Executive Horizons 2026: an Alternative Take on Resilience

31 March 2026

Executive Horizons 2026: an Alternative Take on Resilience

Sir Alex Younger
Former Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6)
Prof. Alain Aspect
Professor and winner Nobel Prize in Physics
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About the Topic

As geopolitical relationships shift, artificial intelligence brings both benefits and risks, and quantum computing emerges as the next technological leap, resilience has become an essential prerequisite for progress – both for individuals and organizations.

During Executive Horizons 2026, internationally renowned speakers will explore the concept of resilience, demonstrating how it can evolve from a defensive force into an indispensable ingredient for lasting success.

We cordially invite you to participate in the dialogue and register for this exclusive evening of insight, exchange, and inspiration among like-minded peers.

Target Audience

International leaders from business, government, and academia

Program

Arrivals from 5:00 PM
Program starts 5:30 PM
Followed by dinner and networking

Location

Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ, Amsterdam

About the speaker

Sir Alex Younger

Sir Alex Younger

Former Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6)

Sir Alex Younger is the former Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), serving from 2014 to 2020. With nearly 30 years in intelligence, he is a leading authority on global security, cyber threats, and geopolitical strategy. Before becoming Chief, he led MI6’s counter-terrorism operations, including security for the London 2012 Olympics. As MI6 modernized under his leadership, he emphasized using technology as an advantage in intelligence work. A graduate of St. Andrews University in economics and computer science, he also served as an officer in the Scots Guards. Today, Sir Alex shares his insights on the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and human behavior—helping audiences understand how the hidden dynamics of intelligence shape our connected world.

Prof. Alain Aspect

Prof. Alain Aspect

Professor and winner Nobel Prize in Physics

Prof. Alain Aspect is a physicist renowned for his groundbreaking experiments on the foundations of quantum mechanics. He is a professor at the Institut d’Optique – Université Paris-Saclay and at the École Polytechnique, as well as a member of the French Académie des Sciences. In 2022, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, alongside John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger, for their experiments confirming the violation of Bell’s inequalities—a key result in quantum theory. Professor Aspect’s work has profoundly influenced our understanding of quantum entanglement and continues to shape the future of quantum technologies.

Dr. Vivienne Ming

Dr. Vivienne Ming

Neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author

Dr. Vivienne Ming is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author, dedicated to using science and technology to improve human potential. She is the co-founder and chief scientist of Dionysus Health, applying machine learning and epigenetics to postpartum and perimenopausal depression. She is also co-founder and executive chair of The Human Trust, an independent nonprofit data trust advancing research in human development while protecting individuals’ data. Dr. Ming sits on numerous boards, including neurotech startup Optoceutics, UC Berkeley’s Neurotech Collider Lab, UC San Diego’s Cognitive Science Department, and the Kennedy Family Human Rights Center. She is an honorary professor at University College London’s Global Business School for Health.

Moderator: Charles Groenhuijsen

Moderator: Charles Groenhuijsen

Journalist, author, speaker, and moderator

Charles Groenhuijsen is a journalist, author, speaker, and moderator with over fifty years of experience in media and public affairs. He began his career at De Volkskrant and later worked for Dutch public television, including as a U.S. correspondent. He is widely regarded as one of the most insightful and optimistic commentators of our time.
Optimism runs as a thread through all his work. In his bestseller Optimists Rule the World, he highlights how progress, innovation, and human resilience are often underestimated. As a speaker and moderator, he brings complex global issues to life with personal stories and insight. He speaks with warmth, humor, and curiosity about a world that’s changing faster than ever—yet in which human connection and storytelling remain essential.

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Featuring a broad program of renowned speakers, the evening offers a unique and multidimensional perspective on strategic and digital resilience. The event will be moderated by journalist and author Charles Groenhuijsen.

Join us for this exclusive evening full of insights, exchange, and inspiration with like-minded professionals.