Future of Governance International Conference 2026

A Day to Reflect, Reimagine, and Redesign Governance

• Arrival & Welcome - Begin the day with informal networking over coffee and registration. A moment to reconnect and set the tone.
• Opening Reflections - A look back and a look forward: Envisia shares key milestones and sets the vision for the day with opening remarks that frame this year’s theme — The Great Governance Reset.
• Keynote: Time, Trust & Tension - What defines responsible leadership in the decade ahead? A provocative keynote exploring the parameters of future-ready governance.
  • Confirmed speaker - Tina Fordham
• Panel | Legitimacy and New Power - What makes authority credible in 2030? This conversation explores how institutions can rebuild relevance, public trust, and moral legitimacy in a rapidly shifting society.
• Coffee Break & Media Moments - Pause for energizing conversation, short 1:1 interviews, and informal exchanges with speakers and guests.
• Panel | Crisis-Ready Governance - From reactive to resilient: How do we build boards that not only survive disruption but anticipate and adapt with foresight?
  • Confirmed speaker: Radu Magdin, CEO Smarlink Communications
• Networking Lunch - Enjoy a curated lunch experience while connecting with peers across sectors and geographies.
• Fireside Chat | Private Integrity, Public Impact - Where do personal values meet institutional influence? A one-on-one conversation on ethical decision-making, responsibility, and leadership legacy.
• Partner Spotlight - A space for strategic partners to share insights, initiatives, or provocations aligned with the conference’s mission.
• Panel | Intergenerational Co-Governance - From inclusion to collaboration — what happens when generations lead together? A dialogue on co-decision, long-term thinking, and shared accountability.
  • Confirmed speakers: Theodora Popa, Vicepresident Transavia Group, Patrick Dunne, Professor, OBE, Author
• Coffee Break - A short intermission before the final sessions.
• Panel | Governing the Machines - Who holds accountability when algorithms make the decisions? Exploring governance in the age of automation, AI, and ethical disruption.
• Closing Panel - Keynote speech on Trust, Judgment, and the Return of Common Sense
• Closing Reflections - Key takeaways and parting thoughts. An invitation to carry the day’s insights beyond the room.
• Cocktail Dinner & Networking

The evening closes with a celebration of community, purpose, and cross-sector collaboration.

• Tina Fordham, Leading Geostrategist, Author and Advisor to boards and C‑suite executives, known for shaping how senior leaders integrate geopolitics into strategy. A pioneer in the field, she was Wall Street’s first Chief Global Political Analyst at Citigroup and later built Eurasia Group’s financial markets research business. Her concepts — including the Geopolitics Supercycle, Political Quotient (PQ), and Vox Populi Risk — are widely used by global organizations navigating uncertainty. Tina has advised the UK Prime Minister, senior military leaders, and the United Nations, serves on advisory boards at Columbia University and Cambridge University, and hosts The Navigator in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange. Her forthcoming book, Mad World: A Geostrategy Survival Guide for Leaders, will be published in July 2026.
• Theodora Popa, Vicepresident of Transavia Group, is a second-generation business leader with over a decade of executive experience in the food industry. Actively engaged in governance and long-term strategy at Transavia, she brings a sharp perspective on sustainable growth, capital allocation, and innovation. She has completed executive programs at IMD, Harvard Business School, and Oxford Saïd Business School, strengthening her expertise in leadership, negotiation, and competitive decision-making. Her entrepreneurial vision extends beyond the group through initiatives like Theodora Golf Club and Nurrai, a wellbeing app launched in 2025. 
  • Intergenerational Co-Governance: Redesigning Stakeholder Leadership Panel
• Patrick Dunne, Professor, OBE, author, is an experienced Chair, investor, and social entrepreneur with a deep commitment to effective governance. As Chair of Boardelta, Royal Voluntary Service, and Education Sub Saharan Africa, he supports leadership across sectors and continents. With a 26-year executive career at 3i Group plc and a background in mathematics and statistics, he brings analytical depth to boardroom dynamics. A Visiting Professor at Cranfield and former member of the University of Warwick’s General Council, Patrick is also the award-winning author of Boards and a recognized voice on decision-making and leadership.
  • Intergenerational Co-Governance: Redesigning Stakeholder Leadership Panel
• Radu Magdin, CEO of Smartlink Communications - As a global analyst, throughout his career, Radu has worked with prime ministers, parliamentarians, business leaders, and has delivered training sessions for numerous institutions and multinational companies. He served as Honorary Advisor to the Prime Minister of Romania (2014–2015) and advised the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova (2016–2017). Radu Magdin is a member of the Forbes Business Council, Vice President of the Romanian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, and previously was named a NATO Emerging Leader by the Atlantic Council (2014), a Forbes Romania Trendsetter (2014), and a Leader of the Warsaw Security Summit (2015).
  • Crisis-Ready Governance: Building Boards that Adapt and Anticipate Panel
• More speakers to be announced soon

This isn’t just a conference. It’s a table where the future of governance is being written.

At Future of Governance 2026, you’ll join a vibrant and growing community of European leaders committed to leading through trust, responsibility, and long-term value.

Whether you’re a board professional, policymaker, regulator, or strategist, this is your opportunity to:

• Engage with cutting-edge governance themes — legitimacy, trust, intergenerational leadership, ethics in AI, and crisis preparedness.
• Connect with peers and visionaries from corporate, institutional, regulatory, and academic backgrounds.
• Gain foresight and direction to lead confidently in an increasingly complex boardroom landscape.
• Co-shape the future — not just by observing trends, but by challenging and shaping them.

Ticket categories and registration options will be released in early 2026.

All registered attendees will receive:

• Full access to the day’s conference program
• Lunch, coffee breaks, and evening cocktail
• Digital booklet with insights and key takeaways
• Priority access to post-conference resources

For registration and tickets, click HERE.