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.

DAY 1: GEOPOLITICS

What’s evolving in the world and how does it affect collaboration, business and planet?

DAY 2: TECHNOLOGY

What is next in technology and how does it affect society, humanity and learning?

DAY 3: LEADERSHIP

What’s in the minds & hearts of good leaders and how can we ignite collaboration and meaningful action?

What’s happening and where do we go from here?

Collaboration and learning in the Montreal entrepreneurial, technology, and higher education ecosystem.

DAY 1: GEOPOLITICS

Question of the Day

What’s evolving in the world and how does it affect collaboration, business and planet?

DAY 2: TECHNOLOGY

Question of the Day

What is next in technology and how does it affect society, humanity and learning?

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?

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 Boshyk
Founder Global Forum, Canada
Gunnar George
Compassion Communication, Sweden
Michellana Jester
MIT Sloan, USA
Ingeborg Molster
Molster International, Germany

Sponsors & Partners

Check Who Makes This Event Possible! to significant support from its Board of Trustees, receives contributions.

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Our Spirit and Way of Meeting

All people invited share their experiences and learning through presentations, panels, group discussions or personal exchange.
Ambition to turn the learning into meaningful action via Global Forum Action Groups.
A broad network of different perspectives on questions that matter – involves experienced representatives from major global and regional companies and organizations from the private, public and academics.
Physical meeting, limited to 100 participants to keep the warm and inclusive spirit with close relationships.
By-invitation-only (to secure a good mix of companies-academia-consultants and a global mix of participants, young and old).
Few keynote speakers – the Global Forum is very informal and interactive.
A not-for-profit initiative, no selling by participants.
No representatives from media to ensure openness and confidentiality.
Meeting some local companies and organizations every year to learn about their challenges, approaches and views of the future.
Evening events and dinners colored by culture to see the world from a different perspective.

Registration Form

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The 28th Annual Global Forum on Strategic Transformations, Leadership, and Learning
Registration starts by July 2

Event Registration Fee: $1000 USD

(Early bird rate: $900 USD if registered before September 1)

Limited to 100 participants. Early booking is highly recommended

Omni Mont-Royal Hotel
The Omni Hotel is located at 1050 Sherbrooke Street West in Downtown Montreal. Conveniently located to Global Forum venues, accessible by foot or metro transport. The Global Forum room block is available on a first come, first serve basis or until the room block closes on September 12.
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