Now in its 22nd year, the prestigious Forbes Global CEO Conference will be held this November 20–22, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference convenes top CEOs, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to discuss key issues of global concern and to build new partnerships.
Now in its 22nd year, the prestigious Forbes Global CEO Conference will be held this November 20–22, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference convenes CEOs, tycoons, entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders to discuss key issues of global concern and to build new partnerships.
Now in its 22nd year, the prestigious Forbes Global CEO Conference will be held this November 20–22, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference convenes CEOs, tycoons, entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders to discuss key issues of global concern and to build new partnerships.
Hockey sticks and techtonic shifts—change happens gradually then all at once. Conventional models of leadership, business and entrepreneurship now face storms of transformations: new administrations and elections worldwide, geopolitical and trade tensions, volatile economic conditions, energy transitions, wildly accelerating tech—the list goes on. Amid this tumult, global leaders must jettison old assumptions and create new paradigms to move forward, survive and thrive.
Hockey sticks and techtonic shifts—change happens gradually then all at once. Conventional models of leadership, business and entrepreneurship now face storms of transformations: new administrations and elections worldwide, geopolitical and trade tensions, volatile economic conditions, energy transitions, wildly accelerating tech—the list goes on. Amid this tumult, global leaders must jettison old assumptions and create new paradigms to move forward, survive and thrive.
Hockey sticks and techtonic shifts—change happens gradually then all at once. Conventional models of leadership, business and entrepreneurship now face storms of transformations: new administrations and elections worldwide, geopolitical and trade tensions, volatile economic conditions, energy transitions, wildly accelerating tech—the list goes on. Amid this tumult, global leaders must jettison old assumptions and create new paradigms to move forward, survive and thrive.
Reframing The Global Economy
Reframing The Global Economy
Reframing The Global Economy
The economic cycle is sending mixed signals. Many of the world’s largest companies are cutting jobs even as stock prices reach new highs. Is this a retooling for future growth or a hedge against a possible slowing economy? Is recession yet to come, or can a soft landing be achieved? Free trade and investments are being cut back, geopolitical tensions are on the rise, globalization wanes, and half the world will be participating in elections this year. Looking into the not-too-distant future, demographic trends may cause the global population to decline and labor shortages to rise. This panel will offer new perspectives to make sense of the major changes reshaping the global community and global business.
The economic cycle is sending mixed signals. Many of the world’s largest companies are cutting jobs even as stock prices reach new highs. Is this a retooling for future growth or a hedge against a possible slowing economy? Is recession yet to come, or can a soft landing be achieved? Free trade and investments are being cut back, geopolitical tensions are on the rise, globalization wanes, and half the world will be participating in elections this year. Looking into the not-too-distant future, demographic trends may cause the global population to decline and labor shortages to rise. This panel will offer new perspectives to make sense of the major changes reshaping the global community and global business.
The economic cycle is sending mixed signals. Many of the world’s largest companies are cutting jobs even as stock prices reach new highs. Is this a retooling for future growth or a hedge against a possible slowing economy? Is recession yet to come, or can a soft landing be achieved? Free trade and investments are being cut back, geopolitical tensions are on the rise, globalization wanes, and half the world will be participating in elections this year. Looking into the not-too-distant future, demographic trends may cause the global population to decline and labor shortages to rise. This panel will offer new perspectives to make sense of the major changes reshaping the global community and global business.
Mastering The Markets
Mastering The Markets
Mastering The Markets
They say there is opportunity in crisis—but what about uncertainty? It’s hard to master the markets these days. There are plenty of changes that promise potential profits, such as shifting trade patterns and technology’s reinvention of most global industries. But it’s too easy to overpay amid investor hype, and too easy to bet wrong on borrowing costs. This panel will be a masterclass in finding and prospering off today’s uncertain and volatile investment conditions. Where are the best paths to 10x and even 20x returns?
They say there is opportunity in crisis—but what about uncertainty? It’s hard to master the markets these days. There are plenty of changes that promise potential profits, such as shifting trade patterns and technology’s reinvention of most global industries. But it’s too easy to overpay amid investor hype, and too easy to bet wrong on borrowing costs. This panel will be a masterclass in finding and prospering off today’s uncertain and volatile investment conditions. Where are the best paths to 10x and even 20x returns?
