight?

Two legends — a baseball superstar and a Wall Street titan — discuss how they are leveraging their passion for professional sports as a team stakeholder and an owner.

One of the architects of artificial intelligence, now the CEO of Microsoft AI, shares what he sees ahead for AI — and for humanity — as we stand at this digital precipice.

From the ancients to our forefathers to our modern-day achievement-obsessed culture, the question of what makes us happy continues to perplex. Why are we eternally fascinated by the pursuit of happiness, and will we ever agree about what makes us truly happy?

While elected officials debate the necessity and scope of reparations for the historical stain of slavery, some individuals and private institutions with ties to the slave trade are stepping forward. What can we learn from their efforts to reckon with the past?

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announced last month that he would change his party affiliation from Democrat to Independent, leaving many to wonder about his future plans in a divisive election year. Join the senator alongside his daughter, Heather Manchin, as they discuss their new organization, Americans Together, and how they hope to give politically homeless centrists a voice and direction.

The U.S. is spending record amounts on infrastructure, with billions of federal dollars going to bridges, clean drinking water, broadband, and climate and energy. The governor of Maryland talks about what that looks like at state and local levels — and why it’s necessary now.

Amid the stark realities of our planet's degradation, there are bright glimmers of hope in conservation efforts around the world. Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier use masterful storytelling and breathtaking imagery to show audiences a future in which humanity works in harmony with nature to preserve our planet for coming generations.

The market is at record highs. Unemployment is at record lows. And most economists will tell you the American economy is the envy of the world — but far too many working families need more to get by. What do the trends on mortgages, consumer behavior and lending tell us about America’s economic future?

Too many men are falling behind women academically and economically, and feeling unmoored. Millions are turning to online influencers rather than finding fulfillment in a purposeful life. How do we curb the rise in male loneliness and create gender norms that allow them to thrive?