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Political disruption for all of us
Discover why the era of predictable global trade is over and how businesses can navigate a world where markets have become the new battlefield.
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For decades, the global economy operated on the premise that trade would lead to peace and stability. Today, that logic has been turned on its head. In this session, based on the book Markt onder vuur, we explore why geopolitical conflicts are no longer peripheral risks but central forces reshaping the private sector. You will gain a deep understanding of why nations are increasingly using economic tools - from sanctions to supply chain disruptions- as primary weapons in international power struggles.
The consequences of this "weaponized interdependence" extend far beyond corporate boardrooms; they signal a fundamental shift in our societal fabric. We discuss how the erosion of global cooperation impacts consumer stability, national security, and the future of innovation. This keynote provides a macro-level view of the new global disorder, explaining why the synergy between the state and the market is being redefined in real-time.
Participants will walk away with a strategic framework to build organizational resilience. We move beyond mere crisis management to discuss "geopolitical fitness"—the ability to anticipate shifts, diversify dependencies, and protect core interests in an unpredictable climate. By the end of the session, you will understand not just how to survive the fire, but how to adapt your long-term strategy to a world where politics and economics are inseparable.
We are living in an in-between time: geopolitical shifts and new technologies are destabilising our economy, old structures are crumbling and new ones have yet to emerge. For organisations, this often feels like quicksand. Hans Diels explains why that is - and why this precise moment offers unprecedented opportunities for those who dare to think differently.
Hans speaks on three interconnected themes. He analyses how geopolitical shifts are reshaping our economy and what that means for your organisation. He explains why we are living through a historic in-between time, full of chaos but also rich with potential for societal transformation. And he shows organisations how to act strategically in that chaos by embracing uncertainty rather than waiting for it to pass.
Participants leave with a fresh perspective on our turbulent world, a different way of thinking about uncertainty, and a call to action to help shape what comes next.
The future cannot be predicted. But those who learn to work with it gain a strategic advantage.
For organisations that don't want to merely survive the in-between time - but use it.
Guides organisations through uncertainty
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