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…
When the Middle East shifts, the ripple effects reach boardrooms and balance sheets across the globe. Escalating tensions in the region are disrupting global energy flows and redefining security risks, all while AI, digital finance and climate policy reshape how countries assert power and influence. Read on to discover some of the world’s top minds…
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…
These 11 speakers & advisors are defining how businesses and society will live, work and play in the coming decades.
Insights from three top global sustainability experts offer ways to craft effective, measurable climate change mitigation strategies.
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,…
These major themes will be top of mind in 2024.
Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms outline the leadership skills needed to compete and work with AI systems that function as actors, not simply tools
Informed guidance for Boards and CEOs making investments in an exponentially evolving tech landscape.
Social scientist Jim Detert gives leaders a blueprint for fostering authentic dialogue and managing difficult interactions with courage.
These eight renowned experts explain the geopolitical landscape, equipping leaders to craft smart, future-proof business strategies.
Harvard’s Cass Sunstein reveals the power of fun to elevate motivation, behavior and positive social interactions in the workplace.
Meg Rithmire’s insights into China’s dynamic economy reveal the subtle ties between power, policy and profit in international trade.
Delve into the latest AI strategies that maximize ROI, re-humanize operations and harness its full potential safely and effectively.
Barbara Wixom’s frameworks reveal how to be successful with data monetization, data liquidity and data democracy in an AI-powered world.
