The pace of change has never been greater, and time is now the most critical currency for COOs. At this year’s COO Leaders Summit – Europe, we explore the “4 T’s” of modern operations—time, trade, talent, and technology—and how they are reshaping the future of business.
From navigating digital transformation at speed, to addressing talent shortages and workforce transformation, COOs are tasked with balancing innovation and resilience. Cybersecurity and validation are no longer optional; they’re integral to operational readiness. At the same time, sustainability initiatives and evolving operational frameworks demand bold, future-focused leadership.
This year’s summit brings together the leaders who are driving change, setting the pace, and defining operational excellence in a world where time waits for no one.
In all our sessions we implement Chatham House Rules which if you don't know means anyone who comes to a meeting is free to use information from the discussion but is not allowed to reveal who made any particular comment. It is designed to increase the openness of discussion.
For programmes spread over two days, switch between days using the tabs below.
Day One
Day one
Morning Session
09:15 - 09:45 Doors Open & Registration
09:45 - 10:00 Welcome to the Congress
10:00 – 10:20 Connection before Content
‘What have I learnt this year?’
An opportunity to connect with peers and share your greatest learning of the past 12 months
10:20 – 11:00 Opening Panel & Immersive Q&A
SPIN: Strategy, People, Innovation, Next!
11:00 - 11:20 Meetings & Networking
11:20 -12:40 Keynote Workshop & Q&A
Navigating Uncertainty: An Unconventional Approach
Afternoon Session
12:40 -12:50 Reflection
An opportunity to reflect on the morning’s sessions, share ideas with those around you, and take time to centre your thoughts.
12:50 – 13:40 Partner Roundtable
AI & Intelligent Automation: From Hype to Hands-On
12:50 – 13:40 Partner Roundtable
Building Resilient Operations Through Risk Visibility
12:50 – 13:40 Partner Roundtable
ESG & Compliance at Scale: Reporting Without the Red Tape
13:40 - 14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 15:15 Shift & Share
A high-speed and engaging session where you’ll meet each of our partners in a different light: through the ideas and technologies shaping their missions. Designed to spark curiosity and ignite conversation, this is all about making real-world connections that last.
15:15 – 16:00 Interactive Skills Session 1
Storytelling For the C-Suite: Getting Ops Heard at the Table
15:15 – 16:00 Interactive Skills Session 2
Operational Productivity Under Pressure
15:15 – 16:00 Interactive Skills Session 3
Leading Multi-Generational, Distributed Teams
16:00 - 16:20 Meetings & Networking
16:20 - 17:05 Partner Workshop
Culture as Infrastructure: Embedding Resilience with Digital Tools
17:05 – 17:35 Keynote Workshop
AI Transformation: The COO’s Role in Becoming Frontier
17:35 – 18:30 Break Before the Evening
18:30 - 19:15 Drinks Reception - with entertainment
19:15 – 21:00 Dinner
21:00 End of Day 1
Day Two
Day Two
Morning Session
08:45 - 09:00 Welcome & Reflection Session
09:00 – 09:50 Keynote Panel
Finding Growth Through Risk With Resilience: The COO Perspective
09:50 – 10:10 Meetings & Networking
10:10 – 10:40 Keynote Workshop
Left of Boom in Cyber
10:40 – 11:30 Partner Roundtable
Leading Hybrid & Multi-Generational Teams with Technology
10:40 – 11:30 Partner Roundtable
Cybersecurity as an Operations Imperative
10:40 – 11:30 Partner Roundtable
Productivity Reimagined: Unlocking ROI Through Tech-Enabled Ops
11:30 -11:50 Meetings & Networking
11:50 - 12:20 Partner Workshop
Rethinking Global Supply Chains: Tech Solutions for Reshoring & Visibility
Afternoon Session
12:20 – 13:10 Case Study Breakout 1
The Administration is Driving Reshoring. OEMs and Suppliers Can Benefit.
12:20 – 13:10 Case Study Breakout 2
Automation in the Workforce: Retrain< Reassign, or Rehire?
12:20 – 13:10 Case Study Breakout 3
Regulation in Flux: Future-Proofing ESG and Reporting
13:10 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 14:30 Partner Workshop
Scaling AI from Pilot to Enterprise Value
14:30 - 14:50 Meetings & Networking Break
14:50 – 15:50 Keynote Interactive Workshop
Carved Over Time: Leveraging Culture, Behavior and Resilience Through Disruption
15:50 – 16:10 Consolidation Session
16:10 Close of the Summit
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COO Leaders’ Summit – Europe Events
29th September 2026 - 30th September 2026
TBA
Dublin, Ireland
