Event Archive

Event Archive

October 2024

Event

15.10.2024

London LSIP: Getting London Building

Our forthcoming London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) event, delivered by London Metropolitan University in partnership with BusinessLDN and New City College. The built environment industry faces a major skills shortage due to rapid changes from new technologies, materials, and the push towards net zero. An aging workforce adds to the challenge, hindering government plans for housing development and home retrofitting.

Hosted by Landsec

Event

10.10.2024

Roundtable on Connectivity and Night-Time Economy in the West End

Join us to hear from Mark Williams, Deputy Chief Executive, where we will focus on connectivity in the West End and discuss public transport, safety, accessibility, Night Tube, active travel and pedicabs. We anticipate attendees drawn from business leaders, across from our membership and key stakeholders including TfL and the GLA. We look forward to welcoming you at this insightful session.

Hosted by HOLBA

Event

08.10.2024

London LSIP: Improving advanced digital skills to create the best tech city in the world

Advanced digital skills are essential for London’s economy today and into the future. Over the past decade, London has positioned itself as Europe’s leading tech hub, employing over 589,000 people in the technology sector alone – but it can and must be better at continually innovating to stay ahead of the curve. To do that and keep London as a global digital leader, one critical action is to tackle our major advanced digital skills gaps, as we set out in the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP).

Hosted by Turner & Townsend

September 2024

Event

29.09.2024

The London Reception at the Conservative Party Conference 2024

Join us at our annual London reception, to kick off the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham. We look forward to welcoming politicians and opinion formers from across the capital alongside BusinessLDN members for short speeches and networking. The reception will be an excellent opportunity to discuss the priorities for London business, in the months and years ahead.

Hosted by DLA Piper, Sponsored by DeHavilland and Forefront Advisors

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Event

26.09.2024

Breakfast Roundtable with the Climate Change Committee (CCC): Discussing the findings and recommendations of the 2024 Progress Report to Parliament

Join BusinessLDN for a roundtable with the Climate Change Committee (CCC) to discuss the CCC’s 2024 Progress Report to Parliament. This session will feature an in-depth discussion led by one of the CCC’s analysts, who will present the key findings and recommendations of this year’s report. This is a unique chance to gain a comprehensive understanding of the progress being made towards the UK’s climate goals and the challenges that lie ahead.
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Event

23.09.2024

Lunch Roundtable Discussion at the Labour Party Conference

The Government has made an ambitious and welcome commitment to deliver 1.5m homes over the life of this Parliament, but what needs to be done on a practical basis to enable that level of housebuilding to be realised? How does housing underpin the Government’s five missions, boost regional economic growth and support the delivery of a modern industrial strategy across the UK?

In Partnership with Arcadis

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Event

23.09.2024

Breakfast Discussion at the Labour Party Conference

Join us for a roundtable discussion, in partnership with Ballymore, exploring the role of housing-led town centre regeneration in London. With a raft of Government planning and housing reform underway and with a review of the London Plan in its early stages, new policy foundations are being laid to dramatically increase housebuilding in the capital and across the country. Attention will soon start to focus on delivery – where can these homes be built and who is best positioned to build them?

In partnership with Ballymore

Event

22.09.2024

The London Reception at the Labour Party Conference 2024

Join us at our annual London reception, to kick off the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. We look forward to welcoming politicians and opinion formers from across the capital alongside BusinessLDN members for short speeches and networking. The reception will be an excellent opportunity to discuss the priorities for the new Government and London business, in the months and years ahead.

Co-Partners: Gatwick Airport and The Earls Court Development Company

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Event

19.09.2024

Briefing with Joanna Averley, Chief Planner at MHCLG

Join us for a briefing with Joanna Averley, Chief Planner at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). During a time of political change, the new Labour government has highlighted the need for growth and the role that planning reform can have in unleashing this growth. The briefing provides the opportunity to hear from the Chief Planner on the work that a Labour government will do to help enhance the system and ultimately deliver growth.

Hosted by Quod

Event

17.09.2024

Meet the Deputy Mayor Series: Briefing with Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy

Following the re-election of Sadiq Khan for a historic third term as Mayor, hear from the Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy on his priorities to address climate resilience, bridging the net zero gap between private and public sectors of the economy, and how businesses can help to deliver the Mayor’s commitments. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and share your own thoughts. We anticipate an audience drawn from business leaders from across our membership and hope you will be able to attend this informative and insightful session.

Hosted by Delancey

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Event

12.09.2024

Welcome Reception for London MPs

We are delighted to invite you to our welcome drinks with London MPs, taking place in September. Held jointly with London Councils, this exclusive event will attract borough leaders, GLA representatives, MPs and senior business leaders keen to connect over exciting prospects for the coming term and beyond.

Please see photos from the event here.

Sponsored by Tideway

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Event

11.09.2024

Borough Leader Series: Briefing with Mayor Caroline Woodley, Mayor of the Borough of Hackney

The event will be a chance to discuss how Hackney 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 Deputy Chief Executive Muniya Barua. If you wish to see a fibreoptics splicing demo performed by Openreach please do stay for the end of the briefing.

Hosted by Openreach

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Event

05.09.2024

Leading London Dinner with Sir John Armitt CBE, Chair, National Infrastructure Commission

For our September Leading London Dinner we will be joined by Sir John Armitt CBE, Chair, National Infrastructure Commission. Sir John will be providing an overview of the Commission’s Infrastructure Progress Review 2024 and offering insights from ongoing work on the causes of comparably high costs for delivering major projects in the UK. He will also be discussing the prospects for upgrading London’s infrastructure amid public funding constraints and the conditions required for attracting private finance.

