Hubert Joly
One of the top 100 CEOs in the world according to Harvard Business Review
Kim Scott
The pioneer of the Radical Candor approach that is revolutionizing the HR worldwide
Paolo Benanti
Theologian and academic lecturer, he is adviser to Pope Francis on artificial intelligence
Nathalie Nahai
A behavioral science consultant and expert,she coined the concept of Web Psychology
Paul Polman
For 10 years CEO of Unilever, he is among the most influential business leaders of the 21st century
Diana Nyad
The first person to swim, at the age of 64, over 177 km from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage
Howard Yu
One of the most innovative global experts on business strategy and competitiveness
Daniel Goleman
He is one of the most eminent figures of modern psychology
Erica Dhawan
Global authority on connective intelligence
15 - 16 OCTOBER 2025 TEATRO DEGLI ARCIMBOLDI MILAN
15 - 16 OTTOBRE 2025
TEATRO DEGLI ARCIMBOLDI
MILANO
The Leadership Forum is the major business event dedicated to the topics of leadership and management that, for 14 years, has been attracting thousands of decision-makers, entrepreneurs and top managers.
Globally renowned business thinkers, management experts, academia and culture, all gathering and connecting in a unique event to inspire change, transform companies and reshape the future of business together.
Sapiens leadership goes beyond traditional skills: it integrates emotional and artificial intelligence, harnesses the power of connections, elevates talents, innovates in a strategic way, and measures success by the ability to envision and create a more sustainable future for the Planet.
It is the necessary evolution to lead people and businesses through the complexities of a world that increasingly needs to see in depth.
SPEAKERS
PAUL POLMAN
For 10 years CEO of Unilever,
he is among the most influential business leaders of the 21st century
#Vision & Sustainability
Businesses that change the world
PAUL POLMAN
For 10 years CEO of Unilever, he is among the most influential business leaders of the 21st century.
Between 2009 and 2019, he nearly tripled Unilever's market value, while the company consistently ranked first in the world for sustainability, thanks to the visionary Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, a strategic plan to double the company’s size while reducing its environmental impact and increasing its positive social contribution.
Having previously held top executive positions at Procter & Gamble and Nestlé, he was part of the group that developed the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Author of the book Net Positive, he served as Vice-Chair of the UN Global Compact and co-chair of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate.
Since 2019, he has been Chair of the Board of the Saїd Business School at the University of Oxford and was reappointed as an SDG Advocate by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Main Topics
- How to grow and have a positive impact on the world, generating economic and social benefits
- Sustainability strategies and business models for innovation
- How to generate shared value, navigate major collective challenges, and drive global change.
DANIEL GOLEMAN
He is one of the most eminent figures of modern psychology.
Psychologist and author, he is the father of the concept of Emotional Intelligence.
A former professor at Harvard, his research has revolutionized the fields of education, leadership, and management.
Named one of the 10 most influential business thinkers of all time by the Wall Street Journal, he has authored dozens of bestsellers on emotional competencies, and his article “What Makes a Leader?” published in Harvard Business Review remains one of the most read of all time.
He co-founded and directs the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations at Rutgers University, which studies best practices for developing emotional intelligence competencies in leadership and organizations.
His bestseller Emotional Intelligence, recognized as one of the 25 most important books in management by TIME magazine and translated into 40 languages worldwide, is still the foundational text on the topic of emotional intelligence.
Main Topics
- The EI skills to motivate teams, increasing cohesion and productivity
- Using Emotional Intelligence to drive change in the company
- Integrating EI and AI to stimulate creative thinking and innovation
DANIEL GOLEMAN
He is one of the most eminent figures
of modern psychology
#Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence
DIANA NYAD
The first person to swim, at the age of 64, over 177 km from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage
#Mindset
Never give up
DIANA NYAD
The first person to swim, at the age of 64, over 177 km from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage.
In 2013, she accomplished her Xtreme Dream with a record time of 52 hours, 54 minutes and 18 seconds.
Already a world record holder in 1975, she was inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame.
