Prince Michael of Liechtenstein graduated from the Vienna University of Economics and Business with a master’s degree in business administration. During his studies, he worked with banks and manufacturing companies in Canada, the United States and Belgium.
From 1978 to 1987 he worked for Nestlé SA in the fields of controlling, marketing and management in various markets throughout Europe and Africa.
In 1987 he returned to Liechtenstein where he took over the position of Managing Director with Industrie- und Finanzkontor Ets., a leading trust company with tradition and expertise in long-term, multi-generational preservation of wealth, family values and businesses. Today, Prince Michael of Liechtenstein is the company’s executive chairman.
He is also founder and chairman of Geopolitical Intelligence Services AG, publisher of Der Pragmaticus and a co-founder of the International Institute of Longevity and Longevity Center.
Prince Michael of Liechtenstein is a member of various professional organizations such as STEP, and is Chairman of the European Center of Austrian Economics Foundation in Vaduz.
Hall A (Level 2)
Manoeuvring Macro-geopolitical Dynamics
Explore the transformative vision for the financial system in 2030, addressing today's inequalities and inefficiencies. This session will delve into the profound impact of geoeconomic movements on financial services and how emerging technologies provide innovative tools to combat these challenges. H.S.H Prince Michael of Liechtenstein will chart a path towards a resilient and inclusive financial future, highlighting the pivotal role of digitalisation in this journey.
Roundtable Room 1 (Level 2)
Manoeuvring Macro-geopolitical Dynamics
In keeping with Elevandi's commitment to developing innovation ecosystems, as considered at the Inclusive FinTech Forum and the recent report "Catalysing Disruptive Shifts for Innovation and Sustainability in Urban Environments".
More than 4 billion people can cast a vote in 2024. Two regional conflicts are jeopardising security and disrupting supply chains, with no resolution in sight. The East and the West are rising trade barriers. Against this background, how are multinationals to understand and adjust to the new normal, and where can technology help?
Operating under the theme of Manoeuvring Macro-geopolitical Dynamics, this roundtable will offer three constructs of the “new normal”:
1. The death of the Brussels Effect: Europe has a history of exporting policy thought internationally, with changes like GDPR or the Basel framework for banking. Amid geopolitical divides, will this trend carry on in the regulation of digital finance and critical technologies?
2. Crisis is the new BAU: Defence, trade, health, and ecological catastrophes are becoming so frequent that corporates need to adjust to expect crises as part of their business-as-usual. How is this changing the markets for credit or insurance? What is the role of technology in this change?
3. It’s the era of economic insecurity: The US raised trade barriers to the import and export of capital and goods, especially linked to critical technologies. China, the EU and the UK are following suit, albeit with deviations. What can we expect from the race on economic security and what does it mean for cross-border businesses?
Attendees who wish to familiarise themselves with the topic may refer to the reference materials below.
- Driving innovation for a more inclusive future