Masterclass & Networking Evening
Everything You Want to Know About Geopolitics & Business (But Are Afraid to Ask)
Wednesday, October 1st
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sofitel New York
Enlighten. Lead. Change.
Everything You Want to Know About Geopolitics & Business (But Are Afraid to Ask)
Wednesday, October 1st
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sofitel New York
Join us in New York for an exclusive event hosted by ESSEC Business School:
Wednesday, October 1st | |
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6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
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Sofitel New York | 45 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 |
Highlights of the Evening:
Agenda of the Evening
6:00 PM 6:30 PM |
Welcome and Registration by the ESSEC Team | ||
6:30 PM 6:45 PM |
Opening Notes by the New York Hub and ESSEC Executive Education | ||
6:45 PM 7:45 PM |
Masterclass on Everything You Want to Know About Geopolitics & Business (But Are Afraid to Ask) presented by Prof. Aurélien Colson | ||
7:45 PM 9:30 PM |
Networking Cocktail | ||
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By Prof. Aurélien Colson
Duration : 1 hour
Geopolitics and business are deeply intertwined. From supply chains to energy, technology, and global markets, leaders today must navigate complex geopolitical risks and opportunities. This interactive masterclass will help you make sense of the shifting international landscape and its implications for organizations.
What to Expect:
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Decode the fundamentals of geopolitics and their influence on business strategy |
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Explore real-world case studies highlighting how geopolitical events impact industries and markets |
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Develop sharper insights and a critical lens to understand global dynamics and make sense of uncertainty |
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Discover the skills & know-how of geopolitics-proof business leaders |
Executive Vice-President of Post-Experience Programs and Corporate Relations, Professor of Information Systems and Expert in Artificial Intelligence
ESSEC Business School
Julien Malaurent is a Professor of Information Systems at ESSEC Business School, where he also serves as Co-Academic Director of the METALAB and Academic Director of ESSEC's online programs. With a PhD from ESSEC, his research explores how users in large multinational organizations circumvent information systems. His work is widely published in leading academic journals such as the Journal of Management of Information Systems, European Journal of Information Systems, and Journal of Information Technology. Julien is also an editor for the Information Systems Journal. He teaches courses on digital transformation and AI management across ESSEC's pre- and post-experience programs.
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Aurélien Colson, PhD, MBA is Professor of Political Science at ESSEC Business School. He directs ESSEC’s IRENE Centre on Negotiation & Mediation and co-directs the Centre on Geopolitics, Defence & Leadership, as well as the Institute for Geopolitics & Business. He also heads ESSEC’s Law, Political Science & Society Department. An expert in international negotiation, mediation, and decision-making, his research has been translated into 16 languages and awarded by the Académie des sciences morales et politiques. He has advised corporations, governments, and international organizations in over 40 countries, and previously served as Adviser to the French Prime Minister.