The Global Boardroom

6th Edition: Strategies for a new geopolitical and economic reality
7–9 December 2022 • Digital Conference

Strategies for a new geopolitical and economic reality

Join us in December 2022 for the 6th edition of The Global Boardroom, the award-winning digital conference debating strategies for sustainable growth in a world of geopolitical and economic disruption.

Unrivalled in the quality and breadth of its agenda, The Global Boardroom brings leaders in business, policy and finance together with top FT journalists for three days of in-depth analysis and discussion. Reserve your digital ticket now.

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Did you miss the 5th edition of The Global Boardroom? Catch up here

Did you miss the 5th edition of The Global Boardroom? Catch up here

We looked closely at the economic, diplomatic and humanitarian impact of the war in Ukraine. The event also explored how business models are adjusting to the new inflationary environment as well as the opportunities and challenges presented by technological innovation, hybrid working and climate change.

The Global Boardroom 5th Edition: Highlights

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I enjoyed the range of subjects and speakers. Scope and depth of knowledge and insights provided in the sessions and by the speakers. The expertise of the facilitators asking insightful, smart questions. All this and yet, you manage to keep it super compelling and digestible! Thank you FT!”

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Why attend?

Navigating the world of business in an uncertain and highly volatile world is tough. Surround yourself with the information, inspiration and people who are sharing their strategies for a world transformed by crisis.

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    Crucial business information

    Hear directly from leading policy-makers on the steps they are taking to support economies and business

  • 02

    Get inspiration for next steps

    Find out how leading CEOs from a range of industries are coping with the crisis and preparing for a recovery

  • 03

    Quality content you cannot find elsewhere

    Go beyond the news to explore the impact of the crisis through carefully curated, in-depth discussions

  • 04

    Participate

    Pose questions to thought leaders and get instant analysis from FT journalists after key sessions

Statistics

The Global Boardroom in numbers

860,000+
Unique Views
100+
Speakers & Moderators
30
Hours of Content
138
Countries Represented

Speakers

Speakers from the 5th edition of The Global Boardroom

Agenda

All times in BST (GMT+1)
  • 10:20 — 10:25
    5 mins
    Opening Day One
    2022-06-07 10:20:00 2022-06-07 10:25:00 Europe/London Opening Day One Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 10:25 — 10:30
    5 mins
    Opening Remarks
    • John Ridding
    2022-06-07 10:25:00 2022-06-07 10:30:00 Europe/London Opening Remarks Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 10:50 — 11:15
    25 mins
    Keynote Interview
    • Volodymyr Zelenskyy
    2022-06-07 10:50:00 2022-06-07 11:15:00 Europe/London Keynote Interview Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 11:20 — 11:50
    30 mins
    FT News Briefing: The cost of living crisis – what does it mean for UK business?
    • Chris Giles
    • Alice Hancock
    • George Parker
    • Daniel Thomas
    2022-06-07 11:20:00 2022-06-07 11:50:00 Europe/London FT News Briefing: The cost of living crisis – what does it mean for UK business? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 12:00 — 12:50
    50 mins
    Managing the Pandemic: Endemic or a continued, unpredictable threat – what is the Covid-19 endgame?
    • Richard Hatchett
    • Susan Hopkins
    • Yanzhong Huang
    2022-06-07 12:00:00 2022-06-07 12:50:00 Europe/London Managing the Pandemic: Endemic or a continued, unpredictable threat – what is the Covid-19 endgame? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 13:05 — 13:50
    45 mins
    Road to COP27: Rising to the challenge of post-Glasgow commitments
    • Lorenzo Simonelli
    • Marilyn Waite
    2022-06-07 13:05:00 2022-06-07 13:50:00 Europe/London Road to COP27: Rising to the challenge of post-Glasgow commitments Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 14:00 — 14:50
    50 mins
    Aviation: Decarbonising an industry in recovery
    • Michael Arthur
    • Erin Beilharz
    • John Holland-Kaye
    2022-06-07 14:00:00 2022-06-07 14:50:00 Europe/London Aviation: Decarbonising an industry in recovery Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 15:00 — 15:50
    50 mins
    The Metaverse: Will it transform business models, revenue streams and customer engagement?
    • Rony Abovitz
    • Alex Katouzian
    • Christine Moy
    2022-06-07 15:00:00 2022-06-07 15:50:00 Europe/London The Metaverse: Will it transform business models, revenue streams and customer engagement? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 16:00 — 16:25
    25 mins
    Keynote Interview
    • Jeremy Weir
    2022-06-07 16:00:00 2022-06-07 16:25:00 Europe/London Keynote Interview Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 16:30 — 17:20
    50 mins
    Global Banking: Can innovation keep pace with the changing face of risk?
    • Ahmed Abdelaal
    • Christiana Riley
    • Bill Winters
    2022-06-07 16:30:00 2022-06-07 17:20:00 Europe/London Global Banking: Can innovation keep pace with the changing face of risk? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 17:30 — 18:20
    50 mins
    Unhedged Live: Private capital – How would a global recession affect investor appetite?
    • Pierre-Antoine de Selancy
    • Karen Frank
    • David Wasserman
    2022-06-07 17:30:00 2022-06-07 18:20:00 Europe/London Unhedged Live: Private capital – How would a global recession affect investor appetite? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 18:30 — 19:15
    45 mins
    US Infrastructure: Making the most of a $1.2 trillion opportunity
    • Clarence Anthony
    • Mitch Landrieu
    • Amy Liu
    2022-06-07 18:30:00 2022-06-07 19:15:00 Europe/London US Infrastructure: Making the most of a $1.2 trillion opportunity Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 19:30 — 19:55
    25 mins
    Keynote Interview
    • Iván Duque
    2022-06-07 19:30:00 2022-06-07 19:55:00 Europe/London Keynote Interview Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 20:00 — 20:50
    50 mins
    Latin America: Can the region finally deliver long-term growth?
    • Monica de Bolle
    • Ilan Goldfajn
    • Carlos Felipe Jaramillo
    2022-06-07 20:00:00 2022-06-07 20:50:00 Europe/London Latin America: Can the region finally deliver long-term growth? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 21:00 — 21:25
    25 mins
    Keynote Interview
    • Eric Schmidt
    2022-06-07 21:00:00 2022-06-07 21:25:00 Europe/London Keynote Interview Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live

Silver Partners

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