The operating processes for global businesses and organisations are being reworked. Today’s leaders must be able to adapt to a new reality that brings artificial intelligence, a new technology that is transforming the economy worldwide. 

It is in response to this that ESCP Europe's London Campus has started its year-long sponsorship of the high-impact Digital Transformation Forum, organised by the French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain (CCFGB). This exclusive event aims to provide members with the innovative digital experiences, expertise and tools required to adapt to the ever-changing digital age and to implement flawless digital strategies.

Gary Middleditch, Co-Head of Trading of SOCAR and Supporter of the activities run by ESCP Europe and its Energy Society, talks about his experience engaging with the participants of the Energy Trading Challenge 2018.

Prof. Dr Kostas Andriosopoulos, Academic Director of ESCP Europe’s Energy Master programmes, asked Gary his thoughts on how the energy markets are moving forward in the short term. How are the markets going to evolve? What are the key considerations in the oil market in terms of geopolitics, supply and demand? What are they key factors that may influence oil prices? How do we make money out of the market whether it goes up or down? What is the impact of market disruptors, such as electric vehicles? What is the future of oil businesses? How can we balance the oil markets?

Hans-Arild Bredesen, CEO of Nordpool Consulting - one of the major energy exchanges in Europe - tells us about his impressions of the bright students that participated in the ESCP Europe Energy Trading Challenge 2018.

Prof. Dr Kostas Andriosopoulos, Academic Director of ESCP Europe’s Energy Master programmes, asked Hans his thoughts on what is recommended in terms of career prospects. Did he see a bright future for this young talent in the energy sector? What are the key tools for young energy professionals to acquire in terms of artificial intelligence and big data? Will machines replace humans? What does the future hold? And where are the key developments in the energy exchange markets taking place? 

As the Government of the United Kingdom fast approaches a crucial stage of the Brexit negotiations, ESCP Europe's London Campus proudly supports the Brexit Forum Series – an exclusive member-to-member event organised by the French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain (FCCGB).

Taking place in London at the FCCGB premises, the Brexit debates provide advice and best practice guidance for Franco-British businesses. These timely discussions have helped attendees to assess the latest developments and strategies around this crucial topic and to benefit from regulatory input. The forum is aimed at Heads of Brexit Task Forces, Heads of Strategy, Heads of Corporate Affairs in charge of Brexit and others with associated duties.

A recent report has shown that in addition to conflict, climate change is contributing to food insecurity across some parts of the continent: ''224 million people are now reportedly under-nourished on the continent, an increase of over 20 million in recent years. The reasons for this are complicated but related to the increasing pressures of extreme weather events. Rising temperatures and a greater prevalence of droughts across the continent has led to repeated crop failures.'' Widely read and widely shared, this topic is not trending in Africa.

Africa's environment is under serious threat, and along with it the very livelihoods of it's people. The Guardian report on the cocoa industry in Ivory Coast highlighted how the country's rainforest cover is being destroyed at a staggering rate- going from covering 25% of the country to just a mere 4% in just two decades.