How to thrive in a fractious world
Join us on campus 3-4 October for the Alumni Symposium
The rise in geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain weaponization, and regulatory fragmentation is not a temporary challenge, it’s a fundamental shift in the operating landscape that demands a transformation in how we lead and compete.
As governments increasingly treat markets as theaters for power projection rather than neutral arenas for exchange, forward-looking executives must master geopolitical analysis and strategy, not just the classic commercial logic that served us so well for decades.
At this symposium, we will explore what this means for you and give you the strategic frameworks and geopolitical fluency essential for thriving in globalization’s fractious next chapter.
Your agenda
Friday, 3 October begins with critical context-setting as IMD President David Bach frames why geopolitics has become the defining variable in international business. A headline dialogue between Børge Brende (President and CEO of the World Economic Forum) and Professor Bach will dissect the strategic imperatives facing business in a multipolar world.
Saturday, 4 October focuses on actionable intelligence that you can put to work:
- Global Flash Briefing: Richard Baldwin offers analysis of the geopolitical flashpoints and macro trends reshaping the marketplace
- C-Suite Perspective: Board-level insights on how geopolitics impacts everything from supply chain resilience to tech sovereignty
- Alumni War Stories: IMD alumni share how they’ve transformed geopolitical exposure into competitive advantage across industries and regions
Join us on campus and be part of the change that shapes our future.
About the event
When: 3 October from 17:00 – 4 October, 2025 finishing with the closing dinner
Where: IMD Campus – Auditorium M100 – Chemin de Bellerive 34, 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
Dress Code: Business Casual
Event Cost: CHF 495 per person (alumni and guests)
What You Need to Do:
- Buy your ticket (including guest tickets)
- Complete the survey
- Book your hotel accommodation
Mövenpick Hotel in Lausanne
Download and complete the form below, and send it to:
- Hélène Cark – Top Account Manager
- Tel.: +41 21 612 72 70
- Email: [email protected]
Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne
You will be able to reserve their first category of room. Should you want a bigger room, please contact the reservations department: (please informed it is for the IMD/International Alumni Symposium)
For reservations at hotel Beau-Rivage Palace: [email protected]
Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence
You will be able to reserve their first category of room. Should you want a bigger room, please contact the reservations department: (please informed it is for the IMD/International Alumni Symposium)
For reservations at the Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence: [email protected]
Château d’Ouchy Hotel in Lausanne
You will be able to reserve their first category of room. Should you want a bigger room, please contact the reservations department: (please informed it is for the IMD/International Alumni Symposium)
For reservations at the Hôtel Château d’Ouchy: [email protected]
Le Royal Savoy Hotel and Spa
You will be able to reserve their first category of room. Should you want a bigger room, please contact the reservations department: (please informed it is for the IMD /Symposium 2025)
For reservations at hotel Royal Savoy Hotel and Spa: [email protected]
What You Need to Do Now:
- Register for the event
- Complete the guest survey (if you are bringing guest(s)
- Book your hotel accommodation
Chief Alumni and Development Officer
Nancy Felix is the Chief Alumni and Development Officer at IMD. She brings extensive experience in alumni engagement and fundraising, having held senior roles at Carnegie Mellon University, Dartmouth College, the US Olympic Committee, and the Rhodes Trust. A graduate of Dartmouth College and Cornell University, Felix is passionate about global philanthropy and building strong alumni communities to support institutional growth and impact.