You are warmly invited to experience the learning environment at INSEAD! Take this opportunity to join a masterclass by a renowned INSEAD faculty member and to learn more about the INSEAD Programmes. Our team and students will be there to share advice and their personal journey through a panel discussion followed by a networking reception.Date: 3 March 2026, TuesdayTime: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pmVenue: INSEAD Asia Campus, 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, 138676Masterclass Topic by Professor Pushan Dutt: A Brave New World: Trade Wars, Macroeconomics & Geopolitics in the Age of TrumpSynopsis: This session examines how renewed protectionism, geopolitical fragmentation, and the global AI race are reshaping the world economy. Drawing on current macroeconomic data and historical parallels, Professor Pushan Dutt explores the implications of trade wars, weakened multilateralism, and rising strategic competition—particularly between the US, China, and Europe. The session highlights why uncertainty is now a permanent feature of the global system, how firms and countries must shift from efficiency to resilience, and why innovation, talent, and scale have become decisive competitive advantages. The discussion concludes with strategic insights on navigating tariffs, geopolitical risk, and technological disruption in an era where long-term plans give way to adaptive, dynamic strategy.Agenda6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Optional Campus Tours7:00 pm – 8:15 pm: Masterclass by Professor Pushan Dutt , Professor of Economics & Political Science8:15 pm – 8:30 pm: Sharing by Career Development Centre by Larry Medina8:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Breakouts by Programmes9:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Networking reception + End of EventBreakout rooms:MBA | Amphi 102 Level 1MIM | Flatroom 1015 Level 1EMBA | Amphi 103 Level 1EMFin | Flatroom 1017A Level 1Joining us at this eventEMBA Alumni:Darmawan Shi | TIEMBA‘23 | Co-Founder, Revenue ScalerOlivier Menos | GEMBA‘18Shigeto Miyamoto | GEMBA’24 | VP of Digital Solutions, APAC, Syneos HealthMBA Alumni:Rhea Mann | MBA'22D | Associate Director, Global Marketing, KlookMIM Alumni:Vibhu Walia | MIM’23 | Senior Associate, SGX GroupNino Gkotsis | MIM'23 | Research Analyst, Womar Logistics Pte LtdEMFin Alumni & Admits:Justin Yang | EMFin'23 | Director, Global Corporate Banking, OCBCBenjamin Lazarus | EMFin'25 | Head of Private Capital, APAC, NatWest MarketsEuganthra Baskaran | EMFin'27 | Programme Director, Risk & CFCC, Standard CharteredYou may view our Recruitment team here. You may also speak to our respective recruitment team member if you are keen in the Executive Master in Change (EMC) programme as well.

Join us in Dubai this month for an exclusive INSEAD Masterclass led by renowned faculty member Dr. Lite Nartey, Affiliate Professor of Strategy and Academic Director of the INSEAD Africa Initiative, where you'll gain fresh insights into leadership and business strategy. You will also have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered and to interact with like-minded individuals.*In celebration of the Holy Month, we will end the evening with a Networking Iftar in the Astor Ballroom I. Seats are limited, and RSVP is required.Agenda:4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Welcoming & Registration 5:00 pm – 5:10 pm | Welcoming and Quick Intro (Mustafa Dada)5:10 pm – 5:20 pm | Introduction to INSEAD Programmes (Segen or Ahmed)5:20 pm – 6:30 pm | Faculty Masterclass (Lite Nartey) 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm | Prayer6:45 pm – 8:00 pm | Networking Iftar Venue: Astor Ballroom I | The St Regis Dubai, The Palm

Designed for experienced professionals in India exploring an Executive MBA, this webinar brings together INSEAD EMBA alumni for an honest conversation about the programme and its impact. Hear directly from alumni on balancing work and study, navigating the academic intensity, leveraging the global network, and applying learning to real leadership challenges. The session will conclude with a brief overview of the INSEAD EMBA programmes and an interactive Q&A. View local timezones here.Joining us at this event:Shalaut Jain | EMBA'26 | Senior Vice President and Head, M&A, PI Industries LtdNishant Kumar | EMBA’26 | General Manager | ITC LimitedDisha Saxena | EMBA'24 | Founder | SoulPOPSurbhi Puri | EMBA'26 | Director | Green Power International Pvt Ltd