ENGAGE THOUGHT LEADERS
Experts from the top of their industries will commune with delegates, and address the global issues that impact their businesses.
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
Opening Keynote: A Global Macroeconomic Outlook
10:30 – 11:30
Bankside Ballroom 2-3
This keynote will feature a presentation and moderated conversation with Professor Trevor Williams, former Chief Economist at Lloyds Bank. The opening keynote will paint a coherent picture of what’s currently happening in the global economy, what may happen in the next few years and what forces are shaping its future evolution. The presentation will touch on demographics, technological change, progress in potential productivity and the short term issues around cyclical factors. Everything from trade, technology, globalization challenges/opportunities and the rise of large populations will be discussed.
SPEAKER

Professor Trevor Williams
Former Chief Economist
Lloyds Bank

Moderated by Stewart Licudi
Managing Director
William Blair
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Keynote Panel: Evaluating Cultural Diversity and the Impact on Business
9:00 – 10:00
Bankside Ballroom 2-3
This keynote will evaluate diversity’s impact on business. Panelists will discuss the financial returns that are driven by diversity and the important role diversity plays in asset selection and value creation.
SPEAKERS

Maria Blair
Partner
ghSMART & Company

Josien Bakker
Investment Manager
Robeco

Freerk Smit
Financial Portfolio Manager
Karmijn Kapitaal

Moderated by Natasha Buckley
Investment Practices Senior Manager – Private Equity
Principles for Responsible Investment
Closing Keynote & Lunch
12:15 – 14:00
Bankside Ballroom 2-3
This closing keynote and lunch will feature a presentation and moderated discussion on the significant cross-border acquisition of Cooper & Turner by Watermill Group. The conversation will cover the nuances of completing a cross-border deal from overseeing a deal from the US, rebuilding a management team, operating a business from multiple currencies, and more.