Calendar of Events

Finding the right mix between profitability and sustainability has become a central issue for companies under increasing pressure from shareholder to do more with less. In this joint session we will explore successful outcomes in China, SE Asia and Australia and search for sustainability exemplars from this region that are prepared to show the way.

From Nation State to Network State, blockchain technology and decentralized operating models are making way for the virtual establishment of distributed communities, motivated by common objectives, and bolstered by cryptocurrency.

Traditional styles of organizational leadership are showing signs of weakness. Senior executives who made it to the top are suddenly being asked to “manage differently.” What exactly does that mean? What’s at risk? And is it possible to shape future leaders against a different set of expectations?

Milton Friedman once famously declared that a company’s sole obligation is to its shareholders. And yet, the times have changed. The corporation remains a vaunted institution. But increasingly, its actions and behaviours are being scrutinized by a more discerning group of broad-based stakeholders.

As the world continues to brace for a Global Recession, corporations are forced to trade-out long-term thinking for short- term preparations. Inflation, debt, income inequality and geopolitical trauma all point to the possibility of economic disruption. The Conference Board goes deep on the topic and in this session we will highlight what executives might expect in the months ahead.