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Wednesday

According to the World Economic Forum’s latest “Future of Jobs” report, creativity is one of the most sought-after skills needed across industries and job roles. But is creativity really a skill that anyone can learn? Can we all be innovators? In this inspiring and actionable keynote, New York Times bestselling author and innovation expert Josh Linkner reveals a proven strategy anyone can use to unlock their creative potential. You don’t have to be a genius—you just need the right tools to hatch your own breakthroughs.



Objectives:
  • Analyze popular myths about innovation and what the research shows about our creative capacity
  • Determine how a 5% “Creativity Upgrade” can drive meaningful results in our careers and communities
  • Recognize we should ditch pervasive cliches like “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” to revamp old mindsets
  • Identify techniques and activities that exercise our creative muscles
  • Analyze stories of everyday people who achieved huge success by unleashing their creative potential
Wednesday

CFOs and finance professionals have been thrust into the center of attention as they are called on to help businesses 'survive and thrive’ in these extraordinary times. Forecasts, scenarios, and business model transformations are being asked of finance professionals along with outlining the impacts of government relief packages along with the increasing complexity of tax compliance. This update will cover the latest trends and issues facing Finance Leaders and how to prepare for the next normal as we look beyond the pandemic.



Objectives:
  • Recognize how the pandemic has impacted Finance functions (CFOs, Controllers, FP&A) and what the research says about the future of finance
  • Identify the top trends and issues facing finance in a useful framework
  • Determine the top skills and competencies needed to stay relevant and provide increasing value post-pandemic
  • Construct a game plan and identify resources to help you succeed in a global VUCA world
Wednesday

In this session, financial forecaster and futurist Jason Schenker will discuss the most important dynamics driving current economic growth and financial markets as well as the outlook ahead. Mr. Schenker will also discuss some increasing risks that will be critical for corporate finance, business strategy, accounting, and tax planning. Some of the most important topics will include sector and industry dynamics, global and U.S. growth, the labor market, Fed policy, quantitative easing, consumer inflation risks, asset inflation, and taxation risks. Mr. Schenker will also share Prestige Economics forecasts for growth, inflation, and Fed policy rates for the balance of 2021 and beyond.



Objectives:
  • Recognize the current economic and financial market drivers of growth
  • Evaluate important risks and levers of opportunity for future economic and financial market conditions
  • Analyze the root causes of elevated inflation risks
  • Assess U.S. fiscal and tax policy risks to identify potential business impacts
  • Compare the economic and financial dynamics in 2021 and 2020 to previous years and cycles
Thursday

As our we struggle to balance a multitude of challenges, we need leaders who promote hope, not fear; inspire unity not division. The solution lies within. JD will share stories from tragedy to triumph and the essential qualities required to go deep inside, rise up, and become an authentic, congruent and bold leader for the modern era.



Objectives:
  • Recognize the case for action for a new breed of leader to manage challenges in the modern era
  • Identify the personal identity crisis and associated thought—belief—emotional trigger sequence
  • Assess the power of the subconscious mind and why it relates to recent turmoil
  • Analyze what it means to be an authentic, congruent, and bold leader and where to start
  • Recognize how to master the essential qualities of focus, confidence, and courage to shift your trajectory and chart a new course
Thursday

The Biden Administration is settling in and the Congress and Administration have many issues to address. Which issues are front and center and which ones will affect the accounting profession and business community? What role are narrow House and Senate majorities impacting the current congressional legislative agenda? Will the 2021 off-year elections provide any indicators for potential outcomes in the 2022 mid-terms?



Objectives:
  • Identify which seats are up for election and the potential outcomes
  • Assess the implications of the election on business, tax, trade, and other issues of importance to business
  • Evaluate the potential impact of these issues with respect to advocacy efforts on behalf of the profession
Thursday

Some feel that DEI is only a human resource matter, or the sole responsibility of a DEI professional, however, to be truly effective, DEI must be everyone’s responsibility. McKinsey & Company’s January 2018 and 2020 research reinforces the link between DEI and company financial performance. In this session participants will learn tips and actions that CFO and finance leaders can take to ensure that they are playing a valuable role in advancing DEI within their organization.



Objectives:
  • Recognize areas where you can partner with other executives on DEI initiatives
  • Determine how to effectively advocate for progress and accountability
  • Identify strategies for providing an evolving culture of inclusion
Friday
12:00pm - 01:15pm EDT - May 7, 2021
Total Minutes: 75

Terms like mental toughness and a strong mind conjure up images of tough guys who plow their way through obstacles and adversity. That approach might work in football, but not in business or life. Many of us have experienced trauma in different ways in recent months. More than ever, we need positive thinking, resilience, and willpower to find ways to move through adversity and roadblocks.

As a former FBI agent, LaRae believes that while theories are nice, evidence is better. This session will combine her real-life experience with neuroscience and social psychology to help you find new ways to meet the challenges in front of you.



Objectives:
  • Positive Thinking: Recognize how you can prevail in your circumstances rather than expect your circumstances to change
  • Resilience: Determine why your obstacles won’t define you; instead, you can be defined by how you overcame them
  • Willpower: Identify how to pursue the things that fill you with purpose and meaning. Once you do, you will put in the work to get better at it every day
Friday

In this session we will explore fraud trends, risk management, and considerations for prevention, detection, and response to a rapidly expanding business function.



Objectives:
  • Recognize fraud trends in eCommerce
  • Apply tactics for Dynamic Risk Assessment
  • Identify prevention tools and techniques