--- title: UNICON Executive Education | Directors' Conference 2026, IMD description: "UNICON 2026 Directors' Conference at IMD: Leading in the Age of Intelligence. Join Executive Education leaders in Switzerland (April 14-16). Register now!" image: https://pages.uniconexed.org/hubfs/FWA_9448-Panorama.jpg.jpeg --- **#UNICONDirectors April 14-16, 2026** IMD | Lausanne, Switzerland [![Unicon-Logo-Full-Color-768x247](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Unicon-Logo-Full-Color-768x247.png?width=200&height=64&name=Unicon-Logo-Full-Color-768x247.png "Unicon-Logo-Full-Color-768x247")](https://uniconexed.org/?hsLang=en) ![IMD-Vertical-Lockup-Blue-on-Transparent-Safe-Space-RGB](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMD-Vertical-Lockup-Blue-on-Transparent-Safe-Space-RGB.webp?width=130&height=96&name=IMD-Vertical-Lockup-Blue-on-Transparent-Safe-Space-RGB.webp "IMD-Vertical-Lockup-Blue-on-Transparent-Safe-Space-RGB") # UNICON 2026 Directors' Conference at IMD ### Leading in the Age of Intelligence: Executive Learning in a Fragmented World ![directors conference 2026](https://20880262.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20880262/hubfs/directors%20conference%202026.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=directors%20conference%202026.jpg) ![54553839893_21571a6f86_c](https://20880262.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20880262/hubfs/54553839893_21571a6f86_c.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=54553839893_21571a6f86_c.jpg) ![unicondirectors](https://20880262.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20880262/hubfs/unicondirectors.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=unicondirectors.jpg) ![UNICON directors conference](https://20880262.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20880262/hubfs/UNICON%20directors%20conference.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=UNICON%20directors%20conference.jpg)   **Registration Fees:** CHF 1650   **Open to:** Executive Directors and Associate Deans and/or senior leaders who are responsible for executive education programs within their respective institutions.     --- ### It's the final countdown: The countdown is complete --- Now Available The full event agenda is ready to download: [Download the Event Agenda (PDF)](https://uniconexed.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260331-IMD-UNICON-EVENT-Agenda-Digtal.pdf?hsLang=en) 📩 **Registered participants:** keep an eye on your inbox — your pre-conference action items, event practical details, and access to the SpotMe app have been sent on April 8th. --- ## #UNICONDirectors: what to expect this year As artificial intelligence redefines the boundaries of leadership and decision-making, and as global geopolitics grow increasingly complex, executive education stands at a pivotal crossroad. From AI-powered hyper personalization in leadership programs to the strategic implications of shifting global power dynamics, this event will challenge participants to rethink what it means to prepare their institutions and themselves for the future. ## #UNICONDirectors: Last year's numbers 223 Participants 71 Business Schools Involved 20 Countries Represented 5 Continents [REGISTER NOW](https://carey.jhu.edu/events/tdc-2025) ## #UNICONTDC in 2025: What to Expect ### UNICON Benchmarking Survey Launch Deep dive sessions featuring exclusive, fresh insights and industry trends from the UNICON 2025 Benchmarking Survey ### Global Network Connect with 200+ leaders from 70+ prestigious business schools ### Renewed Purpose Gain an actionable game plan and clear strategy to bring more purpose and meaningful impact to your work—and, if you can, supercharge the experience by attending with your colleagues. ### "How I Built It” Presentations from UNICON member schools showcasing innovative, real-world approaches in ExecEd, moving from opportunity to solution. ###### Your 3-Day Executive Education Leadership Journey in the Age of Artificial Intelligence ## Day 1: Setting the Stage — Future-Back for Executive Education **09:00 | Opening & Welcome** With Melanie Weaver Barnett, Anna Dunand & Misiek Piskorski **Future-Back Exercises: Reimagining leadership in a world shaped by disruption, speed, and uncertainty.