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International Event

Future: Geoeconomics & The C-Suite 2026

Remapping European business in a fragmented world

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 01, 2026

BRUSSELS

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Remapping European business in a fragmented world

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 :

  • Chief Technology, Digital, Innovation and R&D Officers 
  • Chief Operating Officers
  • Global Business Services Presidents and Shared Services Heads
  • General Counsels
  • Chief Compliance Officers
  • Chief Audit Officers
  • Data Protections and Privacy Officers
  • Corporate Resilience Heads
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
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Council
  • Global Investor Relations Council
  • Supply Chain Executives Council
  • Economists and Strategy Council
  • Public Affairs Executives Council
  • Corporate Communications Strategy Council
  • Customer Value and Strategy Council

 

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Speakers

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 and ESF Center leader welcome Council Members and other senior executives with a brief overview of TCB’s perspective on what’s a … More

09:20 AM - 09:45 AM CET

Keynote: Why Assessing Geopolitical Risk Matters for Business,…
How do you prepare the Board, cascade down the organization, implement contingency plans.

09:45 AM - 10:10 AM CET

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

10:10 AM - 10:35 AM CET

Keynote: Reorganizing Business for a Multipolar, Fragmented Wo…
As geopolitical fragmentation accelerates, companies are being forced to rethink long-established op … More

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM CET

Networking Break

11:10 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Challenge One Session B: Challenging the G2 Narrative
a) China: a force of stabilization or destabilization? b) Emerging markets vs. Emerging power brokers (India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia) … More

11:10 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Challenge One Session A: New Geofinancial Scenarios
How geopolitical factors are reshaping financial markets. The future of money. Cryptocurrencies and the role of the US Dollar.

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 - 03:10 PM CET

Challenge Two Session D: Weaponizing Resources or the Bottlene…
a) Rare earths b) Semiconductors c) Energy independence d) Technological resilience

01:55 PM - 03:10 PM CET

Challenge Two Session C: National vs. Business Security
a) How investment in security and defense can benefit the wider economy b) Cybersecurity as a critical business issue c) Space as … 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

Future: Geoeconomics & The C-Suite 2026

Remapping European business in a fragmented world

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