They say there is opportunity in crisis—but what about uncertainty? It’s hard to master the markets these days. There are plenty of changes that promise potential profits, such as shifting trade patterns and technology’s reinvention of most global industries. But it’s too easy to overpay amid investor hype, and too easy to bet wrong on borrowing costs. This panel will be a masterclass in finding and prospering off today’s uncertain and volatile investment conditions. Where are the best paths to 10x and even 20x returns?
Real Estate Gets Real
Real Estate Gets Real
Real Estate Gets Real
Getting it right on rates and demand is now a fine art. Recession fears are creating uncertainty in many sectors: Commercial real estate faces shrinking demand for office buildings and a glut of apartments. Lenders are skittish and prices are being reset as vacancies rise. Other sectors are shifting, such as housing, retail and logistics, towards the needs of urban areas. Meanwhile data centers, powering AI’s reach into business and society, are a generational trend. This panel will seek to find solid ground to prosper from property.
Getting it right on rates and demand is now a fine art. Recession fears are creating uncertainty in many sectors: Commercial real estate faces shrinking demand for office buildings and a glut of apartments. Lenders are skittish and prices are being reset as vacancies rise. Other sectors are shifting, such as housing, retail and logistics, towards the needs of urban areas. Meanwhile data centers, powering AI’s reach into business and society, are a generational trend. This panel will seek to find solid ground to prosper from property.
Getting it right on rates and demand is now a fine art. Recession fears are creating uncertainty in many sectors: Commercial real estate faces shrinking demand for office buildings and a glut of apartments. Lenders are skittish and prices are being reset as vacancies rise. Other sectors are shifting, such as housing, retail and logistics, towards the needs of urban areas. Meanwhile data centers, powering AI’s reach into business and society, are a generational trend. This panel will seek to find solid ground to prosper from property.
The Corner Office’s New View
The Corner Office’s New View
The Corner Office’s New View
Global leaders today must manage a multitude of challenges. They must grow their companies, embrace rapid changes in technology, stay ahead of global trends, uphold ethical standards, and retain and develop their staff amidst profound demographic change. They are being asked to take risks to develop the business yet still meet strict metrics on profits and performance. They must craft a sterling image both for themselves and their organizations with both internal and external stakeholders. A group of recognized leaders will delve into how to be the chief decision-maker in a transparent world where the corner office is often a fishbowl.
Global leaders today must manage a multitude of challenges. They must grow their companies, embrace rapid changes in technology, stay ahead of global trends, uphold ethical standards, and retain and develop their staff amidst profound demographic change. They are being asked to take risks to develop the business yet still meet strict metrics on profits and performance. They must craft a sterling image both for themselves and their organizations with both internal and external stakeholders. A group of recognized leaders will delve into how to be the chief decision-maker in a transparent world where the corner office is often a fishbowl.
Global leaders today must manage a multitude of challenges. They must grow their companies, embrace rapid changes in technology, stay ahead of global trends, uphold ethical standards, and retain and develop their staff amidst profound demographic change. They are being asked to take risks to develop the business yet still meet strict metrics on profits and performance. They must craft a sterling image both for themselves and their organizations with both internal and external stakeholders. A group of recognized leaders will delve into how to be the chief decision-maker in a transparent world where the corner office is often a fishbowl.
Innovating The Future
Innovating The Future
Innovating The Future
The future comes at us faster all the time, powered by innovations transforming global business. Where and what are some of the biggest innovations today? And who is guiding them and where will they take us? Will they offer opportunity or disruption or both? How can one harness innovation to get ahead and prosper? Should governments and external stakeholders have a voice, or do they slow things down? Some of the best and brightest innovators will offer some insights.
The future comes at us faster all the time, powered by innovations transforming global business. Where and what are some of the biggest innovations today? And who is guiding them and where will they take us? Will they offer opportunity or disruption or both? How can one harness innovation to get ahead and prosper? Should governments and external stakeholders have a voice, or do they slow things down? Some of the best and brightest innovators will offer some insights.
