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Darlene and Bruce recap Session 2 of the New Economy Conference and share their key takeaways from the conference so far. This week’s session featured California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis; Oxford University Professor of Globalization and Development Ian Goldin; Supply Chain Consultant and former Director at the World Economic Forum Wolfgang Lehmacher; Haulistix CEO and Co-Founder Hans Galland; and Blue Diamond Growers CEO Mark Jansen. The panel discussed the risks and rewards of global engagement and how California can be a leader in promoting more equitable international trade and more resilient and sustainable global supply chains. Next week’s session on the New Economy Conference will focus on investment and business retention in the New Economy and feature California State Treasurer Fiona Ma; Central Valley Community Foundation President and CEO Ashley Swearengin; HBO Max Senior Vice President Katie Soo; and Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs and Dean of Extension Dr. Mary Walshok.