The world isn’t facing isolated crises anymore—we’re entering a new strategic era marked by durable disorder. How can leaders prepare when geopolitics shapes everything from trade routes to technology?
Join us for an exclusive IE University Talk in Brussels that dives deep into 2025’s geopolitical flashpoints. Led by Bjorn Beam, former CIA officer and geopolitical advisor to NATO countries, this session is designed for professionals navigating complexity across business and governance.
Key insights include:
- How U.S. tariffs and European strategic shifts are redrawing global alliances
- China’s pressure on Taiwan—and its impact on global risk exposure
- The rise of cyberattacks, resource control, and economic statecraft
- Tools for building strategic resilience in an unpredictable world
Venue: Comet Meetings - Louise
Date: 28 May 2025
Time: 18:00 p.m. – 20:30 p.m. CEST
Agenda:
18:00–18:15 — Registration
18:15–18:30 — Welcome & Introduction to IE University
18:30–19:30 — IE Talk: The World on Edge: 2025’s Geopolitical Flashpoints and What Comes Next
19:30–20:30 — Networking Reception
About the Speaker:
Bjorn Beam, Geopolitical & Technology Advisor, Arcano Partners
Former CIA officer and White House briefer, Bjorn now helps governments and multinationals decode geopolitical threats and drive resilient strategies.
We look forward to welcoming you!
