The CBS Distinguished Speaker Series
The Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) brings some of the world’s most influential business leaders to CBS for nuanced dialogue on the issues shaping the global economy. Moving beyond the lecture hall, these sessions serve as a laboratory for ideas that drive progress and will build the future of business.
"Don't let anybody talk you out of building your company. Build your dreams."
"AI is helping us do a ton of stuff faster and better, but it isn't necessarily quantified."
“Independent journalism is meant to open your mind, to challenge your perspective, maybe to show you things you didn't already know.”
"A culture is not a set of beliefs, it's a set of actions"
"We’ve extended our lifespan, but not our healthspan."
"There’s that piece of ‘never be a victim’ that becomes very important, take control back of your destiny and what are you going to do about it."
February 10, 2026
- George Bitar, Managing Partner, Rho Acceleration
February 11, 2026
- Meredith Kopit Levien, President & Chief Executive Officer, The New York Times Company
February 18, 2026
- Bob Elliott, Co-Founder, CEO and CIO, Unlimited Funds
February 26, 2026
- Robert Kyncl, Chief Executive Officer, Warner Music Group
March 10, 2026
- Shelley Stewart III, Senior Partner, and Global Leader, Reputation and Engagement, New York
April 8, 2026
- Roy Gori, Former President and CEO, Manulife