EDGE 2026 Excerpts
As we navigate an era of rapid digital transformation, one truth remains timeless: Humanity is bound to all things. Guided by immersive learning across four distinct pillars, we will discover how to lead with heart - forging a future where human excellence thrives in harmony with technology and nature.
Let’s explore what you can expect from each of the four pillars:
- Humanizing the Digital Revolution - Human experience must remain at the center of technological advancements. Explore technological disruption, human-AI collaboration in the workplace, and the next frontier of digital transformation — all brought to life through hands-on experiences, innovative formats and tangible takeaways.
- Shifting Geopolitical Centers of Gravity - The balance of global influence is shifting, with Asia-Pacific at the center of economic and geopolitical transformation. Examine the rise of India, China’s evolving role on the global stage and what it means for the U.S. and Europe. From digital trade routes to geopolitical positioning, these sessions will unpack the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing world order.
- Future Ready Leadership - The future belongs to leaders who can adapt, inspire and build resilient organizations. From navigating transformation and uncertainty to embracing multi-generational teams, sharpen the skills required to lead with confidence. Expect candid conversations on agility, vulnerability as a strength and how to create cultures that thrive through disruption.
- Thriving and Well-Being – Leadership today is more than performance — it also requires balance. From health and well-being to aging with intention, it’s about taking care of the “whole leader.” Expect fresh insights on leading with vitality, integrity and long-term vision.
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Khurana, Kapur, Muntean, Powell: The CEO AI Test Are You Ready To Lead or Likely to Fail | EDGE 2026
In this Humanizing the Digital Revolution panel at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Amandeep Khurana, Rajeev Kapur, Brandon Powell, Steve Muntean, and Stephen Ibaraki explore what CEOs must understand about AI adoption, governance, risk, and organizational change.
The discussion addresses strategic ownershi...
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Dan Rice: Decision-Making Under Pressure - What Crisis Reveals About Great Leaders | EDGE 2026
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...
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Malmgren, Gao, Hui: American Expansionism - A Conversation Between Hemispheres | EDGE 2026
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...
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Wilkinson, Sangwan, Vora, Gurner, Madowo: Well-Being as a Competitive Advantage - EDGE 2026
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...
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Lucy Guo, Stephen Ibaraki: From Zero to Unicorn - What it Really Takes to Build Fast | EDGE 2026
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...
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Guli, Owusu-Kesse, Vlasic: Leadership Without Profit - When Impact is Your Business | EDGE 2026
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...
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Admiral James Stavridis: Leadership at the Edge - The Moral Compass of Command | EDGE 2026
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...
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Olivia Arezzolo: The Sleep Advantage - What Every Executive Must Know | EDGE 2026
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...
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Opening Plenary: Day 1 | EDGE 2026
EDGE 2026 opened with a powerful convergence of technology, leadership, and geopolitics. From gratitude and human connection to AI disruption, from continuous reinvention to global power realities, the session set the tone for the days ahead.
Scott Farquhar, Lucy Guo and James Peng explored how ...
