Stephane Garelli

Professor of World Competitiveness & Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum

DAY 1 - September 16

Strategies that make nations and companies thrive
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CREATOR OF WORLD COMPETITIVENESS THEORY

With over 30 years of research on competitiveness in business Stephane Garelli is closely connected to the challenges and opportunities of today’s world.

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About Stephane Garelli

WORLD AUTHORITY ON COMPETITIVENESS IN BUSINESS

Stephane Garelli has pioneered research, frameworks, and measurement tools that shaped how nations, companies, and leaders understand and achieve competitiveness. His work has influenced governments, top corporations, and academic institutions across the globe, making him one of the foremost voices in this field.

FOUNDER OF THE IMD WORLD COMPETITIVENESS CENTER

Under his leadership, the center became the global reference for ranking the competitiveness of countries, providing insights that guide policymakers, business leaders, and academics worldwide.

PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF WORLD COMPETITIVENESS

Garelli holds the title of Professor Emeritus of World Competitiveness at both IMD (Institute for Management Development) and the University of Lausanne. In this role, he has trained generations of executives and leaders, bridging academic research with business practice. His teaching and publications—including the best-selling Top Class Competitors and Are You a Tiger, a Cat or a Dinosaur?—continue to shape the way organizations navigate the dynamics of global competition.

SHAPED THE GLOBAL AGENDA AT THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

As Managing Director for 13 years at World Economic Forum and Davos Symposium, the world’s most important annual gathering of business and government leaders, Mr Garelli played a pivotal role in curating and guiding discussions among global political, business, and academic leaders.

TOP INSIGHTS
TO MAKE YOUR ORGANIZATION RESILIENT

His extensive experience enhanced his ability to analyze how competitiveness plays out across both nations and corporations.

Strategies that make nations and companies thrive

For over 30 years, Stephane Garelli has shaped how nations and companies understand and measure their ability to compete in global markets.

By attending his session, business professionals discover how to navigate today’s fractured global economy, harness technology responsibly, and build resilient organizations that thrive on both productivity and people.

You will learn:

  • Successful strategies to build resilient and competitive organizations
  • How to redefine competitive advantage in the world of remote work and generational shifts
  • 3 frameworks to integrate technology as an eabler of innovation
  • How to boost competitivity through sustainability

BESTSELLING AUTHOR

In his books, professionals learn how to connect the big picture of global competitiveness with the daily realities of leading companies, teams, and careers.

Top Class Competitors: How Nations, Firms, and Individuals Succeed in the New World of Competitivenes

2006 BUY BOOK

Are you a tiger, a cat or a dinosaur? How competitiveness shapes your life

2016 BUY BOOK

World Competitiveness – Rewriting the Rules of Global Prosperity

2025 BUY BOOK

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Day 1 + 2 Access to The Ultimate Sales Strategy Masterclass with Costas Markides

  • Venue access to DAY 1 speeches and DAY 2 The Ultimate Business Strategy Masterclass
  • Experience a memorable business conference
  • Learn from world-famous business thinkers
  • Exclusive & valuable content that you won’t find anywhere else
  • Elite networking opportunity
  • BRAND MINDS attendance certificate
  • Coffee breaks
  • Event After-Drinks & Networking. Access with badge & bracelet.
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2 DAYS Access

Day 1 + 2 Access to The Ultimate Sales Strategy Masterclass with Costas Markides

  • Venue access to DAY 1 speeches and DAY 2 The Ultimate Business Strategy Masterclass
  • Experience a memorable business conference
  • Learn from world-famous business thinkers
  • Exclusive & valuable content that you won’t find anywhere else
  • Elite networking opportunity
  • BRAND MINDS attendance certificate
  • Coffee breaks
  • Event After-Drinks & Networking. Access with badge & bracelet.
  • Front Rows Seating
  • Access to the VIP Lounge
  • Access to the VIP Reception with Speakers after the event
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4999

EURO+
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2 DAYS Access

Day 1 + 2 Access to The Ultimate Sales Strategy Masterclass with Costas Markides

  • Venue access to DAY 1 speeches and DAY 2 The Ultimate Business Strategy Masterclass
  • Experience a memorable business conference
  • Learn from world-famous business thinkers
  • Exclusive & valuable content that you won’t find anywhere else
  • Elite networking opportunity
  • BRAND MINDS attendance certificate
  • Coffee breaks
  • Event After-Drinks & Networking. Access with badge & bracelet.
  • Front Rows Seating
  • Access to the VIP Lounge
  • Access to the VIP Reception with Speakers after the event
  • Photo opportunity with the Event Headliner
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DISCOVER STRATEGIES & TOOLS TO BOOST YOUR CAREER & DEVELOP YOUR ORGANISATION

You'll find out great ideas & efficient frameworks that will bring immediate results—whether you're a team manager, corporate executive or entrepreneur.

AMAZING IDEAS AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS STRATEGIES

AMAZING IDEAS AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS STRATEGIES

BRAND MINDS is the conference where you access valuable insights for your career growth, personal development, and business innovation.

ACCELERATED TEAM GROWTH AND AMPLIFIED ENGAGEMENT

ACCELERATED TEAM GROWTH AND AMPLIFIED ENGAGEMENT

BRAND MINDS is the best TEAM ENGAGEMENT experience! Your team will learn business strategy, leadership, marketing, creativity, sales, branding, design thinking, and consumer psychology.

ELITE NETWORKING AND MEMORABLE CONNECTIONS

ELITE NETWORKING AND MEMORABLE CONNECTIONS

Meet and connect with: CEOs, General Managers, marketing & brand experts, HR managers, sales experts, entrepreneurs & founders, investors, innovators, creators and tech leaders.

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