This is an event which brings together about 150 CEOs of the top companies in the world. To be allowed in, your company has to produce over 2 billion in revenues.
The speakers this year were totally amazing. Gerry (editor in chief) opened the event followed by a brief intro by Rupert. Then Chris Christie (governor of New Jersey, likely republican presidential nominee 2016) was interviewed on stage followed by General Dempsey who is the chairman for the joint chiefs of staff. He is basically highest ranking member of the military and is the guy you see in films / in uniform on the Oval Office sofa advising the president. The content of these interviews was just amazing.
The next day we had the president of the world bank, jacob lew - secretary of the treasury, Larry summers, penny pritzker (secretary of commerce) and then Obama. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life to hear these people being challenged by our journalists. All while I mingled with CEOs. (Met CEO of McKinsey, Martin sorrel and sat with Jeff bewkes for most of the afternoon who is lovely. He is te CEO of time Warner which owns warner brothers time inc amongst other things). Wow wow wow. Really had to stop mysel from crying when the announcer said - ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. Then everyone stood and clapped. Luckily no tears came out but it was close! The secret service stuff was also fascinating.
My team managed over 100 press on site. Such an amazing experience these people are insanely clever, such a privilege to be there and amazing to see the power of our brand and journalists.
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