Capital Sovereign Connect is an exclusive programme designed for sovereigns and long-term focused institutional investors, in collaboration with our esteemed academic partner, INSEAD, whose programmes are consistently ranked amongst the top in the world.
This year's theme, "Rewiring the Global Investment Landscape", reflects the seismic shifts reshaping economies, societies, and markets. The programme will explore the intersection of macroeconomic megatrends, artificial intelligence, and demographic transitions, with a particular focus on their implications for public markets.
Mandarin Oriental Lutetia
| 17.00 - 19.00 |
Welcome Reception
Bar Aristide Benno Klingenberg-Timm, CFA, CAIA, Head of Institutional Business, Europe & Asia Pacific, Capital Group |
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Mandarin Oriental Lutetia
| 08.30 - 08.45 |
Welcome Speech
Guy Henriques, President of Europe & Asia, Capital Group |
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| 08.45 - 09.00 |
Opening Roadmap
Andy Budden, Head of Solutions, Europe & Asia, Capital Group |
| 09.00 - 10.30 |
Keynote Speech
Loïc Sadoulet, Affiliate Professor of Economics, INSEAD; Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Political Science, INSEAD |
| 10.30 - 10.45 |
Networking Break
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| 10.45 - 11.45 |
State of the Nation – from a US Perspective and the Middle East
Matt Miller, Political Economist & Corporate Affairs Advisor, Capital Group Talha Khan, Political Economist, Capital Group |
| 11.45 - 12.45 |
Great Global Restructuring
Jens Søndergaard, Currency Analyst, Capital Group Tryggvi Gudmundsson, Economist, Capital Group Moderated by Andy Budden, Head of Solutions Europe & Asia, Capital Group |
| 12.45 - 14.00 |
Lunch Break
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| 14.00 - 14.45 |
Capital Market Assumptions & Portfolio Construction
Gene Podkaminer, Senior Asset Allocation Strategist, Capital Group |
| 14.45 - 15.30 |
Technology & Disruption
Julien Gaertner, Equity Investment Analyst, Capital Group |
| 15.30 - 15.45 |
Networking Break
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| 15.45 - 16.45 |
Productivity Growth
Jared Franz, Economist, Capital Group Alexandra Roulet, Associate Professor of Economics, INSEAD |
| 16.45 - 17.45 |
Governance, Corporate & Sovereign
Jessica Ground, Global Head of ESG, Capital Group Atalay Atasu, Professor of Technology & Operations Management, INSEAD |
| 17.45 - 17.50 |
Closing Reflections: Key Takeaways for the Day
Andy Budden, Head of Solutions, Europe & Asia, Capital Group |
Mandarin Oriental Lutetia
| 08.30 - 09.00 |
SWF Outlook and Trends
Diego López, Founder of GlobalSWF |
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| 09.00 - 10.45 |
The European Moment: Fiscal, Monetary and Political Challenges
Keynote by Sir David Marsh, Chairman of OMFIF followed by panel discussion; Tryggvi Gudmundsson, Economist, Capital Group |
| 10.45 - 11.00 |
Networking Break
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| 11.00 - 11.45 |
Migration & Europe's Future
Frans Blom, Chair of the Supervisory Board of Van Lanschot Kempen. Sr. Partner Emeritus of Boston Consulting Group, President of the INSEAD Alumni Association and Co-founder and chair of think tank DenkWerk |
| 11.45 - 12.45 |
CIO Panel – views from the bridge
3–4 CIOs (Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa) |
| 12.45 - 14.00 |
Lunch Break
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| 14.00 - 15.00 |
The Future of Global Diplomacy & Quo Vadis Germany
Christoph Heusgen, Former Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Former Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations, Former Foreign Policy and Security Adviser to Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel |
| 15.00 - 16.00 |
Investment Implications: Equity
Luis Freitas de Oliveira, Portfolio Manager, Capital Group Barbara Burtin, Portfolio Manager, Capital Group Andy Budden, Head of Solutions Europe & Asia, Capital Group |
| 16.00 - 16.15 |
Networking Break
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| 16.15 - 17.15 |
Investment Implications: Fixed Income
Andrew Cormack, Portfolio Manager, Capital Group Jason Davis, Investment Analyst, Capital Group Alexandra Haggard, Head Asset Class Services, Capital Group |
| 17.15 - 17.20 |
Closing Reflections: Key Takeaways for the Day
Andy Budden, Head of Solutions, Europe & Asia, Capital Group |
| 17.20 - 18.00 |
Transfer to Boat Cruise
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| 18.00 - 19.30 |
Evening cruise on the Seine (with drinks & canapes)
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| 19.30 - 21.30 |
Transfer to Fontainebleau
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INSEAD Fontainebleau Campus
| 08.45 - 09.00 |
Opening Speech
Luis Freitas de Oliveira, Portfolio Manager, Capital Group |
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| 09.00 - 10.15 |
The Stewardship Mandate in an Era of Structural Fracture
Subramanian Rangan, Professor of Strategy & Management, INSEAD |
| 10.15 - 10.45 |
Networking Break
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| 10.45 - 11.45 |
VR Governance Simulation: Investment Committee under Stress
Loïc Sadoulet, Affiliate Professor of Economics, INSEAD |
| 11.45 - 12.30 |
Debrief: Governance Design
Interactive discussion |
| 12.30 - 14.00 |
Lunch Break
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| 14.00 - 15.00 |
Designing Committees for Adaptability
Spencer Harrison, Professor of Organizational Behaviour, INSEAD |
| 15.00 - 16.00 |
Authority, Courage & the Burden of Stewardship
Gianpiero Petriglieri, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour, INSEAD |
| 16.00 - 16.15 |
Networking Break
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| 16.15 - 17.15 |
Closing Integration: the Investment Committee of 2035
Loïc Sadoulet, Affiliate Professor of Economics, INSEAD |
| From 18.30 |
Aperitif & Dinner
Le Cercle Dinner speech by Luis Freitas de Oliveira, Portfolio Manager, Capital Group |
INSEAD Campus at Fontainebleau
| 09.00 - 09.30 |
The Red Thread – Wrapping up Learnings of the Week
Andy Budden, Head of Solutions Europe & Asia, Capital Group |
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| 09.30 - 11.30 |
Leadership-Focused Tour of the Château de Fontainebleau
Giulia Del Fabbro, Art & Leadership Experiences Lecturer, Private Tour Guide |
| From 11.30 |
Departure to Paris Airports & Train Stations
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