| Tuesday, September 21 
The COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid epidemic have hit vulnerable populations particularly hard, leading to a surge in overdose deaths. How should we be addressing disparities in addiction treatment and providing Americans the help they need? The Hill's Editor-at-Large Steve Clemons hosts a powerful line-up of leaders to discuss combatting our nation's opioid crisis. Featuring: - Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Member, Committee on Energy & Commerce; Member, Bipartisan Heroin Task Force
- Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), Member, Addiction, Treatment, & Recovery Caucus
- Regina LaBelle, Acting Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
- Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Department of Health and Human Services
- Edwin C. Chapman, MD, Specialist, Internal Medicine & Addiction Medicine
- Mark Parrino, President, American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence
- Dr. Tisha Wiley, Chief of the Services Research Branch & Associate Director, Justice Systems, National Institute on Drug Abuse
Tuesday, September 21
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|  | | Wednesday, September 22 
The rise of remote work has fast-tracked tech adoption and demonstrated the importance of digital literacy. As the US gears up for major improvements to its infrastructure, there remains a shortage of skilled workers. How do we ensure workers are well-trained for the in-demand jobs of today and tomorrow? Featuring: - Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Employment and Workforce Safety
- Gov. Jared Polis, State of Colorado
- Rachel Carlson, CEO and Co-founder, Guild Education
- Gerald Chertavian, CEO, Year UP
- Anthony Hughes, CEO, Tech Elevator
- Jina Krause-Vilmar, President and CEO, Upwardly Global
- Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami Dade College
- Dr. Harry L. Williams, President & CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Wednesday, September 22
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| | | Thursday, September 23 
Small businesses make up 99 percent of all U.S. businesses, but the pandemic has forced about one-third of them to temporarily or permanently close. From finding skilled talent to navigating the shifting landscape of federal assistance, what are the factors that can help small businesses grow and thrive? With e-commerce spending up more than 30 percent in 2020, what is the future outlook of digital retail? And what lessons have been learned from the pandemic that could influence future policy? The Hill will speak with policymakers, small business owners, and economic experts about what the future holds for business owners across America. Featuring: - Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chair, Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
- Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), Ranking Member, Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
- Jessica Johnson-Cope, Chair, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices; President, Johnson Security Bureau
- Frank Lavin, CEO & Founder, Export Now; former Ambassador to Singapore & Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade
- Mark Madrid, Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development, Small Business Administration
- Necia Boston, Founder, BAABS Beauty Bar
- C. Nicole Orr, Co-owner, A&C Pack and Ship
- Amy Paulose, President, AMES International
- Ian Siegel, CEO & Co-founder, ZipRecruiter
- Ania Smith, CEO, TaskRabbit
Thursday, September 23
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