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Amanda Renteria is a nationally recognized CEO and civic innovator with deep experience at the intersection of government and technology. As CEO of Code for America, she leads one of the most impactful civic tech organizations in the U.S., delivering digital solutions that have improved public systems for over 10 million people and secured $100M+ in funding. A former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff and National Political Director for a major presidential campaign, Amanda brings exceptional governance, policy, and operational expertise.
During her government tenure, Amanda provided expertise in economic and financial policy, advancing transformative federal legislation and participating in landmark international trade negotiations. As a civic technology leader, she has built federal-state partnerships to strengthen the social safety net, co-created the first mobile Child Tax Credit application with the U.S. Treasury, and helped launch the IRS’s inaugural free mobile tax filing system.Amanda serves on multiple nonprofit, academic, and corporate advisory boards, and is a frequent speaker on public policy and social innovation. She is the first Latina to serve as a Chief of Staff in the U.S. Senate and holds degrees from Stanford and Harvard Business School.
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Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.
Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin
As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.
Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego
As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.
Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends
This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.
Speakers include: Rodger Baker