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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NextUp Announces 2025 Executive Forum
Vision + Velocity: A Premier Gathering for Executive Leaders Driving the Future of Business CHICAGO, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NextUp, a leading membership organization building the next generation of business leaders, proudly announces that the 2025 Executive Forum will take place July 15–17 at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. This premier, invite-only conference activates the full power of the NextUp community to shape the future of leadership, advance equity, and create lasting impact. "Vision + Velocity is the leadership mindset this moment demands," said Lisa Baird, CEO of NextUp. "It's about seeing what's possible for your business, your people, and your community — and moving boldly and inclusively to turn that vision into impact. This is how we lead with purpose and shape a future that works for everyone." Forum 2025 will bring together over 300 senior leaders from across the country for a three-day experience tailored for executives and strategic decision-makers. Attendees will be invited to challenge conventional thinking, build high-impact networks, and lead with purpose in a fast-evolving world. "Forum is such a valuable experience every year," said Dagmar Boggs, NextUp Executive Board Chair and President of Foodservice and On-Premise for the North America Operating Unit with The Coca-Cola Company. "Once again, NextUp is bringing together eminent thought-leaders for the opportunity to connect in an inspiring setting. This is an essential forum to confront challenges, exchange bold ideas, and shape what's next for business." This year's event, made possible through the generous support of Presenting Partners The Coca-Cola Company and Suntory Global Spirits, will be centered around the theme "Vision + Velocity," empowering leaders to act collectively and create real, sustainable change through future-focused insights, peer collaboration, and bold, actionable strategies. "We are once again proud to support the mission of NextUp at this prestigious event as a Presenting Partner," stated Carlo Coppola, President of North America at Suntory Global Spirits. "NextUp is an incredible organization, and we share their commitment to support the next generation of leaders." This year's keynote speakers include Dominique Shelton Leipzig, CEO of Global Data Innovation; Donna Morris, EVP and Chief People Officer of Walmart; Fraser Bullock, Executive Chair and President of the Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games; and from Kantar, Casey Ferrell, Senior Vice President and Head of U.S. and Canada MONITOR, and Adrienne Pulido, Vice President of Inclusion Insights. Each of these speakers brings a powerful lens on innovation, leadership, and global impact. The closing keynote speaker is Sarah Wynn-Williams. She's an author, former New Zealand diplomat and international lawyer. She joined Facebook after pitching a job and ultimately became director of global public policy. After leaving the company, she's continued to work on tech policy, including artificial intelligence. To learn more and register for the 2025 NextUp Executive Forum, visit About NextUpFounded in 2001, NextUp is the leading national membership organization building the next generation of leaders and inclusive workplace cultures that advance all women in business. We are a powerful, growing community of 100+ partner companies and 16,000+ members across 21 regions. NextUp works to create next-gen leadership opportunities, amplify women's voices, and provide equal opportunities for everyone in the workplace. To learn more about NextUp, visit or on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram (@nextupisnow). Prepared by: NextUp Contact: Shannon Hollingsworth | AMZG Agency press@ | (203) 424-1387 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Network of Executive Women, Inc. d/b/a NextUp Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Club de Madrid: Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF) amplifies global call for cooperation and dialogue from Madrid
MADRID, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ -- In a context of rising geopolitical uncertainty, the messages from the latest edition of the Imperial Springs International Forum resonate with renewed urgency. Held in Madrid for the first time outside China last December, the Forum brought together over 130 global leaders and experts to advocate for multilateralism, trust, and international cooperation. A newly released highlights video now brings fresh attention to the Forum's key ideas. The audiovisual piece captures powerful moments and offers an accessible recap of the event's main discussions on pressing global issues — from geopolitical tensions and economic instability to AI governance and climate change. Organised under the theme Collective Action for One Future and co-hosted by Club de Madrid, the 2024 Forum marked a pivotal moment for the initiative. The move to Madrid underscored its commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue between East and West. The event included a message from President Xi Jinping, reaffirming China's support for multilateralism and dialogue, and remarks by Spain's Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs, Diego Martínez Belío, who highlighted Spain's dedication to closer China cooperation and global solidarity. Over two days of high-level debate, participants discussed concrete proposals to revitalise multilateral institutions. Topics included WTO and international financial reforms, sovereign debt solutions, and global standards for AI and green technologies. Special emphasis was placed on the Pact for the Future, adopted at the 2024 UN Summit on the Future, as a shared roadmap for action. As Danilo Türk, President of Club de Madrid, stated: "Even in a fragmented world, dialogue and cooperation remain our most effective tools for addressing shared challenges."
