OXO Tower, London July 2026

Beyond Borders London Edition

global experts EXPLAIN HOW TO
PLAN for an uncertain world

The old rules of business no longer apply. So we've brought together the global leaders navigating this new borderless world to share what it takes to build and scale in it.

Why watch?

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Expert insights

Hear from leaders at the forefront of borderless work at Google, Microsoft, the Financial Times and more

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Hot topics

Everything from how to adapt in the era of AI to the financial infrastructure global companies need to survive

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Dynamic conversation

Learn from AI experts, finance titans, and global operations leaders as they go head-to-head and trade perspectives

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Real life examples

Understand the ins and outs of how a global company operates compliantly across 40 markets

Five episodes. Countless takeaways.

coming soon Episode 1

Built beyond borders: What it takes to grow through uncertainty

with Tim Harford and Sagar Khatri

With the ground constantly shifting, forecasting is becoming harder. But the best-run businesses can adapt when predictions fail.

coming soon Episode 2

From AI ambition to execution: Redesigning the workforce

with Dan Figueiredo, David Brear and Kate Walsh

As human and digital labor increasingly collaborate, what does it take to implement successful governance, operating models, and workforce strategy?

coming soon Episode 3

A seat at the table: The evolution of payroll

with Ian Giles, Jason Davenport and Victoria O'Callaghan

Payroll is becoming a strategic business function — but many organizations haven’t caught up. What does it take to claim a seat at the table?

coming soon Episode 4

The real cost of global expansion

with Maria Macaloney, Eddie Harrison and Matt Carr

If expansion decisions are driven by revenue potential, why do so many businesses underestimate the real cost of going global?

coming soon Episode 5

Built for change: Why some organizations evolve and others fall behind

with Jon French and Monish Munshi

In a world where change is constant, why do some organizations adapt while others struggle to keep pace? A conversation on leadership and adaptability.

Kate Walsh and Ola Oyetayo with the London skyline
coming soon Case study

How Verto is bringing business into emerging markets

Verto operates in over 40 markets, moves money across emerging economies, and employs 240 people globally. In this episode, Kate Walsh sits down with CEO Ola Oyetayo to understand the compliance debt that caught Verto off guard 18 months into a new market, how they make expansion decisions when the macro environment keeps shifting, and how global hiring is a competitive advantage.

The venue

Oxo Tower illuminated at night overlooking the River Thames

Oxo Tower

Barge House St, London SE1 9PH, UK

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