Today’s athletes are more than competitors on the court or field—they’re cultural icons, entrepreneurs, and brand-builders. In this conversation, Overtime founder Dan Porter joins moderator André Gray of Havas to explore how athletes are leveraging their platforms to launch businesses, influence culture, and take ownership of their futures. The panel will dive into the evolution of athletes as multi-dimensional leaders and what it means for the business of sports, media, and beyond.

With a young, dynamic population and rapid urbanization, Africa is on track to become the world’s fastest-growing economy. In this panel, Caralene Robinson, CMO of Global Citizen, joins leaders in business and culture to unpack the economic and social trends fueling the continent’s rise. From innovation and entrepreneurship to the creative industries driving global influence, the discussion will explore how Africa’s growth story is reshaping markets worldwide—and why brands, investors, and changemakers can’t afford to overlook it.

From Pepsi’s infamous Kendall Jenner protest ad to American Eagle’s controversial campaign with Sydney Sweeney, brands continue to stumble into cultural landmines that could have been avoided. This talk examines why marketing misfires keep happening—whether it’s arrogance, incompetence, or a lack of diverse perspectives at the table—and what senior marketers must do differently. With the right insights and consultation, campaigns can resonate instead of offend, building trust rather than backlash.

Olympic gold medalist Tianna Madison nearly lost her life due to a fibroid complication, an experience that exposed painful truths about inequities in our healthcare system. In this deeply personal talk, she shares her story to spotlight the urgent need for systemic change, why Black women are disproportionately dismissed, misdiagnosed, and left vulnerable, and what the healthcare industry must do to ensure every patient receives equal, evidence-based care. Moderated by Khari Motayne, VP, Engagement Strategy at CMI, with featured expert Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Psychologist and CEO & Founder of Therapy for Black Girls, this session challenges providers, policymakers, and communities to reimagine a healthcare system where survival and dignity are not determined by race, gender, or bias, but by a shared standard of humanity.