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Club de Madrid: Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF) amplifies global call for cooperation and dialogue from Madrid
MADRID, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ -- In a context of rising geopolitical uncertainty, the messages from the latest edition of the Imperial Springs International Forum resonate with renewed urgency. Held in Madrid for the first time outside China last December, the Forum brought together over 130 global leaders and experts to advocate for multilateralism, trust, and international cooperation. A newly released highlights video now brings fresh attention to the Forum's key ideas. The audiovisual piece captures powerful moments and offers an accessible recap of the event's main discussions on pressing global issues — from geopolitical tensions and economic instability to AI governance and climate change. Organised under the theme Collective Action for One Future and co-hosted by Club de Madrid, the 2024 Forum marked a pivotal moment for the initiative. The move to Madrid underscored its commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue between East and West. The event included a message from President Xi Jinping, reaffirming China's support for multilateralism and dialogue, and remarks by Spain's Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs, Diego Martínez Belío, who highlighted Spain's dedication to closer China cooperation and global solidarity. Over two days of high-level debate, participants discussed concrete proposals to revitalise multilateral institutions. Topics included WTO and international financial reforms, sovereign debt solutions, and global standards for AI and green technologies. Special emphasis was placed on the Pact for the Future, adopted at the 2024 UN Summit on the Future, as a shared roadmap for action. As Danilo Türk, President of Club de Madrid, stated: "Even in a fragmented world, dialogue and cooperation remain our most effective tools for addressing shared challenges." The full video summary is now available, offering unique insight into the ideas and commitments shared in Madrid: Photo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Club de Madrid View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
IOL News
15 hours ago
- Business
- IOL News
Philanthropy's role in powering South Africa's Just Transition
South Africa, much like other emerging economies, faces a complex climate finance landscape, with much higher investment needed than what is currently available, the writer says. Image: Supplied The F20 Climate Solutions Forum convenes in Cape Town from May 27–28, 2025, when the urgency to mobilise climate finance has never been more pronounced and the climate crisis and the economic wars more than ever protracted Under the theme 'Trust. Transition. Transformation: Building Relationships for Climate Solidarity', the Forum was an opportunity to shape an agenda that accelerates the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advances Africa's priorities in the G20 dialogue, as a pre-cursor engagement complementing South Africa's G20 Presidency's rallying call for "Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability". South Africa, much like other emerging economies, faces a complex climate finance landscape, with much higher investment needed than what is currently available. High capital costs coupled with shifting global geopolitical priorities make attracting climate finance for large-scale climate action increasingly difficult. Public sector finance while crucial, falls short of meeting the scale of investment necessary to achieve meaningful climate action. The picture is bleaker for adaptation investments, mainly driven by public sector spend. F20 Climate Solutions Forum, recognised philanthropies' potential to build a resilient foundation for inclusive sustainable development, primarily because philanthropy's role and investment in climate action goes well beyond monetary contributions. Philanthropy bridges this critical funding gap, offering flexible, grant-based financing that can underwrite high-risk, early-stage investments, thus de-risking projects to attract private capital. Moreover, philanthropy can offer the flexibility to experiment with innovative solutions and invest in communities that often fall through the cracks of traditional financial systems. Philanthropic organisations have a distinctive capability to support innovative approaches and experimental solutions, which traditional finance systems often overlook due to perceived risks. Crucially, philanthropy's contribution extends into social dimensions, embedding equity and inclusivity at the core of climate finance strategies. This unique agility enables philanthropy to catalyse pioneering technologies, novel practices, and community-driven initiatives essential to tackling climate change's intricate challenges. For instance, in the energy sector, philanthropic investment has accelerated renewable energy projects by underwriting initial feasibility studies and early-stage technological development, thus significantly mitigate investment risks for subsequent public and private sector funders, creating a catalytic ripple effect. In regions whose economies and livelihoods were built and bolstered on coal power electricity generation such as Mpumalanga's coal-mining communities, philanthropic funding may, and is being mobilised to address the ' just elements ' of our energy transitions through initiatives like social ownership of micro grids, local economic diversification, workers reskilling and job market transitioning . The PCC's Just Transition Framework Mechanism (JTFM) offers a structured, equitable approach to financing decisions, prioritising transparency and community involvement. By anchoring philanthropic investments within this structured framework, funds directly contribute to equitable outcomes, reinforcing the principles of procedural justice, distributive justice, and restorative justice essential for a just transition. Additionally, the Just Adaptation and Resilience Investment Plan (JARIP) integrates philanthropy