James J. Cramer, Host, “Mad Money with Jim Cramer” & Co-Anchor, ‘Squawk on The Street”, CNBC; Founder, TheStreet, Inc. interviews Steve Mollenkopf, Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm Incorporated.

As assets shift from active managers to passive investors, how will the biggest index funds exert influence on boardroom battles and the overall corporate governance agenda? This panel will look at governance standards and the role of the proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis, in setting governance standards. Plus, what differentiates good vs. bad activists?

Moderator: Paula Loop, Leader, Governance Insights Center, PwC

Panelist: Michelle Edkins, Global Head, BlackRock’s Investment Stewardship Team

Panelist: Matt DiGuiseppe, Head of Asset Stewardship, North America, State Street Global Advisors

Panelist: Gary Retelny, President & CEO, Institutional Shareholder Services

Panelist: Sarah Teslik, Partner, Joele Frank

Jim Cramer interviews Nelson Peltz, Founding Partner & CEO, Trian Fund Management, L.P.

Jim Cramer interviews Paul Singer, Founder and President, Elliott Management Corporation.

Now more than ever, companies must have clarity and transparency with shareholders so they have a clear understanding of the corporate plan. How can companies create long-term value by effectively engaging with shareholders, influential investors and the market? Panelists will also examine key regulatory issues, such as retail investor participation in proxy battles, a potential proxy fight rule change and a shifting SEC view of ‘wolf pack’ investors.

Moderator: Ronald Orol, Senior Editor, The Deal

Panelist: Arthur Crozier, Chairman, Innisfree M&A Incorporated

Panelist: Steven Lipin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gladstone Place Partners

Panelist: Jeffrey Marell, Partner, Paul Weiss

Panelist: Suzanne Nora Johnson, Lead Director, Intuit Inc.; Director, American International Group, Inc., Pfizer Inc., and Visa Inc.

Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice.

Keynote Speaker: Ron Shaich, Founder and Chairman, Panera Bread.

Headlines across the country highlight how poor corporate culture can lead to reputational disaster and negatively affect long term value. However, companies that foster a positive culture tend to drive bottom line results, increase customer satisfaction and attract top talent. Despite all best efforts, there is always a risk that things could go wrong. Is your company prepared with a strong, proactive crisis management plan? This panel examines the secrets to success as well as how to manage a crisis if one arises.

Moderator: Jim Cramer

Panelist: Sean Connolly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Conagra Brands

Panelist: Stephen Holmes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Wyndham Worldwide

Panelist: Cynthia Jamison, Director, Office Depot, Inc.; Darden Restaurants, Inc., Big Lots!, Inc.; Chairman, Tractor Supply Company

Panelist: Paula Loop, Leader, Governance Insights Center, PwC

Jim Cramer interviews Scott A. Barshay, Partner, Paul Weiss.

Jim Cramer interviews Scott Wapner, Host, “Fast Money Halftime Report”, CNBC.

This panel will examine whether companies should dig in and fight, or settle and allow an activist investor into their boardroom. Why does one shareholder matter so much, and why should you bother to stop them? How do you keep the discourse civil – and what happens if you don’t, and that insurgent wins? How can boards be their own activist? Our experts will provide real-life examples of discourse that has worked, and discourse that has not worked.

Moderator: Ronald Orol, Senior Editor, The Deal

Panelist: Declan Kelly, Chairman & CEO, Teneo Holdings

Panelist: Bob Marese, Managing Director, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.

Panelist: Steven Williams, Partner, Paul Weiss

Panelist: Lauren Taylor Wolfe, Founding Partner, Impactive Capital

IFranchise Group, Inc., the parent company of Liberty Tax Service, Buddy’s Home Furnishings, and Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, has recently announced their plans to acquire The Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year and provides an immediate premium to current shareholders and aligns the company with a partner that shares their strategic vision to grow the business as a leader in health and wellness. Mr. Kastin was an integral part of this deal and he will explore the nuts and bolts of this transaction, including the influence of Vintage Capital Management in the process.

Interviewer: Steve Gelsi, Senior Reporter, The Deal
Speaker: David Kastin, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, The Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.

Jim Cramer interviews Jeff Gennette, Chairman and CEO, Macy’s, Inc.