Global Leaders in Law Members Forum International 2024
Wednesday 17 April - Friday 19 April
Making an Impact in a Fragmented World
Wednesday 17 April 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Welcome Lunch in Sala Quattro Torri
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Introductory Remarks from the Chair
Since the theme of the conference is ‘Making an Impact in a Fragmented World’ Dr. Helena Boschi will uncover the impact of ongoing uncertainty on the human brain and will outline what it means to make a lasting impact.
Dr. Helena Boschi, Psychologist, Speaker and Author, Chequered Leopard
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Making an Impact in a Fragmented World
Christina Lamb OBE, Chief Correspondent of The Sunday Times and John Franchi, Former Senior Officer of the CIA, will begin by candidly sharing the memorable moments from their distinguished careers. Together, and with questions from the audience, they will analyse how global power will be configured over the next 12 months and will explore the geopolitical challenges that businesses are set to face.
Moderator: Rt. Hon. Douglas Alexander, Former UK Shadow Foreign Secretary, Former Secretary of State for International Development and Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute of King's College, London
Christina Lamb OBE, Chief Foreign Correspondent, The Sunday Times
John Franchi, Former Senior Officer of the CIA in Washington, D.C.
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Closing Remarks
After a morning of travel and settling in at Borgo Egnazia, Dr. Helena Boschi will help us unpack the key learnings from the opening keynote and will provide us with some food for thought ready for tomorrow.
Dr. Helena Boschi, Psychologist, Speaker and Author, Chequered Leopard
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Welcome Drinks Reception in La Piazza
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Dinner in La Piazza
Thursday 18 April 2024
7:00 am - 8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:30 am Introductory Remarks from the Chair
Dr. Helena Boschi, Psychologist, Speaker and Author, Chequered Leopard
9:30 am - 10:30 am Business as (Un)usual?: riding the wave of omni-crisis and fragmentation
This session will look at the key economic patterns and trends in 2024 and beyond that are creating a perception of perpetual crisis and fragmentation. Rebecca will look at the global economy, the interplay between the economy, geopolitics and geoeconomics, and assess the nature of political risk as it affects strategic decision making. She will also look at sustainability, the imperatives for change and the role of emerging global policies and regulations that increasingly determine how corporates report, how they allocate resources through their supply chains and how they measure success. The core question is clearly, “Can we find a way through in an era of omnicrisis?” Rebecca’s answer is a nuanced “Yes”, but decision-making has necessarily become more complex.
Dr. Rebecca Harding, Independent Economist and Author
10:30 am - 10:50 am Coffee Break
10:50 am - 11:50 am Global Forces Shaping Our Future
Professor Ian Goldin will identify the key trends which will shape the future of the world. These include economic, demographic, technological, environmental and political forces. He will show how they are likely to impact on different regions and employment and business prospects. He will conclude by identifying possible implications for the legal profession and general counsels.
Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development at the University of Oxford
11:50 am - 12:50 pm Thriving Amidst the Turbulence
How does global disruption and uncertainty affect you on a personal level? In this interactive session we look at building resilience and improving wellbeing that sustains performance and inspires the people around you. We will consider a number of practical tools and methods to help you as an individual and the teams you lead.
Dr. Steven MacGregor, Leadership Development Expert, Honorary Professor at the Glasgow School of Art and Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch in La Frasca
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm The Italian Job - A Business Simulation
A highly interactive session centered on a business simulation. The scenario “you are newly appointed directors of existing wholesaling businesses. The previous directors have been “moved on”- they didn’t deliver …. your shareholders demand growing profits, plenty of cash and expansion – both now and yesterday! Your future and certainly your bonus will depend on delivering the results your shareholder’s demand! Look around the room … that’s the competition. The objective is to win. Are you up for the challenge?”
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Closing Remarks
For the closing remarks, Dr. Helena Boschi will bring everyone together to explore what it means to make an impact in a fragmented world. Members will reflect upon the speakers key takeaways and discuss as a group the global issues facing General Counsel in their roles today.
Dr. Helena Boschi, Psychologist, Speaker and Author, Chequered Leopard
7:30 pm Drinks Reception in Piscine Del Borgo
8:00 pm White Party Dinner in Piscine Del Borgo
Friday 19 April 2024
7:00 am - 9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 11:30 am Bringing It All Together - What's Next in Your Role?
In the final session of the Forum, Members will have the opportunity to bring together all of the key learnings and outcomes from the previous two days. Members will challenge each other to reflect upon the changes they can create to inspire and lead with impact, and how they can help steer their organisation through immense uncertainty.
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch in La Frasca
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Leisure Activity
Members will be invited to partake in a number of optional leisure activities to build their network and enjoy the world famous Borgo Egnazia.