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B20 USA Summit Agenda at the District Pier

November 9–11, 2026 | District Pier

This week, global business leaders converge on Washington DC's iconic Wharf District for the B20 Summit. The B20 USA Village features the big conversations, networking, and unprecedented access to the most influential names in business—taking delegates beyond the headlines to tackle today's challenges and seize tomorrow's opportunities.

Speakers and times are subject to change.

View the Plenary Agenda

The B20 USA 2026 plenary program, presented at The Anthem, features additional speakers, panels, insights—and moments you won't want to miss.

Monday, November 9th

B20 Stage at District Pier

10:30a Sponsored Programming - Harmonic Innovation Group

Built In, Not Bolted On: Ethical by Design Superintelligence and the Competitive Edge of Trust

Speakers:

  • Hera Abbasi, Vice President, Government Affairs and Policy, Mastercard
  • Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman, Silverado Policy Accelerator
  • Roberto Baldoni, Founding DG, Italian National Cybersecurity Agency
  • Janice deGarmo, Chief Global Engagement Officer, Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue
  • Marcus Fowler, CEO, DarkTrace
  • Andrea Gumina, Global Head of Institutional Affairs Harmonic Innovation Group - President Transatlantic Harmonic Foundation
  • Victoria Jeffries, Director for AI Policy, Meta
  • Samara Moore, Board Member, ISC2
  • Anne Neuberger, General Partner and Head of Global Affairs, Andreessen Horowitz
  • Panels moderated by Dustin Volz, Washington Correspondent, The New York Times

1:00p Sponsored Programming - FQ Lounge™ @ B20 USA Summit

  • 1:25–1:35p Welcome Remarks: Powering Economic Momentum Globally

    Speakers:
    • Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient; U.S. Chair, G20 E*M POWER
    • Olivia Igbokwe, Lead, US Federal Political Affairs, AWS
    • Rachel Pearson, Founder & CEO, Engage & The Complete Agency
    • AJ Jorgenson, SVP, Growth, Strategy, and Executive Engagement, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
       
  • 1:35–2:00p From Visibility to Value: Unlocking Access and Opportunity

    Speakers:
    • Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient (Moderator)
    • Nedra Dickson, President & CEO, Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
    • Jen Dawson, Chief Executive Officer, SaaSNova
    • Anita Hargett, Global Head of Economic Development, Johnson & Johnson
    • Nicole Isaac, VP Global Public Policy, Cisco
       
  • 2:00–2:25p Care Is Economic Infrastructure: Reimagining Benefits for Participation and Growth

    Speakers:
    • Olivia Igbokwe, Lead, US Federal Political Affairs, AWS (Moderator)
    • Jaclyn Berger, Chief Operating Officer, Forma
    • Anders Rodenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Denominator
    • Chantell Preston, CEO and Founder, Preston Partners
    • Rachel Pearson, Founder & CEO, Engage & The Complete Agency; Engage: Promoting Women's Economic Security
       
  • 2:25–2:35p Closing Remarks & Baton Passing: From Dialogue to Doing: The G20 E*M POWER Commitments & Innovation Exchange

    Speakers:
    • Shelley Zalis, U.S. Chair, G20 E*M POWER
    • Shahrzad Rafati, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, RHEI
    • Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen, Non-Executive Board Director, MN, Siemens NL & HBC Group
    • Marta Blanco, President, International Relations Committee, CEOE
    • Andrea Grobocopatel, President, FLOR Foundation
    • Rinawati Prihatiningsih, Co-Owner & President Commissioner, PT INFINITIE BERKAH ENERGI
    • Gina Diez Barroso, Founder & President, Diez Holdings, Grupo DIARQ, CENTRO University & Dalia
    • Anne Simmons-Benton, Chair of W20 USA
    • Chiou See Anderson, Head, W20 Australian Delegation

5:30p Global Intelligence Desk - THE CALL: B20 Preview

  • Hosted by
    Jay Sapsford
    Senior Vice President, Global Intelligence Desk, U.S. Chamber of Commerce


    Featuring

  • John W.H. Denton AO
    Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce

Jump to Monday's B20 Plenary Agenda, hosted at The Anthem

Tuesday, November 10th

B20 Stage at District Pier

7:15a B20 Conversations: Regional Drivers of Growth

  • Charles Freeman
    Senior Vice President, Asia, International Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Kendra Gaither
    Senior Vice President, African Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Neil Herrington
    Senior Vice President, Americas, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Ivana Zuzul
    Senior Vice President, Europe, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Moderated by
    Jay Sapsford
    Senior Vice President, Global Intelligence Desk, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

