EDGE 2025 Excerpts
The world is in chaos, and as leaders, we must meet the uncertainty of the moment. By gaining the knowledge needed to navigate the current landscape, we can. EDGE 2025 will bring you the information and insights you need to make decisions and create a strategy to succeed in business and life.
Topics and speakers will revolve around the theme of Dirsrupción y Reinvención and will feature a variety of perspectives from innovators, visionaries, thought leaders and members grouped into the following content pillars:
- Leveraging Disruptive Technology
- Navigating Geo-Uncertainty
- Rethinking Leadership
- Unlocking Healthspan
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EDGE 2025 - Barroso, Applebaum, Malmgren, Shah: Trump Forever War And Europe's Moment To Step Up
President Trump’s desire to end the war in Ukraine and pull back American assistance to the country opens the door for a more assertive role for the European Union in the region. But rising populist nationalism and growing economic concerns complicate the situation on the continent. What does the...
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EDGE 2025 - John Galantic: Revelations of a Hired Gun - A CEOs Confidential Guide
At YPO EDGE Barcelona 2025, John Galantic, CEO of Tod’s Group and a leader behind iconic brands like Chanel, Ferrari, and Bacardi, provides rare insights into the art of leadership, brand-building, and navigating family-owned luxury businesses. Moderated by Rob Frances, this session reveals candi...
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EDGE 2025 - Graeme Codrington: A New World Beckons: Looking Ahead to 2100
As one of the preeminent futurists, what does Graeme Codrington see in our future? How can we leverage strategic imagination over the next 75 years to make sure we don’t miss out on the innovations coming our way?
Key Takeaways:
- The Secret to Transformational Growth: Graeme Codrington says th... -
EDGE 2025 - Felipe Gomez: Music and the Mind of a Virtuoso
In one of the most engaging and emotional sessions of YPO EDGE Barcelona 2025, pianist and business leader Felipe Gómez blends music and leadership into a performance that is as practical as it is inspiring. Drawing lessons from the life of a virtuoso musician, Gómez explores how method, attitude...
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EDGE 2025 - Sir Niall Ferguson: Building A New World Order Brick By Brics
At YPO EDGE Barcelona 2025, renowned historian Sir Niall Ferguson delivers a provocative and insightful analysis on the shifting geopolitical landscape, marked by emerging alliances such as the BRICS nations and a realigning United States under Donald Trump. Ferguson examines the historical cycle...
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EDGE 2025 - Robinson, Čaputová: Rock The Cradle And Rock The System Women, Leadership and Power
Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, and Zuzana Čaputová, former President of Slovakia, share profound insights into the essence of leadership in challenging times. Moderated by Mark Vlasic, this session explores the crucial roles of empathy, resilience, and courage in advancing democracy ...
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EDGE 2025 - Ian Bremmer: Looking Back To See What The Future Holds
Ian Bremmer discussed the geopolitical landscape, emphasizing the 75-year cycle of geopolitical recessions and the current challenges to the post-World War II global order. He highlighted the misalignment of institutions and values with the balance of power, citing the Soviet Union's influence in...
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EDGE 2025 - Stephen Ibaraki: Approaching the AI Inflection Point
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EDGE 2025 - Rinpoche, Dahl, Pagon: Meditation and the Mind
What happens inside your body when you meditate? And how does regular meditation change the way your brain works? We’ll take a look inside the brain to explore what science can tell us about how embracing awareness, compassion, and wisdom through meditation can have a measurable impact on your bo...
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EDGE 2025 - David Hanson: The Future of Robotics: Is It All Fun and Games?
As the team at Hanson Robotics pushes the boundaries of the uncanny valley with Sophia the Robot, we delve into how AI and robotics will shape the future of our social lives. Can a robot help solve the loneliness epidemic felt by millions across the globe? We’ll get a live, first-hand showing of ...
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EDGE 2025 - Geoff Woods: Become an AI-Driven Leader: Overcome Fear. Accelerate Growth. Beat the Competition.
Every YPOer knows AI is the future, but doesn’t know where to start and feels they are falling being. In this session you will learn how to use AI as a Thought Partner to elevate your strategic thinking and make faster, smarter decisions so you can WIN in an AI-driven future. This session will ch...
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EDGE 2025 - Ian Bremmer: Understanding Our Challenges And Charting A Path Forward
Ian Bremmer breaks down the macro factors driving the pervasive sense of uncertainty felt across the world. Despite the changing nature of our times, Bremmer will share opportunities for optimism that leaders can leverage to deliver a better future for our businesses, communities, and societies.
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EDGE 2025 - Dan Buettner: Blue Zones Coming To A City Near You
In this inspiring session, longevity expert Dan Buettner shares groundbreaking insights from his extensive research into Blue Zones regions where people consistently live longer and healthier lives. Buettner challenges conventional wisdom, emphasizing environment over willpower to sustainably boo...
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EDGE 2025 - Arthur Brooks: The Meaning of Your Life and How to Find It
A sense of meaning is one of the central elements in experiencing happiness in life. Unfortunately, it is proving increasingly elusive, especially for young adults, in a world of distractions. This lecture explains what exactly meaning is, the science behind how we process it, the most common bar...
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EDGE 2025 - James Ferragamo: Succession, Heritage, and the Family Business
Explore how a dedication to education, personal growth, and practical experience laid the groundwork for meeting the challenges of running a family business and how that foundation prepares each generation of the company's leaders.
Key Takeaways:
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EDGE 2025 - Franco Gussalli Beretta: The 500-Year-Old Company and the Art of Family Leadership
Learn the secrets behind how Europe's oldest manufacturer has kept leadership within the family for centuries, and how they are approaching the unique challenge of having too few - as opposed to too many - members of the next generation to pass the company to.
Key Takeaways:
- Beretta’s Historic...