2026 European Senior Operations Leader Roundtable

EAB invites you to an exclusive executive gathering on 16 April, co-hosted with Trinity College Dublin, convening senior operations leaders to discuss the most pressing challenges facing leaders today.

Participants will engage in a full day of research insights and practical best-practice exchange with peers—designed to foster candid discussion, spark new thinking, and strengthen leadership impact.

Event Details

Audience: This roundtable is best suited for senior operations leaders.

For travel planning: The event will begin at 8:00 and conclude at 16:00 on 16 April, with an EAB-hosted dinner the evening prior (15 April). Additional logistical details are provided below to support your planning, and further agenda details are forthcoming.

Agenda Topics

1. Competing in a Global Marketplace

• Managing undisciplined spend
• Rebuilding discipline into international recruitment strategy
• Defining the new global competition and sizing emerging markets

2. Building a Future-Focused Digital Infrastructure

• Developing a clear AI posture that aligns institutional aspirations with IT realities to guide AI adoption
• Making informed investment decisions and accelerating AI integration across campus functions

3. Leading Through Change

• Working strategically through and beyond moments of upheaval, including challenging cultural situations
• Building consensus and inclusion around strategic decisions