Events

Events

Our upcoming events

Event

17.11.2025

Life Science Skills for a Thriving Capital

As part of the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) consultation taking place during London Life Sciences Week, this roundtable will explore emerging workforce challenges and training needs across London’s life sciences sector, with a focus on developing the skills required to drive innovation, research, and sustainable growth.

Hosted by: Central London Forward

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

24.11.2025

Green 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 in green, sustainability skills across London’s priority sectors.

Hosted by WSP

Event

27.11.2025

London’s Mayoralty at 25 roundtable with Justine Simons OBE

A roundtable discussion with Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, and joined with the BusinessLDN Culture Council.

London’s vibrant cultural scene is an important ingredient in making London the best city in the world to do businessJoin Justine, BusinessLDN members and some of London’s leading cultural institutions to discuss how business and culture in the capital work together for mutual benefit.

Sponsored by Culture Mile BID

London's Mayoralty at 25

Event

01.12.2025

The Winter Parliamentary Reception

Join BusinessLDN, the APPG for London and London Councils for our Winter Reception with networking drinks and canapes at the House of Lords. 

Why attend? 
This event is an opportunity to celebrate London and mark the successes of 2025, bringing together senior business leaders and key political players from all levels of government – including borough leaders, the GLA, and London MPs. 

Sponsored by Ballymore

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

MIPIM 2026

Event

19.05.2026

BusinessLDN at UKREiiF 2026: Breakfast Roundtable

BusinessLDN is delighted to be returning to UKREiiF in 2026.

We will be hosting a breakfast roundtable discussion, bringing together senior voices from business and policy to share perspectives at the start of the day. Further details on themes and speakers will be announced in due course.

Sponsored by Arcadis

Event

19.05.2026

BusinessLDN at UKREiiF 2026: Lunchtime Roundtable

BusinessLDN is delighted to be returning to UKREiiF in 2026.

BusinessLDN is excited to announce a roundtable event over lunch, designed to facilitate an in-depth discussion among leaders from both the public and private sectors. Further details on the theme and speakers will be announced in due course.

Sponsored by Places for London

Event

07.07.2026

BusinessLDN at the LGA Annual Conference

In partnership with the Growing Together Alliance and London Councils, BusinessLDN hosts an annual drinks reception at the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference, bringing together senior figures from business, local and central government to celebrate collaboration between London and the regions.

Why attend?
Join senior leaders from across business and government for short speeches and informal networking on the opening evening of the conference.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to: