Three themes surfaced repeatedly throughout the symposium: misinformation, leadership and the growing premium on judgement in an increasingly complex environment. Across dozens of keynote presentations, panel discussions and research papers, these stood out as most relevant for Australian corporate affairs professionals. For corporate affairs professionals, it provides a practical framework for advising leaders under pressure rather than relying solely on instinct. They’re the ones whose corporate affairs teams are already positioned to explain what is known, what remains uncertain and what actions are underway. While Cannes had the rosé and the red carpet, the most useful conversations about the future of corporate affairs were taking place in the mountains on the other side of Europe.