In a time of global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, the conversations at this summit have never been more relevant. Join us for the China Institute in America’s 20th Executive Summit on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, in New York City. Under the theme “Now What?”, this year’s forum will offer valuable insights into the future of U.S.-China relations and provide a critical post-election outlook.
Connect with over 200 influential leaders as we engage in deep discussions on the most pressing issues of our time, from advancements in tech and AI to international diplomacy. We are honored to welcome Robert Hormats, former Under Secretary of State under the Obama Administration, Henry Fernandez, Chairman and Chief Executive Office of MSCI, and Robert H. McCooey, Vice Chairman and the Head of International Listings at Nasdaq, among other distinguished speakers. Together, we will explore the economic, social, and cultural forces shaping the future and engage with top thinkers as we navigate this pivotal moment in history. Lunch is provided. And cap off the day with an exclusive gallery tour and networking reception.
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Summit Agenda
| 9:00 – 9:20 AM |
Check-In |
| 9:20 – 9:35 AM |
Opening Remarks
- George S. Geh, CEO of China Institute in America
- Ambassador Chen Li, Consul General of China in New York
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| 9:35 – 10:00 AM |
Keynote Speech I
Sino-American Relations: How Far Have They Deteriorated and Can Washington and Beijing Manage Them to Our Nations’ Mutual Benefit in the Period Ahead
- Robert Hormats, Vice Chairman of Kissinger Associates, Inc., former Under Secretary of State under the Obama Administration
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| 10:00 – 10:15 AM |
Keynote Speech II
Managing the World’s Most Consequential Bilateral Relationship
- Henry Fernandez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSCI
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| 10:15 – 11:00 AM |
Morning Panel I
Steering Through Turbulence:
What Lies Ahead for China and the World?
- Robert H. McCooey, Vice Chairman and the Head of International Listings at Nasdaq
- Pin Ni, President of Wanxiang America
- Henry Mo, Chief Economist and Head of Market Strategy at Corebridge Financial
- Charlie Vest, Associate Director on Rhodium Group’s Corporate Advisory Team (Moderator)
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| 11:00 – 11:20 AM |
Break |
| 11:20 – 11:40 AM |
Fireside Chat
Navigating a Changing World:
Will Decoupling Accelerate Under the New Administration?
- David J. Firestein, President and CEO of George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations
- Susan Yuqing Feng, Director of Programs at China Institute in America (Moderator)
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| 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM |
Morning Panel II
Foreign Direct Investment in Both Countries:
How Businesses are Adapting in the New Era?
- Ganesh V. Iyer, CEO of NIO US
- Mitchell Presnick, Founder of Super 8 Hotels China
- Ruth Jin, Partner and Leader of Investment Funds Practice at Moses Singer
- Shau Zhang, Partner, Leader of Americas China Overseas Investment at Ernst & Young LLP (Moderator)
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| 12:30 – 1:30 PM |
Networking Lunch |
| 1:30 – 2:30 PM |
Afternoon Panel I
AI in the Global Arena:
Understanding U.S.-China Dynamics and the Future of Artificial Intelligence
- Jeannette M. Wing, Executive Vice President for Research, Professor of Computer Science, Columbia University
- Larry Li, Founder and Managing Partner at AMINO Capital
- Che Guan, Principal Data Scientist at AllianceBernstein
- Paul Triolo, Partner for China and Technology Policy Lead at Albright Stonebridge Group (Moderator)
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| 2:30 – 3:30 PM |
Afternoon Panel II
Social and Cultural Trends Shaping US-China Societies
- Susan Greenhalgh, John King and Wilma Cannon Fairbank Research Professor Emerita of Chinese Society, Harvard University
- Yao Lu, Professor of Sociology, Columbia University
- Alec Ash, Editor of China Books Review and Senior Fellow of Asia Society, Author of Wish Lanterns and The Mountains Are High
- Ivy Yang, Founder of Wavelet Strategy, Columnist of Financial Times, Board Member of China Institute Next Gen x Serica (Moderator)
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| 3:30 – 5:00 PM |
Cocktail Reception & Gallery Tour |
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