Get hands-on with Code Intensives.

Intensives are your opportunity to dig deeper into emerging topics of interest in an intimate setting, or to take a break from thinking and learn a new skill.

This year, we’re bringing back topics we know our Code audience wants more of, like the risks and rewards of investing in China. We’ll also dive into some emerging areas of interest, like preparing for disaster scenarios and the future of drugs and wellness.

Investing in China:
Opportunities and Risks for the Tech Sector Amid the Trade War, Huawei Fallout, and IP Fears

Doing business with Chinese companies means incredible opportunity — nine of the top 20 tech companies are based in China — but also high anxiety. This discussion with some of the leading investors in China, who focus on AI, autonomous driving, and 5G, will leave attendees with insights on what to anticipate from the government, the trade war, and the larger geopolitical context, while also revealing today’s and tomorrow’s areas of growth and opportunity.

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Survival of the Fittest:
How to Insulate Yourself (or Your Business) from a Potential Crash

While you’re probably not building a bunker in New Zealand (yet), chances are you’re thinking about taking precautions to ensure you and your business survive the next disaster scenario. From climate change to cybersecurity to global viral threats, in this intensive you’ll hear from security experts, scientists, and futurists on how to prevent the preventable and have a plan in place for the events no one can foresee.

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Leadership and the Art of Growing Up with Jerry Colonna

The emotional struggle facing startup founders and all leaders who truly care about their work can be debilitating. This funk can affect not only the person but also the team and company — unless the stress is properly managed. Hailed as the “CEO Whisperer” by Wired, startup coach and former venture capitalist Jerry Colonna will host a roundtable discussion where he’ll review real-life scenarios and answer your specific questions, all in an off-the-record session. Jerry believes that better humans can make for better leaders, and he’ll examine why radical self-inquiry is critical to professional success and healthy relationships in all realms of life.

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The Next Frontier of Psychoactive Drugs: Ayahuasca, Cannabis, CBD, and Microdosing

CBD oil is in every corner store and coffee shop. Denver will become the first US city to effectively decriminalize the psychedelic psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms.” The popularity of microdosing has expanded beyond the productivity-obsessed crowd of Silicon Valley. In this session, take a trip with academics and researchers through years of research; learn about new discoveries, benefits, and common misconceptions about ayahuasca and magic mushrooms; and take a deep dive into the policy and health trends around these previously taboo substances.

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Ukulele 101 with YouTube Star Cynthia Lin

Learn to play the ukulele with YouTube star Cynthia Lin. Lin has garnered more than 20 million views on her YouTube channel teaching people across the world to play their favorite pop songs on the uke. In this session, you’ll grasp the basics of the instrument — and you’ll be able to jam out to classic songs by the end of the hour. You’ll also get to take home your own Ohana ukulele so you can impress (or embarrass) your kids, spouse, or friends.

Crash Course on Art and Whiskey with Christie’s

Interested in getting into the art market? Looking to build your whiskey collection? From the $450-million sale of the “last da Vinci” to the first auction of an AI-generated print, Christie’s, the 250-year-old global auction house, will give an overview of the art market across several categories, a discussion of key trends, and a look at what’s next in the art world. A spirits specialist will also offer a presentation on whiskey, notes on collecting, and a special tasting, along with showcasing a pre-Prohibition Hermitage 1914 bourbon. You’ll leave this session with valuable dinner party knowledge — and a buzz.

Get moving with Recode Reboot Workouts.

Code is bringing you a lineup of fun fitness classes to get you outdoors exploring the desert, stretching, meditating, and more. This is your opportunity to get your heart rate up, bring your stress level down, and recharge for the next activity.

Camelback Hike

6:00 am – 7:30 am

Take advantage of our premier location and enjoy the beautiful views with a guided hike up Camelback Mountain. Water and granola bars provided.
What to wear: Tennis shoes with good tread, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, small backpack, and comfortable clothes to move in.

