The location is Antarctica, the last great wilderness on earth. The Antarctic continent is one of the most remote, inhospitable environments on earth. Harsh and inaccessible, covered by over 5 million square miles of solid ice, it is the world’s highest, driest coldest and windswept continent, with a low temperature record of over 89 degrees Celsius. No place on earth provides a more demanding environment to face the ultimate leadership challenge. Here, the Inspire Antarctic Expedition (IAE) program focuses on leadership, teamwork and personal development.

Robert Swan and the 2041 team will lead an international team of corporate leaders, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, teachers and young people on a journey through the Antarctic Peninsula, visiting incredible locations and sharing his insights and personal experiences of this unique continent along the way.

Working with a group of on-board experts, IAE team members will gain first hand knowledge of the continent’s majestic beauty, observe its fragile ecosystems and wildlife, and take time to truly become inspired by the unique experience that is Antarctica.

Throughout the voyage, Robert Swan’s Leadership on the Edge program will build participants’ team and leadership skills and provide a suitable environment to debate key issues facing Antarctica and the planet at large.

Team members will not only enjoy an ideal setting for personal development, but they will also be uniquely positioned to share their experiences and knowledge gained with their colleagues, friends and families back home.

In 2008 IAE team members will be updating the 2041 dedicated expedition website daily from the field using the latest in satellite technology and digital media. Through film clips, photo galleries, blog posts and GPS geotagging, team members will be able to share their physical and emotional impressions in real-time, and audiences following the adventure online can chart the experience virtually like never-before.