INSEAD Directors Forum

Governance in the Era of Regulatory and Geopolitical Shifts

The turbulent shifts in geopolitical tensions, economic powers and trade policy have resulted in greater uncertainties for organisations and businesses. These developments underscore the need for Boards to stay vigilant in reading the macro signs to make sense of the global forces impacting the businesses they oversee in order to address the strategic opportunities and risks stemming from these changes.

Bringing together faculty experts, board directors and top executives, the forum will address the challenges arising from the evolving regulatory and geopolitical shifts and provide a unique platform to share, network and debate on how boards can navigate and anticipate the risks and opportunities.

Join us as we scan the changing landscape at macro level globally and gain new insights and perspectives from our line-up of distinguished speakers and guest panelists who will share their views, experiences and board practices in dealing with the challenges arising from this volatility.

On the evening of Monday 25 February, we will celebrate the new INSEAD Certified Directors (IDP-C) who completed all requirements for the INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance at the Award Ceremony dinner.

The event is open to all former participants of the International Directors Programme, members of the INSEAD Directors Network (IDN), INSEAD Alumni and to the members of the Singapore Institute of Directors who are holding board director position or an executive position in the C-suite.

Please click here to download the participants' list (only those who are accepted to be in the list).

Guests of Honour

H.E. Jawed Ashraf
High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Singapore

Kishore Mahbubani
Senior Advisor (University & Global Relations) and
Professor in the Practice of Public Policy
National University of Singapore

Speakers

Rachel Eng
Managing Partner
Eng and Co. LLC

Antonio Fatas
Professor of Economics
The Portuguese Council Chaired Professor of European Studies

Elizabeth Proust AO
Chair of Nestle (Australia) and Bank of Melbourne
Non-Executive Director, Lendlease Corporation
Immediate Past Chair, Australian Institute of Company Directors

Adnan Soufi
Founder and Managing Director, DAS Partners
Chairman of the Advisory Committee to the Capital Market Authority (CMA) in Saudi Arabia
Former CEO of SEDCO Holding

Sonia Tatar
Executive Director, INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre

Ludo Van der Heyden
Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management
The INSEAD Chaired Professor of Corporate Governance
Founding Academic Director, INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre

Michael A. Witt
Affiliate Professor of Strategy and International Business

Programme*

The programme for the forum stretches over two days. The official programme starts on Monday, 25 February morning with optional programme organised on the morning of Tuesday, 26 February. We advise all participants to look through the programme carefully before planning your itinerary

*Note that this is a tentative programme, subject to changes. Be sure to check it regularly for updates.

Monday, 25 February 2019

Morning: Official Programme

8:15-8:45	Registration INSEAD Main Lobby
8:45-9:00	Opening Remarks and Welcome Amphi 1032, Leadership Development Centre (Level 1) Sonia Tatar, Executive Director, INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre (ICGC) Ludo Van der Heyden, Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management, The INSEAD Chaired Professor of Corporate Governance and Co-Director of the International Directors Programme
9:00-9:45	Framing the Geo-Economics Landscape at Macro-level Amphi 1032, Leadership Development Centre (Level 1) Antonio Fatas, Professor of Economics and The Portuguese Council Chaired Professor of European Studies
9:45-10:30	Governance and International Politics Amphi 1032, Leadership Development Centre (Level 1) Michael A. Witt, Affiliate Professor of Strategy and International Business
10:30-10:45	Coffee Break
10:45-11:45	Board's View on Navigating the Regulatory and Geopolitical Shifts Amphi 1032, Leadership Development Centre (Level 1) Rachel Eng, Managing Partner, Eng and Co. LLC Elizabeth Proust AO, Chair of Nestle (Australia) and Bank of Melbourne, Non-Executive Director of Lendlease Corporation and Immediate Past Chair of Australian Institute of Company Directors Adnan Soufi, Founder and Managing Director, DAS Partners, Chairman of the Advisory Committee to the Capital Market Authority (CMA) in Saudi Arabia and Former CEO of SEDCO Holding
11:45-12:30	Panel Discussion: Formulating Board Strategies in response to Regulatory and Geopolitical Landscape Amphi 1032, Leadership Development Centre (Level 1) With Rachel Eng, Antonio Fatas, Elizabeth Proust AO, Michael A. Witt and Adnan Soufi. Moderated by Ludo Van der Heyden, Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management, The INSEAD Chaired Professor of Corporate Governance and Co-Director of the International Directors Programme
12:30-14:00	Lunch The Grove, Leadership Development Centre (Level 6)
14:00-14:45	Board Practice Feedback Session (in small groups) Break-out rooms at Leadership Development Centre (Level 2)
14:45-15:05	Wrap-up of Discussions Amphi 1032, Leadership Development Centre (Level 1) Ludo Van der Heyden, Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management, The INSEAD Chaired Professor of Corporate Governance and Co-Director of the International Directors Programme
15:05-15:45	Preparing for a Future with a Dose of the Past Amphi 1032, Leadership Development Centre (Level 1) Keynote address by H.E. Jawed Ashraf, High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Singapore
15:45-16:00	Coffee Break
16:00-17:00	Are the US and China Doomed to Enmity? Amphi 1032, Leadership Development Centre (Level 1) Keynote address by Kishore Mahbubani, Senior Advisor (University & Global Relations) and Professor in the Practice of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
17:00-18:00	Award Ceremony of the Certificate in Corporate Governance Amphi 1032, Leadership Development Centre (Level 1) Followed by Cocktail outside the Amphi
18:15	Departure to Dinner in Town (Coach or private car) FLUTES Restaurant.Bar, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, #01-02, Singapore 178897

