Creating a Peaceful World of Tomorrow: The Geopolitical Economic and Social Imperatives

Politics is at the core of development. Though natural and human resources are important, what seems to matter most is how governments manage those resources. The role of governance is critical to whether a country makes economic and social progress or not. Achieving community goals requires leaders who won’t trip over their egos and who can resist seeking to become the leader of all leaders. An interdependent demographic, economic and social environment calls for leaders who can relate as peers to other leaders in other institutions worldwide. This session will invite world leaders to share their thoughts on how to bring communities and countries together for a sustainable world of the future.

Speakers:

• H.E. Mr. Kamal Thapa, Deputy Prime Minister, Nepal
• Hon. Mr. Hildebrando Tapia Samaniego, Vice-President - Andean Parliament, Peru
• H.E. Mr. Jigme Yoser Thinley, Former Prime Minister, Bhutan
• H.E. Mr. Dominique de Villepin, Former Prime Minister, France
• H.E. Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of Nigeria, Nigeria
• H.E. Mr. Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, Former Prime Minister , Pakistan
• Hon. Mr. Alojz Peterle, Former Prime Minister, Slovenia and Member of the European Parliament

Moderator:

• Mr. Arnab Goswami, Indian Journalist, Editor-in-Chief, News Anchor, Times Now and ET Now, India

Deep Dive I: Boundaryless Nations

Boundaryless Nations are today both a myth and a reality. At the beginning of the human evolution, there were no boundaries or limitations. But today, while we are global digitally and economically, politically we are still national. Making national borders porous is still seen as a threat to individual security. The problems like climate change, global warming, and ozone layer depletion are of common concern and have already brought the people of this planet together. While boundary less growth, good will, compassion and care are seen as positives of this, there is also an equal abundance of the opposite that has spread easily. Managing this energy has become a major challenge for the governments of the world. This deep dive invites leaders to share their experiences of managing these paradoxes for a synergistic and symbiotic approach to human development.

Speakers:

• Hon. Mr. Ayoob Kara, Member of the Knesset, Deputy Minister for Regional Affairs, Israel
• Hon. Ms. Petra De Sutter, Member of Belgian Senate, Belgium
• Hon. Mr. Yonadam Kanna, Member of Iraqi National ssembly, Iraq
• Hon. Dr. André Hahn, Member of Parliament, Germany
• Hon. Mr. Jo Leinen, Member of European Parliament, Germany
• Hon. Mr. Bob Blackman, Member of Parliament, United Kingdom

Moderator:

• Mr. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chariman, Ambuja Neotia Group, India

Deep Dive III: Dynamic and Peaceful

Leadership is a process of mobilizing a diverse group of people towards a common goal. Dynamism, ambition and even aggression can be cornerstones of a successful leadership action. How then can one maintain inner calm, peace and tranquility? This deep dive aims to ideate and reflect on how leaders can achieve a balance between outer dynamism and inner peace. It will also reflect on how individual peace can become the basis for societal peace and personal dynamism can lead to sustainable nation building.

Speakers:

• Hon. Mr. Deshbandhu Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker of the Parliament, Sri Lanka
• Hon. Mr. Frank Heinrich, Member of Parliament, Germany
• Hon. Ms. Neena Gill, Member of EU Parliament, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• Mrs. Fulvia Ferragamo Visconti, Board member Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A., Non-Operative Head for Accessories and Furniture Design, VP Ferragamo Finanziaria S.p.A., Italy
• Mr. Sutirtha Bhattacharya, Chairman & CMD, Coal India Limited, India
• Mr. Samarth Bedi, Executive Director,  Forest Essentials, India

Moderator:

• Mr. Nikhil Sen, Managing Director, UNIBIC Biscuits India Pvt. Ltd., India

Deep Dive V: Human and Digital

Today, technology is reshaping the way businesses run, teams function and customers engage. Technological solutions are replacing human processes at a fast pace; teams are becoming virtual and marketplace engagement is transcending timelines. The more demanding the business environment is becoming, the more important are team cohesion, trust and the human factor. How can virtual teams cherish these values and foster a common identity when they can never see or meet each other? How can businesses deliver a wow customer experience when for the entire client lifecycle, there may be no face to face interaction? In this deep dive, global leaders will share their lessons learnt in running businesses that have technological and human imperatives for success.

Speakers:

• Mr. Avnish Goyal, Owner and Managing Director, Hallmark Care Homes, United Kingdom
• Mr. Anurag Batra, Chairman GBN Media – BW, Business World, Exchange4media Group, India
• Dr. Parry Aftab, Founder, WiredSafety, United States of America
• Mr. Himanshu Gulati, State Secretary to The Prime Minister and The Minister of Culture, Norway
• Mr. Subhash Thakrar, Deputy President London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, United kingdom
• Mr. Mac Smith, Senior Staff User Experience Researcher, United States of America

Moderator:

• Mr. Juan Carlos, Member of Parliament, Colombia