Application form: Multi-Generational Leadership for Sustainability Programme 2024

Deadline for application: given the high level of interest already received, we recommend applying at your earliest convenience; the deadline for applications is Friday 18 October 2024.

IMPORTANT: You will need to complete the online application form in one sitting, so please ensure that you have all required information with you. (including contact details, biography and reasons for applying).

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About you
 
 
First Name*
 
 
Last Name*
 
 
 
Job Title*
 
 
Organisation*
 
 
 
Name of family or name of family you are representing*
 
 
 
Nationality*
 
 
Country of Residence*
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contact information
 
 
Email address*
 
 
Mobile phone number*
 
 
 
Personal Assistant name (if applicable)
 
 
 
 
Personal Assistant email address(if applicable)
 
 
Personal Assistant mobile number (if applicable)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Application
 
 
Enter a brief professional biography here (maximum 150 words)*
 
 

What is your role in relation to the family you represent? (for example, this could include whether you are a founder or inheritor, the aspects of family interests for which you have responsibility, whether you have direct decision-making responsibility, an advisory role, or are preparing for a future role.)

Note that the programme is designed for impact-focused families. This means those individuals who are responsible for shaping family values and priorities, for driving value creation or for stewarding assets – or who are preparing to take on such a role in future.

The programme is not designed for multi-family offices, advisors or bankers, There will, however, be a very limited number of places for single-family office representatives who hold senior roles with the families they serve to accompany family members on the Multi-generational Leadership journey.

 
Please enter details of your role below:*
 
 

Please briefly describe the family you represent:

We note there may be limitations due to confidentiality, but the more insight we have into your family’s interests the more we can tailor the programme to be relevant to your priorities. We therefore welcome any information you are able to share with regards to your family.

  1. its purpose, values and ambitions. (For some families these are explicit. If they are not explicit for your family, your informal views would be welcome.)
  2. its commercial activities and key assets
  3. its geographic focus
  4. its priority philanthropic interest
 
Please include a brief description of your family below:*
 
 
 
 
 
Objectives and priorities
 
Please outline your main reason/s for signing up to this programme, including what you hope to gain from it (max 150 words):*
 
 
 
 
 
Please explain briefly what the word ‘sustainability’ means to you and to your family?
 
 
 
 
 
Are there any particular themes or topics that you are particularly keen to explore within the programme?
 
 
 
 
 
Programme logistics
 
 
Please indicate any specific access requirements you need to support your attendance at the seminar and/or dietary restrictions.
 
 
 
 
 

Accommodation

The programme includes an in-person 5-day event from the Sunday 10 November until Thursday 14 November 2024, taking place in Cambridge, UK Bedrooms have been reserved at the Conference venue in Cambridge for delegates on a first-come first-served basis for the nights of the 10,11, 12, 13 and 14 November.

Please note accommodation is not included in the programme fee, and will need to be paid for on departure.

If your application is accepted, we will send you details of the accommodation and booking information in order that you can reserve a room.

 
 
 
 
Terms, conditions and cancellation
 

Terms and Conditions: The course fee includes all course materials during the in-person and online sessions, venue costs during the in-person workshop days, gala dinners and networking events and the one-to-one access to leading experts and the wider network. Please note, the fee does not include travel or accommodation expenses (see above information on accommodation).

 

Terms and Conditions of Attendance

i. Confidentiality and conduct:

The entire programme is conducted under Chatham House Rule.

I understand that, should I repeatedly act in a way or display behaviours that may affect the physical or psychological safety of another attendee, I may be asked to leave the Programme.

 
I agree and understand the above terms and conditions.*
 
 
 
 
 
 

ii. Cancellation Terms

  • Invoices are payable within 30 days of invoice date (unless otherwise stated on the invoice) in the currency invoiced. If payment is not received within 30 days (or within time period stated on the invoice) the programme cannot guarantee to hold the place. Bank charges incurred as a result of payment being made from overseas accounts shall be reimbursed to the University by the buyer. In the event of the Programme commencing in less than 30 days, payment must be received in advance of the start of the Programme.
  • The University reserves the right to make any change on prior notice to the specification of the programme which does not materially affect the value of the programme.
  • If a delegate is obliged to cancel after he/she has been accepted onto the programme, fees are non-refundable unless the place can be re-filled or in exceptional circumstances such as family bereavement. Substitutions are not automatic; each proposed substitution must be reviewed by the Selection Panel. If you are obliged to cancel and we are unable to fill your place, fees will not be refunded, however, a 25% discount on a place at a subsequent programme will programme will be offered, subject to availability of places.
  • Delegates should be aware that they will be liable to reimburse the University for any financial loss incurred as a result of damage caused by them to conference centre property.
  • CISL reserves the right to cancel the in-person events if Government, travel or venue restrictions do not allow in -person gatherings due to Covid-19. In this situation, CISL will either postpone the in-person event OR seek to replace the event with an online event.
 
I agree and understand the above cancellation policy.*
 
 
 
 
 
 

How we use your personal data

The University of Cambridge will store your personal information in order to liaise with you as a consequence of your interest in our work, and (with your consent) keep you up to date with University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) news and let you know of future programmes and events.

We do not share your personal information with any third parties outside the University of Cambridge, other than those who are responsible for delivering all or part of a group, initiative, or event, except with your explicit permission. At times, personal data may be sent, including internationally, via email and other platforms for the purposes of efficiency.

For further information on the use of your personal data, see https://www.information-compliance.admin.cam.ac.uk/data-protection/general-data.