into its funding strategy, targeting adaptation and resilience initiatives tailored for municipalities and vulnerable communities. This intentional alignment ensures that philanthropy effectively enhances local resilience efforts, investing in nature-based solutions and community infrastructure, ultimately fortifying South Africa against climate-induced vulnerabilities. However, harnessing philanthropy's full potential requires concerted efforts in partnership building. Strengthening collaboration across governmental institutions, private sector actors, civil society, and philanthropic entities is critical. Each stakeholder brings distinct strengths, and synchronising these diverse contributions optimises outcomes, reinforcing collective resilience and sustainable development. The PCC continues to advocate for an increased role of philanthropy in national climate finance strategies, through transparent, inclusive country platforms that systematically coordinates and crowd-in philanthropic contributions alongside public and private financing, aligning investments with national climate objectives and local community priorities to enhances coherence and impact. Transparency and accountability in philanthropic involvement are equally indispensable. Systematic integration of philanthropic funds into national climate strategies, supported by robust accountability mechanisms, ensures clarity in resource allocation and effectiveness in implementation. Philanthropic actors must commit to clear, measurable targets aligned with national climate objectives, fostering mutual trust and accountability among stakeholders. Moreover, inclusivity must remain central to all climate actions supported by philanthropy. Vulnerable communities should not merely be beneficiaries of philanthropic largesse but active participants in decision-making processes. Elevating community voices ensures climate initiatives accurately reflect local realities, needs, and aspirations, thereby avoiding the exacerbation of existing inequalities and actively promoting social equity. South Africa's proactive engagement of philanthropy within structured climate finance frameworks serves as a learning curve for many developing economies, but with early signs of best practice in demonstrating the successful integration of philanthropic finance can inspire broader international collaboration, encouraging similar engagements across Africa. Such leadership is essential in addressing global climate equity, ensuring resources flow not only to high-profile projects but also towards vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. Philanthropy's agility and willingness to experiment positions it uniquely to champion innovation, equity, and resilience in climate finance. By strategically embedding philanthropic contributions within transparent and inclusive frameworks, South Africa can amplify the effectiveness and fairness of climate finance, driving transformative systemic change. Dorah Modise is the Presidential Climate Commission, Executive Director. Dorah Modise is the Presidential Climate Commission, Executive Director. Image: Supplied. BUSINESS REPORT Visit:
Malaysia Sun
20 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
Thani Al Zeyoudi participates in inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 27th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE, represented by Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister for Foreign Trade, participated in the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Al Zeyoudi underscored how greater collaboration across Asia can accelerate growth, drive innovation and consolidate the region's rise a global economic power. He also reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to building strong trade and investment partnerships across the world and that the future-focused nations of Asia were natural partners in these efforts. Leaders and business representatives from 17 nations gathered in the Malaysian capital to exchange views on how they work together to navigate today's complex economic and geopolitical landscape. Al Zeyoudi said the Forum offered the chance for attending nations to align their economic visions to achieve strong growth: "By deepening our connections and exploring avenues of mutual interest, the GCC, China and ASEAN bloc can not only maintain our own upward growth trajectories but become the driving force of the global economy. Our foreign trade policy has been designed to bring our economy closer to the markets of Asia and together we can increase the flow of goods and services between us, support vital infrastructure projects, share knowledge, and accelerate innovation. This forum has underlined the depth of this potential - and created the platform to help the nations of our high-growth regions realize it." The UAE enjoys positive trade and investment ties with nations across Asia, including the ASEAN bloc. The UAE has concluded Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia, helping to propel the UAE's non-oil foreign trade with ASEAN countries to US$37.7 billion in 2024, a growth of 4.2% compared to 2023 and 16.8% more than in 2022. ASEAN countries accounted for 4.6% of the UAE's total non-oil trade with the world in 2024, and 11.3% of the UAE's trade with non-Arab Asian countries. The UAE also enjoys has strong trade and investment links with China. The total value of UAE-China non-oil trade reached US$90.1 billion in 2024, reflecting a growth of 4% compared to 2023, and increases of 16.5% and 48% compared to 2022 and 2021, respectively. China remained the UAE's top trading partner in 2024, accounting for 11% of the UAE's total non-oil trade with the world. The Forum, held in conjunction with the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and 46th ASEAN Summit, brought together leaders and representatives from China, the ten Association of South East Asian Nation nations - Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam - and the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Together, these countries are home to more than two billion consumers, and account for over 20% of the world's GDP.
