Date, Location, & FeesOctober 20 – 21, 2026New York, NY$20,000*Up to three additional executives for $15,000 Drag for more Program ExperienceSample AgendasAdvisory BoardWho Should AttendFaculty Program ExperienceHighlights and Key Outcomes CEO Academy® participants will: Engage in candid, confidential discussions with CEOs and senior executives around the business-critical issues shaping today’s executive agenda Gain practical insights from accomplished CEOs, Wharton faculty, and leading experts with firsthand experience navigating transformation, disruption, and consequential business decisions Exchange perspectives with a carefully curated peer community in intimate, off-the-record conversations designed to encourage openness and meaningful dialogue Learn from veteran CEOs and board leaders about the pivotal decisions, challenges, and lessons that have shaped their leadership Continue the experience throughout the year through executive sessions, small group discussions, peer exchanges, and curated leadership resources that keep participants connected to emerging issues and one another Experience and Impact Today’s business leaders are navigating an increasingly complex environment shaped by artificial intelligence; economic volatility; geopolitical uncertainty; shifting workforce expectations; and evolving demands from boards, investors, and other stakeholders. CEO Academy® brings together CEOs, C-suite executives, and board leaders with accomplished current and former chief executives, influential business leaders, and Wharton faculty to examine the forces reshaping organizations and leadership. Through candid dialogue, peer exchange, and year-round engagement, participants gain fresh perspectives on leadership, strategy, governance, and the decisions that matter most. The experience creates a trusted environment where executives can challenge assumptions, learn from leaders who have navigated consequential moments, and strengthen their judgment for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Session topics may include: AI and the Future of Business Economic Outlook Geopolitical Risk Navigating Disruption Board Excellence CEO Succession Private Equity Crisis Leadership Cybersecurity and Enterprise Risk Strategic Transformation The Future of Work Leadership and Legacy 2026 Notable Speakers Include: Barbara Humpton — CEO, USA Rare Earth; Former CEO, Siemens Donald J. Gogel — Chairman, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Jonathan F. Miller — CEO, Integrated Media Co.; Former Chairman & CEO, AOL Joshua Weisenbeck — Partner, Private Equity, KKR Leanne Caret — Former President and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space, and Security Leon J. Topalian — President and CEO, Nucor Patrick T. Harker — Former President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Ram Charan — Advisor to Global CEOs and Boards Sample AgendasCEO Academy: Sample Program Schedules Download New York Agenda ↓ New York, NY – SAMPLE AGENDA Day 1 12:00 p.m. Opening Networking Reception Elevated hors d’oeuvres will be served 12:30 p.m. Welcome Dennis Carey — Founder, CEO Academy Sandy Climan — Chairman, CEO Academy Michael Useem — William and Jacalyn Egan Professor Emeritus of Management and Faculty Director, Leadership Center & McNulty Leadership Program, The Wharton School 12:45 p.m. Why Public Company Executives Are Moving to Private Equity: Insights from Leaders at CD&R and KKR Speaker(s): Donald J. Gogel — Chairman, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Joshua Weisenbeck — Partner, Private Equity, KKR Moderator: Leon J. Topalian — Chair and CEO, Nucor 1:30 p.m. Where CEOs Should Be Looking for New Deals in the AI Age Speaker: Jonathan F. Miller — CEO, Integrated Media Co.; Former Chairman & CEO, AOL Moderator: Sandy Climan — Chairman, CEO Academy; CEO, Entertainment Media Ventures 2:15 p.m. What CEOs Need to Know about the Economy Speaker: Aditya Bhave — Managing Director and Senior U.S. Economist, Bank of America 3:00 p.m. Break 3:30 p.m. The Global Race with China for Rare Earths: Winner Take All? Speaker: Barbara Humpton — CEO, USA Rare Earth; Former CEO, Siemens Corporation Moderator: Pierre Heistein — Program Director, SHRM Linkage Generate 4:15 p.m. How CEOs Need to Respond to Regulatory and Ethical Challenges within Their Companies Speaker: Peter Conti-Brown — Associate Professor of Financial Regulation; Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, The Wharton School 5:00 p.m. All Hands On Deck (Roundtable — What are Board Members and CEOs Losing Sleep Over?) 6:00 p.m. (DINNER) When the Unthinkable Happens: Leadership at the Edge of Crisis Speaker: Leanne Caret — Former President and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space, and Security Day 2 7:30 a.m. Informal Breakfast 8:00 a.m. How CEOs Turn Intelligence into Competitive Advantage Speaker: Balan Ayyar — Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret.); Founder and CEO, percipient.ai Moderator: Sandy Climan — Chairman, CEO Academy; CEO, Entertainment Media Ventures 8:45 a.m. A Former President of the Federal Reserve Bank Reflects on the Nation’s Challenges Ahead Speaker: Patrick T. Harker — Rowan Distinguished Professor, Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; Former President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia 9:30 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. Does China Have America By the Throat?: What CEOs Need to Do to Prevent It Speaker: Ram Charan — Director; Advisor to Global CEOs and Boards 10:45 a.m. All