Geopolitics and Global Futures Symposium 2027

From space warfare to brain science and AI, the very foundations of global power are being redefined.

Created by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan, the Geopolitics and Global Futures Symposium brings together a powerful blend of disciplines to explore emerging security challenges through a future-focused lens.

By participating in this online symposium, you will move beyond static analyses of geopolitics to confront the dynamic forces shaping our world:

• Multidisciplinary strategic insight — not just theory, but foresight;
• Global experts from security, science, policy, and ethics;
• Interactive format featuring real-world case studies;
• A future-first approach to understanding power, policy, and risk.

Learning objectives

You will learn to:

• See the full spectrum of 21st-century security threats - technological, cognitive, strategic;
• Identify key drivers of disruption and transformation in geopolitics;
• Build foresight and scenario-planning skills to navigate uncertainty;
• Make informed decisions in complex, ethically charged environments.

This symposium is designed for:

• Senior officials and strategists in government and international organisations
• Security, defence, and intelligence professionals
• Private sector leaders navigating geopolitical risk
• Journalists, NGO representatives, and future-focused academics

Whether you’re shaping policy, advising leaders, or leading innovation, this series will equip you with the insight and foresight to stay ahead of the curve - and to act before the future is upon us.

• 15% Early-Bird Discount if you apply before 8 February 2027.
• GCSP Alumni qualify for a 20% discount on the standard rate of 1200 CHF.