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We are convening the finest minds on the topic – an array of respected economists, scholars, thought leaders, experts, and a network of influential decision-makers from multiple sectors, geographies and viewpoints – to identify the key ingredients for sustainable economic breakthrough and to help unleash the power of negotiation to solve urgent social and economic challenges and improve lives by advancing groundbreaking solutions that will create prosperity in all corners of the globe. The initial roster of speakers presenting at the 2016 Negotiation & Leadership Conference are among the finest minds available redefining the disciplines of negotiation, conflict resolution, deal-making, economics, contract and collaboration theory, etc. As leaders in top companies and educators at exceptional universities, they are masters on the subject. Some have an academic perspective, while others are more operationally focused; yet, all are knockout presenters who will lead you to rethink your approach to the business of decision-making, problem solving, strategic leadership and economic advancement.

Featured 2016 Speakers

The premier conference on negotiation worldwide

The Negotiation and Leadership Conference is a Harvard-wide event focused on exploring ground-breaking topics related to negotiation as a leadership competency. This groundbreaking conference was started in 2008 as the first Harvard-wide conference organized by students on the topic of negotiation with the goal of taking an innovative and practical look at issues that are either under-studied or otherwise that are trends shaping the field of negotiation. By combining discussion on these issues with leading scholars and practitioners from business, law, government and academia, the event was focused on providing a unique platform for those looking to significantly enhance their intellectual foundation and practical skills.

Since then, the conference has become one of the most prestigious events at Harvard and is now broadly recognized as one of the most influential gatherings of thought leaders on negotiation in the world. In past years, the conference has established a track-record for offering inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, stimulating panels, and powerful networking opportunities. The conference is a highly acclaimed event that has been featured several times on the NBC/WHDH channel in Boston and has received favorable coverage in the Harvard Gazette and Harvard Crimson newspapers where the event was recognized for its groundbreaking and successful programs. It is the most anticipated Harvard-wide conference on negotiation and the premiere conference on negotiation worldwide.

The conference brings together an impressive array of academics and professionals (including business, community and government leaders from around the world) as well as alumni and students from Harvard and beyond. Hosted by the Harvard Negotiation Alumni Society, the event is a collaborative effort by alumni, faculty and students from various Harvard schools (including Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, etc) and enjoys support from a number of institutional centers at Harvard including the Harvard International Negotiation Program at Harvard Law School and the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute at Harvard Law School.

 

Featured Past Speakers

Thomas Schelling

Thomas Schelling

Howard Raiffa

Howard Raiffa

William Ury

William Ury

Tony Robbins

Tony Robbins

Robert Cialdini

Robert Cialdini

Mitch Kapor

Mitch Kapor

Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky

Robert Mnookin

Robert Mnookin

michael_wheeler

Michael Wheeler

Tony Wagner

Tony Wagner

Peter Salovey

Peter Salovey

Hlengiwe Mkhize

Hon. Hlengiwe Mkhize

Myles Munroe

Myles Munroe

Ben Heineman Jr.

Ben Heineman Jr.

Reta Jo Lewis

Hon. Reta Jo Lewis

Robert Barnett

Robert Barnett

Steve Stoute

Steve Stoute

Erica Fox

Erica Fox

Bruce Hay

Bruce Hay

Sheila Heen

Sheila Heen

David Hall

David Hall

Eric Green

Eric Green

Ambassador Husain Haqqani

Hon. Husain Haqqani

Hon. John Tierney

Hon. John Tierney

JIM CAMP

Jim Camp

Hon. Ed Bartlett

Hon. Ed Bartlett

Leonard Kopelman

Leonard Kopelman

Kwame Jackson

Kwame Jackson

Adam Stewart

Adam Stewart

Randal Pinkett

Randal Pinkett

Sponsors

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PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS

Harvard International Negotiation Program

Charles Hamilton Houston Institute at Harvard Law School

Harvard Business School Public Speaking & Negotiation Club

Harvard Association for Law & Business

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs

Institute For Negotiation Leadership & Diplomacy

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Venue & Travel

Conference Center at Harvard University

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The conference center offers the most contemporary design in meeting space AND offers a high standard of excellence and exemplifies what the Harvard experience is all about.

The main conference program for the 4-day conference, including all general sessions, keynotes, panels, breakouts, workshops, seminars and meal events, will take place on Thursday, Friday, Saturday (April 21-23, 2016) at the Harvard Medical School Conference Center located at 77 Louis Pasteur Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115 and on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Harvard Law School School Conference Center (Milstein Center), located at 1585 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138. There will also be a pre-conference boot-camp on Thursday, April 21 at the Harvard Medical School campus. Transportation will be available to and from the campus and the designated conference hotel. Lunch will be provided to registrants, and morning and afternoon breaks will include beverage service.

NB: For more information, click on our hotel page, travel page or FAQs page using the drop down menu under the Venue & Travel tab (at the top of this page).

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