Navigating Uncertainty: Business Leadership in a Changing World

A Fireside Chat with Alistair Wood followed by a panel session looking at navigating the global landscape of 2026

Navigating Uncertainty: Business Leadership in a Changing World

Join us for our next SBN Event in partnership with Fora on March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM. With global conflict and geopolitical uncertainty increasingly shaping public discourse, this fireside chat brings timely perspective to the challenges facing business and society today. We are pleased to welcome Alistair Wood as our featured guest for an in-depth conversation exploring how rising international tensions may influence economic stability, organisational decision-making, and the broader social landscape.

Agenda

18:00 - Arrival and Networking

18:30 - Fireside Chat with Alistair Wood

19:00 - Panel Discussion & Networking

20:00 - Event End

This evening will cose with a panel discussion digging further into the themes from Alistairs' interview with an group of experts. Lineup TBA

SBN is delighted to be bringing you this event in partnership with Fora.

Alistair Wood is an internationally recognised leader with over 30 years of experience in strategic advisory roles for governments, NGOs, and multinational organisations. Alistair’s career includes senior intelligence and security positions in the UK, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and the Central African Republic, as well as leadership roles in the charity sector, where he successfully scaled operations and secured international funding. His advisory expertise is complemented by a robust network across the UK, Europe, Africa, and Asia, built through years of diplomatic service and board-level leadership.