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1 The Wall Street Journal CEO Council D.C. Meeting December 3-4, 2018 The Four Seasons Washington, D.C. When the CEO Council meets in Washington D.C in December, the nation will be in the midst of another extraordinary period of change. Voters will have just chosen a new Congress and possibly flipped political control of one or both chambers. The White House will be pressing major new policy initiatives abroad and at home, steered by yet another new team of top presidential advisors on the economy, trade, national security and other key areas critical to business. Is this the makings of a new era of progress for the U.S., or the recipe for a political cage fight that will stall policy and economic growth? Will the festering trade dispute with China erupt into an all-out war with unpredictable consequences for business? Will the new Congress seek to tweak (read: roll back) the new tax cuts if deficits climb? And can the White House initiative to reduce business regulation survive if the political tide shifts against it? The CEO Council will tackle these issues and much more including how to dine on, rather than be eaten by, the latest bounty of technological innovation. Our speakers: top government decision makers and experts in fields essential to today's CEO. At a time when the velocity of change appears to increase by the day, we ll meet at the epicenter of that change to learn what it all means for business. Join us for the 2018 CEO Council Annual Meeting, in Washington D.C., December 3-4. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 5:00pm - 6:00pm Welcome Reception 6:00pm - 8:00pm Opening Dinner and Program Opening Remarks Robert Thomson, Chief Executive, News Corp Matt Murray, Editor in Chief, The Wall Street Journal What Just Happened, and What s It Mean for Business The midterm elections could change the political landscape in Washington. What s likely to happen to tax policy, regulation, and the ability of Congress to get things done? Kristen Soltis Anderson, Co-Founder and Partner, Echelon Insights Greg Valliere, Chief Global Strategist, Horizon Investments Interviewer: Gerald F. Seib, Executive Washington Editor and Chief Commentator, The Wall Street Journal 8:00pm - 9:00pm Dessert and Nightcaps

2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast 8:00am - 8:15am Opening Remarks John Bussey, Associate Editor, The Wall Street Journal 8:15am - 8:40am American Business in the World From trade policy to national security treaties, it sometimes appears America is in retreat from global engagement. But is that so? And when is business affected? John R. Bolton, National Security Advisor, The White House Interviewer: Gerard Baker, Editor at Large, The Wall Street Journal 8:40am - 9:05am When Workplace Culture = Business Risk Companies across industries have been rocked over the last year by revelations of harassment, pay inequity and other problems tied to corporate culture. How can boards and CEOs best avoid tanking the brand? Debra Katz, Partner, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP Tina Tchen, Partner, Buckley Sandler Interviewer: Jamie Heller, Business Editor, The Wall Street Journal 9:05am - 9:20am The Imperial Presidency Has the office of the president, over the years, become too powerful for American democracy? And is this what the founding fathers had in mind? Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO, National Constitution Center 9:20am - 9:45am What to Do About China China remains one the biggest opportunities and greatest threats to global companies. It s a big market. But one without normal rules. The White House hopes to change that. Peter Navarro, Director, National Trade Council, The White House Interviewer: John Bussey, Associate Editor, The Wall Street Journal 9:45am - 10:20am Networking Break 10:20am - 10:45am Business and the Political Minefield: A Case Study When should a company take a stand on a political or social issue such as gun control, gay marriage, or immigration? And how can a CEO best navigate the sometimes competing interests of employees, shareholders and the board? Mark T. Bertolini, Chairman and CEO, Aetna Ed Stack, Chairman and CEO, DICK s Sporting Goods Interviewer: Nikki Waller, Editor, Live Journalism and Special Coverage 10:45am - 10:55am Tech Demo: Robotics in Your World 10:55am - 11:15am Policing Trade Global trade relations have hit a rough patch. Can the World Trade Organization hold the regime together?

