6th IFSEA International Conference on Executive & Founder Issues
One-Day Conference: Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 8.00 am – 5.45 pm
(with Welcome Evening Drinks Reception: Monday, 16 June 2025, 6.00 pm – 8.30 pm)
Venue: Saddlers’ Hall, 40 Gutter Lane, London EC2V 6BR
Registration for the 6th Annual IFSEA Conference is now open and we are delighted to invite you to secure your place!
A former top-ranked table tennis player for England and a two-time Olympian, Matthew Syed is celebrated for his insightful perspectives on mindset and cultural change.His bestselling books, including Bounce, Black Box Thinking and Rebel Ideas, explore the critical role of mindset in achieving high performance and innovation. We are very excited to have Matthew as our keynote speaker at IFSEA 2025 on Tuesday 17 June and very much hope you will join us – register online here or download the application form.
We are currently busy planning topics and speakers for the 2025 conference. Here is a sneak preview of some of the topics we are intending to explore on the day:
- Who Would Lead? Tackling Burnout, Risk, and the Reluctance of Future Leaders in an Era of Disposable Leadership
- Breaking the Silence: “Everyone knew but no one did anything” – Tackling Workplace Harassment and Bullying, and Ineffective Regulations
- Ethical Leadership in Turbulent Times: Navigating Authoritarianism, Geopolitical Upheaval, and Economic Challenges
- Incentives at Work: Power Plays, Pitfalls, and Unintended Outcomes
- Navigating Reverse Discrimination: Addressing Concerns of those who feel diversity targets are working against them
- GC Focus: Too Close for Comfort? Balancing Pressures, Expectations, and Ethics for In-House Counsel
- Shielding Your Team: Enhancing Safety and Security in the Modern Workplace– protecting your people from physical violence and online harm, and preparing for the potential aftermath?
- Leading Through Strikes: Executive Strategies for Union Engagement
- Dad Shift: Global Trends in Parental Leave and Their Impact on Work and Family Life
- AI and the 4th Industrial Revolution: Adapting Senior Executive Roles for Survival
- Reevaluating Retirement: The Case For and Against Mandatory Ages in Professional Partnerships
- The Investigator’s Dilemma: Balancing Complexity, Conflicts, and Human Drama in High-Stakes Cases
- Founder Fallout: Navigating Board Firings and Crisis Management
- Private Equity in Professional Services: Strategic Insights for Firm Owners
- Handling Scandals Across Borders: Navigating HR Challenges and Crisis Management
- PR and the Hidden Circles of Power and Influence
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
We encourage you to register early to secure your place at the IFSEA Annual Conference. Registration fees are as follows:
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Standard Registration Fee for Non-IFSEA Members: £395 plus VAT
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IFSEA Members & Speakers: £295 plus VAT
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In-house Counsel, HR Professionals: £295 plus VAT
Register your place online here or download the application form.
Taking place in London on 17 June 2025, the IFSEA Conference is an essential event for senior executives, founders, professional advisers, in-house counsel, and HR professionals. Attendees will gain valuable insights into risk, reward, and reputation management, crucial for navigating today’s complex business landscape. The conference offers a unique opportunity to:
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Learn from industry experts: Gain actionable strategies and best practices from leading professionals in risk and reputation management.
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Network with peers: Connect with like-minded professionals, fostering relationships that can lead to future collaborations and opportunities.
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Enhance your leadership skills: Benefit from Matthew Syed’s expertise on high performance and leadership, equipping you with the tools to drive your organization forward.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an enlightening and inspiring conference.
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To become a member of IFSEA and benefit from the significantly discounted conference registration fee, free attendance at IFSEA mid-year events, click here.
Membership is open to Senior Executives, Founders and their professional advisers from around the world and across disciplines.
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