The entertainment industry may appear that it has made significant strides in achieving gender parity, but the numbers do not bear out. Decades of systemic sexism in Hollywood has created a dearth of opportunities for female-filmmakers. We’ll get an in-depth look at the gender disparities in Hollywood.

Companies are ramping up efforts to create an inclusive work environment as the workforce continues to become more diverse. Some employees may feel threatened by initiatives to recruit, retain and develop more women and people of color, for example, or by the emergence of resource groups to support non-traditional workers. The challenge for senior leadership is how to develop one subset of employees while not alienating another group. We’ll discuss strategies for creating a diverse and inclusive environment that brings together all employees.

Proudly sponsored by Willis Towers Watson.

The business case for diversity was established long ago: an increasingly diverse consumer base and an impassioned younger workforce requires it. But how do you actually advance diversity and inclusion in meaningful ways within a company? We bring together senior leaders of companies who are members of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for a frank discussion on creating the right corporate culture, the progress being made and the challenges that remain.

We’ll discuss the benefits and challenges of deploying a gender-focused strategy as investors increase their focus on investments centered on environmental, social and governance principles.

Inspirational speaker Spencer West has not let obstacles stop him from accomplishing his goals. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with his hands to speaking to audiences around the world, West will discuss why companies should seek out and leverage talent with different abilities.

A wide-ranging discussion on solutions to provide educational opportunities for all students. Which policies and processes should be implemented to ensure under served communities receive access to a quality education? How can we leverage public-private partnerships to prepare students for the jobs of the future?

Immigration played a pivotal role in United Kingdom citizens voting to leave the European Union. A post-Brexit Britain will restrict movement of low-skilled immigrants from European Union member countries. This comes as the United States, under Donald Trump, is examining a number of ways to curb both legal and illegal immigration. Coupled with the rise of nationalistic tones. How can business and political leaders navigate these complex issues?

Researcher E. Glen Weyl is the co-author of “Radical Markets: Uprooting Capitalism and Democracy for a Just Society,” which bucks conventional thinking on how to spur capitalism and rattle democracy to create opportunities for everyone. He’ll share innovative ideas to closing the wealth and opportunity gap.

How can business leaders implement and, crucially, sustain meaningful initiatives on culture, talent and diversity to drive real change within their organizations? Please join Bloomberg, TPG Co-CEO Jon Winkelried and TPG CHRO Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri for a round table discussion on the challenges organizations face — and the best practices across industries to meet those challenges.

Proudly sponsored by TPG.

Pre-registration is required for this invitation-only lunch program. Attendance is limited.

Protections for transgender Americans are being rolled back at the federal level and in some states and localities. Last year, the federal Office of Personnel Management removed nondiscrimination guidelines from its website. According to media reports, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has floated a memo that would establish the legal definition of sex under Title IX, only recognizing the sex of a person at birth. Meanwhile, the U.S. Military, acting at the behest of President Trump, just issued a new policy banning transgender troops who don’t stick to their biological sex. What can advocates and business leaders to fight discrimination?

Mayors across the country are implementing bold and innovative initiatives. From reducing poverty and displacement to boosting educational and entrepreneurial opportunities to improving race relations and fostering inclusion. We’ll hear from mayors on how they are advancing equality in their communities.

The #MeToo Movement had an immediate impact in media and entertainment as well as Silicon Valley. Focus now shifts to finance, an industry with a long history of gender disparities. The #MeToo Movement has sparked backlash among some male executives on Wall Street who may limit their interaction with women fearing accusations of misconduct. What can be done to minimize the backlash and improve working conditions for women in finance?

A sexual assault was reported at an elite boarding school in New Hampshire in 2014. The alleged assailant was acquitted of the most serious charge of felony rape and convicted on three lesser counts of misdemeanor sexual assault. The survivor Chessy Prout turned her ordeal into action creating the social media campaign #IHaveTheRightTo, launching an organization and co-authoring a book about her experience. We’ll discuss her advocacy for sexual assault survivors, anti-bullying measures and the role of business leaders.

As the use of artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous in our daily lives, there is growing evidence of bias in the data inputs. Joy Buolamwini will discuss her mission to combat what she calls the coded gaze – harmful bias in AI.

Women and people of color have made strides on television, but remain disproportionately underrepresented in leading roles, directing and writing. That’s according to a recent report by The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African-America Studies at UCLA. We’ll discuss how to increase representation of diverse voices in media, entertainment and advertising and how these powerful industries influence behaviors and perceptions.

Gerrymandering — the process of deliberately creating districts that favor one political party over another — can contribute to voter suppression and political inequality. Armed with powerful computers employing sophisticated algorithms, states increasingly are drawing political lines to lock in the status quo. Meanwhile, some states are increasing obstacles to voting, from enacting strict “exact match” requirements to closing poll locations to limiting early voting to striking voters from the rolls for capricious reasons. We’ll examine the consequences of limiting access to democracy and the implications for expanding political equality.