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8:00-9:00
ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION & MUSICAL EXPERIENCE​
9:00-9:10
Duke CE Welcome
9:10-9:20
Leadership at an Inflection Point
Opening Address

In an increasingly interconnected, AI-driven world, leadership is no longer defined by individual expertise alone, but by the ability to mobilize insight, trust and collaboration across systems, generations and perspectives.

9:20-9:50
The Power of the Collective: Leadership, Society, and Responsibility (IWFSA)​
Panel Discussion
9:50-10:30
Trust as a Strategic Asset: Leadership, Society, and Responsibility
Panel Discussion

A cross-sector dialogue on how leaders earn, sustain and deploy trust at scale across institutions, markets, and communities particularly in contexts shaped by rising social expectations.

10:30-10:50
Keynote
10:50-11:20
MORNING COFFEE, NETWORKING & CONNECTION BREAK​
11:20-11:40
A Moment of Humanity: Art, Music, and Meaning
Musical Interlude

A curated artistic interlude grounded in local voices, creating space for reflection and shared humanity reminding us that leadership is not only analytical and strategic, but deeply human.

11:40-12:20
Leading with Intelligence: Boards, AI and the Future of Collective Leadership
Board Panel

As AI reshapes the future of work and leadership, distinguished board directors explore how human and artificial intelligence can work together to strengthen decision-making, accelerate innovation, and build more inclusive, adaptive and future-ready organizations.

12:20-12:40
In Conversation with Dr. Sharmla Chetty and Fran Katsoudas, Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer, Cisco​
12:40-13:00
Leadership Impact Awards
13:00-13:05
Closing Reflections – From Insights to Action​
13:15-15:15
LUNCH & NETWORKING

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