Program Overview

Executive Education in Geopolitics

The global order is being reshaped—by shifting power centers, technological frontiers, and emerging risks that cut across sectors and borders. For decision-makers, it's no longer enough to stay informed. What matters is the ability to understand these changes in context, anticipate their implications, and translate them into resilient strategies.

Program Overview

The University of St. Gallen's exclusive "Executive Meeting on Geopolitics" brings together senior leaders to gain perspective, exchange openly, and leave with insights that matter. This program provides a comprehensive update on the most pressing geopolitical developments, transforming complex international dynamics into actionable opportunities and risks for your organization.

Key Features

• Strategic Framing, Not Just Anecdotes: Current geopolitical developments are placed within a larger conceptual framework, enabling participants to reflect on their own organizational context and draw actionable conclusions.
• Exploring What's Next: The program goes beyond the obvious, exploring next-frontier questions—such as the geopolitical implications of outer space-based value chains.
• Small Group. Real Dialogue: Limited to a select group of participants, the format allows for in-depth conversation under Chatham House Rules, ensuring open and trusted exchange.
• Direct Takeaways for Your Organization: Every session is designed to produce insights that can be applied, with a conclusion session to help translate discussions into concrete strategies.

Key Takeaways

• Refined Perspectives: Gain cutting-edge insights into the geopolitical landscape, helping you recognize both potential threats and growth opportunities.
• Exchange with leading business experts, politicians, diplomats, and military representatives.
• Leadership Networking: Exchange ideas with fellow senior leaders and political figures, sharing real-world experiences and strategies.
• Customized Strategy Mapping and Scenario Planning: Create your own geopolitical mindmap, outlining the strategic impacts on your business, allowing you to lead with confidence in uncertain times.

Program Details

• Location: Kartause Ittingen (Former Monastery), 30 minutes from Zurich Airport.
• Dates: Thursday, November 20th, 12:00 PM – Friday, November 21st, 1:00 PM, 2025.
• Format: Several Key Notes, Panel-debates, and a Fire-Side Talk from and with leading academics, diplomats, politicians, and military representatives.

Programmatic Topics

Main Topics of the Program

• Session 1: The decline of the western world order – Scenarios for the Next Frontier.
• Session 2: The end of the end of history – Navigating the New Era of Security Challenges.
• Session 3: The Geopolitics of Outer Space Resources – Disrupted Value Chains Beyond Earth.
• Session 4: The rise of the global South – Redefining Power and Influence in the 21st Century.
• Fireside Chat: Geopolitical Battleground? – How Global Powers Are Shaping Africa's Future.

Speakers

• Prof. Dr. Andreas Herrmann, Director Institute for Mobility, University of St. Gallen.
• Prof. Thomas Bieger, Director Institute for Systemic Management & Former Rector of the University of St. Gallen.
• Dr. Nikolaus Lang, Global Leader BCG Center for Mobility Innovation.
• Dr. Philipp Rösler, CEO, Concessor AG, Former Vice Chancellor of Germany.
• Rudolf Scharping, Former German Federal Minister of Defence.

Investment and Participation

Participation Fee

The participation fee is CHF 5,000, which includes:

• Full access to all sessions and curated discussions.
• One-night stay at the Kartause Ittingen.
• All-inclusive catering throughout the event (including dinner with speakers). Your participation grants you direct exchange with leading minds in politics, business, and global security, access to forward-looking geopolitical insights and strategic foresight, and exclusive networking with senior-level decision-makers.