Global Affairs and Politics

Welcome to our keynote speaker category on Global Affairs and Politics, where we delve into the pressing issues and transformative events shaping our world. In an era of unprecedented global interconnectedness, understanding the dynamics of global affairs and politics is not just essential—it's paramount. The rapidly changing geopolitical landscape demands our attention. As nations, economies, and societies become increasingly interdependent, the decisions made by global leaders have far-reaching consequences. From international conflicts and trade agreements to climate change and public health crises, global affairs and politics have a profound impact on our daily lives, businesses, and the future of our planet. Our keynote speakers are experts who will provide invaluable insights into the complex web of international relations and political developments. They will shed light on the challenges and opportunities that arise in this dynamic landscape and explore the strategies for effective global governance, cooperation, and diplomacy. Stay informed and engaged with the ever-evolving world of Global Affairs and Politics. Our keynote speakers will equip you with knowledge, perspectives, and strategies to navigate the complexities of international relations, fostering a deeper understanding of the issues that shape our world today and influence our future. Join us in exploring this vital and timely topic.

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    The Rt Hon James Heappey
    Keynote Speakers​
    Agility
    Artificial Intelligence - AI
    Change
    Decision-Making
    Economy
    Future & Society
    Geopolitical Trends
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Global perspectives
    Innovation
    Leadership
    New Technology
    Resilience
    Startups
    Strategy

    The Rt Hon James Heappey

    Former UK Minister of State for the Armed Forces (2020–2024)Expert in Geopolitics, Global Security & Strategic Leadership The Rt Hon James Heappey is a globally respected political leader, strategist and former UK Minister of State for the Armed Forces who helped shape Britain’s response to some of the most defining security challenges of the 21st ...
    Leonid Volkov
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Contemporary Russian Politics
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Resilience

    Leonid Volkov

    Leonid Volkov Ph.D. is one of the leading figures of Russia’s democratic opposition and the political director of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), the main organization of the anti-Putin and anti-war movement founded by Alexei Navalny. For more than a decade, he has been at the heart of the resistance against authoritarianism, advocating for transparency, free ...
    Anu Bradford
    Keynote Speakers​
    Artificial Intelligence
    Change
    Digital Regulation
    Economy
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    European Union law
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Growth
    International Trade Policy
    Internationalization
    Leadership
    New Technology
    Strategy

    Anu Bradford

    Anu Bradford is the Henry L. Moses Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia Law School, where she also serves as the director of Columbia’s European Legal Studies Center and a Senior Scholar at the Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business at Columbia Business School. A leading authority on European Union law, digital ...
    Petteri Taalas
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Economy
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Growth
    Internationalization
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Petteri Taalas

    Petteri Taalas is a world-renowned expert in climate change, disaster management, and atmospheric science, with over three decades of experience. With a distinguished career at the Finnish Meteorological Institute and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), he has been at the forefront of climate science, disaster prevention, and international cooperation. Taalas holds a PhD in meteorology ...
    Tarun Sharma
    Keynote Speakers​
    Creativity & Innovation
    Economy
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Growth/development
    Leadership
    New Technology
    Startup
    Strategy

    Tarun Sharma

    Tarun Sharma is a dynamic venture leader, accomplished TEDx speaker, and captivating storyteller, currently serving as Partner & COO at Nokia Ventures. With over two decades of experience in venture investments, corporate innovation, and building high-growth businesses, he bridges the worlds of Fortune 100 leadership and startup grit. Having held senior roles at Microsoft, IBM, ...
    Professor Kishan Devani BEM
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Diversity
    Economy
    Entrepreneurship
    Equity & Inclusion DEI
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Global perspectives
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Internationalization
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    Resilience
    Sales & Marketing
    Teamwork

    Professor Kishan Devani BEM

    Global Strategist, Entrepreneur & Diplomatic Advisor Professor Kishan Devani BEM is a world-renowned polymath whose career operates at the intersection of international trade, high-stakes politics, and social advocacy. Honored with the British Empire Medal by Her Majesty the Queen and recognized as a Freeman of the City of London, Kishan is a “Global Bridge Builder” ...
    Sharon Gai
    Keynote Speakers​
    Economy
    Global Affairs and Politics
    New Technology

