Oct 20, 2017 By Lauren Applegate

Explore the Fourth Industrial Revolution with the World Economic Forum at Dreamforce

in Dreamforce, Events

Have you ever heard the term ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ and wondered how it’s shaping the world around us or how we can harness its power to maximize the positive impact for all people? Perhaps you’re interested in a specific new technology, like artificial intelligence, or, more generally, the role of business in our rapidly changing world. Maybe you’ve already noticed some disparity and want to understand how we can work together to collectively ensure that technology is a force for good.

This year at Dreamforce, we’re partnering with the World Economic Forum, the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation, to explore these key challenges, drive positive change, and support the Forum’s mission to “improve the state of the world.” Join us for an amazing lineup on Monday, November 6:

In The Promise of Artificial Intelligence, we’ll explore the relationship between individuals and institutions, skills in the AI economy, and the opportunity to shape AI in a way that promotes equality. This session will feature Zvika Krieger (World Economic Forum) and Paul Daugherty (Accenture).

Alexey Marey, CEO of Alfa-Bank, Russia said that “to make ten-year plans would currently be a utopian endeavor.” In Future-Proofing Your Industry, we’ll discuss the new role of business in society and how leaders can respond to our rapidly changing world. This session will feature Nicholas Davis (World Economic Forum), Stephen Bird (Citi), Marcelle Parish (Ralph Lauren), and Bernard J. Tyson (Kaiser Permanente).

In Gender Gap: Facts, Fictions, and Calls to Action, we’ll examine the results of the World Economic Forum's forthcoming Global Gender Gap Report 2017—an annual measure of progress towards parity between men and women—and hear actionable insights from leaders working to close the gender gap. This session will feature Saadia Zahidi (World Economic Forum) and Cindy Robbins (Salesforce).

Join Ashton Kutcher, co-founder of Thorn and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in Technology Innovation as a Force for Good, a conversation on technology as a force for social good. Ashton is an actor, entrepreneur, tech investor, producer, and philanthropist focused on using technology to effect positive changes in the world.