Forbes Global CEO Conference to be held in Jakarta

The annual confluence of some of the most influential CEOs and entrepreneurs around the world will be held between November 29, 2016 and December 1, 2016

Published: May 31, 2016 01:18:49 PM IST
Updated: May 31, 2016 02:25:41 PM IST

The 16th edition of the Forbes Global CEO Conference, an annual gathering of some 400 of the world’s most influential CEOs, entrepreneurs and thought leaders in the world, will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from November 29, 2016 to December 1, 2016.

“Under the theme of ‘Rising to the Challenge’, this year’s conference will focus on how leaders globally are dealing with today’s economic environment,” a statement issued by Forbes Media LLC on Tuesday said.

“Some 50 prominent speakers will gather from around the world to share insights through panel discussions across a wide range of topics including the outlook for the global economy, prospects in emerging markets and investment opportunities across various asset classes. Sessions will also discuss best strategies in leadership, building brand value, technology and innovation, entrepreneurship, managing succession and philanthropy.”

Some of the eminent speakers in the past editions of the conference have included Li Ka-Shing, Chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings and Cheung Kong Property Holdings, Carlos Slim Helú, Chairman of Fundación Telmex A.C., Rob Walton, Retired Chairman of Wal-Mart, and Lakshmi Mittal, Chairman and CEO of steelmaker ArcelorMittal.

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