Author of Find A Way and three other bestsellers, she is the founder of numerous social and environmental initiatives. A journalist and sports commentator for National Public Radio, ABC, The New York Times, and many other outlets, she accompanied President Obama during his peace visit to Havana in 2014.
Nyad, the film inspired by her story, produced by Netflix and starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, was nominated for a Golden Globe.
Main Topics
- How to develop resilience and endurance to achieve excellence
- The techniques and mindset to maintain high motivation even in the face of failure
- Harnessing the power of dreams to engage teams and collaborators in business projects
HUBERT JOLY
One of the top 100 CEOs in the world according to the Harvard Business Review.
Former CEO and Chairman of Best Buy, a U.S. retail electronics giant, his global transformation plan lifted the company from the crisis following the advent of Amazon, doubling its online sales and increasing its stock market value by 335 percent.
A member of the Board of Directors of Johnson & Johnson and Ralph Lauren Corporation, he is a professor of Management at Harvard Business School, where he designs and conducts numerous training programs for CEOs, executives and companies focused on purpose as a strategic factor for transformational leadership.
A member of the international advisory board of HEC Paris and a trustee of the New York Public Library, he is the author of The Heart of Business, which has been listed among the top titles by the Financial Times and is a Wall Street Journal bestseller.
He was recognized as one of the top 50 management experts globally by Thinkers50, which awarded him a Leadership Award in 2021.
Main Topics
- How to rebuild the foundations of companies on purpose
- Ensuring that every employee unleashes their full potential
- How to grow sustainably, viewing profit as a result rather than a goal
HUBERT JOLY
One of the top 100 CEOs in the world
according to Harvard Business Review
#Purpose
From goals to purpose
KIM SCOTT
The pioneer of the Radical Candor approach that is revolutionizing the HR worldwide
#Corporate Culture
Radical Candor
KIM SCOTT
She is the pioneer of the Radical Candor approach that is revolutionizing the HR worldwide.
Main Topics
- Balancing direct feedback and empathy to support the growth of employees
- Creating an environment of respect and appreciation to foster team cohesion
- Promoting authentic relationships to strengthen trust, increase engagement, and reduce turnover
HOWARD YU
LEGO® Professor of Management at IMD Business School, he is one of the most innovative experts in business strategy and competitiveness.
Leading the Center for Future Readiness, his studies focus on how companies can innovate business models and gain competitive advantage in an environment of rapid technological change.
A consultant on the topics of strategic innovation, change management, and digital transformation, he has trained some of the largest global companies, including ABB, Bosch, Novo Nordisk, Electrolux, Heineken, and Maersk.
His insights, shared at major international events such as the World Economic Forum, are featured in leading international journals and media, including Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Financial Times, Bloomberg, BBC, and CNN.
Author of LEAP: How to Thrive in a World Where Everything Can Be Copied, and previously named one of the best economics professors under 40 by Poets&Quants, in 2023 he received the Strategy Award from Thinkers50, which ranks him among the top international business thinkers today.
Main Topics
- How to identify new differentiating factors and generate competitive advantage
- The LEAP Framework for implementing more flexible business strategies
- Future-readiness: anticipating, adapting to, and capitalizing on trends
HOWARD YU
One of the most innovative global experts on business strategy and competitiveness
#Innovation
Beyond disruption
ERICA DHAWAN
Global authority on connective intelligence
#Team Work
The power of connective intelligence
ERICA DHAWAN
She is a global authority on connective intelligence.
For over 20 years, she has studied collaboration dynamics within teams and their interconnection with technologies, developing methods to enhance teamwork and productivity within companies.
She has shared her research at major international events, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Clinton Global Initiative, and the TED Conference, and her consulting services are sought by Fortune 500 companies worldwide.
Author of two international bestsellers, including Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence and The Digital Body Language, Thinkers50 has listed her among the Top 50 Management Thinkers.
