In this election year, it is clear that American corporations are already dealing with a climate of change. As business adjusts to new leadership in Washington and an uncertain economic environment, there's no better time and place for an in-depth discussion on the future of business than at the FORTUNE 500 Forum, December 1-3, in Washington D.C.

Whatever the outcome of the presidential election, the result will be a new era in Washington and a new era for America's leading companies. The Forum will convene the business leaders together with policy experts, key transition figures from the president-elect's team, and Washington insiders and change agents to explore and exchange perspectives on the climate for business in 2009 and beyond.

This invitation-only event is limited in size and will be comprised of a mix of plenary sessions, panel discussions and concurrent discussions.