The Risk Summit

CHAIRMAN'S WELCOME

John Andrews, Consultant Editor, The Economist

BRIEFING: The state of the world

Build up a comprehensive picture of the world that your business will operate in over the next three years: be briefed by a team of world-class experts on the economic, political, business and country risks that you should be preparing for and exploiting.

CHAIR: Robin Bew, Editorial Director and Chief Economist, Economist Intelligence Unit

Alasdair Ross, Global Product Director, Economist Intelligence Unit
Robert Ward, Director, Global Forecasting; Deputy Director, Country Analysis, Economist Intelligence Unit

NETWORKING BREAK

BRIEFING: Business is changing

Enlightening insights from influential people on changing consumer attitudes, new businesses, emerging markets and new technology.

Rita Clifton, Chairman, Interbrand
Bilal Kaafarani, Senior Vice-president, Research and Innovation, and Vice-president, The Coca-Cola Company
David Rowan, Editor, WIRED Magazine
John Studzinski, Senior Managing Director, The Blackstone Group

TOOLS: Using game theory to manage risk in a changing world

Hagen Lindstädt, Head of the Institute for Management, Karlsruhe University

CASE STUDY: Confessions of a Risk Taker

Insights from a leader that has enhanced their business by managing risk intelligently.

PROFILING: What risks could your corporate personality expose you to?

A profiling expert will analyse the personality of a major company leader, to show how this influences the risk appetite of the company as a whole. How does the corporate personality influence the dangers and opportunities that the company faces?

Ken Rowe, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, YSC

A NEW RISK CULTURE: Economist Intelligence Unit Insights

This summer, the Economist Intelligence Unit will survey risk managers and executives, and examine what should be the proper stance on risk as companies begin to reinvest for growth. Are we seeing the emergence of a new risk culture? Be the first to hear the findings of this new research.

CHAIR: Iain Scott, Senior Editor, Industry and Management research, Economist Intelligence Unit

WORKSHOP: Managing risk in dynamic environments

Stephen Carver argues that conventional risk management approaches are seriously inadequate when navigating complex and dynamic markets. He will change perceptions of risk and show some new ways to manage it that will enable organisations to compete in a challenging new business environment.

Stephen Carver, Lecturer, Cranfield University Business School

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Managing risk in life-or-death situations

Chris Hunter QGM, Former British Army Intelligence Officer and Bomb Disposal Specialist

JOHN ANDREWS

John Andrews is a consultant editor for The Economist, following a series of senior postings with the newspaper,

THE BRIEFING TEAM

The Economist Intelligence Unit is the world leader in risk analysis and forecasting. Robin Bew's team will combine their respective expertise with multimedia tools to ensure you understand the world that your business will operate in over the next three years and how to navigate it more intelligently than your competitors.

THE ENGAGER

Rita Clifton, Chairman, Interbrand

Rita is one of the most influential people in marketing. She will share her expert understanding of consumers’ behavior and how it is impacting on today’s risk environment.

THE LEADING INVESTOR

John Studzinski, Senior Managing Director, The Blackstone Group

John has had an immensely influential career in banking and private equity. He has advised the world’s leading multinationals, banks and governments, meaning he has a sharp understanding of the risk appetites of these institutions in a diverse range of global markets. He will talk about how these appetites are changing, and how the most successful organisations should be looking at risk now.

THE GAME THEORY EXPERT

Hagen Lindstädt, Head of the Institute for Management, Karlsruhe University

Hagen is a leading expert in applying game theory to strategy and believes that it could be a powerful tool for managers in the current environment, if used effectively. He will show you how.

THE NAVIGATOR

Stephen Carver, Lecturer, Cranfield School of Management

Stephen argues that conventional risk management approaches are seriously inadequate when navigating complex and dynamic markets. He will change perceptions of risk and show some new ways to manage it that will enable organisations to compete in a challenging new business environment.

THE FIELD EXPERT

Chris Hunter QGM, Former British Army Intelligence Officer and Bomb Disposal Specialist

Chris Hunter had the world's most dangerous job, in the world's most dangerous place. Chris shares his experience of managing risk in high-pressure, time-critical situations and explore what business leaders can learn from him.

THE PSYCHOLOGIST

Ken Rowe, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, YSC

Ken is a psychologist that analyses the profiles of senior executives to assess their strengths and weaknesses as leaders.  He will share his expertise in how individuals’ profiles influence how they lead their business, and what opportunities and risks their companies are exposed to.

TECHNOLOGY GURU

David Rowan, Editor, WIRED MAGAZINE

David Rowan is editor of the UK edition of WIRED magazine, which won 2009 launch of the year at the British Society of Magazine Editors Awards. It covers exciting new ideas and technology that will determine the future of business and culture.  He will talk about how technology will continue to shape the world and ensure that nothing is certain except dramatic change. 

Please note:
* Your payment must be received prior to attendance.
** Discounts cannot be combined
*** Your registration fee includes refreshments, lunch and your conference materials.

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