** - It’s 2035, and Executive Education as we know it has had its best year ever. How did it happen? - It’s 2035, and Executive Education as we know it no longer exists as an industry. How did it happen? **Deep Dive Sessions** - **The AI Future Is Already Here** Understanding the near-term leaps, their leadership implications, and their impact on what we have developed for future back exercises for executive education - **A Fragmented and Volatile World** Navigating geopolitical power shifts, instability, and emerging blocs, their leadership implications, and their impact on what we have developed for future back exercises for executive education **Expert & Executive Panel: From Insight to Action** Experts and clients share real lessons from navigating complex change, and requirements for executive education in the future. **17:00 | Cultural Experience — The Olympic Capital** Exclusive tour of the Olympic Museum followed by dinner & a keynote in Lausanne, the city of sports. ## Day 2: From Insight to Capability — Real Learning for Real Leaders **08:30 | Coffee & Light Breakfast** **Learning Spotlights: Critical Capabilities for the New Era** **IMD Immersive Labs: Real World, Real Challenges** Hands-on workshops rooted in IMD’s action-learning DNA: - Leading through fragmentation & complexity - Thriving under the twin forces of AI acceleration and global fracture **Sensemaking & Strategic Roadmapping** Turn signals into strategy — build resilience and opportunity maps for your organization. **15:00 | Cultural Experience — Switzerland’s Flavors** Journey to **Gruyères** & exclusive access to the **Cailler Chocolate Maison** *Taste the Swiss craft behind cheese & chocolate — a sensory immersion.* ## Day 3: Perform & Transform **08:30 | Coffee & Light Breakfast** **Leadership Readiness: Are You Prepared to Lead What’s Coming?** Frameworks and tools for senior leaders to drive transformation while preparing for today. **Group Assessment Debriefs** Understand your leadership readiness profile — strengths, gaps & opportunities. **Personal Action Blueprint** Turn your insights into an actionable 90-day leadership plan. **15:00 | Closing Reflections** ## Best-in-class Faculty sessions Connect with inspiring speakers from Johns Hopkins University and UNICON's global membership, who are transforming executive education worldwide ![dayce-1](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/dayce-1.jpeg?width=182&height=277&name=dayce-1.jpeg) ### Denyce Graves Distinguished Faculty Artist, Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute ![susan](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/susan.jpg?width=2560&height=2560&name=susan.jpg) ### Susan Magsamen Founder and Executive Director, Johns Hopkins University International Arts + Mind Lab ![images](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images.jpeg?width=225&height=225&name=images.jpeg) ### Wendel Patrick Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute ![images (1)](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images%20(1).jpeg?width=225&height=225&name=images%20(1).jpeg) ### Joseph Victor Sakran, MD, MPH, MPA Executive Vice Chair of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medicine [See the full schedule on the conference Portal](https://carey.jhu.edu/events/tdc-2025) ## Where to stay: venue & accommodation IMD Rates To help you plan your stay, please note that hotel rates in Lausanne typically range between **CHF 200 and CHF 400 per night**. Our conference partners offer **preferential rates** for participants, making accommodation more affordable than standard local prices. For stays extending beyond the conference dates, please contact the hotel directly and reference the conference for special conditions. ![beau](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/beau.webp?width=1919&height=1081&name=beau.webp) ## Beau-Rivage Palace Superior Garden View Rooms at CHF 375/night (single occupancy, breakfast included) Reservation deadline: February 13, 2026 (60 days before April 13) Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival | From 6 days prior: full stay charged (excluding city tax) | No-show: full stay charged (excluding city tax) [Check availability and book](https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2026-04-14&chain=24447&child=0¤cy=CHF&depart=2026-04-17&hotel=6910&level=hotel&locale=en-US&rate=N048) ![chateau](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/chateau.jpg?width=1024&height=731&name=chateau.jpg) ## Château d’Ouchy Superior Garden View Rooms at CHF 285/night (single occupancy, breakfast included) Reservation deadline: February 13, 2026 Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival | From 6 days prior: full stay charged (excluding city tax) | No-show: full stay charged (excluding city tax) [Check availability and book](https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2026-04-14&chain=22402&child=0¤cy=CHF&depart=2026-04-17&hotel=78370&level=hotel&locale=en-US&rate=HTBE01) ![royal](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/royal.webp?width=1360&height=955&name=royal.webp) ## Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Rooms