Our upcoming events
Event
15.10.2025
Leading London lunch with Alan Taylor, member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee
Interest rates play an important role in shaping the UK’s economic performance. Join us for this exclusive roundtable with Alan Taylor, one of the Bank of England’s rate-setting decision-makers, to share your insights on market conditions in the capital.
Why attend?
By attending this lunch you will hear first-hand from Alan Taylor, one of the Bank of England’s rate setting decision-makers on the Bank’s and his own take on the UK economy.
Hosted by Gateley

Event
17.10.2025
Solving employers’ Skills Challenges
An event to launch the new LSIP consultation process, giving stakeholders an opportunity to hear about the upcoming plans and priorities of London and it’s sub-regions.

Event
20.10.2025
Digital Skills for a Thriving Capital
An event to launch the new LSIP consultation process, giving stakeholders an opportunity to hear about the upcoming plans and priorities of London and it’s sub-regions – specifically with regard to Digital Skills.
Hosted by Brainstation

Event
21.10.2025
Roundtable with the Building Safety Regulator
This roundtable will provide members with the opportunity to engage directly with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and understand what progress has been made to alleviate the delays being experienced in the Gateway regime.
Why attend?
This roundtable will provide an update on the changes that have been made by the BSR to date as well as what potential changes may also be progressed.
Hosted by Pension Insurance Corporation



Roundtable
21.10.2025
A roundtable discussion with Dr Eoin Devane, Climate Change Committee
A roundtable discussion with Dr. Eoin Devane, Team Leader for Carbon Budgets at the Climate Change Committee, will explore the UK’s pathway to meeting its net zero commitments through evidence-based policy advice. Discussion will delve into the role of carbon budgeting in shaping climate strategy, while engaging attendees in dialogue on challenges and opportunities for accelerating emissions reductions.
Kindly hosted by: Iris Ceramica Group



Roundtable
22.10.2025
London’s Mayoralty at 25 roundtable with Tom Copley
A roundtable discussion with Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development to explore the future needs for housing to make London the best city in the world to do business, working with and for the whole UK.
At this roundtable, we will explore:
Kindly sponsored by: Knight Dragon

Event
23.10.2025
Borough Leader Series: Briefing with Cllr Dominic Twomey, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council
An opportunity to hear from Leaders across London Boroughs.
Why Attend?
The event will be a chance to discuss how Barking & Dagenham plans to attract jobs and growth, and how businesses can work with local government to address the challenges and opportunities in the borough. The briefing will be chaired by BusinessLDN Chief Executive John Dickie.
Hosted by Turner & Townsend

Webinar
03.11.2025
Health and Social Care Skills for a Thriving Capital
As part of the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) consultation, this roundtable will explore emerging workforce challenges and training needs across the health and social care sector.

Event
04.11.2025
Westminster Dinner with Labour Growth Group
An exclusive dinner with the Labour Growth Group to discuss how the coalition of MPs are committed to removing barriers and developing practical ideas to promote economic growth.
Why attend?
The dinner will provide an opportunity to:

Event
05.11.2025
November 2025 Briefing: What Next for London?
A high-level, topical, cross-cutting insights briefing on the key issues facing London ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Why attend?

Event
06.11.2025
London’s Mayoralty at 25 roundtable with Howard Dawber OBE
Join us for an exclusive roundtable discussion with Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Mayoralty and explore the future needs to make London the best city in the world to do business, working with and for the whole UK.
At this roundtable, we will explore:
Sponsored by Arup

Event
11.11.2025
Leadership in AI – Workforce Needs for the Capital
As AI takes hold, hear the cross-sector perspective on how business can navigate the challenges and exploit the opportunities on offer.
Why attend?
Hosted by BrainStation



Theatre style briefing
13.11.2025
Economic briefing with the Bank of England
What does the future hold for London’s economy? Join our economic briefing with the Bank of England for the latest insights on economic conditions in the capital, including the labour market, what’s driving the inflation outlook and the likely path for future interest rate decisions.
Hosted by: AlixPartners

Event
13.11.2025
Hospitality Skills for a Thriving Capital
As part of the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) consultation, this roundtable will explore emerging workforce challenges and training needs across the hospitality sector.
Why attend?

Event
18.11.2025
Delivering Social Value in the Built Environment: Measuring impact with Places for London
Join us for the launch of Places for London’s new report, authored with Savills, which explores and quantifies how Places for London is creating social impact through innovation and partnership. The report outlines the social, economic and environmental footprint of Places for London and will form the basis for a wider panel discussion about how best to measure and deliver social value in the built environment.
Hosted by Arcadis



Briefing
19.11.2025
Getting London Building – An LSIP Event
Hear from Government, employers, social enterprises and educators how they are working to solve construction skills shortages in the Capital and drive net zero.
Why Attend?
This event, part of the London Local Skills Improvement Plan, will provide an update on best practice approaches to meet employer skills needs in construction and net zero across the Capital. It will benefit employers working across all aspects of construction and training providers working with business.
Hosted by: London South Bank University

Event
20.11.2025
BusinessLDN and Planning Officers Society Biannual Planning Discussion
Join us for our latest biannual planning discussion with colleagues from the Planning Officers Society London.
Why Attend?
The agenda will include a presentation from Arcadis on their latest Sustainable Cities Index, SEGRO’s experience of agreeing a simplified planning zone with Slough Borough Council and a debate on the latest MHCLG planning reforms.
Hosted by British Land



Event
01.12.2025
London Parliamentary Winter Reception
Join BusinessLDN, the APPG for London and London Councils for our Winter Reception with networking drinks and canapes at the House of Lords. Attracting more than 150 attendees, this will be an occasion to celebrate London, bringing together senior business leaders with key political players in the capital, drawn from all levels of government – including borough leaders, the GLA and London MPs.
Venue
Sponsored by Ballymore

Event
04.12.2025
Leading London Dinner with Jayne Opperman, Lloyds Banking Group
An exclusive Leading London dinner bringing together a cross-section of senior business leaders from across the capital to discuss the economic outlook with Jayne Opperman, CEO, Consumer Lending, Lloyds Banking Group.

Event
09.03.2026
BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2026
BusinessLDN is delighted to be returning to MIPIM in 2026.
We are returning to Cannes to host another busy programme of events, bringing together senior business leaders, policymakers and partners. Our planned programme is outlined below.
mONDAY 9 mARCH
Welcome to Cannes Drinks Reception
Sponsorship opportunity

Event
18.05.2026
BusinessLDN at UKREiiF 2026: The Landing Dinner
BusinessLDN is delighted to be returning to UKREiiF in 2026.
BusinessLDN will host our annual Landing Dinner on the opening night of UKREiiF, bringing together senior business leaders and policymakers to set the tone for the week ahead.
Sponsored by Barratt London

Event
19.05.2026
BusinessLDN at UKREiiF 2026
BusinessLDN is delighted to be returning to UKREiiF in 2026.
We are returning to the Malmaison in Leeds to host another busy programme of events, bringing together senior business leaders, policymakers and partners. Our planned programme for Tuesday is outlined below.
Breakfast Roundtable

Event
19.05.2026
BusinessLDN at UKREiiF 2026: The London Social
BusinessLDN is delighted to be returning to UKREiiF in 2026.
We are pleased to announce that our flagship evening drinks reception will once again be sponsored by Kanda Consulting. This much-anticipated event will bring together partners, stakeholders and friends of BusinessLDN for informal networking and discussion.
Sponsored by Kanda Consulting
