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International Event

Future: Geoeconomics & The C-Suite 2026

Remapping European business in a fragmented world

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 02, 2026

BRUSSELS

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Remapping European business in a fragmented world

***Registrations are now live***

Join us for a high-level, cross-functional, cross-industry event designed for senior executives navigating the intersection of geopolitics, economics, and enterprise strategy.

This unique gathering will convene Europe-based leaders from global companies to explore how multinational businesses are adapting to a new era of volatility, fractured alliances, and rising strategic risk.

Together, we’ll focus on enterprise-wide challenges such as: 

  • Europe's Strategic Dilemmas Amid Global Conflicts
  • Tariffs, Sanctions & Strategic Decoupling
  • Defense Economies & Capital Allocation
  • Geopolitical Risk & AI Integration
  • Supply Chain Sovereignty & Resilience
  • China, India, and the Rise of the G-Zero World
  • Economic Competitiveness & Regulatory Fragmentation

 

Who Should Attend:

CEOs, Board Members, CXOs, Global and Regional Heads of :

  • Business Unit and Divisions Presidents
  • CFOs
  • Strategy Officers
  • M&A Executives
  • Investor Relations Executives
  • Chief Economists
  • Supply Chain Executives
  • CMOs and Commercial Heads
  • Corporate Communication Executives
  • Public Affairs Executives
  • Government and Regulatory Affairs Executives

For vendors and solution providers please reach out to ccalinescu@tcb.org.

 

Why should you attend?

This is not a theory-heavy forum or a commercial trade show. It’s a practitioner-led, senior decision-makers event offering:

  • Unfiltered Peer Insights - Learn how C-level leaders are allocating capital, engaging governments, and making resilience a board priority.
  • Cross-Functional Perspectives - Join strategy, finance, public affairs, and investor relations leaders in tackling shared dilemmas.
  • Real-World Relevance - Go beyond policy analysis to explore what’s actually changing in supply chains, investment decisions, and risk models.
  • Regional Credibility with Global Reach - Anchored in the European business reality, but informed by global exposure and strategic outlook.

 

What to Expect

Future: Geoeconomics & The C-Suite 2026 takes place over two days, with each day designed for a different type of engagement.

  • Day 1 (Sept 30) is reserved for Member-only Council meetings. These small-group sessions provide a confidential space for senior leaders to exchange insights within their function. The day concludes with a private dinner for Members.
  • Day 2 (Oct 1) is open to all registered participants and features interactive panels, case studies, and cross-functional networking.

Registration includes access to Day 2 only If you are interested in receiving more information about our Council programme and how to attend on day 1, please contact Olivier Christ at ochrist@tcb.org.

 

Councils Attending:

  • Chief Financial Officers Council
  • CFO Council Germany
  • Strategy & Transformation Council
  • Supply Chain Executives Council
  • Economists and Strategy Council
  • Public Affairs Executives Council
  • Corporate Communications Strategy Council
  • Customer Value and Strategy Council

 

Want to get involved:

Speakers

Penelope

Penelope Naas Penelope Naas

Senior Vice President and Director of the Brussels…
German Marshall Fund of the Un…

Cynthia

Cynthia Sanfilippo Cynthia Sanfilippo

President, Europe
Tiktok Europe

Per

Per Noren Per Noren

CEO
Ovzon

Elisabeth

Elisabeth Braw Elisabeth Braw

Senior Fellow
Atlantic Council

Luis

Luis Simón Luis Simón

Director
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Alberto

Alberto Zilio Alberto Zilio

Head of European Government Affairs
Ericsson

Maria

Maria Martin-Prat

Permanent Representative
World Trade Organization

Fergal

Fergal O'Brien

Director of Policy and Chief Economist
IBEC

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Henrik

Henrik Larsen

Council Director, Supply Chain Executives Council
The Conference Board

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Michael

Michael Grady

Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist
Aviva Investors

Cinzia

Cinzia Alcidi

Senior Research Fellow
Centre for European Policy Stu…

Patricia

Patricia Bader-Johnston

CEO
Resilience

Josephine

Josephine Edwall Björklund

Council Director, Corporate Communications Strateg…
The Conference Board

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Stephen

Stephen Burnside

Global Head
Cirium Ascend Consultancy

Christian

Christian Odendhal

European Economics Editor
The Economist

Liam

Liam Benham

President, EU, NATO and Government Affairs Europe
IBM United Kingdom Limited

David

David O’Sullivan

EU Sanctions Envoy
European Commission

Alejandro

Alejandro Fiorito

Economist
The Conference Board

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Sara

Sara Murray

Managing Director, International
The Conference Board

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Max

Max Zenglein

Senior Economist APAC and ESF Center Leader
The Conference Board

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Simon

Simon Tilford

Director, Economists and Strategy Council
The Conference Board

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Claudio

Claudio Murri

Program Director, Public Affairs Council
The Conference Board

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Current Agenda

Thursday, October 01, 2026

08:15 AM - 09:00 AM CET

Registration & Networking Reception
Council members convene in a cross-function networking reception at a central Brussels location.

09:00 AM - 09:20 AM CET

Opening & Welcome
Our Managing Director welcomes Council Members and other senior executives with a brief overview of TCB’s perspective on what’s ahead for European bus … More

09:20 AM - 09:45 AM CET

Keynote: Why Assessing Geopolitical Risk Matters for Business,…
This session looks at how to prepare the Board, align the organization, and execute contingency plan … More

09:45 AM - 10:10 AM CET

Panel Discussion: The Future of the Trade and Investment Syste…
As global trade systems become less predictable, companies must rethink how they approach cross-bord … More

10:10 AM - 10:35 AM CET

Panel: Reorganizing Business for a Multipolar, Fragmented Word
As geopolitical fragmentation accelerates, companies are being forced to rethink long-established operating models. This keynote w … More

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM CET

Networking Break

11:10 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Challenge 1. Track I. Panel: New Geofinancial Scenarios
Geopolitical factors are reshaping global financial markets. This session explores the financial side of geoeconomics, analyzing h … More

11:10 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Challenge 1. Track II. Panel: Challenging the G2 Narrative
The main objective of this session is to explore whether there are alternatives to the perceived inevitable scenario, which depict … More

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM CET

Networking Lunch

01:30 PM - 01:50 PM CET

Keynote: European Sanctions Strategy
Sanctions have become a central instrument of geopolitical and economic policy, with direct and often immediate implications for b … More

01:55 PM - 03:15 PM CET

Challenge 2. Track I. Panel: Civil Defense and How to Navigate…
a) How investment in security and defence can benefit the wider economy b) Cybersecurity as a criti … More

01:55 PM - 03:15 PM CET

Challenge 2. Track II. Panel: Weaponizing Resources or the Bot…
Interdependence was long seen as a risk-free route to higher productivity and economic growth, but g … More

03:15 PM - 03:40 PM CET

Break and back to plenary

03:40 PM - 04:00 PM CET

Workshop: Report from Breakout Sessions
A summary of key insights, ideas, and outcomes generated during the breakout sessions. Highlights main discussions, recommendation … More

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM CET

Panel: The Broken Dialogue between Policymakers and Business
As trust between governments and businesses becomes more fragile, companies must navigate increasingly complex and sensitive polit … More

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM CET

Keynote: What to Expect from the US Mid-term Elections Next Mo…
Political developments in the United States continue to have global implications for trade, regulati … More

05:00 PM - 05:15 PM CET

Closing Remarks
The closing session reflects on the key insights from the day, reinforcing the need for resilience, adaptability, and informed decision-making in an i … More

05:15 PM - 05:45 PM CET

Networking Cocktail & Close
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