Thriving in Chaos
26 - 27 SEPTEMBER, 2023
NOVA SPEKTRUM, NORWAY
We’ve all been there - chaos in business is something we fear and try to avoid at all costs. But when you think about it, many top companies - like Facebook, Microsoft and others - became successful by dealing with chaos and making it part of their culture.
This year’s OBF is all about how you can own the change and make it your company’s superpower. Interested?
2,500 business leaders will be there. All of them are people you'd love to have in your network. Give them (and us) a chance to meet YOU.
Times are in GMT+2
Disclaimer: We reserve the right to make changes to the agenda.
VIP Sessions are for in-person VIP & Executive ticket holders only.
Maryna Saprykina stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to the indomitable spirit of Ukrainian businesses. As a passionate sustainability consultant from Ukraine, she has spent over 15 years fostering socially responsible businesses in a landscape fraught with uncertainties.
Patrick Lencioni is founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to promoting human dignity in the world of work, personal development, and faith. For the past twenty-five years, Pat and his team have been providing organizations with ideas, products, and services that improve teamwork, clarity, and employee engagement. He is also the cofounder of the Amazing Parish organization.
Can business save the world? Can you? Rebecca’s research and teaching explores what it’s going to take to build a just and sustainable capitalism.
It is possible to create a better, more sustainable future. But only if we act with urgency – and in concert with one another. This belief has driven Rebecca’s work for the last ten years and is at the heart of her latest endeavor: “Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire,” a best-selling book that spells out how business can become a critical ally in the battle to rethink capitalism.
In this session you will learn:
Rebecca's talk offers both a new intellectual framing and a plausible path forward for a capitalism that has lost its commitment to freedom and prosperity in the single-minded pursuit of maximizing shareholder value.
.. and much more!
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson teaches you how to turn your wildest dreams into successful businesses — and have fun doing it.
Sometimes, making it big is all about following the fun. Ask Richard Branson. The founder of the Virgin Group built a business empire by solving the problems that fascinated him, disrupting every industry he touched, and pursuing dreams that seemed impossible.
The adventure took him from humble beginnings to the stars. Learn how you, too, can find ideas so good they’re scary, lean into your fear, and achieve liftoff.
Amy Webb advises CEOs of the world’s most-admired companies, three-star admirals and generals, and the senior leadership of central banks and intergovernmental organizations.
Amy is CEO of the Future Today Institute, a leading foresight and strategy firm that helps leaders and their organizations prepare for complex futures. In 2021, FTI was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Amy Webb was named by Forbes as one of the five women changing the world, listed as the BBC’s 100 Women of 2020, and in 2021 was ranked on the Thinkers50 list of the 50 most influential management thinkers globally. Her latest book, The Genesis Machine, explores the futures of synthetic biology.
Amy Webb will also have a VIP talk about 'Emerging Tech Trends'.
Rantanen's expertise covers various aspects of AI innovation, from generative AI to supervised and unsupervised learning. He provides valuable insights into the rapid pace of AI advancements and how it impacts businesses today.
Rantanen will demonstrate how AI can turbocharge business growth and efficiency. Get ready to unlock:
Aswath Damodaran is the Professor of Finance at the Stern School of Business at New York University. He teaches corporate finance and valuation courses in the MBA program. His research interests lie in valuation, portfolio management, and applied corporate finance. He has published in the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics and the Review of Financial Studies.
In a world where change is the only constant, Kjell Nordström emerges as a clear voice for businesses seeking direction. Merging his vast knowledge with practical advice, he outlines the way forward in a chaotic global economy.
Combining his deep-rooted expertise with a Ghandi-esque charisma, Nordström paints a lucid picture of our globalized economy, disrupted by constant change and uncertainty.
His work isn’t just about understanding what’s next – it's about shaping it.
When the business world shifts, true leaders pivot with style. Dive deep with Professor Markides, the powerhouse behind groundbreaking leadership strategies. This isn't just about surviving disruption—it's about dominating it.
In this rapidly changing game, you're either ahead or you're history. With Markides, learn not just to adapt, but to thrive and capitalize on every twist and turn. Embrace disruption; make it your advantage
.. and much more!
Nobel Prize–winning activist Malala teaches you how to be an activist in your own community, from research and strategy to action and impact.
When she first took a stand, Malala simply acted on her belief that all Pakistani girls like her had a right to education. Now the youngest Nobel Peace Prize in history teaches you how to fight injustice in the world and in your everyday life, starting with your own community.
Learn Malala’s framework for influencing change: Research issues, build a strategy, take action, and create an impact right where you are.
Secure your ticket for 2023. Don't miss out!
All prices are ex VAT and ticket fee (3%). Pricing in EURO is approx.
3+ tickets gives a 5% discount per ticket
5+ tickets gives a 10% discount per ticket
10+ tickets gives a 20% discount per ticket
*All speakers will attend the conference in-person
** Recordings of Sir Richard Branson will not be available.
* All speakers will attend the conference in-person
**Recordings of VIP Session and Sir Richard Branson will not be available.
*Recordings of VIP Session and Sir Richard Branson will not be available.
Get exclusive access to content from the world’s best speakers. To all of your employees - 365 days a year.