Conflict in the Middle East: Practical considerations for business leaders in Europe

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 3 p.m. CEST

Developments in the Middle East are creating heightened uncertainty for organizations across multiple sectors and regions, adding complexity to an already challenging global risk environment.

Join our Geostrategy, Macroeconomics and sector teams, as they explore what these developments could mean for businesses today and in the future – and how leaders can respond with confidence.

The webcast will focus on the practical steps organizations can take to navigate near-term disruption, manage risk exposure and set strategy.

Key topics:

■	Geopolitical framing and scenarios
■	View from the Gulf
■	Oil and Gas impact
■	Supply chain logistics impact
■	Macroeconomic impact
■	How to respond as a business

Speakers:
	Famke Krumbmüller EY-Parthenon EMEIA Geostrategic Business Group Leader
	Richard Paton EY‑Parthenon MENA Strategy and Execution Leader
	Olga Beloglazova EY CESA Energy Center Leader
	Fabian Wehren EY Switzerland Consumer and Retail Sector Leader
	Marek Rozkrut EY EU and CESA Chief Economist
	Falco Weidemeyer EY‑Parthenon Global Turnaround and Restructuring Leader

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