Online Global Leadership Conference: Leadership that holds under pressure

What does it take to lead well when the world around us keeps changing?

With shifting global politics, rapid technological developments, mounting pressure on resources and changing expectations in the workplace, leaders are facing questions that rarely have straightforward answers.

This Friday and Saturday, 23 and 24 October, we invite you to join us for the third annual BSN Global Leadership Conference, under the theme Leadership that Holds Under Pressure.

We have brought together experienced practitioners, leadership specialists and BSN graduates from around the world for two days of learning, honest conversations and shared perspectives on the challenges facing leaders today.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Future-readiness with Somaya Moll

Explore what it takes to build organisations and leadership capabilities that can respond effectively to geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing change.

Culture Under Pressure with Dr George Woods and panel

Consider what happens to organisational culture when pressure rises, and how leaders can build trust, strengthen teams and support sustainable performance.

AI, People and Responsible Innovation with Pieter Geldenhuys

Look beyond the technology itself to consider what AI means for people, leadership, trust and the future of work.

Graduate Voices: Action Learning in Practice
Hear from six BSN graduates as they share their professional journeys, leadership growth and the impact of applying their learning beyond graduation.

Reflect, Learn, Grow with Jean Crous

Bring the learning together through guided reflection and consider how the insights from the conference can inform your own leadership decisions and actions.

And, of course, time to connect!

One of the things we value most about this conference is the opportunity to bring people together across countries, industries and backgrounds.
Our dedicated networking sessions will give you the chance to meet fellow participants, exchange experiences and hear perspectives you might not otherwise encounter.

Through Global Leadership Connect, you can also choose to stay in touch with other attendees after the conference.

We are pleased to offer the conference free of charge, and everyone is welcome. Whether you are a current student, graduate, tutor, prospective student or simply interested in becoming a more thoughtful and effective leader, we would love to have you join us.

12:00 – 16:00 (UTC+2) | 23 & 24 October 2026 | Online | Free to attend

If you have not already, please register here.
Global Leadership Conference 2026
Theme: Leadership that Holds Under Pressure
Date: 23, 24 October 2026 (12:00 – 16:00 UTC+2)
Format: Online, registration required

You can also view the full programme and speaker information on our website.

We hope you will make time to join us, contribute your perspective and be part of what promises to be two rewarding days of learning and connection.