Goat Yoga

7:00 am – 8:00 am

Enjoy yoga on a beautiful Arizona morning with specially trained yoga goats! These well-trained goats will interact with you throughout the entire yoga class. Class is suitable for all levels. Meet at The Phoenician Athletic Club Lawn East — the lawn in front of the fitness center and next to the tennis courts.

Cardio Circuit

7:00 am – 7:50 am

Full-body TechnoGym workout with increments of cardio blasts designed to tone your body, improve your endurance, and clear your mind. Meet at The Phoenician Spa South Door, on the golf course side.

OutFIT: Outdoor Boot Camp

7:00 am – 7:50 am

Nature is your gym as you challenge yourself with this fast-paced, calorie-blasting workout, using traditional boot camp style outdoors in the Sonoran Desert with Camelback Mountain as your backdrop. Towels and water will be provided. Meet at The Phoenician Athletic Club Lawn South.

Get moving with Recode Reboot Workouts.

Code is bringing you a lineup of fun fitness classes to get you outdoors exploring the desert, stretching, meditating, and more. This is your opportunity to get your heart rate up, bring your stress level down, and recharge for the next activity.

Camelback Hike

6:00 am – 7:30 am

Take advantage of our premier location and enjoy the beautiful views with a guided hike up Camelback Mountain. Water and granola bars provided.
What to wear: Tennis shoes with good tread, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, small backpack, and comfortable clothes to move in.

Cardio Circuit

7:00 am – 7:50 am

Full-body TechnoGym workout with increments of cardio blasts designed to tone your body, improve your endurance, and clear your mind. Meet at The Phoenician Spa South Door, on the golf course side.

Aerial Yoga

7:00 am – 8:15 am

All levels of yoga welcome. This modern style of yoga allows you to be suspended in a silk hammock, taking your practice to new heights. Meet at The Phoenician Spa South Door, on the golf course side.

Blitzscaling with Reid Hoffman:
The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies

Presented by Greylock Partners

“Blitzscaling” is a set of practices for igniting rapid growth in order to accelerate to the stage in a startup’s life cycle where the most value is created. It prioritizes speed over efficiency in an environment of uncertainty, and it allows a company to go from “startup” to “scaleup” at a furious pace that captures the market. In this breakfast, Greylock investor, LinkedIn co-founder, and Blitzscaling co-author Reid Hoffman will outline the rationale for this set of practices and the counterintuitive rules necessary to scale up super fast. Greylock Partners’s Josh McFarland will moderate a conversation with Hoffman.

Engage firsthand with the most important topics in tech and media with Code Power Sessions.

Power Sessions are your opportunity to take a step back from the big picture and dive deep into niche topics in the tech sector, like artificial intelligence, 5G and IoT, and effective leadership. Hosted by our partners, each discussion is designed to be informative and interactive — your opportunity to participate in the big conversations happening right now.

IoT is Dead. Long Live IoT:
Will 5G (Finally) Bring About the IoT Future We’ve Been Promised?

Presented by Ericsson

The Internet of Things (IoT) was supposed to revolutionize the world years ago. So where’s the revolution? This session will talk to people who placed big bets on IoT, only to find that the tech was not there soon enough. In this session, we’ll deconstruct what went wrong, what these companies learned about timing, and what we can expect now that 5G is on the horizon.

How H&M Used AI to Amplify Human Intelligence and Drive Bottom-Line Results

Presented by BCG

Businesses know that AI can drive bottom-line results. But it’s one thing to develop insights, and another to generate them in real time and have teams act on them — especially for a multinational retailer like H&M. Learn how H&M managed to do this over the past three years by starting small — running proof of concepts of AI decision support throughout the value chain, adopting a trial-and-error approach — and scaling fast by rolling out the solutions that proved successful. Their secret: AI should be used to amplify human intelligence for better business decisions. You’ll hear their lessons on how to successfully transform a business with AI and move past pilot stages to get to real value and results.

