8:00am - 8:20am

Registration & Welcome Coffee

8:20am – 8:40am

Opening Remarks: Embracing Opportunities Amidst Challenges

Speakers: Vijay Mistri, Amarjeet Hans, and Parikshit Trivedi

A brief discussion highlighting the resilience of businesses in East Africa, the importance of adaptive governance and strategic leadership, and the essential trends that boards must embrace to thrive.

8:40am – 9:30am

Keynote - The Leadership Mandate in Times of Economic Flux

- Analysis of the current economic landscape

- The role of leadership in sustaining operations during uncertainties

- Strategies for effective governance during financial upheavals

9:30am – 10:15am

Panel Discussion - Navigating Currency Volatility. A Board-Level Blueprint

Expert Panel: Economists, CFOs, & Financial Strategists

Discussing tools and tactics for boards to manage and hedge against currency risks

Sharing real case studies and success stories

10:15am – 10:30am

Morning Tea and Networking

10:30am – 11:00am

Ensuring Continuity - Mastering Succession Planning

- Crafting a succession plan that assures leadership continuity and organisational resilience

- Identifying and nurturing talent to secure the future of leadership within the organisation

- Incorporating succession planning into the strategic objectives of the board

11:00am – 11:45am

Talk: Harnessing AI for Strategic Decision-Making at the Board Level

- Understanding AI's implications for business strategy and oversight

- Exploring use-cases of AI for predictive analysis, risk assessment, and governance

- Ensuring ethical and responsible AI integration in decision-making processes

11:45am – 12:30pm

Panel Discussion: Weathering Geopolitical Storms - A Leadership Foresight

- Expert Panel: Political Analysts, Business Leaders, and Risk Consultants

- Assessing the impact of geopolitical crises on East African businesses

- Leadership tactics for preparedness and crisis management

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Lunch Break & Networking

1:30pm – 2:15pm

Keynote: Disruption – A New Reality for Business in East Africa

- Examining the nature and pace of market disruptions affecting the region

- Discussing how companies can turn disruption into a strategic advantage

- Leadership roles in building a culture of innovation and agility

2:15pm – 3:00pm

Panel Discussion: ESG in Action – Governance for a Sustainable Future

Expert Panel: ESG Specialists, Corporate Leaders, and Environmental Advocates

- Integrating ESG principles into board-level decisions

- Real-world insights into how governance affects sustainability outcomes

3:00pm – 3:15pm

Afternoon Tea & Networking

3:15pm – 4:00pm

Talk: Economic Resilience – Governing Through the Cost-Climb

- Strategies for controlling rising costs and maintaining profitability

- Role of leadership in driving efficiency and optimal resource allocation

- Board governance's contribution to economic resilience

4:00pm – 4:45pm

Panel Discussion: Crafting the Future – Board Dynamics in a Volatile World

Expert Panel: Corporate Governance Experts, Seasoned Board Members, and Strategy Consultants

- Future-proofing businesses through proactive board governance

- Best practices for board composition, decision-making, and leadership dynamics

4:45pm – 5:00pm

Closing Remarks: Commitment to Action

Summary of the key takeaways from the conference

Call for a commitment to action among the participating leaders

Brief thank you from the hosts and information about post-event resources

5:00pm

Conference Concludes with Networking