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Hillary RodhamClinton headlines TFWA World Conference Headlining yesterday’s TFWA World Conference, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton took to the floor for a conversation with broadcaster, journalist and presenter of BBC World’s HARDTalk, Stephen Sackur. Y esterday morning’s TFWA World Conference was headlined by Hillary Rodham Clinton, who has spent over five decades in public service as an advocate, attorney, First Lady, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of State, and Presidential candidate. As 67th U.S. Secretary of State, her ‘smart power’ approach to foreign policy repositioned American diplomacy and development for the 21st century. The captivating keynote conversation with broadcaster, journalist and presenter of BBC World’s HARDTalk, Stephen Sackur, in front of a packed auditorium, explored ways to navigate the evolving global order. Heightened geopolitical tensions are Headlining yesterday’s TFWA World Conference, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton took to the floor for a keynote conversation with broadcaster, journalist and presenter of BBC World’s HARDTalk, Stephen Sackur. challenging global organisations to rethink their growth strategies worldwide. Today’s uncertainty in the international arena requires considering fundamental shifts in strategies and structures. The conversation covered a broad range of topics, including the impact geopolitical changes will have on the future of international trade and what this means for the duty free and travel retail industry, which depends on interconnectedness and the free movement of people and goods. Hillary Rodham Clinton also shared her views on subjects such as the strength and resilience of U.S. democratic institutions and the stability of the country, the forthcoming November U.S. Presidential election, the geopolitical dangers facing the world right now, where in the world the future looks most promising for growth and investment, and the role of technology in a digital era. The fascinating discussion was a fitting way to headline a milestone year for the 2024 edition of the TFWA World Conference, as the Association celebrates its 40th anniversary. Tuesday 1 Oc tobe r 2024 5 T F W A D A I L Y