Sessions include:

• 8:00a Breakfast

• 8:40a Ridding the World of Insecurity

  8:40a
  Thursday, Jan 18

  Ridding the World of Insecurity

  When Dr. Sean Stephenson was born, doctors predicted he would not survive more than 24 hours because of a rare bone disorder. He has stunted growth, stands about 3 feet tall and is confined to a wheelchair. But the man has a GIANT HEART! Sean’s inspiring life and career empower others to do their own life more brilliantly and rid this world of insecurity.

• 9:40a The U.S. Economy / Our Political Environment

  9:40a
  Thursday, Jan 18

  The U.S. Economy / Our Political Environment

  America has rarely been faced with so much change in such a short amount of time – healthcare, taxes, immigration, minimum wage, trade, and more. With meaningful policy adjustments hanging in the wings of Washington, we’ll take an insider's look at the probability and implications of such policy shifts on macro- and microeconomics as they relate to business. We’ll give you strategies to prepare for these changes over the next 12 months.

• 10:45a Break

• 11:00a What’s Now, What’s Next

  11:00a
  Thursday, Jan 18

  What’s Now, What’s Next

  iTunes completely disrupted music. Netflix disrupted television and movies. From Uber to Airbnb to Amazon, the rate of disruption is increasing exponentially with time. We’ll host a fireside chat with leaders from the venture capital space to find out where the next round of disruptors is coming from in the next 12 months (okay, besides Amazon). With a focus on food, retail, and automotive, we’ll look at trends in business you need to pay attention to and companies you may want to invest in this year.

• 12:00p Lunch

• 1:00p “America in the Raw”

  1:00p
  Thursday, Jan 18

  “America in the Raw”

  Three Deutsch planners spent four weeks travelling to a diverse group of cities across the country to discover how wealth, diversity, environment, and education affect how Millennials and Gen-Z live and think about their life. With so much research focusing on what is similar about these audiences, we will deliver the key takeaways from this proprietary ethnographic study to get at what’s on the minds of 25- & 35-year-olds, what they’re buying, and why.

• 2:00p Bot or Not? The A.I. Revolution

  2:00p
  Thursday, Jan 18

  Bot or Not? The A.I. Revolution

  Artificial intelligence is the next wave of technology to completely disrupt everything we know about the world and business. While we all know that, what we don’t know is what we should be doing with it, when we should start, or how to begin. We’ll talk about where A.I. sits within business in the immediate, short, and long term, and what you should be doing over the next 12 months.

• 2:30p Micro-Targeting the Masses (Roundtable)

  2:30p
  Thursday, Jan 18

  Micro-Targeting the Masses (Roundtable)

  We’ve never been able to talk to people on a one-to-one basis as efficiently as we can today. But for big brands who need mass engagement, where is micro-targeting effective and where is it inefficient? This roundtable discussion between attendees will answer that question by looking at those who are doing it well (and some who are not), and we’ll talk about some practical applications over the next 12 months.

• 3:15p Break

• 3:35p It Listens to You and Knows Your Face – Mobile

  3:35p
  Thursday, Jan 18

  It Listens to You and Knows Your Face – Mobile

  91% of adults keep their smartphones within arm's reach at all times. 3% of people sleep with it in their hands. Yet from a marketing perspective, most businesses are still using a small handful of tactics to leverage this incredible technology. We’ll talk about not just what’s widely used today to market on mobile devices, but we’ll also inspire you to leverage the technology differently over the next 12 months.

• 4:30p Generating a Return on Social (Roundtable)

  4:30p
  Thursday, Jan 18

  Generating a Return on Social (Roundtable)

  We know it’s good to connect with customers who want to connect with us. The problem is, connecting is just the beginning. In the end, we’re in business to sell stuff. This roundtable discussion will provide an avenue for us to learn from each other and answer that question. We’ll share best practices, real-life examples, and opportunities for growth on leading social platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

• 5:00p Bold Thinking for an Exponential Organization

  5:00p
  Thursday, Jan 18

  Bold Thinking for an Exponential Organization 

  Today a company’s success depends on mindset, its use of exponential technologies and the power of crowdsourcing. This keynote, based on Diamandis’ best-selling book BOLD, examines the approaches required to succeed during this exponential age. Where should a company be looking to grow 10x bigger, rather than 10-percent bigger? What does it take for a company to become an exponential organization? How do you become Uber rather than Kodak? Diamandis explains how a massively transformative purpose can drive your organization’s culture and help you attract the best employees.

• All Day AR / VR / A.I. Demo Rooms

  Thursday, Jan 18

  AR / VR / A.I. Demo Rooms

  Come play with the latest technologies from virtual reality headsets to augmented reality games. Meet all the leading voice players, from Amazon Alexa to Google Home to Apple HomePod. Experience branded voice apps and experiences, and talk to an expert about each of their unique capabilities.