Overview
Take a comprehensive look at what lies ahead in the business world. Join our faculty thought leaders at our new full-day learning event this fall to hear the latest topics impacting the future of business.
Our Executive Education Forum: Designing the Future of Business, is designed for HR/L&D professionals and executives at all levels who are interested in furthering skill enhancement, either personally or for their organization. The day will be focused on innovative thinking, networking, and the latest research from our faculty experts.
Key Benefits
Whether participants are interested in meeting new connections for personal growth and development or just coming to listen and learn, this forum will provide ample opportunity to meet with others, share ideas, and spark inspiration to bring back to your organization.
Keynote Speakers
Our faculty are thought leaders in the world of business. Through their academic knowledge, and research on contemporary business issues and emerging trends, participants of this forum will be exposed to important topics that are on the rise including: AI in business, the future of work, the current state of the global economy, and the shift of traditional to “permissionless” organizational structures.
Rita McGrath
Academic Director in Executive Education
Author, Seeing Around Corners and The End of Competitive Advantage
Moran Cerf
Academic Director In Executive Education
Director, Center for Advanced Technology and Human Performance
Adjunct Professor of Business Columbia University
Pierre Yared
MUTB Professor of International Business
Vice Dean for Executive Education
Columbia Business School
Abby Joseph Cohen
Former chief strategist at Goldman Sachs
Professor of Business, Economics
Columbia Business School
Keynote Sessions
The Future is Permissionless, Rita McGrath
We’re at a critical moment in organizational design, where the shift from traditional hierarchies to agile, permissionless structures is becoming reality. In this session, explore how emerging technologies and management approaches are enabling the implementation of flexible work, employee empowerment, and flatter hierarchies. Learn how to balance structure with innovation and efficiency in a landscape increasingly driven by relentless algorithms.
7 AI Updates You Can’t Ignore This Year, Moran Cerf
AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and staying informed is no longer optional—it's essential. This session will keep you at the forefront of AI advancements, offering real-time updates, strategic insights, and future predictions. You’ll explore frameworks for evaluating AI readiness, developing strategies, and identifying industry-specific applications, ensuring your organization can effectively navigate and leverage AI in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Economic Forecast: Understanding Global Shifts for Strategic Leadership, Pierre Yared and Abby Joseph Cohen
Navigating today’s economic volatility demands up-to-date insights and informed leadership. This session offers a concise and clear exploration of global economic trends, led by world-renowned macroeconomists Pierre Yared and Abby Joseph Cohen whose expertise spans academia and Wall Street. Gain a deeper understanding of inflation, interest rates, and recession risks, empowering you to make sound business decisions. This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to lead confidently in a constantly shifting economic landscape.
Human-Centric Future of Work, Stephan Meier
As technology and automation transform every aspect of work, leaders face new challenges in guiding their organizations through this transition. This session examines the key changes required in leadership to thrive in the future of work. Learn how to deploy technology effectively to enhance, rather than undermine, human motivation, and prepare your organization for the rapidly evolving workplace landscape.
FAQ
Where are you located?
Manhattanville Campus
Geffen Hall, Cooperman Commons
645 West 130th Street, New York, NY 10027
How can we get to the Manhattanville Campus?
Airports
John F. Kennedy (JFK)
website / airlines / taxi information
Distance to Columbia: 21 miles / 33.9 km
Travel Time: From 27 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes in traffic
LaGuardia (LGA)
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Distance to Columbia: 12 miles / 19.3 km
Travel Time: From 16 minutes to 25 minutes in traffic
Newark (EWR)
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Distance to Columbia: 24 miles / 38.6 km
Travel Time: From 34 minutes to 1 hour in traffic
Note: Distances are approximate and travel times will vary according to traffic and weather conditions. Please allow for delays.
Airport Transportation
Airport Shuttle
If you don't mind sharing a ride and making multiple stops along the way, this is a good option to consider.
Go Airlink NYC
Super Shuttle
NYAS (New York Airport Shuttle)
Light Rail
The light rail AirTrain links terminals at both JFK and Newark, which also provides quick service to airport parking, car rental companies and mass transit stations connecting to the City’s five boroughs.
Car and Taxi Services
Taxis
For travel from most New York City airports to Manhattan, you will find taxi stands outside every terminal. Please do not accept rides from anyone who approaches you. Please wait at a taxi transportation booth outside of the terminal. These booths will be clearly marked.
JFK Taxi, Car, and Van Service
LGA Car Service, and Shared Rides
General information about New York City Taxi Rates
Car Service
If you would like to arrange car service in advance, there are a number of car services servicing the New York area. Below is a short list of car service providers:
Leros Point to Point (Columbia preferred vendor) (+1 914-747-2300)
Dial 7 Car & Limousine Service (+1 212-777-7777)
Carmel Limo (+1 212-666-6666)
Directions to Columbia University Campus
Bus
Four Manhattan bus lines stop in front of the main entrance to the Columbia campus which has main entrances at 116th Street and Broadway and 116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
M4
M5
M101
M125
Subway
The #1 train provides direct access to the Columbia University Campus. The station stop is 125th Street and Broadway. #1 train route and station stops.
General New York Public Transportation Information
About the MetroCard
Manhattan Bus Map (all routes)
Manhattan Bus Schedules (all routes)
Car/Parking
Download Columbia Area Parking Information Sheet
General information about New York City Parking Regulations
*Nearby Parking Lots:
- 69 St. Clair Place (Between 125th St. and St. Claire Place
- 635 W.131st St (Across from Geffen)
- 3333 Broadway (Entrance on W. 133rd)
*Please contact the parking lot/garage to confirm prices and hours of operation
What are hotel accommodations in the surrounding area?
The links below provide detailed hotel listings and information. When searching for a hotel, we recommend looking for hotels on the Upper West Side or Midtown West of Manhattan. They are the closest neighborhoods to Columbia University.
Will there be photography at the event?
Yes, this event will be photographed. If you do not wish to be photographed, please contact us directly for more information.