Survive. Adapt. Thrive. Leading in an Age of Uncertainty
Date: 16th March, 2026 I Venue: Baker McKenzie, London
In times of rapid change, survival isn’t enough - leaders must make decisions in ambiguity, steady their teams amid uncertainty, and sustain performance when the future feels unclear. True leadership lies in the ability to adapt, find clarity and turn uncertainty into opportunity.
This event brings together leaders and changemakers to explore how courage, creativity and adaptability fuel progress when the world won’t stand still.
Our incredible lineup features an award-winning TED speaker, visionary CEOs, industry leaders, and renowned sector experts.
Speakers
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Mary Ann Sieghart
The Authority Gap Consultancy, TED Speaker & Author
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Petra Velzeboer
CEO, Psychotherapist, TEDx Speaker, Author & Podcast Host
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Duro Oye
Group CEO 2020 Levels
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Neelam Chohan
Head of DEI UKI Korn Ferry
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Helen Day MSc
Founder Positive Leaders
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Sarah Barnes MA FCIPD
VP People Culture & Development, Bauer Media Group
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Zak Bekkali
Chief of Staff Bauer Audio, Ex-McKinsey
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Megan Cross
Head of Inclusion and Diversity, People Director, Finance & Legal Kantar Group
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Anjuli Chatterjee
Associate Solicitor, Private Funds & Financial Services, Squire Patton Boggs
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Anoa Ricketts
Growth Associate, Global Giving UK
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Max Brown
Occupational Psychologist - Arthur Ellis Mental Health Support
In this one-day conference, through keynotes, panels and practical workshops, we’ll share insights and tools to help leaders and organisations not just stay resilient, but move from survival to renewal - and thrive in the face of uncertainty.
Programme
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Lou Robey - Founder of Voice4impact
Nilema Bhakta-Jones – CEO & Co-Founder of Courageous Leaders
Bea Stanislas – Plan International
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Author of From CIA to CEO, Keynote Speaker. Rupal Patel’s high-octane career has taken her from military briefing rooms in jungles and war zones to corporate boardrooms and international stages. During her thrilling career at the CIA, she advised Four-Star Generals, earned War Zone Service commendations, and was recognized by the CIA Director for her “superior support to the President of the United States.”.
Q&A - Nilema Bhakta-Jones
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Preparing for Drastic Change - How Companies Stay Resilient and Ready
How should companies prepare for drastic change, what we’ve learned (post covid) and how to address key issues: fractured supply chains, ESG scrutiny and instability in organisations?
What this means for companies and leaders:
Smart companies’ strategy (ESG), Leadership Strategy & People Strategy
Panellists:
Natalie Dunne, Jo Hewitt (Baker McKenzie Partners),
Nigel Kirkham - ex-CEO of Hayes Enterprise and Chair of Unna
Moderator: Lou Robey +Q&A
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AI & Human Intelligence – Augmenting, Not Replacing Us
AI is now embedded in every process. What does this mean for human skills?
Panellists: Alex Nicholas - Paysend, Lyndsay Simpson – CEO of 55/Redefined
Caroline Frankum.- Multi award-winning global CEO
Moderator: Lou Robey +Q&A
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WORKSHOP 1 – AI adoption ≠ productivity.
Run by Tejal Shah, Award Winning Chief Talent Officer
With 95% of AI pilots failing, let pain points in your business, not hype, steer your AI roadmap. This was a key theme served up in a session on the sweet, sour, salty and spicy lessons learned on AI adoption?
WORKSHOP 2 – The Power of Play and Creativity in an age of AI.
Run by Shaun Jones, CCO & Co-Founder of Courageous Leaders
The antidote to AI - the competitive edge in business and for your workforce is play & creativity. In this hands-on LEGO® Serious Play® workshop, we’ll get creative, curious and building - discovering why play might just be your smartest strategy in the age of AI.
Note: Each 45-minute workshop runs twice, ensuring everyone can join both sessions.
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Co-founder of Hence.ai and author of the timely new book "Unruly: Fighting
Back When Politics, AI, and the Law Upend the Rules of Business.”
Q&A with Nilema Bhakta-Jones
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Q&A with Lou Robey
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Venue
Baker McKenzie, 280 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4AG
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