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
Tom Standage
Deputy Editor, The Economist
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.