The River Loft is located at The Watershed: 353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Welcome Cocktail Event​
The River Loft​
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Bridgewater Associates Nyala Campus: 400 Nyala Farms Rd, Westport, CT 06880 

Due to security at Bridgewater’s campus, we are requesting guests depart from the Watershed via bus. Please gather in the lobby ten minutes before departure. You will need a government ID to enter.

Bus departs from Watershed Hotel​
7:45 a.m. 

Breakfast, registration, and networking​
8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.​

Welcome and opening remarks​
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Jonah Fisher, Senior Director, Millennium Leadership Program, Atlantic Council​

Opening keynote address​
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Karen Karniol-Tambour, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Bridgewater Associates; Millennium Fellow 2018

Panel | Dynamic Economic Leadership for Sustainable, Equitable Growth in an Uncertain World
9:35 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.
Moderator: Josh Lipsky, Senior Director, GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council.
Panelists:
Alejo Czerwonko, Chief Investment Officer, Emerging Markets Americas, UBA Global Wealth Management; Millennium Fellow 2021
Kate Dunbar, Head of Macro Research, Bridgewater Associates; Millennium Fellow 2024
Tara Hariharan, Managing Director, Head of Global Macro Research, NWI Management LP; Millennium Fellow 2023

Break​
10:35 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Fireside chat | “What leadership is needed on the global stage during these uncertain times?” ​
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fred Kempe, CEO, Atlantic Council
Jon Huntsman, Jr., Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth, Mastercard; Board Member, Atlantic Council 

Breakout | Geo-political deep dives
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This is a chance for participants to break into small groups and explore a live geopolitical issue facilitated by fellows, Bridgewater and Atlantic Council staff. 

Breakout rooms:

1. Analysis & Anticipation: The Electoral Landscape & How a President Harris/Trump Could Shape the Economy led by Will Barnes, Team Lead for Geopolitics and Long-Term Research, Bridgewater Associates and Pete Seat, Vice President, Bose Public Affairs Group; Millennium Fellow 2018 
2. Exploring a Deepening U.S. – China Rivalry, led by Dave Shullman, Senior Director, Global China Hub, Atlantic Council 
3. Navigating Uncertainty: Ukraine’s Role in Global Power Shifts led by Olga Zykova, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance of Ukraine; Millennium Fellow 2023 and Elena Gonzalez-Malloy, Investment Associate, Bridgewater Associates 
4. Regional and Global Implications of the Ongoing Israel-Hamas War led by Will Wechsler, Senior Director, Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs, Atlantic Council and Wardah Khalid, Foreign Affairs Officer, U.S. Department of State; Millennium Fellow 2022 

Lunch​
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Panel | AI on the Global Stage: Driving Progress, Navigating Risks​
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Moderator: Romesh Ratnesar, Senior Vice President, Engagement, Atlantic Council
Panelists:
Becky Waite, Head of Global Response, OpenAI; Millennium Fellow 2024
Welton Chang, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Pyrra Tech; Millennium Fellow 2018
Eric Loeb, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs, Salesforce
Oliver Simon, Co-Head of AI & ML Investment Strategy, Bridgewater Associates

Break​
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.​

Panel | Climate Leadership: Cooperation and Competition in an Era of Rapid Transformation​
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
Moderator: Landon Derentz, Senior Director, Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council
Panelists:
Daniel Hochman, Head of Sustainability Research, Bridgewater Associates; Millennium Fellow 2023
Shaun Fernando, Partner, Sustainability & Infrastructure, Guidehouse; Millennium Fellow 2022; Executive Leadership Intensive participant 2024
Kara Mangone, Head of the Sustainable Finance Group; Goldman Sachs; Millennium Fellow 2020

Fireside Chat | Looking Towards the Future: “What Charge Do we Give to the Next Generation of Leaders on the Global Stage?​
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Moderator: Annie Simonds, Consultant, Spencer Stuart
Panelists:
Jenna Ben-Yehuda, Executive Vice President, Atlantic Council
Jordan Brugg, Chief Executive Officer, Spencer Stuart

Closing remarks​
5:15 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Jonah Fisher, Senior Director, Millennium Leadership Program, Atlantic Council

Shuttles to the Lookout ​
5:20 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
249 Greens Farms Road, Westport, CT

Cocktail Dinner​
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Shuttles back to the Watershed​
8:45 p.m.

*Please note schedule is subject to change. ​

Grace Farms: 365 Lukes Wood Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 

If you are staying at the Watershed, please gather in the lobby ten minutes before the bus departs.

Bus departs from Watershed Hotel​
8:00 a.m. 

