The executive agenda

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A considered selection of upcoming international gatherings for leaders in business, management, finance, and strategy.

Panelists seated in a circle with an audience at an indoor conference.
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October–November 2026 · Event dates checked against organizer pages on 3 October 2026. Confirm current registration availability and travel terms with the organizer. The photograph illustrates a conference setting.

12–18 October 2026
Asia
Bangkok, Thailand / Global economy

IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings

A direct view into the economic and development policy conversations shaping international business.

For strategy, finance, and international market leaders.

In-person participation requires the appropriate registration or accreditation. Selected public sessions stream through World Bank Live.

19–22 October 2026
Americas
Orlando, United States / Enterprise leadership

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo

Enterprise technology strategy, investment choices, and the leadership of organizational change.

For cIOs, technology executives, and transformation sponsors.

Organizer registration and paid passes; confirm eligibility and current availability.

4–5 November 2026
Europe
Vienna, Austria / Management & innovation

Global Peter Drucker Forum

The 2026 forum examines innovation and ingenuity through the lens of management and leadership.

For chief executives, general managers, and organizational development leaders.

Check the organizer for current pass availability. Pre-events take place November 3; masterclasses November 6.

9–12 November 2026
Europe
Lisbon, Portugal / Growth & enterprise

Web Summit

A broad gathering of founders, investors, and business leaders at Lisbon’s MEO Arena.

For corporate development, venture, partnership, and growth teams.

Paid event. Review the current program and pass terms with the organizer.

18–19 November 2026
Europe
Helsinki, Finland / Entrepreneurship & capital

Slush

A focused setting for founder and investor conversations, with relevance to corporate venturing and partnerships.

For founders, investors, and corporate venture leaders.

Pass types and participation conditions are set by the organizer.

18–20 November 2026
Asia
Singapore / Financial services

Singapore FinTech Festival

Financial institutions, policymakers, and business leaders meet to examine the forces changing global finance.

For finance, payments, banking, and international business executives.

Paid and other pass categories may differ; consult the organizer’s current registration page.

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