Hands On Deck (AI, Disruption and What Comes Next: An Executive Roundtable) 12:00 p.m. Lunch Speaker: Leon J. Topalian — Chair and CEO, Nucor 1:30 p.m. Program Closure — Key Takeaways and Certificate Presentation Advisory BoardCEO Academy® is guided by an accomplished advisory board of respected CEOs, board leaders, and business executives whose experience spans some of the world’s most recognized organizations. Their collective leadership, governance, and transformation experience helps ensure the Academy remains focused on the issues, perspectives, and conversations that matter most to today’s business leaders. CEO Academy Advisory Board members from represented organizations include: Sandy Climan Chairman of the Board; CEO, Entertainment Media Ventures Dr. Erika H. James Dean, The Wharton School William McNabb Former Chairman and CEO, The Vanguard Group Alan Mulally Former President and CEO, Ford Motor Company Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP President and CEO, SHRM Maggie Wilderotter Chairman, Docusign Who Should AttendCEO Academy® is designed for CEOs, C-suite executives, board leaders, and other senior business executives responsible for consequential decisions across their organizations. Discussions examine the forces shaping business at the national and global level, making the experience particularly relevant for leaders with enterprise-wide responsibility for an organization, business, or major function. Participation is intentionally limited to create an environment where executives can engage candidly, exchange perspectives across industries, and explore real-world challenges with peers facing similarly complex decisions. Participants leave with an expanded executive network, practical insights, and broader perspectives to help navigate disruption, strengthen decision making, and lead with greater confidence. For additional information, contact Dr. Vernon Williams at 703.535.6440 or info@ceo-academy.com. Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required for participation in Wharton Executive Education programs unless otherwise indicated. FacultyMichael Useem, PhDSee Faculty BioWilliam and Jacalyn Egan Professor Emeritus of Management; Faculty Director, Center for Leadership and Change Management; Faculty Director, McNulty Leadership Program, The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaResearch Interests: Catastrophic and enterprise risk management, corporate change and restructuring, leadership, decision making, governancePeter Cappelli, DPhilSee Faculty BioGeorge W. Taylor Professor of Management; Director, Center for Human Resources, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Human-resource practices, public policy related to employment, talent and performance managementDennis Carey See Faculty BioVice Chairman, Korn Ferry InternationalPeter Conti-Brown, PhDSee Faculty BioClass of 1965 Associate Professor of Financial Regulation; Associate Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Central banking, financial history, financial regulation, fiscal crises, political history, public finance, the Federal ReserveMartine Haas, PhDSee Faculty BioThe Lauder Professor; Professor of Management, The Wharton School; Anthony L. Davis Director of the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies, The University of PennsylvaniaResearch Interests: Global collaboration, human and intellectual capital, information technology use, knowledge sharing, teamworkPatrick HarkerSee Faculty BioRowan Distinguished Professor; Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School; Former President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of PhiladelphiaEthan Mollick, PhDSee Faculty BioRalph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar; Associate Professor of Management; Academic Director, Wharton Interactive, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Innovation, entrepreneurship, crowdfunding, games, AIMichael Roberts, PhDSee Faculty BioWilliam H. Lawrence Professor; Professor of Finance, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Applied econometrics, corporate investment, capital structureLori Rosenkopf, PhDSee Faculty BioSimon and Midge Palley Professor; Professor of Management; Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship, The Wharton SchoolHarbir Singh, PhDSee Faculty BioMack Professor; Professor of Management; Co-Director, Mack Institute for Innovation Management; Wharton School Faculty Director for the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Corporate governance, corporate restructuring, management buyouts, strategies for corporate acquisitionsZ. John Zhang, PhDSee Faculty BioTsai Wan-Tsai Professor; Professor of Marketing; Director, Penn Wharton China CenterResearch Interests: Channel and retail management, pricing strategies Date, Location, & FeesOctober 20 – 21, 2026New York, NY$20,000*Up to three additional executives for $15,000 Apply Now Hotel InformationSpecific hotel information will be provided once registration is completed and is the responsibility of the attendee. Meals are provided based on the schedule. There is an opening reception and dinner on the first day. Breakfast and lunch are included on the second day with refreshments offered between meals. International Travel Information » Contact UsTo register, please contact: Dr. Vernon Williams or visit the CEO Academy. 703.535.6440 info@ceo-academy.com By CEO Academy FacultyEngage deeper with the topics directly from the program. 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