A GLIMPSE INTO TOMORROW'S WORLD AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE IT
With packed workdays full of meetings, we want to give today’s leaders the space to really think about what they want for the future, both for their business and their own careers. Our hub gives executives the right tools and atmosphere to build sustainable competitive advantages for their companies while preparing themselves to take the next leap.
This is the purpose behind the IE Leadership & Foresight Hub: a space for analysis and knowledge-sharing specifically geared toward top-level executives. It is a place where international experts, changemakers, and C-suite leadership from different sectors can come together and step outside their comfort zone, discuss the challenges of the future, and explore new opportunities and solutions.
If we set our sights on 2040, what would we change now? Thinking back on the past 15 years, what would we have done differently to hone our skills and prepare ourselves for our current reality?
This exclusive think tank involves the entire IE University ecosystem: its five schools and multiple research centers. The discussions are based on three key areas:
1. Technology
2. Sustainability and Ethics
3. Geopolitics and Global Order
Now is the time to participate in enriching, multidisciplinary discussions that will give you unique insights and perspective for the future. The IE Leadership & Foresight Hub is a locus of exploration and networking. It is a place to spark ideas for a better future, where experienced executives can work together with younger students - the leaders of tomorrow.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR of IE Leadership & Foresight Hub
Belén Romana is a distinguished member of the Spanish State Corps of Economists. She currently serves as an independent board member at Inditex and as a non-executive director at Banco Santander, Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME), SIX, and Werfen. Additionally, she acts as a senior adviser to Artá Capital and Atrevia, and as a member of the advisory board at the Rafael del Pino Foundation.
Previously, Ms. Romana has held significant positions, including director general of economic policy and director general of the treasury at the Spanish Ministry of Economy. She also served as a non-executive director at the Bank of Spain and the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). She was the head of the Spanish delegation in the Council of the EU, a member of the Economic Policy Committee at the OECD, and member expert group on a Debt Redemption Fund and Eurobills convened by the European Commission.
She has also held leadership roles at ONO, Banesto, Inetum, TribalData, Acerinox, Círculo de Empresarios, and Bestinver.
BELEN ROMANA
Board Member at Inditex & NED at Santander, BME, Werfen, SIX.
DATE
February 25th - November 11th, 2026
DURATION
One Wednesday each month: 14:30 - 19:00
10 months
GOT QUESTIONS?
GOT QUESTIONS?
If you're unsure whether a particular program is right for you, it might be helpful to have an informal chat with someone who has knowledge and experience with the program. This could give you a chance to ask any questions you might have and get a better sense of whether the program's culture and objectives align with your goals and interests
Discover if IE Leadership & Foresight Hub is the perfect fit for you - chat informally with Lucía Ramos-Sabugo, Associate Director, Executive Programs & Special Projects, about this exciting initiative.
Contact us at leadership@ie.edu to connect with Lucía.
PROGRAM'S AGENDA
Take a look at the full program agenda.
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Reasons
• Expand your global vision
• Grow your network of contacts
• Get to know other change-makers in your own sector
Topics
• Sustainability
• Technology
• Geopolitics
Activities
• Intergenerational co-creation
• “Jam” sessions
THREE PILLARS TO ANTICIPATE A CHANGED ECOSYSTEM GET AHEAD OF WHAT WILL MATTER, NOW
The challenge of sustainability
Sustainability is still an ongoing struggle for many companies, but organizations that commit to combating the climate crisis will gain significant competitive advantages in terms of brand image and more. That’s why the IE Leadership & Foresight Hub addresses issues such as demographic transition and water scarcity and the challenges and opportunities that come with them.
The challenge of science and technology
The business landscape is undergoing constant technological disruption: following the crypto-asset revolution, the rise of artificial intelligence is prompting the exploration of a whole new range of possibilities. Strategic foresight is at the center of this program; you will have the opportunity to engage in discussion with other leaders and experts about the data economy and balancing people and robots.
The challenge of geopolitics
At a time in history when the impact of geopolitical conflicts on the economy is more evident than ever, C-level executives must be clear on how to navigate new security and defense paradigms. Use this opportunity to converse with other participants on geopolitics and democracy, unraveling the key drivers of relations between economic powers such as the United States, China and the European Union.
