GAE2301. Welcome and KEYNOTE - Navigating Uncertainty

There are important risks and opportunities facing the economy, financial markets, and businesses. This talk includes an evaluation of recent trends, current data, and future risks and opportunities. This talk will also include critical strategic recommendations and actionable takeaways and recommendations.

In this discussion, join economist and futurist Jason Schenker who will discuss inflation and interest rates as well as risks that threaten growth and corporate profits. Mr. Schenker will also discuss labor market data, apparently mixed labor market signals, and the war for talent. Finally, Mr. Schenker will also delve into the subject of Cold War Two®, the end of globalization, and associated supply chain risks.

Looking into the future of technology and work, Mr. Schenker will discuss several critical long-term trends in demographics and technology, including how ChatGPT and other AI technologies will be valuable and increasingly common. Mr. Schenker will share actionable winning strategies for the current uncertain environment now and for the years ahead.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify current economic and financial market trends and their potential impacts on business.
• Analyze key upside and downside risks to the economic and financial market outlook.
• Recognize Cold War Two® and associated geopolitical risks to the global economy and financial outlook.
• Identify the most important labor market trends and dynamics, including the impact on the war for talent.
• Identify opportunities to use generative AI, like ChatGPT, while maintaining due care and fiduciary duties.