3 Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General, World Trade Organization Interviewer: Jacob M. Schlesinger, Senior Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal 11:30am - 12:30pm Breakout Sessions The CEO Council will break into small groups to discuss critical issues affecting business and growth. The Next Workforce A new wave of automation is upon us, and a bigger one driven by artificial intelligence -- is on the horizon. How can CEOs best manage the integration of human talent and machine? And can CEOs get a buy-in for change from a workforce that may itself be displaced? Francisco D Souza, CEO, Cognizant Rich Lesser, CEO, Boston Consulting Group A Look in the Mirror What makes a good CEO and what makes a bad one? And how does that shape criteria for picking a successor? Tim Baxter, President and CEO, Samsung Electronics North America Gerry Smith, CEO, Office Depot Inc. Moderator: Marcelo Prince, Corporate Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal Taking a Stand Can companies avoid social issues such as gun control, LGBTQ rights, and immigration policy without alienating employees, customers, and other essential stakeholders? If a stand is taken, what s the best way to do it? Moderator: Nikki Waller, Editor, Live Journalism and Special Coverage Changing the Game Diversity, pay equity, and #MeToo get plenty of discussion at the top of companies. But what concrete practices truly change the game, attract the best talent, and create the healthiest workplace? Amy Schabacker Dufrane, CEO, HR Certification Institute John Forsyth, Chairman and CEO, Wellmark Inc. Moderator: Jamie Heller, Business Editor, The Wall Street Journal Securing the Home Front Is cyber security a contradiction in terms? This breakout will share the latest best practices for keeping a business safe. C Vijayakumar, President and CEO, HCL Technologies Moderator: Gerald F. Seib, Executive Washington Editor and Chief Commentator, The Wall Street Journal A Climate for Change The United Nations says climate change is at crisis level, and that the U.S. above all others needs to act. What should businesses be doing now to prepare for more climate-related dislocation? Afsaneh Beschloss, Founder and CEO, Rockcreek Mark Machin, President and CEO, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Moderator: Elena Cherney, Editor, Coverage Planning, The Wall Street Journal

4 Politics in America (non-member breakout session) We'll look at the results of the mid-terms and extrapolate into the future: Is there a new trajectory in American politics? And what can be made of the notable role of women -- both as candidates and voters. Moderators: Jeanne Cummings, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal Aaron Zitner, Digital Innovation Editor, The Wall Street Journal 12:45pm - 1:55pm Lunch Program Balancing the Books Tax cuts, wage growth, higher interest rates, rocketing deficits: The nation s chief bookkeeper puts it all in context. Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Interviewer: Matt Murray, Editor in Chief, The Wall Street Journal 2:10pm - 2:30pm The View From China When it comes to trade, growth, security, the environment, governance, and a range of other issues, China has its own ambitions. Can compromise be found with that other world power -- the U.S.? Cui Tiankai, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the U.S. Interviewer: Paul Beckett, Washington Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal 2:30pm - 2:50pm Tracking the Economy The U.S. economy is on a roll, setting the pace for global growth. How long can that continue? And what should we make of the rising U.S. budget deficit? Kevin A. Hassett, Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers, The White House Interviewer: Jon Hilsenrath, Global Economics Editor, The Wall Street Journal 2:50pm - 3:05pm The White Working Class You think you understand America s class warfare? Maybe not. Thoughts from the author of the mostread article in the history of the Harvard Business Review: What So Many People Don t Get About the U.S. Working Class. Joan C. Williams, Professor of Law, University of California, Hastings College of the Law 3:05pm - 3:40pm Networking Break 3:40pm - 4:00pm On Your Mark, Get Set The 2020 presidential race is on. How s the field taking shape? 4:00pm - 4:20pm Political Leadership A new Congress, a new chance to lead. What can be done to fix Washington? 4:20pm - 4:40pm A Word from Our Allies U.S. policy is testing several relationships with countries that have stood by America in times of crisis. What s the long-term impact of fights over trade, NATO and other common interests? Kim Darroch, British Ambassador to the United States 4:40pm - 5:00pm Global Flashpoints The U.S. military is still fighting a war in Afghanistan, and is active in many other hotspots across the

5 world. Where might conflict next affect the normal relations between nations. 5:00pm - 6:00pm Closing Reception **Subject to Change**

The Wall Street Journal CEO Council D.C. Meeting

The Wall Street Journal CEO Council D.C. Meeting December 3-4, 2018 The Four Seasons Washington, D.C. When the CEO Council meets in Washington D.C in December, the nation will be in the midst of another