Breakfast and networking​
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.​

Welcome remarks​
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Jonah Fisher, Senior Director, Millennium Leadership Program, Atlantic Council​
Pete Seat, Vice President, Bose Public Affairs Group; Millennium Fellow 2018
Rebecca Jones, Co-Founder & COO, Pyrra Technologies; Millennium Fellow 2018

Leadership icebreaker led by Spencer Stuart​
9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
David Elbaz, Global Head of Development Solutions and Consultant, Leadership Advisory Services, Spencer Stuart
Brett Clark-Bolt, Global Head of Solutions Group and Consultant, Leadership Advisory Services, Spencer Stuart
Grant Elliott, Associate, Leadership Advisory Services, Spencer Stuart​

Break​
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Alumni-led open space discussions ​
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Moderators:
Rudina Hajdari, Former Member of Parliament, Republic of Albania; Millennium Fellow 2022; Executive Leadership Intensive 2024
Tara Hariharan, Managing Director, Head of Global Macro Research, NWI Management LP; Millennium Fellow 2023
Alen Amini, Management Consultant, Boston Consulting Group; Millennium Fellow 2022​
Daniel Saka Mbumba, Risk Management Professional; 2021 Millennium Fellow
B Pratyusha Chennupati, Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs, Pebble Labs, Inc.; Millennium Fellow 2023
Gavin Walsh, Senior Economist, Loan Programs Office, US Department of Energy; Millennium Fellow 2022; Executive Leadership Intensive 2024​

Lunch ​
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Alumni-led activities around Grace Farms​
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Activities to include: Soccer, nature walk, Grace Farms tour, a tea-tasting, and various activities in their indoor sports facility. 

MLP Strategy Discussion | Vision-setting for the future​
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Led by: Spencer Stuart team and members of the MLP Alumni Board​

Closing circle and remarks​
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Jonah Fisher, Senior Director, Millennium Leadership Program, Atlantic Council​

*Please note schedule is subject to change.​

•  The cocktail event begins at 6 p.m. on the roof of the Watershed, at the River Loft. There will be Atlantic Council staff in the lobby to guide you. 
• The hotel is about a 25-minute drive from the Stamford train station, and there are Uber/Lyft rides available in the area. 
• Parking is available onsite. 

• Due to Bridgewater security measures, participants are asked to depart via bus from the Watershed Hotel by 7:45 am. Upon arrival, Summit registration will open at 8:15 am.  
• If you are arriving via Uber or personal car, please ensure you have a government ID and arrive with time to go through Bridgewater’s security.
• For those travelling by personal vehicle, reserved spaces will be available in the N300/400 garage on Bridgewater’s campus.
• Programming will run from 9:00 am-5:30 pm, followed by a nearby cocktail reception at The Lookout (249 Greens Farms Road, Westport, CT) from ~5:30 – 8:30PM.

• For those staying at the Watershed hotel, the bus will depart around 8:00 am. If you are checking out Friday, please do so before boarding the bus with your luggage.
• If you are commuting from another location, please plan to arrive by 8:30 am. Upon arrival, please follow directions to park and enter by the West Barn Hall. Please have a government ID on hand to go through the entry gate.
• Programming will run from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Grace Farms will provide a storage room for those who will be departing on the 6^th and carrying luggage. We will have a bus depart for Stamford Amtrak station following the conclusion of programming.

You will need to present government ID upon arrival and pre-fill an A/V release form prior to arrival.

Active shoes and clothes if you plan on participating in any physical activities.

If you will not be on the Watershed bus, please let our team know immediately. Bus travelers have been pre-cleared by Bridgewater security and arriving via an alternate transportation method requires advanced notification, Bridgewater security will hold you at the front gate until your participation is confirmed by a Bridgewater employee.

For some of the geopolitical breakout sessions on September 5^th there are optional readings you can complete before the discussion. Please see the list attached of breakout group assignments and suggested readings below.

• Regional and Global Implications for the Ongoing Israel-Hamas War:
  • Iran is trying to create a new normal with its attack. Here’s how Israel and the US should respond.
  • How the Gaza War Could Shape Global Politics in 2024
  • The Middle East Faces Economic Chaos

• Navigating Uncertainty: Ukraine’s Role in Global Power Shifts
  • FEATURE: Russia defiant two years into war reshaping global energy

• Please take a minute to review and sign Bridgewater’s AV release form as soon as possible. This form relates to the onsite photo and video recording that will occur during the events on September 5^th. Signing this document is mandatory, as you will be denied entry to the Bridgewater campus without it.
• Please be aware that photography and video are not allowed on Bridgewater campus.
• If you are currently experiencing any symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please do not come onsite. In the event you become symptomatic while you are onsite, please take the proper precautions to keep others safe and depart the campus when you are able to do so.​​​​​​​

Please reach out to Millennium@atlanticcouncil.org.