# Event Details - **Event Name**: Building Resilience in Today's Geopolitical Storm - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Register now to a closed executive forum to gain practical tools for building resilience in today’s global business environment.About this EventIn today’s global business environment, disruption is no longer exceptional — it is a defining condition of leadership.Geopolitical instability, technological change, climate uncertainty and wider societal challenges are reshaping how firms assess risk, operate across borders and build long-term resilience. For senior leaders, the question is not simply how to respond to disruption, but how to build the adaptive capacity needed to thrive amid sustained uncertainty.On Thursday 2 July 2026, this closed, limited-capacity executive forum will bring together senior business practitioners and world-leading scholars in international business, strategic management and organisational resilience for a frank, insight-driven panel discussions.What you'll gain· A clearer picture of how geopolitical uncertainty, technological change and wider disruption are reshaping business strategy and organisational resilience· Expert perspectives on the strategic implications of disruption that go well beyond the headlines· Practical frameworks for anticipating uncertainty, strengthening resilience and leading through change· The opportunity to exchange questions and perspectives with world-leading scholars and senior peers through focused roundtable discussionWho should attend?This session is designed for:CEOs, MDs and senior directors navigating strategic uncertaintyRisk, strategy and corporate affairs professionalsBusinesses with international operations, supply chains or trade relationshipsProfessional services leaders in finance, legal and consultingAnyone responsible for making decisions in an unpredictable global environmentA rare opportunity - free to attendThis panel is a free public session held as part of the Academy of International Business World Conference 2026 - one of the world's foremost gatherings on international business, trade, investment and global economic change, bringing together nearly 1,500 scholars, policymakers, entrepreneurs and senior business leaders.Attendance at this session is free and open to all. Places are limited so we recommend registering early.Organised by Dana Minbaeva, King's Business School, Professor Timothy Devinney and Dr William il‑Kuk Kang, Alliance Manchester Business School, as part of the AIB World Conference 2026.Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMArrival and WelcomeHost: Dana Minbaeva?: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AMBuilding Resilience in Times of DisruptionHost: Paula CaligiuriInfo: Our near- and long-term future will be shaped by our capacity to build resilience and respond effectively to crises and external disruptions – ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical instability to disruptive technologies such as AI and complex societal challenges like climate change. In this session, we will examine how individuals and organizations can strengthen resilience, cope with uncertainty, and adapt successfully in the face of future disruptions?: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AMCoffee Break?: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PMWeathering Geopolitical StormHost: Michael MolInfo: In today’s world characterised by high geopolitical uncertainty, operating across borders successfully has become more difficult than ever. But how can we make sense of the impact of geopolitics on business? During this session you will encounter some tools for successfully managing businesses in an environment that is highly competitive and full of technological and institutional change.?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMConcluding PanelHost: Dana Minbaeva - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/building-resilience-in-todays-geopolitical-storm/100001989984091988 - **Event Categories**: contests, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Penthouse, Alliance Manchester Business School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Penthouse, Alliance Manchester Business School - **lat**: 53.4676697 - **long**: -2.2381127 - **full address**: Penthouse, Alliance Manchester Business School, Booth Street West, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Building Resilience in Today's Geopolitical Storm - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ed7fedb4e8a7fe40357bc0cd47f3e12e3caf796c1335263993fa385bcf37fd0f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc05111a-gmir.jpg?v=1779289663 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Building Resilience in Today's Geopolitical Storm being held? - **A:** Building Resilience in Today's Geopolitical Storm takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Penthouse, Alliance Manchester Business School, Booth Street West, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Building Resilience in Today's Geopolitical Storm? - **A:** Building Resilience in Today's Geopolitical Storm is organized by AIB Conference Manchester 2026. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Building Resilience in Today's Geopolitical Storm is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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