Topic 2027

Leading in a Hybrid Human-Agent World

A Conference dedicated to leadership success - today, tomorrow and beyond

For the sixth time, we’re bringing the community back together — in person, in Vienna! This event brings together international leadership professionals, HR decision-makers, innovators and strategists from all sectors to explore what it means to lead in times of rapid change, transformation, and emerging technologies.

The future is still unfolding.

Leadership Horizon is hosted by MDI.

1 full day
of development

International leadership
experts & practicioners

Top-notch
tools & strategies

In Vienna
Heart of Europe

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June 3th 2027

F2F Tickets are now available for Leadership Horizon 2027

Ultra Early Bird

All-access pass to the full on-site program incl. keynotes, workshops, labs and premium full-day catering.

€ 289 excl. VAT

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Recap of the 2026 Lineup

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Leadership Horizon 27: A First Look

Ranya Nehmeh @ Leadership Horizon 2027

Ranya Nehmeh

International HR & Leadership Expert | CEO & Founder, ELEVAR

Keynote: The Future-Ready Leader – Building Sustainable Agility in a Hybrid Human-Agent World

How can leaders stay agile, human and effective as AI reshapes the way we work?

With 20+ years of international HR leadership experience, Dr. Ranya Nehmeh helps organizations navigate leadership, workplace culture, hybrid work, and the future of work. She has held senior HR roles at the European Central Bank and the OPEC Fund for International Development and works with leaders on some of today’s most pressing people and organizational challenges.

An international keynote speaker and adjunct professor in Vienna, Ranya is also co-author of In Praise of the Office (Wharton School Press, 2025). Her perspectives on leadership, hybrid work, organizational culture, and the future of work have been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fast Company, as well as international podcasts and leadership forums.

Lorenz Huber @ Leadership Horizon 2027

Lorenz Huber

Leadership Development Expert | Founder, Leadership Orchestra

Musical Leadership Experience: The Rhythm of Leadership – Leading with Clarity in a World Changed by AI

How can leaders create clarity, trust and alignment when AI is changing the way we work and lead?

When everything around us is changing, leaders need anchors that remain constant. This experience explores the timeless principles of leadership that create stability, trust and direction in an AI-driven world.

Through music, interaction and the experience of conducting an orchestra, participants discover how clarity, listening, timing and alignment transform individuals into a powerful collective performance – and how these human fundamentals remain essential in the future of leadership.

Executives test their leadership styles, receive immediate feedback, and apply their refined approaches right away. To this end, Lorenz Huber founded the Leadership Orchestra in 2001. Since then, the trained conductor has been sharing the success strategies of top orchestras and conductors through an interactive format that brings these principles to life.

“Only clear messages get through” and “Body language always wins” are just two of his most important key messages.

To date, his projects have taken him to Austria, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and Hungary. Lorenz Huber heads the Social Skills Department at Technikum Wien University of Applied Sciences.

Who is next in 2027?

Who is next?

Behind the scenes, things are moving fast. We’re currently deep in conversations with more international speakers, forward-thinking companies, and strong partners who all share one question: what does leadership really need next?

Stay tuned !

We’ll start sharing more. Step by step. Speaker by speaker.

the location 27

Step into Prisma with us. In this vibrant atmosphere, inspiration flows freely, from the colorful Atrium to the tranquil outdoor terraces. Every corner of this new venue is designed to create unforgettable experiences.
 

Discover a space where our ideas take center stage, where collaboration and innovation thrive.

Prisma

Address: Am Grünen Prater 2/Tribüne 2, 1020 Vienna

Prisma Location

the location 27

Prisma

Address: Am Grünen Prater 2/Tribüne 2, 1020 Vienna

Step into Prisma with us. In this vibrant atmosphere, inspiration flows freely, from the colorful Atrium to the tranquil outdoor terraces. Every corner of this new venue is designed to create unforgettable experiences.
 

Discover a space where our ideas take center stage, where collaboration and innovation thrive.

the Program 27

The program for Leadership Horizon 2027 is in its very early stages, and we’ll keep you updated step by step — 

on speakers, networking options, workshops, labs, and more — over the coming months. 

Stay tuned!

Program 27

The program for Leadership Horizon 2027 is in its very early stages, and we’ll keep you updated step by step — on speakers, networking options, workshops, labs, and more — over the coming months. Stay tuned!

Prisma Location

Leadership Horizon Through the Years

Browse through the highlights of past years — inspiring moments, bold ideas, and the people shaping the future of leadership.

Discover the journey that brought us here.

Hybrid Leadership Success

The very first Leadership Horizon explored what truly makes hybrid work succeed: trust-based leadership, clear structures, and collaboration across distance. 

Sessions focused on practical strategies for hybrid performance, wellbeing, and culture-building in the post-pandemic workplace.

Leadership in Uncertain Times

Leadership Horizon 2023 addressed how leaders can foster psychological safety, communicate with clarity, and guide their teams through uncertainty. The event highlighted resilient decision-making, intergenerational collaboration, and shared leadership as key stabilizers in times of change.

Co-Leading with AI

The 2024 edition focused on how artificial intelligence reshapes leadership, learning, and collaboration. Keynotes and demos explored co-leading with AI — balancing data-driven efficiency with emotional intelligence, ethical awareness, and the human touch that keeps organizations authentic.

Leading with AI Agents

Leadership Horizon 2025 went one step further — exploring the rise of AI agents in daily leadership and learning. Experts discussed governance, transparency, and human-centered decision-making, showing how leaders can partner with AI without losing empathy, creativity, or purpose.

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