The future comes at us faster all the time, powered by innovations transforming global business. Where and what are some of the biggest innovations today? And who is guiding them and where will they take us? Will they offer opportunity or disruption or both? How can one harness innovation to get ahead and prosper? Should governments and external stakeholders have a voice, or do they slow things down? Some of the best and brightest innovators will offer some insights.
The Energy/Prosperity Paradox
The Energy/Prosperity Paradox
The Energy/Prosperity Paradox
Global population raced past 8 billion last year on its way to 10 billion by mid-century. Can these billions be fed, clothed, housed, educated and employed—and also enjoy healthcare and leisure to rising standards? The energy requirements will be immense. AI alone is the most energy-intense use of computation ever devised, and the AI era is only beginning. At the same time, climate-change policies strive to limit carbon energy, such as coal, oil and natural gas—which account for three quarters of today’s global energy supply. Can cleaner energy sources and applications step up and power tomorrow’s growth? Will nuclear, fusion and newer technologies meet the rising demand?
Global population raced past 8 billion last year on its way to 10 billion by mid-century. Can these billions be fed, clothed, housed, educated and employed—and also enjoy healthcare and leisure to rising standards? The energy requirements will be immense. AI alone is the most energy-intense use of computation ever devised, and the AI era is only beginning. At the same time, climate-change policies strive to limit carbon energy, such as coal, oil and natural gas—which account for three quarters of today’s global energy supply. Can cleaner energy sources and applications step up and power tomorrow’s growth? Will nuclear, fusion and newer technologies meet the rising demand?
Global population raced past 8 billion last year on its way to 10 billion by mid-century. Can these billions be fed, clothed, housed, educated and employed—and also enjoy healthcare and leisure to rising standards? The energy requirements will be immense. AI alone is the most energy-intense use of computation ever devised, and the AI era is only beginning. At the same time, climate-change policies strive to limit carbon energy, such as coal, oil and natural gas—which account for three quarters of today’s global energy supply. Can cleaner energy sources and applications step up and power tomorrow’s growth? Will nuclear, fusion and newer technologies meet the rising demand?
Bright Ideas Face New Realities
Bright Ideas Face New Realities
Bright Ideas Face New Realities
It’s always been risky to become an entrepreneur, and today those risks are greater. The pendulum that favors upstarts vs. large established companies has swung to the latter. Against such odds, what does it take to succeed? How do entrepreneurs transform their dreams into reality, and get a business off the ground amidst tough economic conditions and increasingly skeptical investors? What business plans are getting funded, and how is entrepreneurship evolving to meet today’s challenges? Those who have mastered the art of entrepreneurship will discuss the new realities of building a business.
It’s always been risky to become an entrepreneur, and today those risks are greater. The pendulum that favors upstarts vs. large established companies has swung to the latter. Against such odds, what does it take to succeed? How do entrepreneurs transform their dreams into reality, and get a business off the ground amidst tough economic conditions and increasingly skeptical investors? What business plans are getting funded, and how is entrepreneurship evolving to meet today’s challenges? Those who have mastered the art of entrepreneurship will discuss the new realities of building a business.
It’s always been risky to become an entrepreneur, and today those risks are greater. The pendulum that favors upstarts vs. large established companies has swung to the latter. Against such odds, what does it take to succeed? How do entrepreneurs transform their dreams into reality, and get a business off the ground amidst tough economic conditions and increasingly skeptical investors? What business plans are getting funded, and how is entrepreneurship evolving to meet today’s challenges? Those who have mastered the art of entrepreneurship will discuss the new realities of building a business.
Family Business: Looking At The Next Frontier
Family Business: Looking At The Next Frontier
Family Business: Looking At The Next Frontier
The family business has proved its resilience in a world full of uncertainty and volatility. What does it take to stay relevant with startups seeking disruption and corporate rivals with massive resources? And what about the internal challenge of generational change, and how to succeed at succession? Can families bring in changes without weakening core values that guided their success in the past? Some members of prominent family businesses will share their life lessons.
