We live and work in a new age of disruption brought on by rapid changes in the global economy, geopolitics, and technological innovations. For instance, the World Economic Forum refers to disruption as the new economic driver brought on by an increasingly complex mix of geopolitical crises, climate change, and new technologies (September 2023). Similarly, generative artificial intelligence has been viewed as the most disruptive technology since the internet – a disruption expected to drive exponential gains in economic productivity, but also an exponential increase in cybersecurity concerns.

How should boards lead in the new age of disruption? How might board leadership help their organisations thrive – and not merely survive – through good risk management in the face of rapid changes in the global economy, geopolitics, and technological innovations?

At the 2025 Asia Board Leadership Summit, board leaders from a variety of industries meet to exchange ideas to develop fresh perspectives of these challenges in the new age of disruption. The summit is designed for board leaders to deliberate on RISK from both the internal and external perspectives. Internal focuses on how board dynamics and culture impacts risk management and decision making, as well as how the relationship between the board and management impacts innovation risk. External focuses on geopolitical risks, as well as the risks brought on by the latest disruptive technologies and cybersecurity considerations.

Board Chairs, Board Committee Chairs, Independent Directors, Executive and Non-Executive Directors and CEOs of listed and private corporations including family-owned businesses, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations 

The Asia Board Leadership Summit is established with the aim of improving board leadership practices in Asia that focus on long-term value creation and sustainable growth – for the good of the firm, shareholders, stakeholders, and society at large. Hosted by the Human Capital Leadership Institute (HCLI), the summit brings together board leaders from across Asia to inspire discussion and lead collaboration in the face of the new opportunities, challenges, and risks arising from this new era in Asia.

The curriculum is built around the most significant macro developments brought about by the growth of Asia. It addresses critical board leadership and governance issues through a combination of keynotes, presentations, panel discussions, analysis of case studies developed based on real life events faced by corporations in Asia, as well as experiential learning through role play and simulation. The summit is facilitated by teaching teams comprising academic and board leaders, is highly interactive, and peer-to-peer learning oriented in its format. The 2025 summit in Singapore will address four major themes:

1. Boardroom Culture and Good Risk Management
2. Board x Management Relationship Dynamics and Innovation Risks
3. Geopolitical Risks in the Global Landscape
4. Technology and Cybersecurity Risks

Through the sharing of insights and robust debate and discussion of decision dilemmas in the boardroom, participants will be provided with the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and other board leaders, to forge their paths forward to co-create a better future for humanity.

SGD 5,900 per participant (subject to GST)

The programme fee includes:

• Daily coffee breaks and lunch
• Hosted dinners during the programme

 

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