The Future of Leadership in Southeast Asia: Navigating a Changing World

Southeast Asia is rapidly transforming; from climate crises to digital disruption, leaders must face growing complexities that demand new mindsets and collaboration. As the closing plenary of the Summit, this session puts forth the question: as leaders, what must we do?

This session brings together different perspectives and highlights how the region can gain strength from its diversity, and resilience through interconnection. Insights from the Economist Impact report, “New Challenges, New Leaders,” highlight the urgent need for cross-sector partnerships, ethical leadership, and innovation to navigate the region’s evolving landscape effectively.

Key Takeways:

• Understand how collaboration can tackle SEA’s biggest challenges, from climate resilience to financial inclusion
• Provide insights on the future of leadership, and how young leaders are adapting to the shifting landscape
• Inspire the audience to reflect what they, as leaders, can do to meet the challenges in our present day.