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

8:30-12:00	Optional Session: Governance Breakfast Discussions (registration required) Flatroom 1015, INSEAD Main Building This session is open to former participants of the International Directors Programme with the aim to facilitate exchange.

Fees

Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to Certified Directors of the International Directors Programme (IDP-C).

25-26 February 2019

New Certified Directors from the INSEAD International Directors Programme (IDP-C, expecting to receive certificate on 26 February^) INSEAD Directors Network (IDN): Ambassadors and Board Members	Free*
Certified Directors from the INSEAD International Directors Programme (IDP-Cs) INSEAD Alumni: Members of National Alumni Association (NAA)	SGD 500*
IDPs not certified: Former participants of the INSEAD International Directors Programme INSEAD Alumni: Non-Members of NAAs Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) Members Women on Boards (WOB) Members Former participants of INSEAD corporate governance programmes	SGD 750*
Register one guest for the Forum (board member, subject to seat availability)	SGD 900*
Register one guest for dinner only (not attending the forum)	SGD 180
Optional Session: Governance Breakfast Discussions on Tuesday 26 February 2019 morning	Included

*Fee (GST inclusive) covers registration for Forum and Award Dinner

INSEAD Residences

We have blocked some rooms at the Residences specially for the IDF Asia 2019 from Saturday, 23 February to Wednesday, 27 February.

Be sure to book your room before 23 January 2019 using the online booking platform and group code provided below.

The room rate is: SGD 230.00 + 7% GST per night, inclusive of breakfast (single occupancy only).
Additional charge of SGD 25.00 + 7% GST per night for second pax, inclusive of breakfast.

Room Reservation:
URL: https://www.insead.edu/campuses/asia/insead-residences
Group Code: IDF2419

Should you need to get in touch with the Residences, you may do so via the following:
Tel: +65 6799 5500
Fax: +65 6799 5501
Email: [email protected]

Additional reservation information:

Check In and Check Out
Check in time is at 1530 hours and check out time is at 1330 hours. For early arrival, we would like to recommend making your reservation one night before the actual arrival date (at 1 night room rate) for guaranteed check-in. Late check-out is subject to availability. From 1330 to 1800 hours, half day charge applies. After 1800 hours, full day charge applies.

Cancellation Policy
A one night's room charge including prevailing taxes will be levied if you do not cancel your reservation 72 hours prior to your arrival. Cancellation must be made directly with the Residences via email: [email protected].

Practical information

The INSEAD Directors Forum will take place at:

INSEAD Asia Campus
1 Ayer Rajah Avenue
138676 Singapore

Dress code

The dress code is business casual for the forum and smart casual for the award dinner.

Dietary requirements

If you have any special dietary requirements or allergies, please inform us in advance so that we can accommodate your needs as best as possible.

Parking

As parking spaces are limited, we encourage you to use public transport when coming to INSEAD. Should you need to park your vehicle, the nearest car park available is at Fusionopolis, which is located adjacent to our campus (parking charges apply).

Media, filming and photography

Please be aware that some of the sessions will be filmed. INSEAD will engage professional photographers for this event. We reserve the right to use any film and/or photography from the event in our print and digital marketing collateral.

Wifi

Wifi access will be available for your use during the Conference. Participants should choose the WiFi named “INSEAD”. This new WiFi network will display a login page on which you will enter your credentials (@insead.edu) or create a personal account (Guests, visitors with no @insead.edu account).

Pre-reading Materials

In preparation for the INSEAD Directors Forum, we recommend attendees to refer to the following pre-reading materials:

The End of Globalisation?, by Michael A. Witt, INSEAD Knowledge
The Future World Order, by Michael A. Witt, INSEAD Knowledge
Antonio Fatas' blog on economic trends and observations

Presentations

We hope that you had an enriching and memorable experience at the Forum and enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with your friends from the IDP!

Please click here to download all the IDF presentations.

Photo Gallery

It is our delight to share with you the photos taken by our professional photographer during the event which captured the treasured moments in the IDF.

Enjoy and click here to access the photo gallery.