The 2025 Leadership Summit will run across 3 days and is centred around an interactive program delivered by Professor Felix Oberholzer-Gee of Harvard Business School.
Experience an urban escape in the heart of Melbourne at The Trust Melbourne and visit some of Melbourne’s best restaurants Pastuso, Tonka, and Vue de monde.
Felix Oberholzer-Gee is the Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School (HBS). An award-winning instructor, his academic work and consulting are focused on competitive strategy and the effects of digital technology on corporate performance. His research has been published in the very best, peer-reviewed journals of his profession and profiled by media outlets around the world, including Financial Times, Le Figaro, New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
Oberholzer-Gee teaches competitive strategy in the HBS MBA program and in executive education courses such as the Harvard General Management Program. He serves as faculty chair of the Senior Executive Leadership Program for China, the Driving Digital Strategy and the Managing Turbulence programs.
On days 2 and 3 of the Summit will take place at The Trust Melbourne. This historic building is located on the iconic Flinders Lane, right in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. Only a 2 minutes walk from the InterContinental.
Nestled behind the 1890’s neo-gothic façade of the iconic Rialto Towers, this five-star hotel has been at forefront of the local hospitality scene since 2008. The InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto is a haven in the centre of the city.
This sassy laneway restaurant on iconic AC/DC lane brings the magic of modern Peruvian cuisine to Melburnians. Landing with confidence this modern Peruvian restaurant is as cool as it looks.
Hidden behind the iconic graffitied walls of Flinders Lane in Melbourne, Tonka celebrates the vibrancy of Indian flavours with European influences and a contemporary flair. Since its inception, Tonka has proudly maintained One Hat status in The Age Good Food Guide’s ‘Hat Awards.’
Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for over 20 years, continuing to present beautiful food that not only appeals to a sense of luxury but also honesty, integrity and an inherent natural flavour. Located on the 55th floor of Melbourne’s iconic Rialto building, it has sweeping views of Melbourne’s cityscape.
The event is free-of-charge for all invited guests.
There is no charge for attendance, accommodation, flights, meals, transfers and pre-organised activities. If you would like to extend your stay or change your flights, you will need to cover these costs.
Tuesday – dinner
Wednesday – all meals
Thursday – all meals
Friday – breakfast and lunch
Spending money, in-room charges, shopping, or any extra costs associated with bringing your partner or spouse attending.
Tuesday 27 May, Wednesday 28 May and Thursday 29 May
Yes. If you would like to extend your stay at InterContinental Melbourne, please mark this option during the registration process and our event partner Urban Event Management, will be in touch with you to provide a quote.
If you wish to stay at an alternative hotel or resort, you will need to arrange this yourself and let Urban Event Management know during the registration process.
Yes, you may bring your partner or spouse. They may share a room with you at no additional charge, however we will only cover their daily breakfast at the hotel.
If you wish to have your partner attend any or all dinners, please check this option at registration. There is an additional charge for this as per below:
Pastuso $220
Tonka $250
Vue de monde $300
* Please note while partners are welcome to attend dinner functions, they are not able to attend the day time sessions. Please note you will need to arrange flights for your partner yourself.
Yes, however children are not able to attend any events. Please note this with your registration and Urban Event Management will be in touch with you to provide a quote. We will not be covering any food or meals for family members. These can be charged to your room which you will pay at check out.
No. Every delegate will have their own room unless you choose to bring a partner or spouse, or specify otherwise during the registration process.
Yes, transfers to and from Melbourne Airport to The InterContinental Melbourne are included, unless you alter your arrival or departure time from the group schedule. All transfers to any events, dinners or activities outlined within the itinerary are also included. You will need to organise transfers to and from your home airport.
Parking is available for Victorian delegates. Please let us know during the online registration process if you will require parking.
Of course! Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you complete your registration, and we will ensure these are catered for.
Yes, we will be providing temperance beverages at the dinners.
The dress code is smart casual throughout days at the Leadership Summit. The dinners will be business casual.
You will be able to network with those attending the Summit through the Events Air App. You will receive email communications about downloading this App closer to the date.
You can access the digital version of the case studies here. A printed copy has also been mailed to your address.
