The Global Boardroom

Strategies for a world transformed by crisis
4–6 May, 2021 • Digital Conference

Strategies for a world transformed by crisis

The Global Boardroom returns for its third edition to discuss the practical steps governments, business and finance can take to build a resilient, sustainable recovery, more than a year into a crisis that has crippled the global economy and fundamentally changed the way we live, work and communicate.

As COVID-19 continues to spread, how effective will the vaccination programmes be and to what extent have they brought forward the timing of a recovery? What impact will the new US administration have on domestic and global affairs? What should businesses do to assure future growth and competitiveness?

Join the FT’s top journalists in a series of live online conversations with leading policy-makers, CEOs and investors -- across three days and multiple time zones from Asia through to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas -- to debate and design the most effective post-pandemic strategies.

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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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  • 01

    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

Confirmed speakers

A growing list of global policy, business and finance leaders who will be speaking at The Global Boardroom.

Join The Global Boardroom

The Inspiration pass
  • Live access to all talks
  • Access to Q&A and polls
  • 90 days on demand access to all talks after the event
  • End of Day Summary Reports
  • Access to 1-1 networking
  • Access to business community area
  • A 3-month all-access Premium digital subscription to the Financial Times, worth £150*
The Professional pass
  • Live access to all talks
  • Access to Q&A and polls
  • 90 days on demand access to all talks after the event
  • End of Day Summary Reports
  • Access to 1-1 networking
  • Access to business community area
  • A 3-month all-access Premium digital subscription to the Financial Times, worth £150*
The Collective pass
  • 20 x Professional pass (Team)
  • Access to Q&A and polls
  • 90 days on demand access to all talks after the event
  • End of Day Summary Reports
  • Access to 1-1 networking
  • Access to business community area
  • A 3-month all-access Premium digital subscription to the Financial Times, worth £150*

Agenda

All times in BST.

  • 11:20 — 11:30
    10 mins
    Opening Remarks
    • John Ridding
    • Roula Khalaf
    2021-05-04 11:20:00 2021-05-04 11:30:00 Europe/London Opening Remarks Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 11:30 — 11:55
    25 mins
    Keynote Interview
    • Melinda Gates
    2021-05-04 11:30:00 2021-05-04 11:55:00 Europe/London Keynote Interview Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 12:00 — 12:45
    45 mins
    Managing the Pandemic: Looking beyond an effective vaccine rollout
    • Seth Berkley
    • Martin Lush
    • Uğur Şahin
    2021-05-04 12:00:00 2021-05-04 12:45:00 Europe/London Managing the Pandemic: Looking beyond an effective vaccine rollout Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 13:00 — 13:45
    45 mins
    The Future of Europe: Finding a new framework for growth
    • Pierre Gramegna
    • Francesca McDonagh
    • Corrado Passera
    • Magnus Tyreman
    2021-05-04 13:00:00 2021-05-04 13:45:00 Europe/London The Future of Europe: Finding a new framework for growth Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 14:00 — 14:45
    45 mins
    Moving to Net Zero: How should political success be measured at COP26?
    • Lesetja Kganyago
    • Svenja Schulze
    2021-05-04 14:00:00 2021-05-04 14:45:00 Europe/London Moving to Net Zero: How should political success be measured at COP26? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 15:00 — 15:45
    45 mins
    The Road to Recovery? An analysis of the Biden administration’s ‘Build Back Better’ agenda
    • Anja Manuel
    2021-05-04 15:00:00 2021-05-04 15:45:00 Europe/London The Road to Recovery? An analysis of the Biden administration’s ‘Build Back Better’ agenda Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 16:00 — 16:45
    45 mins
    Retail: Has the crisis been exaggerated?
    • Mercedes Abramo
    • James Bailey
    • Rob Hattrell
    2021-05-04 16:00:00 2021-05-04 16:45:00 Europe/London Retail: Has the crisis been exaggerated? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 17:00 — 17:45
    45 mins
    Banking post-COVID: Will the future be built on trust or technology?
    • Cathy Bessant
    • Ajay Bhalla
    • Maximilian Tayenthal
    • Colin Walsh
    2021-05-04 17:00:00 2021-05-04 17:45:00 Europe/London Banking post-COVID: Will the future be built on trust or technology? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 18:00 — 18:25
    25 mins
    Keynote Interview
    • Antony Blinken
    2021-05-04 18:00:00 2021-05-04 18:25:00 Europe/London Keynote Interview Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 18:30 — 19:15
    45 mins
    The Rise of the Retail Investor: A new era for trading?
    2021-05-04 18:30:00 2021-05-04 19:15:00 Europe/London The Rise of the Retail Investor: A new era for trading? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 19:30 — 20:15
    45 mins
    Moral Money Live: What can businesses do to advance the climate agenda?
    • Audrey Choi
    • Helen Clarkson
    • Edmond Scanlon
    2021-05-04 19:30:00 2021-05-04 20:15:00 Europe/London Moral Money Live: What can businesses do to advance the climate agenda? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 20:30 — 20:55
    25 mins
    Keynote Interview
    • Sebastián Piñera
    2021-05-04 20:30:00 2021-05-04 20:55:00 Europe/London Keynote Interview Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 21:00 — 21:45
    45 mins
    Latin America Outlook: Can the region avoid another lost decade?
    • Alicia Bárcena
    • Mauricio Claver-Carone
    • João Doria
    • Woods Staton
    2021-05-04 21:00:00 2021-05-04 21:45:00 Europe/London Latin America Outlook: Can the region avoid another lost decade? Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live
  • 22:00 — 22:45
    45 mins
    Resetting US-China Relations: Collaboration vs confrontation
    • Elizabeth Economy
    2021-05-04 22:00:00 2021-05-04 22:45:00 Europe/London Resetting US-China Relations: Collaboration vs confrontation Description of the event https://globalboardroom.ft.com/live FT Live

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