The family business has proved its resilience in a world full of uncertainty and volatility. What does it take to stay relevant with startups seeking disruption and corporate rivals with massive resources? And what about the internal challenge of generational change, and how to succeed at succession? Can families bring in changes without weakening core values that guided their success in the past? Some members of prominent family businesses will share their life lessons.
The family business has proved its resilience in a world full of uncertainty and volatility. What does it take to stay relevant with startups seeking disruption and corporate rivals with massive resources? And what about the internal challenge of generational change, and how to succeed at succession? Can families bring in changes without weakening core values that guided their success in the past? Some members of prominent family businesses will share their life lessons.
Altruism In An Age Of Skepticism
Altruism In An Age Of Skepticism
Altruism In An Age Of Skepticism
Companies are being asked by various stakeholders to address new concerns that are outside the balance sheet. Movements like ESG and sustainability have been popular in recent years, but a new skepticism has arisen. It’s a good time to ask again: What is the role and responsibility of a company in the markets where it resides and operates? What should those ideals be and who decides them? Or is the pursuit of growth in sales and profits enough? Can advanced analytics like AI give ESG, sustainability and philanthropy more measurable results? This panel will offer some insights into what principles should guide a business.
Companies are being asked by various stakeholders to address new concerns that are outside the balance sheet. Movements like ESG and sustainability have been popular in recent years, but a new skepticism has arisen. It’s a good time to ask again: What is the role and responsibility of a company in the markets where it resides and operates? What should those ideals be and who decides them? Or is the pursuit of growth in sales and profits enough? Can advanced analytics like AI give ESG, sustainability and philanthropy more measurable results? This panel will offer some insights into what principles should guide a business.
Companies are being asked by various stakeholders to address new concerns that are outside the balance sheet. Movements like ESG and sustainability have been popular in recent years, but a new skepticism has arisen. It’s a good time to ask again: What is the role and responsibility of a company in the markets where it resides and operates? What should those ideals be and who decides them? Or is the pursuit of growth in sales and profits enough? Can advanced analytics like AI give ESG, sustainability and philanthropy more measurable results? This panel will offer some insights into what principles should guide a business.
ASEAN: Connectivity And Change
ASEAN: Connectivity And Change
ASEAN: Connectivity And Change
ASEAN has an enviable record of ensuring stability in one of the world’s most important regions. There are calls for increased connectivity in the region, even as the organization now faces geopolitical tensions and divergent economic conditions. Can the organization help bring member states closer together as it also addresses its challenges? How should ASEAN provide leadership to improve the region’s development? What is ASEAN’s strategy in a fast-evolving region? A panel of thought leaders will examine and look for a path forward.
ASEAN has an enviable record of ensuring stability in one of the world’s most important regions. There are calls for increased connectivity in the region, even as the organization now faces geopolitical tensions and divergent economic conditions. Can the organization help bring member states closer together as it also addresses its challenges? How should ASEAN provide leadership to improve the region’s development? What is ASEAN’s strategy in a fast-evolving region? A panel of thought leaders will examine and look for a path forward.
ASEAN has an enviable record of ensuring stability in one of the world’s most important regions. There are calls for increased connectivity in the region, even as the organization now faces geopolitical tensions and divergent economic conditions. Can the organization help bring member states closer together as it also addresses its challenges? How should ASEAN provide leadership to improve the region’s development? What is ASEAN’s strategy in a fast-evolving region? A panel of thought leaders will examine and look for a path forward.
Venture Capital’s Stress Test
Venture Capital’s Stress Test
Venture Capital’s Stress Test
Goodbye upside and hello downside. Venture capital is facing some of its darkest days in many years. Wallets from limited partners are getting tighter, questions from VCs are getting more pointed, and eyebrows are being raised. The path to profitability is now the preferred road to be taken. Darwinian struggles are underway among portfolio holdings. Yet history shows that the best funds are born in difficult times. Those which emerge will be the strongest, and the weak will be left beyond to face an uncertain future. This panel will venture into discussing the future of the VC industry.
Goodbye upside and hello downside. Venture capital is facing some of its darkest days in many years. Wallets from limited partners are getting tighter, questions from VCs are getting more pointed, and eyebrows are being raised. The path to profitability is now the preferred road to be taken. Darwinian struggles are underway among portfolio holdings. Yet history shows that the best funds are born in difficult times. Those which emerge will be the strongest, and the weak will be left beyond to face an uncertain future. This panel will venture into discussing the future of the VC industry.