What’s It Like to Drive Without the Driver?

Presented by Intel

Autonomous driving is coming — and with it, lots more passengers. Intel predicts the “passenger economy” will free more than 250 million hours of commuting time per year. This intensive session will explore how companies are redefining the experience of driving by turning cars into offices or entertainment hubs.

Making a Theme Park Attraction:
The Creative Process with Universal Parks and Resorts

Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal

The creativity and innovation that bring thrilling theme park experiences to life can help any business. Join Universal Creative’s Mike West for an exclusive look at the creative process behind the incredible attractions at Universal Parks and Resorts, from the beloved Harry Potter attractions to the epic Skull Island: Reign of Kong and many more.

How AI Is Predicting Health Outcomes and Saving Lives

Presented by Micron

Learn how medical researchers are using artificial intelligence to identify at-risk patients, predict issues before symptoms even arise, and save lives. In this session, you’ll take a deep dive into the AI behind two groundbreaking health technologies: traumatic brain injury and cancer detection. Researchers will use visuals to walk you through the incredible tech they’re developing to analyze imaging scans and detect patterns at massive scale.

Building Your Own Competition:
How Smart Leaders Invest in the Future While Maintaining Legacy Revenue

Presented by Standard Industries

For legacy businesses to compete, they need to invest in R&D that will eventually replace their existing core revenue stream. This conflict is one that few manage well. In this session, you’ll hear leaders of companies in rapidly changing industries address how they weigh these two pressing demands today, including how they build a culture of innovation and plan for tomorrow.

How Enterprise Blockchain Is Revolutionizing Food Supply Chains

Presented by IBM

Blockchain isn’t just for cryptocurrencies anymore. Forward-thinking businesses are investing in crypto technology to power a new generation of enterprise solutions. In this session, learn about the IBM Food Trust, a first-of-its-kind blockchain network that verifies food origin at scale and coordinates stakeholders across the supply chain. You’ll hear how grocery stores like Walmart and Albertsons are employing blockchain to get contaminated items off the shelves quickly, reduce waste, and optimize the entire ecosystem.

When Moving Fast Breaks the Wrong Things:
Why Every Company Is Now in the Business of (Re)Building Trust

Presented by TriNet

Public mistrust in companies is a growing issue — from undisclosed data breaches to a negligent approach to consumer safety — and the “move fast, break things” philosophy in technology has eroded consumer trust among the most visible companies. Hear from three battle-proven leaders who have found ways to integrate their mission into their business model, building companies that restore confidence in the consumer while building a great product and better world. Gain insight into how these CEOs continue to build values-driven businesses, how they think about building an ethical framework for their companies, and why “values-driven” can create a better business.

Presented by

How will we get off the ground in the future? Autonomous driving and omni-available scooters represent the extremes of the mobility conversation. But there are so many more innovators tackling this question in creative and unexpected ways. The Code Mobility Lot presents a cross section of what’s to come. From hover skates to electric tricycles to jetpacks to passenger drones, the innovations showcased here are changing how we think about mobility and driving the industry forward. The Mobility Lot is presented by The Verge, Vox Media’s authoritative consumer technology network that examines how technology will change life in the future. Make sure you come take a ride!

Participating Companies

Boosted
Electric Skateboards and Rev Electric Scooter

Gotcha
e-Trike

Gravity Industries
Jet Suit

Hyundai
Elevate Scale Model

Lime
Lime-S Generation 3 Electric Scooter

Segway
Drift W1 e-Skates and Ninebot Gokart Kit

Tesla
Model 3

Udelv
Newton Autonomous Delivery Vehicle

This year, we’re bringing back our signature tasting dinner, featuring chefs curated by Vox Media’s Eater, the most trusted voice in food, dining, and travel. The Eater Dinner is courtesy of IBM.

These Eater-curated chefs will feature the diverse culinary influences of the American Southwest with their own twists.