Main Topics
- Teamwork dynamics in the AI era and how to enhance them
- How to harness connective intelligence to consolidate teams and drive business innovation
- Overcoming organizational barriers for a more collaborative corporate culture
PAOLO BENANTI
Theologian and academic lecturer, he is adviser to Pope Francis on artificial intelligence.
The only Italian member of the New Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board, the committee on AI of the United Nations, his studies focus on the ethics of technologies and the management of innovation.
A professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University and Seattle University, he was selected by the Ministry of Economic Development as a member of a group of thirty experts tasked with developing the national strategy on artificial intelligence.
Author of numerous books, academic articles and essays, he collaborates with academic and scientific institutions internationally.
Since 2023 in the Coordinating Committee for Artificial Intelligence, he is chairman of the Commission on AI for Information of the Department for Information and Publishing of the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
Main Topics
- How AI can support and enhance strategic decisions
- Developing an ethical framework to guide the implementation of AI
- The new skills for managing AI risks and harnessing its benefits in corporate governance.
PAOLO BENANTI
Theologian and academic lecturer, he is adviser to Pope Francis on artificial intelligence
#Ethics & AI
Artificial intelligences, human decisions
NATHALIE NAHAI
A behavioral science consultant and expert,
she coined the concept of Web Psychology
#Customer Trends
Brand resilience
NATHALIE NAHAI
A consultant and behavioral science expert, she coined the concept of Web Psychology.
By combining neuroscientific principles and behavioral science, she studies the dynamics that govern online behaviors and how to apply them ethically in businesses to create more resilient brands and improve organizational culture.
A consultant for numerous Fortune 500 companies, including Google, Accenture, and Unilever, she has lectured at leading international universities, including Cambridge University, UCL, and Hult Business School.
Her contributions are published by major global media outlets, including The Atlantic, Forbes, Business Insider, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as Harvard Business Review.
Author of Webs of Influence, a bestseller translated into seven languages and a reference text for business leaders and international universities, her most recent book, Business Unusual, examines the key factors for building a resilient company and has been described as “one of the most important business books of our time.”
Main Topics
- How to use the psychological levers underlying the perception of leaders and companies in an ethical way
- Aligning business goals and values to engage employees and customers
- How to communicate resonantly and effectively inside and outside the company
More to
be announced
More to
be announced
AGENDA
15 OTTOBRE
09:30 – 11:00
Hubert Joly
Dal profitto al purpose
11:00 – 11:45
NETWORKING BREAK
11:45 – 13:00
Erica Dhawan
Il potere dell’intelligenza connettiva
13:00 – 14:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
14:30 – 15:30
Daniel Goleman
Intelligenza emotiva e intelligenza artificiale
15:30 – 16:15
Padre Benanti
Intelligenze artificiali, decisioni umane
16:15 – 17:00
NETWORKING BREAK
17:00 – 18:15
Italiano
Radical Candor
16 OTTOBRE
09:30 – 10:30
Howard Yu
Oltre la disruption nuove strategie di competitività
10:30 – 11:15
Nathalie Nahai
Dal profitto al purpose
11:15 – 12:00
NETWORKING BREAK
12:00 – 13:15
Kim Scott
Radical Candor
13:15 – 14:45
NETWORKING LUNCH
14:45 – 15:45
Paul Polman
Business che cambiano il mondo
15:45 – 17:00
Diana Nyad
Non arrendersi mai
CONTENTS
PAUL POLMAN
Businesses that change the world
- How to grow and have a positive impact on the world, generating economic and social benefits
- Sustainability strategies and business models for innovation
- How to generate shared value, navigate major collective challenges, and drive global change
DIANA NYAD
Never Give Up
- How to develop resilience and endurance to achieve excellence
- The techniques and mindset to maintain high motivation even in the face of failure
- Harnessing the power of dreams to engage teams and collaborators in business projects
KIM SCOTT
Radical Candor
- Balancing direct feedback and empathy to support the growth of employees
- Creating an environment of respect and appreciation to foster team cohesion
- Promoting authentic relationships to strengthen trust, increase engagement, and reduce turnover
ERICA DHAWAN
The power of connective intelligence
- Teamwork dynamics in the AI era and how to enhance them
- How to harness connective intelligence to consolidate teams and drive business innovation
- Overcoming organizational barriers for a more collaborative corporate culture
NATHALIE NAHAI
Brand resilience
- How to use the psychological levers underlying the perception of leaders and companies in an ethical way
