Strategic Growth Forum^® 2025 Agenda

Palm Springs, California, November 12–15, 2025

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All Forum attendees are invited to enjoy a welcome dinner on Wednesday, November 12. The Forum kicks off on Thursday, November 13.

Wednesday, November 12

Welcome receptions

Welcome to Palm Springs dinner and entertainment

Thursday, November 13

Welcome to Strategic Growth Forum^® 2025

Mark Jeffries
Forum Emcee

Lee Henderson
EY Strategic Growth Forum Executive Sponsor

Living beyond limits

Amy Purdy
Three-time Paralympic Medalist and Cofounder of Adaptive Action Sports

Opportunity and growth in a shifting economy

Greg Daco
EY-Parthenon Chief Economist

Rana Foroohar
Global Economic Analyst, CNN

Moderated by: Mark Jeffries
Forum Emcee

The four futures of AI

Scott Whitten
Chief Partner Officer, Americas, SAP

Billy Shipley
SVP Finance, CFO, Daikin Comfort Technologies North America (DNA)

Julie Teigland
EY Global Vice Chair – Alliances & Ecosystems

Moderated by: Traci Gusher
EY Americas AI and Data Leader

Workshops

Interactive workshops designed to fuel strategic growth and innovation.

Risk-ready agentic AI: building with confidence
In the boardroom: how to position yourself and your board for strategic impact
Strategy in a complex world: leading through geopolitical uncertainty
Beyond burn rate: rethinking capital and cost efficiencies for strategic growth
Capital clarity: smart strategies for early-stage fundraising
Trusted relationships: how to build and fortify the most valuable currency in business
Future-proof your finance function
Storytellers Stage

Visionary speakers and business leaders will deliver powerful, short-form talks designed to spark inspiration and drive action. More details coming soon.

The Olympic edge: resilience in action

Joice Maduaka
Great Britain Olympic Track and Field athlete

Antoine Mindjimba
Former French professional ice hockey player

Abby Dunkin
USA Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball athlete

Keshia Kirtz
USA Olympic Track and Field athlete

Moderated by: Kristin Valente
EY Americas Chief Client Officer

The art of the perfect presentation

Mark Jeffries
Forum Emcee

Make it matter

Matt Emerzian
Founder and CEO, Every Monday Matters, 4x Best-Selling Author

Entrepreneurs: resilient by design

Claire Tomkins
CEO and Founder, Future Family

Hector Perez
CEO and Founder, Quantum FBI, LLC

Avis Yates Rivers
CEO and Founder, Technology Concepts Group International, LLC

Moderated by: Sherry Deutschmann
CEO and Founder, BrainTrust

The beauty of reinvention

Bobbi Brown
Makeup Artist, Author and Founder of Jones Road Beauty

Moderated by: Janet Truncale
EY Global Chair and CEO
“A night in Hollywood” theme dinner and entertainment

Celebrate 100 years of movie magic and the icons who redefined storytelling in the 20th century. Step into the spotlight dressed as your favorite screen legend or beloved character — from silver screen stars to cult classics and comedy icons. This is an evening where cinematic flair meets bold self-expression. No auditions necessary — the red carpet awaits!

Friday, November 14

Welcome back

Mark Jeffries
Forum Emcee

Kristin Valente
EY Americas Chief Client Officer

Strategy at the speed of AI

Shawn Kanungo
Innovation strategist and best-selling author

The next gen of sweet innovation

Solonia Allen
CEO and Founder, ALMNDMLK

The future of capital

Neil Mehta
Partner and Global Head of New Markets, Apollo

Moderated by: Ivan Lehon
EY Americas Private Equity Markets Leader

The next, next level

Sekou Andrews
Founder and CEO, SekouWorld, Inc.

Workshops

Interactive workshops designed to fuel strategic growth and innovation.

Breaking the mold: redefining the workforce for an AI-driven, agile future
Beyond the buzz: stablecoins in business innovation
The wellness edge
Brand as a growth engine
Navigating your exit strategy: IPOs and strategic transactions
Navigating change: what tax and economic shifts mean for business
How to win when the future’s a guess
Storytellers Stage

Visionary speakers and business leaders will deliver powerful, short-form talks designed to spark inspiration and drive action. More details coming soon.

The excellence multiplier

Sara Ross
Chief Vitality Officer, BrainAmped, Keynote Speaker and Author of Dear Work: Something Has to Change

The future is here. Is your business ready?

Minsoo Pak
EY Americas Innovation Realized Leader

Confidence: your new competitive edge

Juan Bendana
Leadership expert, Entrepreneur and Best-selling Author of Confident By Choice

Built to evolve: how great companies stay entrepreneurial

Rebecca Kent
GSVP, Global Transformation, Warner Bros. Discovery

Moderated by: Kristin Valente
EY Americas Chief Client Officer

The business of being Martha

Martha Stewart
Emmy Award-Winning TV Host and Founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

Moderated by: Deborah Norville
Two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist

Saturday, November 15

Welcome back

Mark Jeffries
Forum Emcee

When mission meets momentum

Christopher Barnett
Founder and Chairman, ABA Centers

Moderated by: Deborah Norville
Two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist

Disrupting markets, changing the world

Kim Malek
Founder and CEO, Salt & Straw

Ben McKean
Founder and CEO, Hungryroot

Rich “Raz” Razgaitis
Co-Founder and CEO, FloWater

Moderated by: Deborah Norville
Two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist

Rule 76: No excuses. Lead like a champion.

Vince Vaughn
Actor, Producer, Screenwriter

Moderated by: Mark Jeffries
Forum Emcee
Entrepreneur Of The Year^® Awards celebration

Master of ceremonies: Wayne Brady
Emmy-Winning Actor, Producer, Musician

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