Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta to Host 400 Influential Leaders at 16th Forbes Global CEO Conference

by  EVENTFAQS Bureau Business Events | September 8, 2016 | News

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The 16th Forbes Global CEO Conference will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia, from Nov 29 to Dec 1, 2016. This high profile event serves as a platform for influential CEOs, tycoons, entrepreneurs, upand-comers, capitalists, and thought leaders to discuss and debate issues of global concern and build vital relationships. Delegate attendance is by invitation only, and limited to qualified titles (Chairman, Vice Chairman, CEO and President from global headquarters). 

About 300 delegates, including 42 prominent speakers, have already confirmed their presence for this edition of the annual event. This include Steve Forbes -  Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media; Thomas Lembong - Chairman, Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM); Nadir B. Godrej - Managing Director, Godrej Industries Ltd and Chairman, Godrej Agrovet Ltd; Wendy Yap - President and CEO, Nippon Indosari Corpindo; Tony Fernandes - Group CEO, AirAsia; and several other highly accomplished leaders.

Notable speakers include Manoj Bhargava - CEO, Living Essentials; James E. Thompson - Chairman, Crown Worldwide Group of Companies; S D Shibulal - Co-Founder, Infosys & Axilor Ventures; Vineet Nayar - Founder, Sampark Foundation; and others. More information available at forbesglobalceoconference.com.

With the theme of ‘Rising to the Challenge’, this year’s Forbes Global CEO conference will focus on how global leaders are dealing with today’s economic environment. Speakers from around the world will share insights through panel discussions on wide range of topics, including the outlook for the global economy, prospects in emerging markets, investment opportunities across various asset classes etc. Sessions will also discuss best leadership strategies, building brand value, technology and innovation, entrepreneurship, managing succession, and philanthropy.

Announcing the event, William Adamopoulos, CEO/Asia, Forbes Media, said: “We are delighted to bring the Forbes Global CEO Conference to Indonesia. This year’s theme, ‘Rising to the Challenge’, is fitting given the headwinds in the global economy. We look forward to hearing from some of the leading business minds in the world on how best to rise to the challenge and succeed in today’s volatile business environment.” 

The Forbes Global CEO Conference is supported by leading companies, such as Principal Sponsors Credit Suisse and OUE Ltd; and Corporate Sponsors Bank Mayapada, PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo Tbk, RGE Pte Ltd, PT Indo-Rama Synthetics Tbk, and Weber Shandwick Worldwide.