The Geopolitical Business Forum Dinner
Monday June 29th 2026, 5.15pm - 8.30pm • New York City
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Overview
A reconfiguration of the global order is underway, fuelled by trade tensions, armed conflicts, climate challenges, the rise of authoritarianism and the transformation of business and society with AI. The uncertainty is testing corporate resilience, with chief executives citing geopolitical tensions as the single biggest risk to economic growth. But is there an opportunity for forward-thinking organisations to reposition themselves and create value?
Businesses face pressure to take sides on political, economic or social issues. From competition over critical resources and technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductor manufacturing, to protecting intellectual property, data flows and skilled-worker mobility, the space for neutrality is narrowing. Business leaders need to mitigate risk while also identifying strategic opportunities for producing long-term sustainable growth. Those who successfully navigate this turbulence will not only deliver higher returns, but have the potential to foster innovation and create competitive advantage. So how can executives transform geopolitical shifts into strategic edge?
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Agenda
- 5.15pm - Arrival and cocktails
- 5.50pm - Welcome from McKinsey & Company
- 6.15pm - Discussion led by McKinsey & Company
- 7.20pm - Discussion between Bob Lighthizer and attendees, moderated by The Economist Group
- 8.05pm - Final thoughts from McKinsey & Company
- 8.20pm - Closing remarks by McKinsey & Company
- 8.30pm - Departures
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