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Future Leadership & Resilience Track: Preparing for the Future – Personally and Organisationally

In Track 2, Taubie Motlhabane (CEO, Cape Town International Convention Centre)  and Anju Gomes (Senior Regional Director Middle East, ICCA)  guide you through a forward-looking journey to help you and your organization futureproof your leadership and management strategies. This experience is designed in four key stages:

1. Exploring Future Trends:

We begin with a deep dive into major trends shaping our world, using insights from key partners such as the Future Meeting Space and their research on 13 emerging megatrends. Session moderated by Jane Cunningham, Director of European Engagement, Destinations International

2. Immersive Scenario Experience:

Next, join Kurby Court, CEO from the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre for an interactive session on managing high-stakes and challenging congresses at your venue or destination.

3. Inspiration Through Ideas:

Be inspired by TEDx-style talks focusing on future leadership and resilience. These sessions are designed to spark ideas and shift perspectives. Lisa Schulteis, Elisabetta Degiampietro and Ross Steele will share how they’ve led through crises in diverse contexts, from climate challenges to geopolitical disruptions.

4. Expert-Led Group Conversations:

We’ll close the afternoon with small group discussions on critical future-readiness topics, including:

• Crisis Management & Resilience Planning: Scenario-based roleplay to sharpen crisis response skills.
• Leading Teams through Uncertainty: Practical approaches for motivating and managing teams during disruption.
• AI & Tech for Leadership & Resilience: Leadership decisions around AI deployment, building resilient organizations, strategy development (risk vs. open), and connections to cybersecurity (e.g., intellectual property, liability).
• The Resilient Leadership Mindset: Tools for cultivating emotional intelligence and adaptability.
• Well-being Research: Insights from the 2025 white paper on well-being.
• Applying Neuroscience to Events: Understand how neuroscience can enhance engagement and experience in event design.

Your facilitators and experts for these workshops include:

• Anna Case, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Carina Montagut, Feria Valencia
• Ana Sa, Expert in International Human Design School
• Lisa Schulteis, Neuroscience and Experience Design and Representatives from Sunway University (ICCAUni member) & Marina Bay Sands.
• Kurby Court, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
• Ross Steele, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
• Tommy Goodwin, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA)

Venue: Caves Ferreira

Located just across the Douro River, the iconic Caves Ferreira is more than a symbol of Porto’s renowned wine heritage - it’s a portal into the rich legacy of one of Portugal’s most entrepreneurial women.

This unique venue will immerse you in the story of Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, a visionary who defied conventions and reshaped the wine industry with courage, innovation, and a deep commitment to people and place.

As you explore this historic space, you’ll:

• Discover how tradition and entrepreneurship coexisted in shaping Porto’s identity
• Draw inspiration from Dona Antónia’s leadership journey - a story of resilience, creativity, and business acumen
• Reflect on how her mindset can inform modern approaches to leadership, innovation, and inclusion in the business events world

All set against the breathtaking backdrop of Porto’s wine cellars and the Douro’s timeless charm.