at CHF 310/night (single occupancy, breakfast included) Reservation deadline: March 14, 2026 (30 days before April 13) Cancellation policy: free cancellation up to 8 days before check-in [Check availability and book](https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2026-04-14&chain=24447&child=0¤cy=CHF&depart=2026-04-16&group=1304IMDUNI&hotel=39949&level=hotel&locale=en-US&productcurrency=CHF&rooms=1) ![carlton](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/carlton.jpg?width=768&height=768&name=carlton.jpg) ## Carlton - **Classic Single Room (double bed) :** CHF 205.– - **Classic Double Room (double bed) :** CHF 230.– - **Executive Double Room (double bed or twin beds) :**CHF 260.– - Breakfast: included - City tax: CHF 6.00 per person per day (additional) **Special rate :** exclusively reserved for participants of your event. **Cancelation policy :** free cancellation or modification up to 15 days prior to arrival. After this period, 100% of the total stay will be charged. Use promotional code **UNICON2026** [Check availability and book](https://www.secure-hotel-booking.com/d-edge/Carlton-Lausanne-Boutique-Hotel/2CH3/fr-FR/DateSelection?_ga=2.12080759.219891761.1755842196-1289199109.1704306228&_gl=1*1f990so*_ga*MTI4OTE5OTEwOS4xNzA0MzA2MjI4*_ga_EJLXKHGQ4H*czE3NTU4NDIxOTUkbzUwMyRnMCR0MTc1NTg0MjE5NSRqNjAkbDAkaDA) ### Restaurants and Sightseeing ![Fondue-fromage-1](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Fondue-fromage-1.jpg?width=1920&height=1338&name=Fondue-fromage-1.jpg) ## Discover Lausanne's Culinary Scene From cozy coffee shops to Michelin-starred dining, Lausanne offers exceptional gastronomy within walking distance of IMD. Enjoy authentic Swiss fondue at Café Romand, fresh sushi at Miyako, or casual lakeside dining at White Horse. Our curated guide features elegant brasseries, trendy wine bars in the Flon district, and international flavors—all easily accessible by metro or on foot for dining between sessions or evening gatherings. [Download IMD's list of local restaurants](https://uniconexed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Restaurants-Bars-in-Lausanne.pdf?hsLang=en) ![20250326-Map-1-1-2048x1032](https://pages.uniconexed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/20250326-Map-1-1-2048x1032.webp?width=2048&height=1032&name=20250326-Map-1-1-2048x1032.webp) ## Experience Lausanne's Must-See Attractions and Surroundings As the Olympic Capital, Lausanne blends medieval charm with modern innovation. Explore the historic Cité and Gothic Cathedral, stroll the Lake Geneva waterfront, or visit the renowned Olympic Museum and Plateforme 10 arts district. The city's compact layout and efficient transport make it easy to discover hidden gems like Mon-Repos Park and the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards. Your Lausanne Transport Card provides unlimited access to make the most of your time here. [Things to do around Lausanne](https://uniconexed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lausanne-Sightseeing.pdf?hsLang=en) ![FWA_6773.jpg](https://20880262.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20880262/hubfs/FWA_6773.jpg.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=FWA_6773.jpg.jpeg) ![IMD](https://20880262.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20880262/hubfs/IMD.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMD.jpeg) ![FWA_9448-Panorama.jpg](https://20880262.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20880262/hubfs/FWA_9448-Panorama.jpg.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=FWA_9448-Panorama.jpg.jpeg) ##### Ready to join us at IMD? As artificial intelligence redefines the boundaries of leadership and decision-making, and as global geopolitics grow increasingly complex, executive education stands at a pivotal crossroad. From AI-powered hyper-personalization in leadership programs to the strategic implications of shifting global power dynamics, this event will challenge participants to rethink what it means to prepare executives for the future. Join us in April 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland, to engage in critical conversations, share cutting-edge approaches, and co-create the next evolution of executive education. [Register Now](https://go.imd.org/unicon-directors-conference) ## Discover the UNICON Experience Get a preview of the energy, learning, and networking opportunities at the UNICON Directors' Conference. 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