8:00 - 9:00
Arrival & Registration
9:00 - 9:10
Welcome
9:10 - 9:20
The Leadership Moment We Are In
Dr. Sharmla Chetty
CEO, Duke Corporate Education
9:20 - 10:00
Leading Across Boundaries
From Complexity to Coherence
In an interconnected world, the most critical leadership challenge is no longer scale, but integration across borders, cultures, sectors, generations and systems. This panel conversation examines how influence, trust and judgment, not formal authority, enable progress in environments where power is distributed and outcomes depend on collaboration.
Matthew Butler-Adam (Moderator)
Regional Managing Director, UK & Europe, Duke Corporate Education
Adele Trombetta
Senior Vice President & GM Customer Experience EMEA, Cisco
Dr. Deema Alathel
Executive Director - Global Strategic Initiatives, IBM
Seema Hingorani
Managing Director, Morgan Stanley | Founder & Chair, Girls Who Invest
10:00 - 10:25
A Moment of Humanity
A curated artistic performance, reminding us that leadership is not only strategic, it is also deeply human.
10:25 - 10:45
Networking & Connection Break
10:45 - 11:25
Humanity and Creativity by Design
Progress is a choice. This session challenges leaders to see creativity and human-centred design as forces for social responsibility. With insights from global leaders, it explores our role in shaping inclusive growth, strengthening values, and designing a future that truly serves society. Because what we build reflects who we choose to be.
Vishal Patel (Moderator)
President Global Markets, Duke Corporate Education
Lady Linda Wong Davies
Founder and Chairman, KT Wong Foundation
Dr. Sindi Mabaso -Koyana
Managing Partner, AWCA Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
11:25 - 11:45
How Leaders Multiply Impact in an Interconnected World:
Case Studies of Innovation
This session shares bold experiments and practical shifts that have moved the needle in global organisations. From new rituals to rewired mindsets, these stories showcase innovative solutions through cross-boundary collaboration.
Hannah-Rose Mann (Moderator)
Client Director, UK & Europe, Duke Corporate Education
Doris Suchet (Moderator)
Client Director, Duke Corporate Education
Analisa Ponce
Global Head Learning and Ecosystem Development, Prosus
11:45 - 12:15
Keynote
The Opportunity Economy: Building for What Comes Next
Dame Anya Hindmarch
Founder & CEO, Anya Hindmarch
12:15 - 12:30
Closing Reflections
From Insights to Action
Matthew Butler-Adam
Regional Managing Director, UK & Europe, Duke Corporate Education
David Bowersox
Vice Provost for Finance and Administration, Duke University
12:30 - 14:00
Networking & Celebration
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All times are Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).