Geopolitics and the CLO: Lessons from Global Banks
Geopolitics is no longer a background consideration for General Counsel. Trade tensions, tariffs, regulatory retaliation, and political risk now shape board-level decisions, market access, and organisational resilience in real time.
In this closed-door virtual session, Susan Sayers, former Group General Counsel of HSBC, will draw on first-hand experience leading legal teams through periods of sustained geopolitical volatility across Asia, the US, and Europe.
CHAIR
Charles Paré, Advisor Qatar, Former CLO World Economic Forum, Qatar Airways
SPEAKERS
Susan Sayers, Former General Counsel, Asia and Middle East, HSBC
In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are among the most significant risks to organisations. This masterclass is designed for business leaders seeking to enhance their strategic oversight of cyber risk, improve resilience, and protect their organisation’s assets and reputation.
TRAINERS
Raj Kapoor, Cyber Security Solution Consultant, ESET | Darren Roberts, Sales Engineer, ESET
The Growth CIO: Evolving to Drive Maximum Enterprise Value
For the modern CIO speaking the language of the board, the CEO and business partners when priorities and budgets compete is no mean feat. Demonstrating ROI against solutions and activites yet to be undertaken? Even harder. Yet CIOs have a unique opportunity to drive business growth across the enterprise.
CHAIR
Dominic Redmond, Group Chief Information Officer, PageGroup
SPEAKERS
Benedetto Conversano, Former CIO, Diageo. Digital Advisory Board, Mars Petcare
Chairing a public body brings with it a unique blend of responsibility, scrutiny, and purpose. While governance principles are shared with the private sector, the public context introduces new dimensions, from ministerial accountability and public transparency to societal impact and stakeholder complexity.
CHAIR
Helene Usherwood, Senior Partner, Anderson Quigley
SPEAKERS
Keith Fraser, Chair, Public Chairs’ Forum (PCF) & Youth Justice Board | Lynne Berry CBE, Chair, Human Tissue Authority & University of Westminster | Phil Walker CBE, Chair of Council, University of Roehampton | Sarah Hordern, Vice Chair, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust & NHS Homes Alliance
This is a second workshop focusing on the ongoing challenges of Pillar Two compliance for in-house tax following an online meeting in December. The nature of Pillar Two challenges vary significantly with the particular circumstances facing groups – not least the geographic footprint; timing of reporting schedules; and preparedness in terms of data gathering and resources.
From Pilot to Practice: How In-House Legal Teams Are Deploying Gen AI
Generative AI has moved rapidly from experimentation to execution inside leading legal functions. The challenge is no longer whether to use AI, but how to deploy it in ways that genuinely improve speed, judgement, and consistency without increasing risk.
SPEAKERS
Ashish Chandra, Chief Legal & Risk Officer, Junglee Games
Explore how leading organisations are embedding sustainability, governance, and inclusion at the heart of business strategy. This interactive session brings together expertise from across the ESG spectrum — from climate action and ethical leadership to social mobility and responsible communication — to equip leaders with the insight and tools to drive meaningful, measurable impact.
This session combines strategic frameworks with practical experience from diverse sectors such as energy, media, and retail.
