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What the U.S. Midterms Mean for MENA Business

At APCO's November 9 briefing, the panel's answer was calm but urgent: Expect continuity in the U.S.-MENA relationship, but Congress now has more say, so engagement with Washington has to start well before the new Congress sits in January....

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How Investors Are Navigating the AI Revolution: 10 Takeaways From the 2026 Greenwich Economic Forum

Investors at the 2026 Greenwich Economic Forum weighed AI’s role as an economic driver, from U.S.-China competition and policy gaps to job displacement, taxation, immigration, crypto and bubble risk....

October 14, 2026 / James Allan, Mannar Hanna
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Higher Ed on the Ballot: 5 Takeaways for Campus Leaders After the Midterms

Former U.S. Reps. Susan Wild and Dennis Ross outline how oversight, leadership changes and funding limits after the midterms will affect higher education, and what campus leaders should plan for now....

October 8, 2026 / Brian Keeter, Susan Wild, Dennis Ross
Women's Leadership Reception

From Lonely Beginnings to Collective Power: The Rise of Women at Davos

Over decades, women’s participation at Davos has grown remarkably, transforming early isolation into a thriving, supportive community. Ongoing advocacy and mentorship continue to drive progress, fostering greater visibility, leadership and inclusion for women leaders worldwide....

January 29, 2026 / Margery Kraus
COP 30 in Brasil

COP30 Leader’s Summit Recap

Global leaders gathered at COP30 in the Amazon, confronting climate urgency, fractured consensus and calls for climate justice. Major highlights included bold forest finance, unified carbon markets and developing nations’ powerful demands for equity ...

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A Hinge Moment for Fintech

Fintech is entering a transformative phase where global digital finance is rapidly evolving, but fragmentation across national policies and regulations poses major challenges....

October 23, 2025
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Showcasing APCO’s Impact: Join Us for a Remarkable Week of Events in Washington, D.C. and Beyond 

As autumn arrives, APCO gears up for an exciting week from October 14-17, hosting events for DC Fintech Week and World Bank/IMF meetings while also engaging in global health discussions at the World Health Summit in Berlin....

October 10, 2025 / Mara Hedgecoth
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Partners, Competitors or Rivals? The EU-China Summit and the Future of the Bilateral Relationship 

Despite marking 50 years of EU-China relations, the latest summit in Beijing yielded few breakthroughs. Ongoing trade tensions, shifting global alliances, and U.S. influence keep the future of EU-China cooperation complex and uncertain....

London Climate Action Week 2025

London Climate Action Week: The Critical Role of Sustainable Funds 

London Climate Action Week highlighted the urgent need to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually for sustainable projects, emphasizing the growing importance of ESG capital, climate risk insurance and strategic corporate engagement to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy. ...

July 14, 2025
Mara Hedgecoth at Page Society 2025 Spring Seminar

Leading Through Uncertainty: 10 Takeaways from the 2025 Page Spring Seminar

As the chair of the 2025 Page Spring Seminar, I had the incredible opportunity to put together a program for our profession to address the critical moment we are operating in today. Our theme, New World Disorder: Thriving Amidst Chaos, proved to be the perfect backdrop to discuss the challenges and opportunities organizations are facing in today’s environment....

March 21, 2025 / Mara Hedgecoth