In this new, post-COVID decade of global transformation will your organisation be ready to survive - and thrive - in the future? Online, March, 23 - 25 2021

The virtual conference takes place over 3 half-days and will convene executives and policy makers with world experts to examine the pivotal issues shaping politics, the economy, business and society.

Where: Online

When: March, 23 - 25 2021

The Global Horizons Virtual Conference 2021 offers an engaging blend of keynotes, panels and interactive group sessions characterized by peer-to-peer and peer-to-expert exchanges addressing three key topic areas: Geopolitics, ESG and Technology.

 

Topics to be covered include: 

  • Geopolitics

    • East Asia’s flashpoints and geopolitical rivalry
    • Democratic decay? Rules and institutions in developed states
    • The Gulf states’ transformation 

  • Environmental, Social and Governance

    • The growing role of the state
    • The road to Glasgow: COP26 and the climate agenda
    • Debt and development: footing the bill for COVID-19 disruption

  • Technology

    • The contest for technological dominance
    • Balancing Big Tech
    • Tech inequality: haves and have-nots

 

Tickets 

We have an early bird offer running until January 29, where the price will increase. 

Oxford Analytica Clients and The Conference Board Members - $145 - please get in touch to receive a code

General Ticket Price - $195

 

This year’s Global Horizons is the result of a unique partnership between Oxford Analytica, the pioneer of geopolitical analysis, and The Conference Board, the leading business think tank providing insights for what’s ahead.

Three reasons to attend

#1

Rethink the future

Be ready for a new, post-COVID decade of global transformation

#2

Learn from experts

Examine pivotal issues with global experts and thought leaders

#3

Engage

Take away disruptive ideas and lead change at your organisation

Conference Themes

Geopolitics Geopolitics & Globalisation

Geopolitics & Globalisation network image

Understand risks and identify emerging opportunities in a world that is contentious and divided.

Geopolitics Topics

Global Economy
Globalization
Global Supply Chains

Regional Working Sessions
Africa, Asia Pacific, China, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Russia and United States

Tech In Tech We Trust

In Tech We Trust network image

Winners and losers will be defined by their ability to adapt and leverage disruptive technologies.

Tech Topics

5G
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Digital Transformation
Future of Work
Internet of Things
Smart Cities

ESG The ESG Imperative

Repurposing ESG network image

Collaborate to compete by balancing the shifting priorities between shareholders, stakeholders and society.

ESG Topics

Climate Change
Corporate Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility
Environment
Public-Private Partnerships
Stakeholder & Shareholder Engagement
Sustainability

Who attends

Attendees include thought leaders, senior executives and principal policy makers responsible for:

  • Strategy & Innovation
  • Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)
  • Security & Defense
  • Government Affairs
  • Public Policy
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Corporate & Country Risk
  • Legal & Finance
  • Human Capital

Selected Headline Speakers

Selected headline speakers from Global Horizons in previous years

Kofi Annan

Former Secretary General

United Nations

Tony Blair

Former Prime Minister

United Kingdom

Mary Robinson

Former President

Ireland

Jose Manuel Barroso

Former President

European Commission

Robert M. Gates

Former Defense Secretary

United States of America

Radoslaw Sikorski

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs

Poland

Selected Speakers

Selected speakers from the Global Horizons Conference in 2018

Tim Baker

Global Head of Applied Innovation

Thomson Reuters

Mark Farrington

Managing Director

Principal Global Investors Europe (PGIE)

Rob Hammer

VP Agrifood

Unilever

Steve Hill

Managing Director

Credit Suisse Services

Kay Bailey Hutchinson

Permanent Representative of the United States

NATO

Chelsey Slack

Deputy Head, Cyber Defence Section

NATO

Brad Staples

CEO

APCO Worldwide

Douglas Wise

Former Deputy Director

Defense Intelligence Agency, USA

Sponsors

Supporting Partner

Associate Partner

Sponsorship Opportunities

Global Horizons is a "knowledge exchange" convening senior executives, policy-makers and thought leaders with world experts to examine the most pressing issues shaping politics, the economy, business and society.

Get in touch to find out the benefits of partnering with Global Horizons.

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