About the Event

Agenda

Building Bridges in a Fractured World:
Leading Through Emerging Stakeholder Risks

Geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, and communication challenges have exposed deep fractures in our global systems while emerging stakeholder risks pose unprecedented threats to organizational trust and stability. Meeting in Amsterdam, at the heart of Europe, the conference will explore how European approaches to stakeholder capitalism, sustainability, and digital governance in particular, are shaping global business practices. Against this backdrop, communication leaders face an urgent imperative: to rebuild connections, foster understanding, and create meaningful dialogue across cultural, institutional, and technological divides while helping their organizations navigate complex new challenges.

The 2025 Page International Exchange confronts the critical questions:

  • How do we transform communication strategies in an increasingly polarized world?
  • What roles can technology, particularly AI, play in bridging understanding?
  • How can communication executives become architects of connection rather than merely managers of message?
  • What forms of leadership can the CCO provide in identifying and mitigating a new world of stakeholder and reputational risks?

Through connection and conversation, we'll explore how CCOs can help their organizations navigate emerging risks across multiple dimensions:

  • Technological risks - from AI-driven job displacement to data security vulnerabilities and the manipulation of public discourse through disinformation
  • Political risks - including pushback against climate action and DEI initiatives, regulatory uncertainty, and direct criticism from political actors
  • Economic risks - spanning workforce concerns, inflationary pressures, and global trade tensions
  • Societal risks - addressing declining institutional trust and rising stakeholder activism
  • Regulatory evolution - understanding how Europe's pioneering approaches to digital rights, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder protection may influence global standards.

Together, we'll chart new pathways for CCOs to drive organizational success while strengthening the broader social fabric that enables businesses to thrive, creating lasting connections with your peers.

 

Registration Fee

The registration fee breakdown is tiered based on your membership type.

  • Corporate/Agency/Exec Search, FLE - $1,050 USD
  • Guests (Non-Members) - $1,100 USD
  • NGO/Government - $930 USD
  • Educator - $710 USD
  • Retiree - $600 USD
  • Honoree - $0 USD

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Registration

3:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Guided Tour of Heineken Experience

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Networking Reception & Dinner & Keynote Speaker

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Leading a Global Brand in a Fractured World Fireside Chat with Dolf van den Brink, CEO, Heineken

8:00 - 9:00 p.m.

In an era defined by geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, and evolving stakeholder expectations, global brands face unprecedented challenges in maintaining consumer trust and relevance across diverse markets. As CEO of one of the world's most recognizable brands with operations spanning continents, Dolf van den Brink will share insights on navigating a variety of stakeholder demands while staying true to Heineken's heritage and values. This discussion will explore how European approaches to stakeholder capitalism and sustainability shape Heineken's global strategy, and the role of corporations, and other societal actors, in building bridges in an increasingly fractured world.

Dolf van den BrinkCEO, HeinekenBio

Registration

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Breakfast

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Welcome from Conference Chairs

8:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Navigating Geopolitical Tensions

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

Networking Break

10:15 - 11:00 a.m.

Aligning External Dilemmas With Company Values: A Family Business Perspective

11:00 - 11:50 a.m.

In an era where businesses face mounting pressure to take positions on societal issues, family-owned enterprises bring unique perspectives to navigating stakeholder expectations. As leaders of COFRA Holding AG, one of Europe's largest family-run businesses, Marike Westra and Johanna Brenninkmeijer will share insights on balancing long-term vision with evolving ESG demands and political polarization. This discussion will explore how multi-generational governance shapes COFRA's approach to authentically addressing complex social challenges while maintaining core values, and the distinct advantages family businesses have in building bridges across today's fractured stakeholder landscape.

Johanna BrenninkmeijerBoard of Directors, COFRA Holding AGBio
Marike WestraChief Communications & Sustainable Impact Officer, COFRA Holding AGBio

Networking Lunch

11:50 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Technology/AI

1:20 - 2:50 p.m.

Networking Break

2:50 - 3:30 p.m.

Aligning External Dilemmas With Company Values

4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Closing from Conference Chairs

4:45 - 5:00 p.m.

Travel to Het Scheepvaartmuseum

5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Offsite @ Het Scheepvaartmuseum Reception Reception & Dinner with Keynote Speaker with Museum Tour

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Registration

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Welcome from Conference Chairs

9:00 - 9:15 a.m.

The Future of Corporate Advocacy

9:15 - 10:45 a.m.

Networking Break

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

Closing Session: Building Bridges Forward

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Closing from Conference Chairs

12:15 - 12:30 p.m.

Closing Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.