- Aligning business goals and values to engage employees and customers
- How to communicate resonantly and effectively inside and outside the company
DANIEL GOLEMAN
Emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence
- The EI skills to motivate teams, increasing cohesion and productivity
- Using Emotional Intelligence to drive change in the company
- Integrating EI and AI to stimulate creative thinking and innovation
HUBERT JOLY
From goals to purpose
- How to rebuild the foundations of companies on purpose
- Ensuring that every employee unleashes their full potential
- How to grow sustainably, viewing profit as a result rather than a goal
HOWARD YU
Beyond disruption
- How to identify new differentiating factors and generate competitive advantage
- The LEAP Framework for implementing more flexible business strategies
- Future-readiness: anticipating, adapting to, and capitalizing on trends
PAOLO BENANTI
Artificial intelligences, human decisions
- How AI can support and enhance strategic decisions
- Developing an ethical framework to guide the implementation of AI
- The new skills for managing AI risks and harnessing its benefits in corporate governance.
PAUL POLMAN
Businesses that change the world
- How to grow and have a positive impact on the world, generating economic and social benefits
- Sustainability strategies and business models for innovation
- How to generate shared value, navigate major collective challenges, and drive global change.
DIANA NYAD
Never Give Up
- How to develop resilience and endurance to achieve excellence
- The techniques and mindset to maintain high motivation even in the face of failure
- Harnessing the power of dreams to engage teams and collaborators in business projects
KIM SCOTT
Radical Candor
- Balancing direct feedback and empathy to support the growth of employees
- Creating an environment of respect and appreciation to foster team cohesion
- Promoting authentic relationships to strengthen trust, increase engagement, and reduce turnover
ERICA DHAWAN
The power of connective intelligence
- Teamwork dynamics in the AI era and how to enhance them
- How to harness connective intelligence to consolidate teams and drive business innovation
- Overcoming organizational barriers for a more collaborative corporate culture
NATHALIE NAHAI
Brand resilience
- How to use the psychological levers underlying the perception of leaders and companies in an ethical way
- Aligning business goals and values to engage employees and customers
- How to communicate resonantly and effectively inside and outside the company
DANIEL GOLEMAN
Emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence
- The EI skills to motivate teams, increasing cohesion and productivity
- Using Emotional Intelligence to drive change in the company
- Integrating EI and AI to stimulate creative thinking and innovation
HUBERT JOLY
From goals to purpose
- How to rebuild the foundations of companies on purpose
- Ensuring that every employee unleashes their full potential
- How to grow sustainably, viewing profit as a result rather than a goal
HOWARD YU
Beyond disruption
- How to identify new differentiating factors and generate competitive advantage
- The LEAP Framework for implementing more flexible business strategies
- Future-readiness: anticipating, adapting to, and capitalizing on trends
PAOLO BENANTI
Artificial intelligences, human decisions
- How AI can support and enhance strategic decisions
- Developing an ethical framework to guide the implementation of AI
- The new skills for managing AI risks and harnessing its benefits in corporate governance.
15 - 16 OCTOBER 2025
MILAN
TEATRO DEGLI ARCIMBOLDI
AND LIVE STREAMING
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- Assigned and numbered seat in the first rows
- Simultaneous translation
- Executive Report and Mind Maps
- Certificate of participation
- Watch On Demand for 30 days
- Networking Coffee Break in private area
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- Seat in the stalls
- Simultaneous translation
- Executive Report and Mind Maps
- Certificate of participation
- Watch On Demand for 30 days
- Networking Coffee Break in private area
- Lunch seated and served in reserved area
- Priority registration desk
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€ 1.147+ VAT
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- Seat in the upper stalls
- Simultaneous translation
- Executive Report and Mind Maps
- Certificate of participation
- Watch On Demand for 30 days
- Networking Coffee Break in private area
- Lunch seated and served in reserved area
- Priority registration desk
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- Acess to live streaming
- Simultaneous translation
- Executive Report and Mind Maps
- Certificate of participation
- Watch On Demand for 30 days
- Networking Coffee Break in private area
- Served and seated lunch in private area
- Priority registration desk
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FAQs
The event will take place on Wednesday, October 15, and Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi, Viale dell’Innovazione 20, Milan.
