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Executive Leadership Conference
Three days in Oxford bringing together established and emerging leaders in public policy, business and technology to learn from one another and from Oxford academics and policymakers.
The conference
Bringing Oxford to today’s leaders
Each session is designed by Oxford academics and policymakers using the methods that have shaped heads of state, Nobel laureates and business leaders.
These include the Socratic method of teaching, the Oxford Union’s tradition of parliamentary debate, and Oxford’s unparalleled position as a hub for knowledge exchange and networking between the world’s best minds. The aim: to prepare leaders to tackle the toughest challenges in an increasingly complex and polarised world.
Who should attend
Designed for leaders across every sector
Corporate leaders
Navigate the evolving business landscape and build networks that transcend borders.
Government officials
Engage with critical policy issues and explore innovative solutions to societal challenges.
Entrepreneurs
Learn from successful business leaders through interactive workshops.
Academics
Exchange ideas and take part in Oxford-style debates with esteemed scholars.
Non-profit leaders
Share innovative approaches to social challenges and amplify your impact.
Technology innovators
Explore emerging trends at the intersection of technology and leadership.
Early & mid-career professionals
Refine your leadership skills and cultivate networks that propel your career.
University students
Begin your leadership journey early by engaging with seasoned leaders.
Why attend
Insight honed over centuries, for today’s challenges
Access to global leaders
Engage with an elite cohort at the forefront of business, technology and public policy.
Intellectual & practical insight
Knowledge from Oxford academics, with practical tools for leading in complex environments.
Cultural immersion
Oxford’s tradition of intellectual debate and fine dining, in a setting made for stimulating discussion.
Exclusive networking
Meet leaders from across the world and continue through mentorship sessions, webinars and formal dinners.
Oxford Leaders’ Network
Registration includes membership of a global community of influential thinkers and doers.
Certificate of leadership excellence
A certificate from the Oxford Centre for Leadership in Business, Entrepreneurship, Technology or Public Policy.
Thematic areas
Five themes, theory and practice combined
Personal leadership
Strategies for effective leadership in challenging and dynamic settings.
Decision-making & negotiation
Public speaking, decision-making and negotiation, taught by experienced Oxford Union debaters and leading experts.
Entrepreneurship & innovation
Leveraging AI in business, building start-ups, securing finance and design thinking.
Technology
Blockchain, cybersecurity, AI and leading digital transformation.
Public policy & governance
Climate policy, great-power rivalry, evidence in policymaking and migration in a globalised world.
Our speakers
Previous speakers have included
- Sir Robert BucklandFormer Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
- Dritan AbazovićFormer Prime Minister of Montenegro
- Clara MartinsBrazilian entrepreneur and scholar
- Rikin PatelFounder and CEO, TRAVDAQ
- Rana HajirasouliFounder and CEO, The Surpluss
- Jakub LangrCTO, Tenderd
- Shweta GandhiUrban planner and strategist
- Dr Tariq KabirDirector, Development Project Design and Services
Beyond the conference
A year-long leadership journey
The conference is a gateway to a year-long virtual leadership programme, ensuring sustained growth long after you leave Oxford.
- Membership of the Oxford Leaders’ Network
- Mentorship sessions and webinars
- A personalised leadership development plan
Summer 2027
- Dates
- Dates to be announced
- Fee
- To be announced
- Duration
- 3 days
- Location
- Oxford
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Executive Leadership Conference
Join leaders from across the world in Oxford
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