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Managing Your Global Public Affairs Function

Virtual Workshop

Managing Your Global Public Affairs Function

October 8, 2026
10:00 a.m.−12:15 p.m. ET

Successfully managing a global public affairs function today requires aligning strategy, issues, and stakeholder engagement across multiple markets in a rapidly changing and complex geopolitical environment. This workshop explores how leading organizations build and coordinate their public affairs function to anticipate risks, prioritize issues, and drive impact worldwide.

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In this program, you’ll gain insight into:

    • Building and aligning a global public affairs strategy across regions and functions 
    • Mapping and prioritizing policy issues in a fast-moving and fragmented landscape   
    • Identifying and engaging key stakeholders effectively across markets and political systems   
    • Understanding and integrating geopolitical risk into public affairs decision-making   
    • Case studies of how global teams coordinate to influence policy and manage risk

10:00 a.m.

New Developments in the Global Landscape

In an increasingly complex geopolitical environment, public affairs professionals must stay ahead of evolving risks to organizational strategy and reputation. This session will examine key global trends and how they influence policy, stakeholder expectations and business operations across markets and governments. 

This session will cover: 

  • Key political, economic and cultural factors shaping the global public affairs landscape
  • Major issues facing organizations today as well as emerging challenges
  • The role of data, research and public opinion insights in proactive decision-making 

11:00 a.m.

Break

11:15 a.m.

Anticipating and Managing Emerging Issues

Effectively managing global public affairs requires the ability to identify and respond to issues before they escalate. This session will focus on practical strategies for integrating teams, coordinating a response and integrating risk management into broader organizational planning. 

We’ll cover: 

  • Approaches for identifying emerging issues and incorporating them into strategic planning frameworks
  • Strategies for aligning cross-functional teams to respond effectively across regions and markets
  • Tools and resources to support issue management, response coordination and ongoing monitoring 

12:15 p.m.

Adjourn

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This program is eligible for 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.

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Membership Plus: FREE
Members: $339
Non-Members: $449

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Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:

For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/nonmember rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.

Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.

Nonmembers: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $300 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.

Questions? Contact us at 202.787.5950.

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Questions

João Sousa
Managing Director, International Practice
(+32) 476 63 95 03 | [email protected]

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