BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260423T150000Z DTEND:20260423T173000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 Annual General Meeting and Luncheon\, Sponsored by KPMG DESCRIPTION:Join the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce for an engaging discussion as we explore Geopolitics: "Global Shifts\, Local Impact- Workforce Considerations in a Changing World". \n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n11:00 a.m. DOORS & REGISTRATION OPENS\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m NETWORKING\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. BUFFET LUNCH OPENS\n\nJoin us for a full Bermudian Lunch.\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. OPENING & INTRODUCTION \n\n\n\n12:10 p.m. AGM PROCEEDINGS\n\nChamber Business in brief\, reporting on year end 2025\, goals for 2026\, and appointing the 2026 Executive Board.\n\n\n\n12:40 p.m. : GEOPOLITICS PRESENTATION: Global Shifts\, Local Impact- Workforce Considerations in a Changing World\n\nGuest Speaker\, KPMG Lead\, Stefano Moritsch will help us better understand the geopolitical landscape and its potential impacts for the year(s) ahead by walking us through the top geopolitical trends that are most relevant from a business perspective\, including: \n\n\n A review of 2025 geopolitics considerations\n The current geopolitical recession\, rise in global conflict and geoeconomic fragmentation.\n Trade protectionism and tariff wars: impact on financial markets and the global economy.\n Geopolitical scenarios and business impact: Russia-Ukraine\, Middle-East\, US-China Strategic competition and geopolitical swing states. \n Geopolitical bright spots in a world in transition and opportunities for business.\n\n\n\n1:10 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION & Live Q&A: Geopolitics & Economic Realities \n\nBuilding on the data presented at the 2026 Budget Breakfast\, this session will bring together a distinguished panel to examine the intersection of global geopolitical developments and Bermuda's economic landscape. Attendees will gain insight into differing perspectives on how international events are shaping local business conditions\, with a focus on practical implications\, emerging risks\, and opportunities for Bermuda's business community. Panel Members include: \n\n \n\n Hon. Jason Hayward\, JP\, MP\, Minister of Economy & Labour \n Dr. Douglas DeCouto\, JP\, MP\, OBA Shadow Minister of Finance \n Stefano Moritsch\, Global Geopolitics Lead at KPMG International\n Craig Simmons\, Economist & Former Senior Economics Lecturer \n Colin Anderson\, Director of Policy & Regulation\, ABIR\n Marico Thomas\, President\, Bermuda Chamber of Commerce \n\n\n \n2:20 p.m. CLOSURE\n\n \n\n \n\nABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKER\n\nStefano Moritsch - Global Geopolitics Lead\, KPMG\n\nItalian-born\, Swiss French by education\, and Australian by migration\, Stefano leads KPMG International's global geopolitics function to help clients across the world address geopolitical risks and find opportunities in a volatile world. Stefano has an academic background in international relations\, diplomacy\, and international law. He started his global role in 2022 after spending eight years in Australia\, assisting private sector and government clients with policy and government affairs strategy advice worldwide. In the public sector\, Stefano assisted governments in Australia\, Asia\, Latin America and Europe on tax\, trade and energy policy reform projects. He now provides insights on geopolitical trends and their impacts on future government strategy. Before joining KPMG\, he worked in multilateral diplomacy at the delegation of the EU to the UN in Geneva and as an academic researcher in international trade law.\n\n\n\nSPONSOR \n\nWe are grateful to KPMG in Bermuda for their continued support of this important event and their commitment to advancing informed dialogue on Bermuda's economic landscape.\n\n\n\nSECURE YOUR SPOT\n\nDon't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation. Limited Seating - reserve your seat today! We look forward to welcoming you to an event of insightful discussions\, valuable networking\, and forward-thinking strategies as we fight for a stronger economy. \n\n\n\nPayment is required at the time of reservation.\n\nPlease note\, all sales are final. \n\nNo registrations will be accepted on the day of the event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce for an engaging discussion as we explore \;Geopolitics: \;"\;Global Shifts\, \;Local Impact- Workforce Considerations in a Changing World"\;. \;
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\nAGENDA
\n11:00 a.m. DOORS &\; REGISTRATION OPENS
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\n11:00 \;a.m \; \; \;NETWORKING
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\n11:30 \;a.m. BUFFET LUNCH OPENS
\nJoin us for a full Bermudian Lunch.
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\n12:00 \;p.m. \; OPENING &\; INTRODUCTION \;
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\n12:10 p.m. \; AGM PROCEEDINGS
\nChamber Business in brief\, reporting on year end 2025\, goals for 2026\, and appointing the 2026 \;Executive Board.
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\n12:40 p.m. : GEOPOLITICS PRESENTATION: \;Global Shifts\, Local Impact- Workforce Considerations in a Changing World
\nGuest Speaker\, KPMG Lead\, Stefano Moritsch will \;help us \;better understand the geopolitical landscape and its potential impacts for the year(s) ahead by walking us through the top geopolitical trends that are most relevant from a business perspective\, including: \;

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\n1:10 p.m. \; PANEL DISCUSSION &\; Live Q&\;A: Geopolitics &\; Economic Realities \;
\nBuilding on the data presented at the 2026 Budget Breakfast\, this session will bring together a distinguished panel to examine the intersection of global geopolitical developments and Bermuda&rsquo\;s economic landscape. Attendees will gain insight into differing perspectives on how international events are shaping local business conditions\, with a focus on practical implications\, emerging risks\, and opportunities for Bermuda&rsquo\;s business community. Panel Members include: \;
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\n2:20 p.m. CLOSURE
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\nABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKER
\nStefano Moritsch - Global Geopolitics Lead\, KPMG
\nItalian-born\, Swiss French by \;education\, and Australian \;by \;migration\, Stefano leads KPMG International'\;s global geopolitics function to help clients across the world address geopolitical risks and find opportunities in a volatile world. Stefano has an academic background in international relations\, diplomacy\, and international law. He started his global role in 2022 after spending eight years in Australia\, assisting private sector and government clients with policy and government affairs strategy advice worldwide. In the public sector\, Stefano assisted governments in Australia\, Asia\, Latin America and Europe on tax\, trade and energy policy reform projects. He now provides insights on geopolitical trends and their impacts on future government strategy. Before joining KPMG\, he worked in multilateral diplomacy at the delegation of the EU to the UN in Geneva and as an academic researcher in international trade law.
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\nSPONSOR
\nWe are grateful to KPMG in Bermuda for their continued support of this important event and their commitment to advancing informed dialogue on Bermuda&rsquo\;s economic landscape.
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\nSECURE YOUR SPOT
\nDon'\;t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation. Limited Seating - reserve your seat today! We look forward to welcoming you to an event of insightful discussions\, valuable networking\, and forward-thinking strategies as we fight for a stronger economy. \; \;
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\nPayment is required at the time of reservation.
\nPlease note\, all sales are final. \;
\nNo registrations will be accepted on the day of the event.
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\n \; LOCATION:The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club UID:e.3397.2249 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260517T173355Z URL:https://www.bermudachamber.bm/events/details/2026-annual-general-meeting-and-luncheon-sponsored-by-kpmg-2249 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR