Program

The Retail CEO Policy Summit is a new event that will help retail CEOs shape the ecosystem of retail and public policy.

We are working to create a program with lawmakers, influencers, and thought leadership on the critical advocacy issues retailers face. A detailed program will be available soon, check back for updates!

2021 Program

Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 2 Concurrent Events

Board of Directors Lunch (invite only)

Executive Committee Meeting & Lunch (invite only)

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Board of Directors Meeting (invite only)

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers: Mary Dillon
Executive Chair

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Brian Dodge
President

RILA

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

The ESG Imperative in Retail with Roger Ferguson, TIAA

A demonstrated commitment to advancing environmental, social and governance goals is no longer about business reputation, it is about business performance. Investors, employees, policymakers and customers are looking to retail leaders to articulate the connection between actions taken within the ESG rubric and the long-term strength of the business. As a thought leader on the connection between ESG and business performance, Roger Ferguson will share his view on how investors look at companies’ commitment and execution and how CEOs can orient their businesses to be successful in these areas long-term.

Moderator: Brian Dodge
President

RILA

Speaker: Roger W. Ferguson, Jr.
Immediate Past President & CEO

TIAA

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Networking & Business Break

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

Resetting Retail with Responsible Technology

As we emerge from the challenges of 2020, Accenture has stepped back to reexamine the power of technology to restore confidence among employees, consumers, partners, and our communities. Technology gives us the means to build new ways of working and interacting, creating new experiences and ways of doing business, and adding much-needed adaptability and resilience.

Accenture’s 21st annual Technology Vision presents the key technology trends that will shape business and technology over the next few years and outlines the critical actions leaders in Retail must take to be masters of change.

Speaker: Paul Daugherty
Group Chief Executive – Technology & Chief Technology Officer

Accenture

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Reception & Dinner

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Retail’s Public Policy Priorities

Join the RILA public affairs, operations and legal teams to discuss the critical issues that could reshape the operating environment for retailers, including corporate tax rates, infrastructure investment, trade, and competition (organized retail crime, swipe fees and anti-trust reforms).

Speaker: Members of RILA’s Public Policy, Operations and Legal Teams

9:00 AM – 9:40 AM

Guest Speaker: U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO)

Senator Hickenlooper is a former small business owner, mayor (Denver), and governor (Colorado) who plays a pivotal role in shaping some of the key issues facing retailers and workers. He is a member of the Gang of 21 who are negotiating with the President on the bipartisan infrastructure package and he is also a member of the influential Commerce, Science and Transportation, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Energy and Natural Resources, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committees.

Speaker: U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper
(D-CO)

United States Senate

9:40 AM – 10:00 AM

Networking & Business Break

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

View from the White House

Join a senior White House official for a conversation to explore the Biden Administration's top legislative priorities and timelines, and their outlook for the rest of 2021 and beyond.

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Networking & Business Break

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Guest Speaker: U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)

As former state representative and congressman Senator Scott plays a critical role in shaping important issues facing businesses and families. As a member of the Senate’s Finance, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committees and the Ranking Member of the Special Committee on Aging he has unique insights into areas of workforce development, diversity, criminal justice and tax reform.

Speaker: U.S. Senator Tim Scott
(R-SC)

United States Senate

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Guest Speaker: Governor Lael Brainard

Dr. Lael Brainard is a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. Before joining the Board Dr. Brainard held key positions critical to the U.S. economy. In 2009 she was counselor to the Secretary of Treasury and from 2010 to 2013 she served as Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. While at Treasury she also served as the U.S. representative to the G-20 Finance Deputies and G-7 Deputies and was a member of the Financial Stability Board. She holds her MS and PhD in Economics from Harvard University.

Speaker: Governor Lael Brainard
Member

Federal Reserve Board of Governors

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM

Networking & Business Break

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Ransomware: Facts, Threats & Countermeasures

Ransomware attacks on business are up over 158% and victims have paid over $400 million in ransom during 2020. Bryan Ware, a highly regarded technology leader and innovator and the former lead cybersecurity executive at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will illuminate the geo-political, supply chain, and cybersecurity risks business leaders must anticipate in today's world. He will also discuss CISA’s development of the COVID-19 guidelines adopted by local and state officials that determined, which businesses stayed open.