    Sharon Gai

    Sharon Gai is an international female keynote speaker who helps organizations see how leading companies use AI and innovative business models to disrupt their industry and exceed their competitors. Using her experience from the east and west, she is able to provide a more balanced and nuanced view to her topics. She was born into ...
    Pascal Coppens
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Creativity & Innovation
    Customer Experience
    Economy
    Entrepreneurship
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Leadership
    New Technology
    Resilience

    Pascal Coppens

    Pascal is a leading China expert, rooted in his deep understanding of the country as a sinologist and tech entrepreneur in China since 1999. He is a thought-provoking speaker and author on innovation, leadership & trends in China as well as the impact of China on business, technology and world affairs. Since 2018, Pascal travels ...
    Klisman Murati
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Growth
    Internationalization
    Leadership

    Klisman Murati

    How will the world be changed and challenged over the next 100 years? This is the very question which sits at the core of Klisman Murati’s work. In answering it, he has pioneered a new way of mapping the future of global development which challenges the status quo of short-term thinking that is so frequently ...
    Arne Elias Corneliussen
    Keynote Speakers​
    Entrepreneurship
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Host & Moderator
    Internationalization
    Leadership

    Arne Elias Corneliussen

    Arne Elias Corneliussen is an extraordinary communicator who provides eye-opening, engaging and memorable virtual and inperson experiences who leave audiences inspired, motivated and rethinking with a new understanding.Arne Elias Corneliussen is founder and Chief Executive Officer at NRCI – a geopolitical risk advisory. He formed NRCI in 2010. Mr. Corneliussen developed a genuine passion for ...
    Shada Islam
    Keynote Speakers​
    Host
    Change
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Host & Moderator
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Shada Islam

    Shada Islam is an influential Brussels-based specialist on European Union affairs. After having worked as a journalist and think tanker, she now works independently as a commentator, advisor, analyst and strategist on questions which she is passionate about including Europe, Asia, Africa, Geopolitics, Trade, Migration, Inclusion, Diversity and Women’s Empowerment. Shada runs her own Brussels-based ...
    Peter Hinssen
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Growth
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Peter Hinssen

    Peter is globally acknowledged as an influential speaker and a visionary in the field of radical innovation. His compelling keynote addresses have resonated across esteemed organizations such as Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Accenture, and Microsoft, among others. His impact is equally pronounced in academia, delivering lectures at prestigious institutions like London Business School, MIT Sloan ...
    Maja Bosnic
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI
    Economics
    Economy
    Entrepreneurship
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Learning

    Maja Bosnic

    Maja Bosnic is an economist who is at the forefront of innovative thinking in the fields of public and corporate finance, where she integrates gender equality considerations into the realm of budget decision-making. She advocates for breaking away from conventional approaches in one of the most inflexible and technical areas: the preparation of public and ...
    Fredrik Reinfeldt
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Leadership

    Fredrik Reinfeldt

    Fredrik Reinfeldt has been active in Swedish and International politics for over 25 years. As Party leader and Swedish Prime Minister, Mr Reinfeldt reinvented the Moderate Party (centre-right) and formed a four-party alliance that won two successive elections. Today Mr Reinfeldt holds Kansainväliset speeches on geopolitical situation, leadership and the need for jobreforms in Europe. ...
    Dr. Parag Khanna
    Keynote Speakers​
    Creativity & Innovation
    Economy
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Growth
    Internationalization
    Leadership
    New Technology
    Sales & Marketing

    Dr. Parag Khanna

    Parag Khanna is a leading Global Strategy Advisor, world traveler, and Best-Selling Author. He is Founder and Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario based strategic advisory firm. Parag has been an adviser to the US National Intelligence Council’s Global Trends 2030 program.Dr. Khanna holds a PhD in international relations from the London School ...
    Anders Fogh Rasmussen
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Economy
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Leadership

    Anders Fogh Rasmussen

    Anders Fogh Rasmussen has been at the centre of global and European politics; as the former Prime Minister of Denmark, Danish Minister of Economic Affairs and NATO Secretary General. Anders now runs, Rasmussen Global, and is non-staff adviser to Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko. Since 2019 Anders is Strategic Advisor at Concordium, the world’s first identity-validating, ...