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About Our Events

Forbes remains committed to bringing together changemakers, thought leaders and innovators at events around the world. Our team is closely monitoring the Coronavirus/COVID-19 recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and local governments and will adjust the ForbesLive calendar to ensure a safe and meaningful experience for all. Stay tuned as some in-person events may move to virtual experiences and others may be rescheduled.

ForbesLive leverages unique access to the world’s most influential leaders, policy-makers, entrepreneurs, and artists—uniting these global forces to harness their collective knowledge, address today’s critical issues and discover innovative solutions.

Throughout the year, Forbes hosts various dynamic and interactive events that bring our storied brand and iconic franchises to life. From industry events hosting the world’s leading CEOs, CMOs, and CIOs, to a city-wide Under 30 takeover celebrating millennial ingenuity, to intimate salon gatherings, ForbesLive creates unforgettable experiences that drive progress and connect the world’s doers.

Upcoming Events

2020 ForbesLive Calendar

2020 Forbes CIO Summit

Jul 22-23 2020, Half Moon Bay, CA

This Summit gathers top technology leaders who are tapping AI, machine learning, cloud computing and data analytics to turbocharge change. Uncover their journey to become invaluable partners in the never-ending battle for customers’ attention.

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2020 Forbes Under 30 Global Women’s Summit

Aug 16-20 2020, Jerusalem, Israel

This event gathers a global group of women luminaries across business, art, politics and philanthropy to shape and shake the future. This Under 30 event will feature world-class content and VIP experiences focused on propelling women-led businesses.

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2020 Forbes Blockchain 50

Sep 16 2020, New York, NY

After 2019's Blockchain 50 list showed the world how the technology made popular by bitcoin is changing a wide range of industries, Forbes is hosting an exclusive event in New York with 2020 Blockchain 50 members and other key industry leaders.

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2020 Forbes Philanthropy Summit

Sep 23 2020, *DATE TENTATIVE* New York, NY

The Forbes Philanthropy Summit brings together 200 of the world’s leading philanthropists, social entrepreneurs and business leaders for a critical discussion on how to apply wealth and resources to solve today’s most intractable problems.

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2020 Forbes Small Business Summit

Sep 25 2020, New York, NY

In celebration of National Small Business month in May 2020, we will launch the first-ever Forbes Small Business Summit. The Summit will bring together and celebrate entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the business.

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2020 Forbes Under 30 Summit – Detroit

Oct 18-21 2020, Detroit, MI

Our flagship Under 30 Summit is more of an immersive experience than a static conference. This event includes a private music festival, A-list speakers, investor speed-pitching, industry-focused field trips, a world-famous food festival and more.

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2020 Forbes CMO Summit

Nov 11-13 2020, New York, NY

This gathering brings together the world’s top marketing leaders for a chance to explore the new frontiers of marketing, advertising and brand-building. Each year attendees leave inspired to create change and test the boundaries of what’s possible.

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2020 Forbes Women’s Summit West

Nov 18-19 2020, Los Angeles, CA

From the transformational forces behind tomorrow’s billion-dollar brands to the new dynamics of storytelling, the NEW Forbes Women's Summit West will explore the shifts in entertainment, technology, business and more.

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2020 Forbes Healthcare Summit

Dec 2-3 2020, New York, NY

The world’s top leaders in the $4 trillion healthcare space gather at this summit to share their insights on disruptive prescriptions for the brain, body and the business of healthcare.

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2020 Forbes Under 30 Summit – Africa

Dec 2-6 2020, Botswana, Africa

The Under 30 Summit comes to the world’s greatest growth market, Africa, for the first time. This event will gather elite young entrepreneurs and game-changers to explore the best of Africa and harness the power of entrepreneurial capitalism.

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100+ ForbesLive Events

11,000+ Summit Attendees

8,000+ Forbes Under 30 Listers

110 Countries Represented

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

From the likes of Warren Buffett, Sir Richard Branson, and Malala Yousafzai, to those working behind-the-scenes to revolutionize healthcare, ease the global refugee crisis, or invent breakthrough technology, the world’s leading entrepreneurs bring their stories, discoveries and debates to life on the Forbes stage.

Rick Gomez

EVP & Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, Target Corporation

Rick Gomez

EVP & Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, Target Corporation

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Jennifer Gardner

Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer, Once Upon a Farm

Jennifer Gardner

Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer, Once Upon a Farm

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.

Co-founder, Sharecare Inc. and Host, “The Dr. Oz Show”

Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.

Co-founder, Sharecare Inc. and Host, “The Dr. Oz Show”

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Sophia Bush

Actress and Co-founder, Detroit Blows

Sophia Bush

Actress and Co-founder, Detroit Blows

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Pharrell Williams

13 Time Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur

Pharrell Williams

13 Time Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Eva Longoria

Actress, Producer, Director, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

Eva Longoria

Actress, Producer, Director, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Diane Von Furstenberg

Founder and Chairman

Diane Von Furstenberg

Founder and Chairman

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Bill Gates

Co-Chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Bill Gates

Co-Chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Ashley Graham

Supermodel, Designer, Podcast and Television Host

Ashley Graham

Supermodel, Designer, Podcast and Television Host

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Cory Booker

U.S. Senator (D-NJ)

Cory Booker

U.S. Senator (D-NJ)

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Clifford “T.I.” Harris

Rapper, Actor, Entrepreneur

Clifford “T.I.” Harris

Rapper, Actor, Entrepreneur

Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders From All Disciplines

Eric Edge

SVP, Brand and Communications, Postmates

Eric Edge

SVP, Brand and Communications, Postmates

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Best people, best topics, best setting: best CMO conference.”

Antonio Lucio

Global Chief Marketing Officer, Facebook; 2019 Forbes CMO Summit Speaker

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There’s something special about meeting with ambitious, young, career-oriented women from around the globe. If you want to connect with incredible women leading purpose-driven missions and generating profits at the same time, attend this summit!”

Keeya-Lee Ayre

Senior Marketing Manager, GSMA; 2019 Forbes Under 30 Global Women’s Summit Attendee

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The Forbes Healthcare Summit is an unparalleled opportunity to quickly gain insight on emerging issues, opportunities and challenges. The event is well organized, exceptionally well run, and the right people are in the room, as only Forbes can do.”

Bill Catlette

Board Member, National Foundation for Transplants; 2019 Forbes Healthcare Summit Attendee

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The Forbes CIO Summit is a perennial must attend for me. The quality of the attendees and speakers this year was again outstanding. The event was run flawlessly with a nice cadence. I look forward to next year’s event.”

Michael Lucas

Chief Information Officer, Wilson Sonsini; 2019 Forbes CIO Summit Attendee

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We all think “Oh not another panel conference” but the Forbes Women’s Summit has really cracked the code on how to have a panel and convey both great stories and actionable information. ”

Carley Roney

Co-Founder, The Knot; 2019 Forbes Women’s Summit Attendee

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First class event! Great to hear and see what great minds are doing in tech and agriculture looking to and solving real problems in our industry.”

Jason Smith

President and CEO, Smith Family Wines; 2019 Forbes AgTech Summit Speaker

Past Events

2020 Forbes/SHOOK Top Advisor Summit

Feb 24-26 2020, Las Vegas, NV

Forbes and SHOOK Research team up to host the fourth annual gathering of the world’s top wealth advisors and industry leaders. This exclusive forum will provide the industry’s highest-level insights tailored for America’s most elite advisors.