DealBook Online Summit: Watch Adam Neumann on the Lessons of WeWork

On the first day of the DealBook Online Summit, hosted by Andrew Ross Sorkin, top newsmakers in the worlds of business, policy and culture discuss the future of technology, gender equality, the direction of democracy and life after the pandemic, among many other consequential topics. Register here to attend, free of charge, and catch up on any sessions you may have missed.

Here is today’s lineup (all times Eastern):

10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Tim Cook of Apple

The chief executive of the iPhone maker shares his vision for the future of privacy, payments and the internet in general.

11 A.M.-11:30 A.M.

Adam Neumann

The co-founder and former chief executive of WeWork speaks about his tumultuous quest for a workplace utopia, lessons learned and his next act.

2 P.M.-2:30 P.M.

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, of Archewell and Mellody Hobson of Ariel Investments

Two groundbreaking figures discuss how women can reach economic and professional parity, and reflect on how their shared experiences have influenced their thinking.

3:30 P.M.-4 P.M.

Albert Bourla of Pfizer

The chief executive of the pharma giant reflects on the race to create highly effective Covid vaccines, the battle against new variants and what life after the pandemic will look like.

4 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

Ken Chenault of General Catalyst and Ken Frazier of Merck

Two of corporate America’s most prominent leaders make the case for creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and protecting the voting rights of all Americans.

4:30 P.M.-5 P.M.

Matthew McConaughey

The Academy Award-winning actor, philanthropist and self-described “poet-statesman” discusses how to mend a broken political system.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/11/09/business/dealbook-summit