1:20p Global Intelligence Desk - THE CALL: B20 Day One Highlights

  • Hosted by
    Jay Sapsford
    Senior Vice President, Global Intelligence Desk, U.S. Chamber of Commerce


    Featuring

  • Hon. David Bohigian
    Chief Executive Officer, Meridian International Center

2:05p B20 Conversations: Powering Tomorrow

  • Jean-Pierre Clamadieu
    Chairman of the Board of Directors, ENGIE
  • Nicola Monti
    Chief Executive Officer, Edison SpA
  • Moderated by
    Maurice Berns
    Managing Director and Senior Partner; Chair, Center for Energy Impact, Boston Consulting Group

2:35p B20 Conversations: The International Business Of Sport

  • Jonathan Fascitelli
    Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Seregh
  • Isiah Thomas
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Isiah Enterprises
  • Moderated by
    Rick Wade
    Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Outreach, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

3:00p B20 Conversations: Building The Next Economy

  • Nathan Ohle
    President and Chief Executive Officer, International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
  • HRH Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
    Chief Executive Officer, Future Investment Initiative Institute
  • H.E. Laziz Kudratov
    Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Republic of Uzbekistan
  • Moderated by
    Niki Lang
    Managing Director and Senior Partner; Global Leader, BCG Institute; Global Vice Chair, Global Advantage Practice, Boston Consulting Group

3:35p B20 Conversations: The Evolving Digital Workforce

  • Arun Gupta
    Chief Executive Officer, NobleReach Foundation
  • Justin Fanelli
    Chief Technology Officer, United States Department of the Navy
  • Moderated by
    Tammy Haddad
    Founder & Host, Washington AI Network

4:05p B20 Conversations: Turning Investment Into Global Growth

  • Andreas Schaal
    Director, Global Relations and Cooperation, G7, G20, APEC Sherpa
    Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
  • Lord Karan Bilimoria
    Member, House of Lords, United Kingdom
    Founder and Chairman, Cobra Beer
  • John W.H. Denton AO
    Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
  • Hon. David Bohigian
    Chief Executive Officer, Meridian International Center
  • Moderated by
    Justin Manly
    Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group 

4:40p B20 Conversations: Central Asia–U.S. Critical Minerals

  • Vinay Chawla
    Special Representative, Office of Commercial and Business Affairs
    United States Department of State
  • Kanat Sharlapaev 
    Chairman of the Presidium, Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Andrew Wilson
    Executive Director, Center for International Private Enterprise
  • Moderated by 
    Jennifer Miel, Vice President, Middle East, Central Asia and Türkiye; Executive Director, U.S.-Türkiye Business Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

5:15p B20 Conversations: Trade: Shifting Global Markets

  • Candace Laing
    President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
  • H.E. Sultan Al Musallam
    Secretary General, Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce
  • Anindya N. Bakrie
    Chairman, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 
    President, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Bakrie & Brothers
  • José Medina Mora
    President, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial, Mexico
  • Moderated by
    Steve Lutes
    Vice President, Middle East Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

5:50p B20 Conversations: Argentina And The Economic Reset

  • Ilan Goldfajn
    President, Inter-American Development Bank
  • H.E. Alejandro “Alec” Oxenford 
 
    Argentine Ambassador to the United States  
  • Moderated by
    Jay Sapsford
    Senior Vice President, Global Intelligence Desk, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Jump to Tuesday's B20 Plenary Agenda, hosted at The Anthem

Wednesday, November 11th

B20 Stage at District Pier

7:15a B20 Conversations: Global Growth And Policy

  • Joshua Walker
    Chief International Affairs Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Moderated by
    Masha Angelova
    Senior Editorial Producer, Global Intelligence Desk

1:10p Global Intelligence Desk - THE CALL: B20 2027 Preview

  • Hosted by
    Jay Sapsford
    Senior Vice President, Global Intelligence Desk, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
     

    Featuring

  • Rain Newton-Smith
    Chief Executive, Confederation of British Industry
  • Chang-Beom Kim
    Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Korean Industries

Jump to Wednesday's B20 Plenary Agenda, hosted at The Anthem