Mark Bookhamer
Executive Chef, The Normal Restaurant and Bar

Chef Mark Bookhamer strives to champion Arizona’s farming culture through simple, thoughtful sourcing and cooking. After starting his career in custom catering at Fabulous Food, he worked under chef Matt Taylor at Gertrude’s Restaurant in the Desert Botanical Garden before taking over as chef de cuisine at Gertrude’s. In 2018, he left to take the helm as opening executive chef for The Normal Restaurant and Bar at the Graduate Hotel in Tempe. Through the tutelage of owners Armando Hernandez and James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Bianco, he continues to promote a stripped-down approach to cooking that allows the farmer to be the star of the meal.

Rochelle Daniel
Executive Chef, Fat Ox

A native of Phoenix, Rochelle Daniel graduated from Scottsdale Culinary Institute before securing a position at Zinc Bistro in Scottsdale, cooking under the award-winning executive chef Matt Carter. Seeking new challenges, Daniel moved to Sedona to serve as executive chef for Cress on Oak Creek and Etch Kitchen & Bar at L’Auberge de Sedona. Now back in Scottsdale, she has been reunited with Carter to handcraft the Fat Ox’s modern takes on the authentic recipes of rural Italy. Daniel’s unique creativity and understanding of current dining trends have provided her with many highly-esteemed opportunities. She has been recognized as one of the Valley’s Top 5 Sous Chefs by the Arizona Republic and as Best Sous Chef by AZcentral.com. She was inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame in 2017.

Scott Holmes
Owner and Chef, Little Miss BBQ

Scott Holmes’s love of cooking began at an early age, helping his mom cook on the kitchen counter. In 1995, he graduated from Scottsdale Culinary Institute. Little Miss BBQ opened in February 2014 with lots of passion, a massive offset smoker, Central Texas barbecue, and a great customer experience. It received glowing reviews in the Arizona Republic, Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix New Times, and others. In 2014, it received the Best New Restaurant award from Phoenix New Times and Phoenix Magazine. Thrillist also named Little Miss BBQ one of the 15 Best New Barbecue Restaurants in 2014. Little Miss BBQ is the highest-rated restaurant in the Phoenix area on both Yelp and Trip Advisor. Although the review site standings are great, the lines outside the restaurant are a true testament to its popularity.

Alvaro Salinas
Sushi Chef, Across the Pond

Alvaro Salinas may have grown up here in the Arizona desert, but he’s dedicated his culinary career to mastering the art of serving and preparing the freshest raw fish as one of the Valley’s premier sushi chefs. Now the sushi chef at Across the Pond, Salinas has partnered with co-owners Nicholas Campisano and Joshua James to craft an authentic Japanese-style sushi menu that pairs perfectly with ATP’s ever-changing list of craft cocktails, beers, and wine. Salinas even brews his soy sauce in-house. Salinas first discovered his love for fresh ocean fish while working for Ra Sushi Bar. He also moonlighted as a private chef working Valley-wide. But it was his decade-plus at Shimogamo, a top-rated sushi restaurant in Chandler, Arizona, that really put Salinas on the map. Salinas can also be found on Instagram as @azurbanchef.

Rebecca Tillman
Executive Sous Chef, The Phoenician

As executive sous chef of The Phoenician, Rebecca Tillman partners with executive chef Rick Boyer to lead culinary operations for the entire resort, directs The Phoenician’s banquet program, and is responsible for the financial management of several à la carte restaurants on the property, including The Canyon Lounge. Previously, Tillman served as executive chef at the Biltmore House, executive sous chef at Destination Kohler’s American Club, and executive chef at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. She began her resort career at the Arizona Biltmore in 2000. Tillman studied hospitality administration at Northern Arizona University and culinary arts at the Art Institute of Phoenix. She is a member of the Chefs in School program, the Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), and Les Dames d’Escoffier, an international group of women chefs.