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Why the C-Suite Needs to Know About Neuro-Symbolic AI

Why the C-Suite Needs to Know About Neuro-Symbolic AI

What is neuro-symbolic AI, and how can it help businesses generate value in new ways? 

  

If generative AI is a productivity engine, then neuro-symbolic AI promises to be the growth engine that turns data into business value. But what is this technology, and why should C-Suite leaders move quickly to explore its potential? 

  

Join Ivan Pollard and guest Jeff Schumacher, Growth Platforms leader at EY-Parthenon, to find out how neuro-symbolic AI differs from other AI, how it avoids problems of inaccuracy and bias, and what we can learn from "Moneyball. 

  

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What the AI Acceleration Curve Means for Corporate Strategy

What the AI Acceleration Curve Means for Corporate Strategy

AI is driving the next wave of corporate reinvention, moving beyond efficiency toward creativity and strategic insight. For business leaders, the question is no longer whether to use AI but how to lead with it. 

 

In conversation with John Metselaar, The Conference Board CEO Steve Odland explores the new frontier of human-machine collaboration. The episode highlights how forward-looking leaders are using AI to improve decisions, fuel creativity, and drive growth. 

 

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What Risks Should CEOs Prioritize in 2026?

What Risks Should CEOs Prioritize in 2026?

2026 is almost here. Find out what risks CEOs are prioritizing in the year ahead. 

  

CEOs have had to spend much of this year dealing with the fallout from tariffs and government shutdown, but those challenges are far from resolved. What are the biggest risks CEOs are thinking about as the new year approaches? 

  

Join Steve Odland and guest David Young, president of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board, to find out why tariffs will continue regardless of the Supreme Court decisionthe increasing challenge of US fiscal debt and deficits, and how organizations can lean into AI. 

  

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The State of the Economy for November 2025

The State of the Economy for November 2025

Consumer expectations for six months in the future continued to worsen in November, and confidence fell to its second-lowest level this year. Will holiday spending turn the tide on this rising pessimism? 

Join Dana M Peterson, Chief Economist and Center Leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, and Malala Lin, Economic Research Associate, both of The Conference Board, to find out how consumers are approaching holiday shopping this year, whether and how tariffs are factoring into their spending, and why health care costs are increasingly top of mind. 

 

 

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How AI Coaching Is Redefining Leadership Development

How AI Coaching Is Redefining Leadership Development

AI is redefining what effective leadership development looks like. Coaching, once limited to the few, can now reach the manyempowering managers and employees alike. 

Diana Scott welcomes Allan Schweyerboth of The Conference Board, to discuss how embedding AI coaches into daily workflows is redefining employee development, scaling mentorship, and enabling organizations to cultivate a more agile and emotionally intelligent workforce. 

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What Business Leaders Need to Know About the Global Trade Shake-Up

What Business Leaders Need to Know About the Global Trade Shake-Up

Globalization is being rewritten as geopolitics, trade, and industrial policy collide. Shifting alliances are reshaping markets, supply chains, and the balance of economic power. 

 

In this episode, Steve Odland of The Conference Board, speaks with Maria Demertzis about what these shifts mean for corporate decision-makers. Together, they share how business leaders can adapt to rising uncertainty and build resilience in a fragmented world. 

 

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Are Companies Paying Enough Attention to AI Risks?

Are Companies Paying Enough Attention to AI Risks?

Companies in the S&P 500 are increasingly disclosing AI-related risks. Find out what this means for C-Suite leaders and boards. 

  

More than 70% of the S&P 500 disclosed material AI risks in 2025, up from only 12% in 2023. What are the biggest AI-related risks for these companies, and how can they integrate AI into governance and risk frameworks? 

  

Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, principal researcher at the Governance & Sustainability Center of The Conference Board, to discover why AI disclosures have soared since 2023the challenges of divergent regulations in the EU and US, and why AI further complicates cybersecurity. 

 

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How the Administration Aims to Change the Workplace

How the Administration Aims to Change the Workplace

The modern workplace is being reshaped by a sweeping "whole-of-government" approach to policy, enforcement, and regulation. From diversity and inclusion to AI and immigration, the Administration's actions are influencing how both federal and private employers manage compliance, talent, and organizational risk. 

In this episode, Steve Odland speaks with Camille Olson, partner at Seyfarth, about what this evolving landscape means for business leaders. They explore how executive orders, agency directives, and litigation trends are redefining the boundaries between public policy and corporate governance. 

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Can the US Grid Keep Up with the Demand for AI?

Can the US Grid Keep Up with the Demand for AI?

Find out why a 1-2% increase in annual electricity demand could create stress to the US electrical grid. 

  

US electricity demand has been largely flat for 20 years, thanks to efficiency gains. But with rising power demand from AI, electric vehicles, and other forms of electrificationhow can the US grid keep up 

  

Join Steve Odland and guest Alex Heil, PhD, senior economist at the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center of The Conference Board, to find out the current pressures on power generation and distributionwhat kinds of investment are requiredand how higher power demand affects US businesses and consumers. 

  

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Bio of CEO Perspectives

CEO Perspectives, a podcast series brought to you by The Conference Board. Hosted by Steve Odland, the President & CEO of The Conference Board, as he provides an objective and data-driven look into a wide range of business topics tailored specifically for executives.

CEO Perspectives offers valuable insights and forecasts for what lies ahead, drawing on The Conference Board's expertise in delivering top-notch research and analysis. 

By exploring the latest trends and developments, this podcast equips executives with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions and navigate the dynamic business landscape.

With a commitment to thought leadership and actionable intelligence, CEO Perspectives serves as a trusted resource for executives aiming to stay ahead of the curve. 

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