About the Forum
The IEDC Annual International Presidents’ Forum is one of the most prestigious gatherings in the region, bringing together top executives, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore the pressing issues shaping global business and economies. IEDC Annual International Presidents’ Forum 2025 will explore the theme “Unpredictable New World – What Businesses Need to Do to Adjust?”, addressing the strategic, geopolitical, and organizational shifts that are redefining the global business environment. Keynote speakers include Mrs. Daria Krivonos, CEO of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, and Prof. Ralf Boscheck from IMD Lausanne. A roundtable discussion will feature distinguished business leaders, offering diverse perspectives on navigating global uncertainty. The forum promises not only valuable content but also meaningful networking, making it a must-attend for decision-makers navigating an increasingly complex world.
IEDC is proud that Future Tense, as a strategic partner of the Annual International Presidents Forum, is bringing the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS) and its CEO, Mrs. Daria Krivonos, to this year's Forum.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore key global challenges, share ideas, and connect with senior leaders from across the region.
Schedule
| 9:00 – 9:30 |
Registration and welcome coffee
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| 9:30 – 10:00 |
Welcome address
- Prof. Mislav Ante Omazić, President, IEDC-Bled School of Management
- Mr. Matevž Frangež, State Secretary, Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia (TBC)
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| 10:00 – 12:00 |
Keynote Addresses
- 10:00 – 11:00
“Unpredictable New World”, Ms. Daria Krivonos, CEO, Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, Denmark
- 11:00 – 12:00
“What Businesses Need to Do to Adjust?”, Prof. Ralf Boscheck, IMD Lausanne, Switzerland
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| 12:00 – 12:30 |
Coffee Break
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| 12:30 - 14:00 |
Roundtable discussion of business leaders
- Blaž Brodnjak, CEO, NLB d.d, Slovenia
- Michela Cattaruzza Bellinello, CEO of Ocean Team, Italy
- Gordan Kolak, President of the Management Board, Končar, Croatia
- Daria Krivonos, CEO, Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, Denmark
- Wolfgang Litzlbauer, President & CEO, Umdasch Group, Austria
- Aymeric Royere, President, Novartis, Slovenia
Moderator: Prof. Ralf Boscheck
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| 14:15 - 14:30 |
Conclusions
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| 14:30 |
Reception & Networking
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Partners
Media Partner
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Strategic Partner
Future Tense
Sponsors
Speakers