The Closing Plenary at EDGE 2026 in Sydney brought together creativity, resilience and leadership in a powerful finale that challenged attendees to rethink what leadership demands in a time of rapid change. Blending artistic expression with personal reflection, the session explored how beauty, co...

In this EDGE 2026 session in Sydney, Louie Schwartzberg explores how nature, time and perception reshape the way we see the world. Through decades of pioneering time-lapse cinematography, he reframes beauty not as decoration, but as a force that expands consciousness and deepens compassion.

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In this high-intensity discussion at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Maria Ressa, Jamil Mahuad and Francisco Santos — moderated by Larry Madowo — confront one central question: does democracy still matter in a world increasingly shaped by force, disinformation and technological acceleration?

From the weapo...

In this EDGE 2026 conversation, Joe Morita reflects on legacy, innovation and the weight of generational leadership in dialogue with Jesper Koll. From the founding philosophy of Sony to a 360-year-old saké family business, Morita shares how a personal passion for music shaped one of the world’s m...

In this high-impact session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Neha Sangwan reframes burnout not as weakness, but as a systemic signal leaders must learn to interpret early.

Drawing on research, medical experience, and executive coaching, Sangwan introduces a practical framework built around “me, we, world...

At EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Mina Guli delivers a powerful reflection on courage, purpose and execution in leadership. Drawing on her journey running extreme distances to spotlight the global water crisis, she reframes endurance not as athleticism but as a metaphor for decision-making under pressure.
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In this EDGE 2026 session moderated by Harry Hui, Jing Huang, Jesper Koll, Victor Gao and Francisco Santos engage in a candid and at times confrontational discussion about the future of Asia’s geopolitical and economic order. Framing the shift from “Globalization 1.0” to “Globalization 2.0,” the ...

At EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Amber Allen delivers a practical, implementation-focused guide to AI adoption for CEOs. Moving beyond theory, she shares the specific tools, workflows and mindset shifts that saved her organization $2.8 million and enabled measurable efficiency gains across departments.

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At EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Walid Aboulnaga shares his personal journey from high-performance entrepreneur to breathwork facilitator, reframing leadership transformation as an internal process rather than an external strategy. After a life-altering health diagnosis, he began exploring alternative hea...

In this session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Krissy Barrett outlines the evolving global security landscape and the structural shifts redefining how risk must be managed. Moving beyond reactive policing, she explains why predictive capability, digital forensics, and cross-border cooperation are now ce...

At EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa delivers a stark analysis of narrative warfare, institutional collapse, and the erosion of trust in democratic societies. Drawing from her experience leading Rappler through political persecution in the Philippines, she explains how t...

In this forward-looking session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Dr. James Peng explores how autonomous systems are reshaping transportation and redefining the intersection between AI and human behavior.

The discussion moves beyond science fiction to focus on safety, trust, regulatory evolution, and syst...

In this session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Austin Wang, Fu Wei, Jing Huang and Marco Vicenzino, moderated by Anthony Ginsberg, examine the structural shifts redefining global trade.

The panel explores whether today’s geopolitical tensions signal fragmentation or a long term rebalancing toward Asia’...

At EDGE 2026 in Sydney, David A. Sinclair explores the scientific, economic and societal implications of longevity research. Moving beyond the idea of simply extending lifespan, he reframes aging as a treatable biological process and outlines how targeting aging itself could delay or prevent mult...

In this high-impact session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, David Roberts reframes AI not as a tool, but as a systemic replacement of organizational thinking itself.

Drawing parallels between the Industrial Revolution, electricity, the printing press, the microchip and the internet, Roberts argues that ...

In this deeply personal session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Francisco Santos recounts his eight-month captivity by the Medellín cartel and the defining leadership lessons forged during one of Colombia’s most violent eras.

From journalism under threat, to national activism, to serving as Vice Preside...

In this high-energy session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Milo Wilkinson explores how primal neurological wiring shapes executive performance, decision-making, and resilience.

Drawing from neuroscience, behavioral science, and real-world case studies, Wilkinson explains how negative bias, cognitive lo...

In this forward-looking session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Dr. James Peng explores how autonomous systems are reshaping transportation and redefining the intersection between AI and human behavior.

The discussion moves beyond science fiction to focus on safety, trust, regulatory evolution, and syst...

In this candid and deeply practical session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, William Heinecke shares the entrepreneurial journey behind Minor International, from a $1,200 loan at age 17 to a multi-billion-dollar global hospitality and restaurant group.

Through stories of building Thailand’s first mozzare...

In this session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Hagai Segal provides CEOs with a practical framework for navigating geopolitical disruption. Moving beyond headlines and alarmism, he reframes today’s environment as a “poly crisis world” where multiple risks bubble simultaneously — yet remain analyzable an...

In this Humanizing the Digital Revolution session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Brian Glaser and Selin Song, moderated by Stephen Ibaraki, discuss what it takes to lead people and organizations through AI-driven change.

The conversation focuses on leadership behaviors that accelerate adoption: moving ...

In this leadership session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Dave Garrison challenges the traditional model of leadership by arguing that solving problems for your team may actually limit performance.

Garrison introduces the concept of “buy in” as a measurable profit engine, not a cultural perk. Through p...

In this high-intensity geopolitical panel at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Dan Rice, Victor Gao, Hagai Segal, and Marco Vicenzino, moderated by Pippa Malmgren, examine the structural shifts redefining global power.

The conversation explores strategic fragmentation, the rise of hard power, the strain on d...

In this forward-looking session at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Tiffany Vora challenges leaders to rethink aging, healthspan, and lifespan through the lens of biotechnology and exponential technologies.

Drawing on advances in gene editing, immunotherapy, AI-enabled health monitoring, and the emerging sc...