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 cross-disciplinary panel at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Milo Wilkinson, Neha Sangwan, Tiffany Vora, and Tim Gurner join moderator Larry Madowo to examine well-being as a strategic lever for leadership and performance.

The discussion moves beyond wellness trends to focus on measurable performanc...

In this session Mina Guli, and Kwame Owusu-Kesse explore what it means to lead when measurable social impact, not financial return, is the primary objective.

The discussion explores how mission-driven organizations operate at scale, how leaders navigate trade-offs between sustainability and grow...

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 ...

In this session, Lucy Guo outlines the tactical principles behind building and scaling high-velocity companies.

From MVP discipline and prioritization frameworks to proprietary data flywheels, AI integration, hiring strategy, and investor selection, Guo presents a direct and operational blueprin...

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, Dan Rice shares firsthand leadership lessons drawn from advising Ukrainian military leadership during the war and applying military leadership frameworks inside corporations.

Through real battlefield examples and organizational parallels, Rice explores lea...

In this high-level geopolitical dialogue at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Pippa Malmgren and Victor Gao, moderated by Harry Hui, examine the evolving nature of American global influence and the structural transition toward a multipolar world.

The discussion explores internal political factions shaping na...

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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In this session from the Shifting Geopolitical Centers of Gravity pillar, Admiral James Stavridis examines what leadership requires in an era defined by technological acceleration, geopolitical tension, and shifting global values.

Drawing on decades of experience at the highest levels of militar...

In this Thriving & Well-being session, sleep strategist Olivia Arezzolo reframes sleep as a performance lever, not a lifestyle luxury.

Drawing on neuroscience and circadian biology, she explains how sleep directly impacts cognitive clarity, emotional regulation, decision-making, and leadership p...

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 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, 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...

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 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’...

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 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 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...

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 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...