Before the event you will receive an email with the special hotel quotes reserved for participants to book overnight accommodation.
Lunch for both days is included in the participation fee.
Participation fees for the event vary based on the type of ticket: suite area, business, standard, or streaming.
Lunch on both days is included in the participation fees.
To participate in streaming, simply purchase the ticket and log in on the day of the event, following the instructions that will be sent to the email address provided during registration.
The streaming is accessible from any device. For the best experience and to participate in networking, we recommend accessing it from a desktop or tablet.
In the days following the live streaming, we will notify you via email when the recording of the entire event will be available in the On Demand Area: you can watch it anytime for 30 days.
Yes, it is possible to use interprofessional funds to finance participation in our events, utilizing your training account or through grant procedures/announcements and training vouchers.
No, once you purchase a package of tickets, you can provide the details of all participants within 30 days of the start of the event.
Your credit is always guaranteed: if the live event cannot take place, you will have the option to attend the event in the live streaming version or retain your credit for a future event of the same value.
If you can no longer attend, by notifying us of your absence at least 15 days before the event date at info@performancestrategies.it, you can choose to:
- be replaced by another person;
- attend one of the events to be held in the following 12 months;
- opt to follow the event in streaming mode and request activation of your access link.
Teatro degli Arcimboldi is located in the Bicocca district, north of the city center and can be reached by the following means:
Car
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Driving along the directions of Viale Zara, Viale Sarca or Via Melchiorre Gioia.
A4 Torino/Venezia highway, Cinisello Balsamo exit.
Where to park: click here for all directions.
Taxi
To book a taxi, call 02.8585 | 02.4040 | 02.6969. There’s a taxi station right in front of the theater entrance.
Public transportation
Metro – Tram – Bus
It is possible to reach the venue by Trenord Trains, Greco Pirelli station. Departure from Porta Garibaldi (5 minutes), Lambrate (8 minutes), Rogoredo (20 minutes) and Centrale (6 minutes) stations.
For more information: ATM 800.80.81.81 or www.atm-mi.it.
- From Malpensa Airport: Malpensa Express train to Cadorna Station, then Metro M2 (Garibaldi) and train (Greco Pirelli)
- From Linate Airport: bus 73 (San Babila) then M1 (Precotto) and Tram 7 (Arcimboldi- Ateneo Nuovo)
- From Orio al Serio Airport: shuttle to Milano Centrale and bus 87 (Teatro Arcimboldi)
The earlier you book, the more you save. Thanks to our early booking policy, by registering in advance, you can save up to 40% on the ticket price.
Registration for the event consists of filling out an online form (time required: 2 minutes) and paying the fee or a deposit by bank transfer, PayPal or credit card.
To get full details on how to participate and register without obligation, request information and we will get back to you.
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Yes: whether attending live or streaming, you will have access to English > Italian simultaneous translation service.
After the Leadership Forum, you will receive follow-up materials that include: a detailed Executive Report of all speeches, mind maps (curated by Matteo Salvo) to help you process and assimilate information and materials that the speakers will authorize us to share exclusively with participants.
Participation of a corporate group allows for increased sharing of values and vision and produces greater group cohesion, which amplifies efficiency and productivity.
In addition, the exchange of views among colleagues on the content allows for greater ease in memorizing and applying the strategies and the inspirations shared during the event.
Finally, since there are also group discounts that add up to the early booking, attending as a group means taking further advantage of the best fee.
