AGENDA

The Bulgari Hotel
Monday 18th May 2026

16.00
Welcome and introductions

16.20
Leading Through the Hard Stuff
Verona Frankish
CEO, Yopa

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A candid look at what leadership really demands when the stakes are high: making difficult people decisions, navigating board and shareholder tension, balancing growth with profit, and building a culture that can move fast without breaking and keeping trust.

17.00
Round table discussions
Join a group discussion on any one of these topics

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Balancing Growth vs Profit.
The trade-offs between efficiency and acceleration

Founder Dynamics
When to bring in a CEO, How to hire a C-suite and fire a C-suite, Founder conflict.

Fundraising
What is the current environment, what are investors looking for, and what’s changed.

Exiting Right
How to Prepare for the Most Personal Business Decision. Exiting is more than a deal—it’s a life change, but when is the right time to sell? What beyond profit and growth adds the most value to your business? How do you prepare personally, financially and for the emotional impact of stepping away and plan for what comes next

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18.00
Conversations and Champagne

18.30
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