"From the speed of AI to the shifting policy environment, the theme of Leading in a Dynamic World resonates. There's cause for concern: Angela Williams, the CEO of United Way Worldwide, the world's largest privately-funded philanthropy, told me that global uncertainty is prompting a "wait-and-see" approach among donors at a time of growing need. But I'm also struck by the optimism of women leaders here."
"IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who joined us fresh from the first day of the annual World Bank-IMF meetings, talked about how "the private sector is more agile, more adaptable" in this environment, comparing global trade to water: "You put [up an] obstacle, it goes around it." SAIC chief Toni Townes-Whitley talked about the need to keep up with U.S. adversaries that are operating in "multiple modes" and can "use their entire industrial base.""
Day two of the Most Powerful Women Summit focuses on Leading in a Dynamic World, highlighting AI acceleration and shifting policy. Global uncertainty is prompting a "wait-and-see" approach among donors at a time of growing need. Dinner conversations emphasized entrepreneurial energy funneled into small businesses and opportunities to disrupt policy for the better. An international finance official described the private sector as more agile and adaptable, comparing global trade to water that flows around obstacles. A defense-sector executive warned that adversaries operate in multiple modes and can use their entire industrial base. A bestselling author urged new skills and reimagined leadership essentials for this uncertain era. Markets saw a global selloff, and a prominent strategist criticized China.
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