The HotTopics Regatta

The ultimate team experience

Set sail on the stunning Sardinian waters in our regatta, designed to challenge and enhance your teamwork, strategic thinking, and sailing prowess. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a novice, expert instructors will guide you through this exhilarating adventure, ensuring it's accessible, enjoyable, and memorable for all. Join your peers in this unparalleled opportunity to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories amidst the breathtaking Mediterranean backdrop.

Tues 24th June
Wed 25th June
Thurs 26th June

12:00 → 18:30

Kickstart The Studio in style

experiences and welcome

Kick off with personalised experiences, networking activities, and a sunset BBQ on the beach to launch The Studio in style

08:00 → 09:00

Breakfast

Networking

09.40 → 10:10

Clarity at the helm: The power of resilient decision-making

Thought leadership

How can leaders make sound, strategic decisions when clarity is compromised? This session challenges the conventional approach to decision-making, arguing that resilience and mental sharpness are key to navigating complex challenges. Can executives afford to overlook the importance of mental clarity, or will their lack of focus derail growth and profita

10:10 → 10:30

Networking break

10:30 → 11:00

Endless energy: Sustaining peak performance in leadership

Is relentless work the only path to success, or can sustained performance come from a more balanced approach? This discussion explores the idea that peak leadership is about managing energy, focus, and productivity for long-term impact. Can leaders afford to keep pushing without burning out, or is there a smarter way to lead?

11:00 → 11:20

Networking break

11:20 → 11:50

TechGirl: Fostering innovation for the future

11:50 → 12:10

Networking break

12:10 → 12:30

Engage to retain: Leading with well-being

What does it take to keep top talent engaged and loyal in a fast-changing world? This discussion challenges the idea that leadership can thrive on profit alone, highlighting the importance of well-being in fostering a positive organisational culture. How can leaders prioritize well-being to boost engagement and retention, or are they unintentionally driving talent away?

12:40 → 12:50

Final thoughts

13:00 → 14:00 pm

Lunch

14:30 → 18:30 pm

The Regatta

An unforgettable sailing experience, The Studio, Sardinia’s Regatta invites you to test your teamwork, strategy, and sailing skills. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a beginner, expert instructors will guide you through this exhilarating adventure, ensuring it's accessible, fun, and memorable for all.

08:00 → 09:00

Breakfast

09:30 → 09:40

Welcome address

09:40 → 10:10

Leading with impact: How vitality boosts influence

Can a leader influence others when they’re running on empty? This session challenges the assumption that influence comes from authority alone, exploring how resilience boosts leadership presence and strengthens relationships. How can leaders expand their impact by focusing on vitality, or are they missing the key to true influence?

10:10 → 10:40

Networking break

10:40 → 11:10

Building for the future: Leadership and long-term sustainability

Are short-term wins masking a lack of long-term strategy? This discussion questions whether today’s leadership tactics are truly positioning businesses for sustainable growth. Are leaders setting their companies up for future success by thinking beyond the immediate, or are they merely managing to survive the present?

11:10 → 11:25

Networking break

11:25 → 11:55

Interactive session

11:55 → 12:10

Networking break

12:10 → 12:40

Innovate to dominate: Vitality’s role in creative leadership

Can innovation thrive in a leadership environment that’s driven by stress? This panel confronts the notion that creative leadership can come from a place of burnout. How can leaders harness vitality to unlock fresh thinking and drive innovation, or will constant pressure stifle their creative potential?

12:40 → 12:55

Networking break

12:55 → 13:00

Thriving under pressure: The resilient leader’s playbook

When crisis strikes, is your leadership focused or reactive? This session dives into how resilient leaders handle stress and uncertainty. Do you have the fortitude to guide your organization through disruptions with calm and precision, or will pressure push your decision-making into chaos?

13:00 → 14:00

Lunch

14:00 → 17:30

C-suite wellness

A wellness afternoon to help enhance corporate well-being and productivity, integrating Movement, Nutrition, and Regeneration, fostering a balanced work and leisure lifestyle. Hosted at Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa, one of the world's premier wellness destinations, this wellness experience harnesses the restorative power of Sardinian seawater through renowned thalassotherapy. Relax and rejuvenate with group yoga in the Ayurvedic Park or unwind in the exclusive Private Spa, strengthening relationships in a serene setting.