Professor Dario Silić, PhD, Attends High-Level Marsh and AmCham Conference on Global Risk Management

On 13th of May 2026, SSBM Geneva Professor Dario Silić, PhD, participated in the prestigious conference “Transforming Uncertainty into Growth,” organized by global insurance broker Marsh McLennan in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia (AmCham Croatia).

Bringing Together Business Leaders and Risk Management Experts

The event gathered some of Croatia’s leading business executives and experts to discuss the growing challenges of global risk management and organizational resilience in an increasingly complex international environment.

Among the distinguished panel participants were Ivana Mrkonjić, President of the Management Board of Hrvatska pošta, Jasminka Horvat Martinović, CEO of Marsh Croatia, Adrian Ježina, President of the Management Board of Telemach Croatia, Neven Vranković, Vice President of Atlantic Grupa, and Stjepan Roglić, Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Orbico Group.

SSBM Geneva’s Presence at an Important Global Dialogue

Professor Dario Silić, PhD attended the conference as part of SSBM Geneva’s ongoing engagement with global leadership, innovation, and strategic risk management discussions. His participation highlights the institution’s commitment to connecting academic excellence with real-world business transformation and executive leadership.

Addressing Today’s Most Critical Global Risks

The panel discussion focused on the management of global risks affecting industries worldwide, including:

• Cybersecurity threats and cyberattacks
• Supply chain disruptions
• Inflationary pressures
• Workforce and talent challenges
• Artificial intelligence and technological risks
• Organizational resilience in volatile markets

Presentation of the 2026 Global Risks Report

Following the opening remarks by Marsh Croatia CEO Jasminka Horvat Martinović and AmCham Croatia CEO Andrea Doko Jelušić, attendees were introduced to the 2026 Global Risks Report by Lorraine Stack, Regional Risk Management Leader for Europe at Marsh.

The report, published annually by the World Economic Forum, with Marsh serving as a strategic partner, is considered one of the most important global references for understanding emerging risks and preparing organizations for future uncertainty.

Developed through insights from more than 1,300 global experts, the report provides leaders with strategic guidance for:

• Understanding current and future global risks
• Improving risk planning and management
• Identifying business opportunities and threats
• Strengthening organizational resilience

The report identified the following as the top short-term risks over the next two years:

1. Geoeconomic confrontation
2. Misinformation and disinformation
3. Societal polarization
4. Extreme weather events
5. State-based armed conflict
6. Cyber insecurity
7. Inequality
8. Erosion of human rights and civic freedoms
9. Pollution
10. Involuntary migration or displacement

Among the top long-term risks projected over the next decade were:

1. Extreme weather events
2. Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse
3. Critical changes to Earth systems
4. Misinformation and disinformation
5. Adverse outcomes of AI technologies
6. Natural resource shortages
7. Inequality
8. Cyber insecurity
9. Societal polarization
10. Pollution

Inspired by the World Economic Forum in Davos

The conference theme was inspired by the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos 2026 and the panel discussion “Navigating Uncertainty: Transforming Uncertainty into Growth,” organized by Mercer and Oliver Wyman. The discussion emphasized strategic priorities and leadership principles required to navigate today’s rapidly evolving “intelligent age.”