Meeting planners and organizations frequently seek women at the top of their fields who can offer insights on leadership, innovation and the evolving challenges facing business and society. Across disciplines ranging from AI and robotics to aerospace, policy and biotechnology, women leaders are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Their work is shaping industries,…
This March, Austin, TX becomes a top destination for creators, leaders and thinkers as the annual SXSW conference rolls into town. We’re proud to represent nearly a dozen speakers on the SXSW 2026 agenda. See below to learn more about the highly anticipated sessions on technology, teamwork and leadership that our clients will be participating…
In Davos this year, the most important conversations didn’t center on model upgrades or shiny demos. The throughline was sharper and harder: Technology is accelerating, and the winners will be the leaders who can govern and integrate it while designing organizations that keep human judgment and trust intact. Below are highlights from World Economic Forum…
2025 made one thing unmistakably clear: artificial intelligence is no longer an experiment running on the margins of work. It has changed how work gets done. In 2026, the advantage will belong to leaders who go beyond deployment to design for AI’s actual impacts. These Stern Strategy Group clients are shaping today’s important conversations around…
Changes to the world’s climate are becoming harder to ignore, and businesses around the world see its impact on society more each year. In the first four months of 2023, fluctuating temperatures and stronger storms caused ripple effects to food availability and the global supply chain, affecting millions around the world. As more organizations aim…
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding China’s economic, technological and geopolitical trajectory is essential. We’re proud to represent a select group of world-class experts who offer deep, actionable insights into China’s role on the global stage. These thought leaders – spanning Nobel laureates, renowned academics, seasoned analysts and best-selling authors – bring clarity to…
What does it take to build a culture where people have the courage to speak up and feel safe doing it? Top experts in leadership, organizational behavior and workplace psychology are urging organizations to pay closer attention to courageous conversations. More than feel-good moments, they’re key to trust, innovation and sustained success. The research, books…
With the arrival of summer 2025 and vacation season heating up, many are looking for the perfect book to accompany some summer sun. From new and upcoming releases from our world-renowned roster of thought leaders to our staff picks of recent page turners, here are more than a dozen books to keep you reading this…
As leaders navigate new tariffs and supply chain disruption, having an advisor to help your leaders spot new opportunities in the midst of uncertainty is vital. From aligning strategy with policy and managing the labor force to deciding on how to best use new tech for organizational resilience, these global experts are able to advise…
The contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders to modern society cannot be understated – on Stern’s roster alone, sit a glass ceiling-shattering health care pioneer, prolific authors whose strategies for elevating the talent pool are transforming organizations, and technology engineers who are designing our futures. This year’s theme for AANHPI Heritage Month…
This International Women’s Day, we invite you to celebrate with us by amplifying the voices that are shaping our future in AI, leadership, resilience and geopolitics. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” calls for bold moves and innovative thinking. Our roster of distinguished women speakers are at the forefront of their fields, ready to empower and…
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TIME Magazine named 2024 “not just an election year. It’s perhaps the election year.” As countries around the world – from the U.S. and Mexico to South Korea and India – make important leadership choices in 2024, what role do business leaders play in potentially redefining economies and cultures? In an eye-opening Q&A, Rawi Abdelal,…
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