Goodbye upside and hello downside. Venture capital is facing some of its darkest days in many years. Wallets from limited partners are getting tighter, questions from VCs are getting more pointed, and eyebrows are being raised. The path to profitability is now the preferred road to be taken. Darwinian struggles are underway among portfolio holdings. Yet history shows that the best funds are born in difficult times. Those which emerge will be the strongest, and the weak will be left beyond to face an uncertain future. This panel will venture into discussing the future of the VC industry.
Startups And Unicorns: Endangered Species?
Startups And Unicorns: Endangered Species?
Startups And Unicorns: Endangered Species?
It’s a tough time to be a startup. Unicorns are becoming more imaginary than real. Yet conditions are in a sense back to normal. With easy money gone, marginal ideas and “slide show entrepreneurs” are being replaced by more viable ones. Those that can profitably change the future will find the funding. Those already in the portfolio must prove themselves or face down rounds—or no round at all. A group of startup founders who proved their worth will offer some perspectives.
It’s a tough time to be a startup. Unicorns are becoming more imaginary than real. Yet conditions are in a sense back to normal. With easy money gone, marginal ideas and “slide show entrepreneurs” are being replaced by more viable ones. Those that can profitably change the future will find the funding. Those already in the portfolio must prove themselves or face down rounds—or no round at all. A group of startup founders who proved their worth will offer some perspectives.
It’s a tough time to be a startup. Unicorns are becoming more imaginary than real. Yet conditions are in a sense back to normal. With easy money gone, marginal ideas and “slide show entrepreneurs” are being replaced by more viable ones. Those that can profitably change the future will find the funding. Those already in the portfolio must prove themselves or face down rounds—or no round at all. A group of startup founders who proved their worth will offer some perspectives.
AI: Intelligence Without Borders
AI: Intelligence Without Borders
AI: Intelligence Without Borders
ChatGPT is just the beginning. AI will grow smarter not in increments but exponentially at a rate of 2x to 5x per year, say those in the know. The big question is AI’s implications for…everything. And whether it will make the world a better place or worse. For companies, where and how are they deploying it? What is AI’s potential to improve corporate performance and profits? Where will companies find AI talent and what new talents will AI unleash? Those who have taken a deep dive into this new technology will discuss how it will change the world of business and the world itself forever.
ChatGPT is just the beginning. AI will grow smarter not in increments but exponentially at a rate of 2x to 5x per year, say those in the know. The big question is AI’s implications for…everything. And whether it will make the world a better place or worse. For companies, where and how are they deploying it? What is AI’s potential to improve corporate performance and profits? Where will companies find AI talent and what new talents will AI unleash? Those who have taken a deep dive into this new technology will discuss how it will change the world of business and the world itself forever.
ChatGPT is just the beginning. AI will grow smarter not in increments but exponentially at a rate of 2x to 5x per year, say those in the know. The big question is AI’s implications for…everything. And whether it will make the world a better place or worse. For companies, where and how are they deploying it? What is AI’s potential to improve corporate performance and profits? Where will companies find AI talent and what new talents will AI unleash? Those who have taken a deep dive into this new technology will discuss how it will change the world of business and the world itself forever.
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Delegate attendance at the Forbes Global CEO Conference is by invitation only, limited to qualified titles (usually Chairman, Vice Chairman, CEO and President from headquarters) and is at the discretion of Forbes.
The conference participation fee of US$10,000 net of taxes, if any, includes the costs of all conference sessions, social events organized as part of the conference agenda and conference documentation. Fee does not include travel and accommodation costs.
Please click here to submit an application to attend the conference.
Delegate attendance at the Forbes Global CEO Conference is by invitation only, limited to qualified titles (usually Chairman, Vice Chairman, CEO and President from headquarters) and is at the discretion of Forbes.
The conference participation fee of US$10,000 net of taxes, if any, includes the costs of all conference sessions, social events organized as part of the conference agenda and conference documentation. Fee does not include travel and accommodation costs.
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