Agenda

08:30 – 09:00

Registration

09:00 – 09:40

Adapting to global disruption: what can Europe learn?

Governments worldwide face shared challenges—geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, demographic shifts, and political polarization. Europe, with war on its doorstep, renewed Chinese competition, sluggish growth, and internal strains, must navigate both global and domestic pressures. This session explores how countries are responding and how Continental Europe and the UK can learn from and contribute to a more stable global order.

John Emerson, Vice chair of Capital Group International, Inc

Beth Beckett, Economist

09:40 – 10:20

Beyond the Noise: Finding Value in a Volatile World

Even in times of heightened volatility, global markets continue to offer rich opportunities for those who know where to look. This session brings together insights on how combining top-down macroeconomic perspectives with bottom-up fundamental research can reveal value across global sectors. Join us to explore how this integrated approach can help identify the most compelling opportunities in fixed income markets today.

Andrew Cormack, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

Etrit Vllasalija, Investment Analyst

Elaine Lin, Investment Analyst

10:20 – 11:00

Unlocking the Power of Research: Equity Insights from the Bottom Up

In a market shaped by macro uncertainty and volatility, this session explores how a bottom-up, research-driven approach can uncover meaningful equity opportunities. Through rich, sector-specific examples, we’ll highlight how our analysts are navigating complexity and identifying value where it matters most—on a company-by-company basis.

François Beaudry, Investment Analyst

Struan Samson, Investment Analyst

Kelly Murphy, Investment Analyst

11:00 – 11:20

Coffee break

11:20 – 11:55

Boardroom session 1

12:00 – 12:35

Boardroom session 2

12:40 – 12:45

Closing remarks

Guy Henriques, President of Europe and Asia client group

12:45 – 13:45

External keynote

Frank Gardner, BBC Security Correspondent and bestselling author

14:00

Lunch