The global health crisis and social upheaval have come together as parallel catalysts for widespread digital and social transformation, forcing companies around the world to adapt and innovate in order to survive. Challenges this great also provide great opportunity for growth and change. But companies must be mindful in navigating these challenges. Reactivity cannot be the impetus for change. Rather forethought, sensitivity, and responsiveness should drive meaningful advancement. 

Employees at all levels of an organization must put their own self-interest to the forefront, as more jobs are in danger in the event of a second wave of COVID-19. Are you prepared to survive this challenge? 

Additionally, in the last few months, there has been a noticeable shift in the way large corporations are interacting with their communities. Corporate giving has increased, but seemingly as a result of a genuine empathy and concern, rather than simply filling a line item on the annual report. Is that just about keeping up appearance, or will we see this trend continue?

Next-gen enterprises have to fully embrace ethics, diversity, and social causes, as Gen Y and Z workers (and customers) care about these issues and want to feel fully enfranchised and engaged. These stakeholders insist that corporations must serve society. 

The concept of “stakeholder capitalism” isn’t new, but many companies have been reluctant to go down this road. We’ve seen over the past decade that companies can thrive and succeed by placing the needs of employees, customers, the environment, suppliers, taxpayers, and communities OVER the ever-present and ever-hungry pocketbook of the shareholder. The not-so-surprising outcome is that these businesses create profits in the process.

So why are many global corporations shy to adopt this way of thinking? It goes without saying that in order for companies to evolve, first and foremost leaders must evolve and adapt. 

• So what does leadership 2.0 look like? 

Join us as we dig into these questions and more with David Germain, the CIO of RSA Group. Coming from a humble background and working his way up through the ranks, David has a unique perspective on ways that leaders can succeed by shifting their thinking away from profit and toward prosperity. We will hear his personal story (including twice overcoming being made redundant) and how he uses his position to affect meaningful change.

The pandemic has forced the world’s largest corporations to embrace digital as the new paradigm of business. Yet, many corporations cannot seem to free themselves from the burden of bureaucracy, elitism, group-think, and rigid leadership.

We uncover the truth behind why even some of the largest global corporations struggle to adapt and learn. Annual budgeting cycles are an Achilles’ heel, especially when coupled with salary and bonus incentives, and these could be the biggest enablers — or disablers.

In short, the rules of the game need to change for every corporation. The pandemic has taught us many valuable lessons already. Future business models will thrive only if they are sustainable, ecosystem-driven, and inclusive. They must make their employees, customers, and the environment central pillars — not just the shareholders.

So where do we even begin in rethinking ownership, when these organizations are so entrenched in the old ways of doing things?

Where would one even start to make a change that actually supports innovation and risk-taking, balancing profit with sustainable impact and contribution?

Join us live with Hugh Hessing, former UK COO of Aviva, as we get underneath what’s really happening in global corporations today and what needs to change to align with innovation and growth that doesn’t only benefit the C-suite. Hugh will share emotionally charged experiences and stories from his personal and business life that will help us to truly understand the future risks and opportunities awaiting large corporations.

With all of the constant volatility, unknowns, and stress around us, resilience is critical. 

Our ability to bounce back from today’s challenges is where innovation and thrival come from.

So what can we learn from the most battle-tested warriors of our era? Only everything.

Join us as we dive deep with Mark Divine, CEO of Unbeatable Mind and SEALFIT and former Commander of the Navy SEALS. Together we’ll explore the best tools and practices for all of us who are facing adversity with our backs against the wall. You won’t want to miss this one.

Without question, their work contributes to advancing our society in terms of technology, innovation, and communications. But to anyone paying attention, there’s also a dark side. 

Should we be concerned?

• When our personal data is exchanged for  free email, storage space and other digital perks

Who’s leading the conversation on morality and ethics around the infinite power and influence of the tech titans? Has the train left the station completely? 

Join us with Mateo Urquijo, Head of Performance, Service, & Strategy at Standard Life. This promises to be a no-holds-barred conversation looking at the underbelly of the beast and what needs to change for the tech titans to leave a positive legacy to our ecosystem.

Yet too often all we’re getting are buzzwords, lip service, and virtue signaling to make companies look good. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink who we are and what we stand for as leaders. And it’s begging us to face some very big and difficult questions, such as:

• When it comes to the environment, what are we doing here and how do we balance profit and gains alongside ethics and we partner with?

Join us with TSB Bank’s innovative COO Suresh Viswanathan as we explore the most pressing questions on how to accelerate our human, digital and social transformations in today’s era.

Leaders are facing more uncertainty than ever. When you can’t travel, having to manage new and difficult situations, and watching the bottom line puts a lot of pressure on effective decision making. 

There is a riding tension between localization and globalization - so how do we need to re-think our strategies and supply chains? 

Do politics and technology make our current sense of geography irrelevant? 

What are the talents, skills, and pitfalls that present-day leaders need to develop and become aware of to overcome today’s biggest challenges?

Our post-pandemic world has accelerated some hard truths of where our educational system is not prepared for adversity. We explore the future of the classroom with two leading educational mavericks who will walk us through:

• Where are we now?

We will also dive deeply into how technology is helping and hindering the growth of future generations. 

Join Adobe’s Tanya Avrith and NYC DOE’s JoJo Farrell for a passionate discussion on the future of education.

This paradigm is perhaps more important than ever in a post-pandemic era, and there are critical questions we need to be considering:

✔️What do you need to be focusing on as your team goes remote?

✔️What are the key elements of building better employee and customer relations in times of stress and chaos?

✔️What does building relationship capital really mean?

✔️When trust is destroyed, how do you recover?

Come join our conversation with a true master of relationship building, David Meltzer, the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and former CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.

One aspect of an organization that is critical but often overlooked is the psychological safety of the culture. Recent events in the US and worldwide have made it abundantly clear that this conversation is  needed. 

✔️What does a thriving enterprise look like in a post-pandemic world?

✔️Why is emotional intelligence mandatory for tomorrow’s leaders?

✔️How is tech impacting the landscapes we are in, and how can it foster our shared humanity vs. lead to further disconnection?

✔️What will ensure that gender and equality will be taken seriously in future enterprise?

Join a riveting discussion with maverick thinkers and innovative leaders Hema Bakhshi and Kate Bohn as we explore the future of work for next-gen enterprises.