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Explore international strategy and diplomatic relations with Ana Palacio, former Spanish Foreign Minister and global policy expert. Ana equips organisations to navigate geopolitical risks, international negotiations, and regulatory frameworks, drawing from her leadership at the World Bank, United Nations Security Council, and European institutions.
Ana Palacio is a lawyer and former diplomat who served as Spain's first female Minister of Foreign Affairs, bringing decades of expertise in international law and global strategy to audiences worldwide.
Ana led Spain's foreign policy from 2002 to 2004, resolving the Perejil Island conflict with Morocco and representing Spain on the United Nations Security Council. She later served as General Counsel and Vice President of the World Bank, overseeing international investment disputes. She is a founding partner of Palacio y Asociados and senior strategic counsel at Albright Stonebridge Group.
Ana's career offers practical insights into navigating complex international negotiations, understanding how legal frameworks shape global commerce, and building strategic relationships across borders. Her experience resolving diplomatic crises and facilitating high-stakes arbitration provides audiences with frameworks for managing conflict and making decisions under pressure. She translates complex geopolitical developments into actionable intelligence for business leaders and policymakers.
Audiences learn specific strategies for anticipating regulatory changes in international markets, understanding how diplomatic relationships affect business operations, and identifying opportunities within shifting global power dynamics. Ana delivers concrete examples from her work at the World Bank, the UN, and within European institutions that help organisations prepare for geopolitical risk.
Book Ana to gain insider perspective on international relations that directly impacts your strategic planning and global operations.
Topics, sessions and talks
Ana Palacio examines the evolution of diplomacy in our interconnected world, highlighting the contemporary challenges and opportunities that the international community encounters. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the complexities of modern diplomacy and learn how to navigate the shifting landscape of global relations effectively.
Ana Palacio explores the intricate relationship between geopolitics and economics, shedding light on how global events influence emerging markets and the Ibex 35. Her insights offer a comprehensive perspective on current trends, helping attendees grasp the complexities of these dynamics. Participants will learn to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by geopolitical shifts, equipping them with the knowledge to make informed decisions in an ever-evolving economic landscape.
Ana Palacio will discuss the vital role of businesses in sustainable development, emphasising how corporate responsibility can lead to meaningful change on a global scale. Attendees will learn about the strategies companies can adopt to enhance sustainability and the impact of their actions on the environment and society. This session aims to inspire participants to integrate sustainability into their corporate practices for a better future.
Ana transforms complex diplomatic experience into practical business intelligence, helping leaders navigate international markets and geopolitical risks with proven strategies from her work resolving global crises and facilitating high-stakes negotiations. Secure Ana today to equip your organisation with insider knowledge that turns regulatory challenges into competitive advantages.
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Ana Palacio draws on case studies from her direct involvement in international negotiations, the World Bank, and European institutions to translate geopolitical developments into frameworks for business decision-making and risk anticipation.
Ana Palacio speaks on modern diplomacy, geopolitics and economics, and corporate sustainability. She served as Spain's first female Minister of Foreign Affairs and as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of the World Bank.
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