Washington, D.C.
May 2025
The fifth Mosaic Forum convened in Washington D.C. from May 21–24, 2024, under the auspices of Oracle, uniting leading public affairs and government relations practitioners from around the globe. The event opened with a welcome reception at Oracle’s Georgetown townhouse, graciously hosted by Matis Pelerin and his team, setting the tone for two intense days of discussion.
Day 1 opened with big-picture conversations on how public-affairs practice is shifting in the United States during this administration and how freedom-of-speech norms diverge worldwide - crucial context for any professional in global governmental affairs.
The afternoon dug into AI’s fast-growing role in Public Affairs and Government Relations before we moved to maybe the most exciting sector at the moment: Defense. With Europe finally getting serious about defense spending, gathering international views on strategy and political positioning is more important than ever. The evening brought networking over a conference dinner graciously sponsored by General Motors.
On Day 2, we tackled the live issue area of trade policy, then examined how the Mosaic network can collaborate on joint initiatives through two case studies of successful projects, illustrating practical pathways for ongoing cooperation.
Delhi
November 2024
The Mosaic Forum in Delhi, convened by Chase India under Managing Director, Manash K Neog's leadership, brought together distinguished public affairs professionals. Asian perspectives on European business to the impact of AI on public affairs were central themes. The forum provided a platform for discussing trade routes, international policy developments, and emerging technological landscapes. Featuring prominent speakers from leading corporations and policy institutions, the event offered participants nuanced insights to navigate multinational business environments.
Dubai
May 2024
The third Mosaic Forum was organized by Gratiya Advisory, led by Dr. Tarek Oliveira Shayya. The forum provided valuable insights and a platform for meaningful exchanges about global trends. Key discussions centered around Dubai's strategic role as a hub connecting Africa, Europe, and Asia. Attendees explored economic dynamics, geopolitical risks, and the influence of artificial intelligence on public affairs. The forum featured prominent speakers, including UAE Minister for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashemi, and offered engaging panels on public affairs and corporate communication across diverse cultural divides.
Amsterdam
November 2023
The stormy weather did not prevent participants from 30 different countries coming to the Netherlands. The second Mosaic Forum in Amsterdam focused on dealing with cultural difference in public affairs. With presentations by experts from Huhtamaki, Oracle, and ORS, participants discussed the challenge of overseeing engagement with officials in multiple countries. In an interactive session with Caelesta Braun, Professor of Public Governance and Civil Society at Leiden University, the discussion centered around lobby regulations in different countries and whether the call for transparency had led to a better public debate. The forum also decided to have a session on the impact of artificial intelligence on the work of the public affairs profession at each upcoming forum.
Rome
March 2023
Mosaic was founded in Rome with the adoption of its charter. The founding members discussed how to develop a platform where professionals in international trade relations, communications and public affairs could share insights and learn from each other. It was decided that future forums should provide for in-depths discussions, networking - and fun!