2023-24 Season

Stuart Hart

Professor in Residence, University of Michigan, Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise

Creating Sustainable Value

Just as the creation of shareholder value demands performance on multiple dimensions, the challenges associated with sustainability are also multifaceted, involving economic, social, and environmental concerns. These challenges have implications for virtually every aspect of the firm’s strategy and business model. Yet many companies continue to frame sustainability not as a multidimensional opportunity but rather as a one-dimensional nuisance, typically involving regulations, added costs, and liabilities. Accordingly, in this session, he will develop a four-quadrant framework (the sustainable value portfolio) that links the challenges of sustainability to the creation of shareholder value by the firm. The four strategies—pollution prevention, product stewardship, clean technology, and base of the pyramid each possess their own strategic logic and unique set of challenges. Particular emphasis will be given to clean technology and base of the pyramid strategies as they are typically under-exploited by companies and offer the greatest potential return—and benefit to the world—in the long run.

March 25, 2024

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

International Ballroom, JW Marriott

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Harold Ford, Jr.

Former U.S. Congressional Representative, PNC Bank Regional President for New York

Unpacking the Latest Political Developments: Insights and Analysis

Today’s political landscape is complex and confusing, with multiple pressing issues calling for our attention. In this session, Harold Ford, Jr., a former U.S. Congressman and PNC Bank Regional President New York, will join Rick Albin, political reporter for WOOD TV News 8, for a fireside conversation that is sure to spark interest in seasoned political observers and newcomers alike. Ford will offer his unique perspective of the intricate web of forces driving current events, and offer insights and expertise to shed light on recent policy changes and legislative developments.

April 15, 2024

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

International Ballroom, JW Marriott

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Tom Standage

Deputy editor, head of digital strategy and Editor, The World Ahead

Ten Global Trends to Watch

The world is changing, fast. Whether it’s the upsurge in armed conflict, the redrawing of the global energy-resources map or rapid progress in artificial intelligence, things are moving at mind-boggling speed. From the situation in the Middle East to the adoption of electric vehicles to the treatment of obesity, things look very different from the way they did just a year or two ago. And 2024 could prove to be a pivotal year, as an unprecedented number of elections and a slowing Chinese economy intersect with growing geopolitical uncertainty. Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist and editor of its future-gazing annual, The World Ahead, outlines his ten global trends to watch, analyses what is going on, and considers where things might be going next.

April 29, 2024

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

International Ballroom, JW Marriott

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Member Luncheon

$ 48

Per Event

Guest of Member Luncheon

$ 68

Per Event

Non-member Luncheon

$ 98

Per Event

2023-2024 Event Schedule

September 11
September 25
October 9
October 23
November 6
November 13
December 4
January 8
January 22
February 5
February 26
March 11
March 25
April 15
April 29
*Event dates are subject to change

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