If you are interested in learning more about the Global Forum or are interested in becoming a member of our “Community of Practice” please email contact@global-executive-learning.com.
Connect, Collaborate, and Contribute
The Global Forum on Strategic Transformations, Leadership and Learning is an experience sharing community that brings together executives from major global organizations and thought leaders from different parts of the world to discuss development, challenge perspectives, and initiate meaningful action. It is a not-for-profit annual meeting, that was established 1996.
Attendance is by invitation only, limited to 100 participants, and sessions span 3 days in an informal, interactive format. All costs for travel, accommodation, and meetings are covered by participants, including speakers. To ensure confidentiality and transparency, no media is permitted at the event.
Bring an open mind and engage in a dynamic mix of keynotes, panels, round table discussions, fireside chats, learning explorations, visits, reflections, beautiful questions, dinner conversations, cultural experiences, and much more.
On Sunday, October 19, please join us for an engaging introduction to Montreal as we kick off the Forum with an exploration of the rich history and vibrant cultural landscape of our host city. Drawing from local experts, this intimate panel discussion will provide valuable context about Montreal and the broader Quebec region, setting the stage for meaningful connections throughout the conference.
Following this discussion, Global Forum attendees are invited to a welcome reception featuring premium beverages and carefully curated hors d’oeuvres. This relaxed networking opportunity allows participants to connect with fellow leaders before we begin our formal programming on Monday, October 20.
History
The idea for the Global Forum originated in 1995 when Yury Boshyk met with Herwe de Schepper (IBM), Stephen Mercer (General Electric) and Ron Bossert (Johnson & Johnson) to discuss best practices and common dilemmas associated with business driven action learning executive programs. Very soon afterwards several companies voiced their desire to share experiences with their peers in a similar way. Thus, in June of 1996, the first annual Global Forum took place in southern France. From 2000, the Global Forum convenes its annual meeting in different parts of the world (sometimes hosted or supported by a major company or group of organizations). It is organized by Global Executive Learning and Global Forum community members.
Since 1996 the Global Forum has taken place in many different locations.
Our Purpose
Theme 2025 :
What's happening and where do we go from here?
Collaboration and learning in the Montreal entrepreneurial, technology, and higher education ecosystem.
- October 20, 2025
DAY 1: GEOPOLITICS
What’s evolving in the world and how does it affect collaboration, business and planet?
- October 21, 2025
DAY 2: TECHNOLOGY
What is next in technology and how does it affect society, humanity and learning?
- October 22, 2025
DAY 3: LEADERSHIP
What’s in the minds & hearts of good leaders and how can we ignite collaboration and meaningful action?
- Montreal October 20-22, 2025
What’s happening and where do we go from here?
Collaboration and learning in the Montreal entrepreneurial, technology, and higher education ecosystem.
- October 20, 2025
DAY 1: GEOPOLITICS
Question of the Day
What’s evolving in the world and how does it affect collaboration, business and planet?
- Introduction and overview by Dr. Yury Boshyk, Founder of the Global Forum.
- Global transformation and interconnections.
- Reflection and discussion sessions throughout the day.
- Conclude day with dinner and Global Forum Awards Ceremony.
- October 21, 2025
DAY 2: TECHNOLOGY
Question of the Day
What is next in technology and how does it affect society, humanity and learning?
- Introduction and overview by Drew Boyd, Professor, University of Cincinnati, Author, C-Suite Advisor
- Innovation, Persuasion, Strategy
- Reflection and discussion sessions throughout the day.
- October 22, 2025
DAY 3: LEADERSHIP
Question of the Day
What’s in the minds & hearts of good leaders and how can we ignite collaboration and meaningful action?
- The connection between action learning and leadership.
- Reflection and discussion sessions throughout the day.
- Explore Montreal.
- Final dinner.
Who Attends
Attendees include executives and managers from the private, public, and non-profit sectors, as well as HR and organizational development practitioners, academics, and select consultants from around the world. The Global Forum embraces diverse approaches and schools of thought; no specific method for topics like leadership is promoted. Consultants must be accompanied by a client, with invitations issued on a case-by-case basis.
To inquire about attending the Global Forum, please send an email to contact@global-executive-learning.com.
Global Forum Organizing Team
Yury Boskyk (Founder Global Forum, Canada)
Dr. Boskyk is the Founding Director of Global Executive Learning, and Chairman of the Global Executive Learning Network, an association of professionals involved in monitoring global trends that affect companies and countries and assisting multinationals and organizations in the design and delivery of business-driven action learning. Yury’s expertise is in analyzing global political, economic, social and cultural issues, emerging economies, global and national competitiveness, and future trends. He is a consultant with multinational companies and international agencies assessing worldwide, regional, and country issues and change, and business opportunities and risks in various areas of the world. He publishes in this area and lectures on these subjects in both company-specific executive programs and in academic and government institutions throughout the world.
Gunnar George (Compassion Communication, Sweden)
Gunnar George is a facilitator of advanced leader development programs at top levels. His background is the telecom industry where he worked for 10 years, before going into strategy consulting and leader development the last 25 years. Gunnar has assisted many big multinational companies within the areas of vision, values, culture, business development, strategy and transformation. He is author of “Aha… Wow! Yes. : How to accelerate learning, collaboration and transformation”.
Michellana Jester (MIT Sloan, USA)
Michellana Jester is a Senior Lecturer in the Global Economics and Management Group at MIT Sloan School of Management (Cambridge, Massachusetts). With more than two decades of experience in strategic management consulting, organizational and leadership development, Michellana has worked with a variety of organizations- from corporations to higher education - face complex challenges and move to action.
Ingeborg Molster (Molster International, Germany)
Ingeborg Molster is a trained psychologist, interculturalist and organizational developer, who holds an MBA degree focused on Entrepreneurship. Her expertise is in translating valuable insights into actionable steps for big corporations and worked for startups.
Sponsors & Partners
Check Who Makes This Event Possible! to significant support from its Board of Trustees, receives contributions.
Get Direction to the Event Hall
Date: 19 December 2019 – 21 December 2019
Time: 08:15 AM – 07:10 PM
Location: London Eye, London, United Kingdom
Hall: Room 1, 2
- London Eye River Cruise
- Hotel Sea Life Center
- The Queen’s Walk
- Southbank Centre Winter Market
Our Spirit and Way of Meeting
Registration Form
Event Registration Fee: $1000 USD
Limited to 100 participants. Early booking is highly recommended