Hosted by Gowling

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Event

02.09.2024

Shaping London’s Growth Plan

For this exclusive BusinessLDN roundtable we will be joined by Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth, and senior Greater London Authority officials to help shape the capital’s new economic growth plan. With an urgent need to get the city’s economy firing on all cylinders, the development of a London Growth Plan was a priority ask in BusinessLDN’s manifesto for the Mayoral Election. We’re delighted that City Hall has heeded our call, and given members an exclusive opportunity to help inform the plan which they are co-creating with London Councils.

Hosted by HoLBA

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July 2024

Event

25.07.2024

Leading London Dinner with George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times

The next dinner in our Leading London series will be with George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times. This dinner will be a timely opportunity to discuss the implications of the General Election with one of the UK’s leading political commentators as the dust settles. Political alignment between Westminster and City Hall offers an opportunity to reset the narrative on London’s relationship with the rest of the country and unleash its full potential as the UK’s engine of growth.

Hosted by Imperial College London

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Event

23.07.2024

Meet the Deputy Mayor Series: Briefing with Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries

Following the re-election of Sadiq Khan for a historic third term as Mayor, hear about the plans to address London’s culture and creative economies. The session will focus on the steps to encourage international tourism, the night-time economy and maximise the vibrancy of the city. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and share your own thoughts. We anticipate an audience drawn from business leaders from across our membership and hope you will be able to attend this informative and insightful session.
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Event

17.07.2024

Meet the Deputy Mayor Series: Briefing with Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor, Transport and Deputy Chair, Transport for London

Following the re-election of Sadiq Khan for a historic third term as Mayor, hear about the plans to address London’s transport networks and steps to improve services now and invest in the long-term. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and share your own thoughts. We anticipate an audience drawn from business leaders from across our membership and hope you will be able to attend this informative and insightful session.
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Event

16.07.2024

BusinessLDN AGM 2024 and What Next for London? briefing

Join us for BusinessLDN’s 2024 Annual General Meeting on 16 July, which will be preceded by our latest What Next for London? briefing on what the next Government will mean for London. The AGM will offer you the opportunity to hear about our recent financial and strategic performance, participate in the usual governance matters and discover our future plans. There will be time allocated for members to ask questions at the relevant junctures. The What Next for London?

Hosted by Ashurst

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Event

10.07.2024

Launch of the BusinessLDN City Hall Developer Report

Please join us for the launch of the BusinessLDN City Hall Developer report produced in partnership with PwC. London has an acute housing crisis and as part of his manifesto, the Mayor has pledged to create and deliver a City Hall Developer to help deliver new homes in the capital. This report will provide a private sector perspective on what the role, function and objectives of this new vehicle should be.

Hosted by PwC

Event

09.07.2024

London LSIP: Inspiring people into great jobs: Building a world-class careers system in London

A quality all ages London Careers Service would be a huge asset to the capital. For employers, it would help to build stronger relationships with educators and provide access to a more informed and diverse talent pipeline. For Londoners, it would provide valuable intelligence on career options, what employers are looking for and support with reskilling and upskilling. A real win-win.

Hosted by

Event

03.07.2024

Meet the Deputy Mayor Series: Briefing with Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth

Following the re-election of Sadiq Khan for a historic third term as Mayor, hear from Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth, on his plans to address London’s economy. This session will focus on the Mayor’s economic strategy, as well as steps to boost skills provision in the capital. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and share your own thoughts. We anticipate an audience drawn from business leaders from across our membership and hope you will be able to attend this informative and insightful session.
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Event

02.07.2024

Data Partnerships for a Digital City

London consistently ranks as one of Europe’s ​‘smartest’ cities, but what does smartness look like in our city today? How is data already being used to solve problems and drive inclusive growth? At this roundtable, held as part of the 2nd London Data Week and hosted by BusinessLDN, we will bring together industry experts to explore how data-driven solutions are can help to revolutionise planning, transport and sustainability in the capital.

Hosted by Pinsent Masons

June 2024

Event

06.06.2024

Meet the Deputy Mayor Series: Briefing with Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development

Following the re-election of Sadiq Khan for a historic third term as Mayor, we will hear first-hand the Deputy Mayor’s plans on addressing London’s critical housing shortage. This session will focus on how the Mayor’s manifesto pledges to increase housing in the capital will be achieved and how the residential development industry can work with the GLA to deliver homes of all tenures in London. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and share your own thoughts.

Hosted by Imperial College London

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May 2024

Event

21.05.2024

The London Social Drinks Reception, hosted by Peabody

BusinessLDN and Peabody are delighted to invite you to an informal drinks reception at the end of a busy first day in Leeds. Hosted by John Dickie, Chief Executive, BusinessLDN and the Peabody Executive Team, join us to network with leading figures from the urban environment and a range of stakeholders from across the capital and the UK. Taking place at UKREiiF, Leeds.

Hosted by Peabody

Event

21.05.2024

Net Zero Trajectories; Learning from London and Beyond @ UKREiiF

Cities across the UK are setting ambitious net zero emissions targets in order to mitigate climate change. Yet, the journey towards net zero is not one that any city can undertake alone. London may be at the forefront of this journey, navigating unique challenges and opportunities, but has a lot to learn from the rest of the country and progressive business practices. Collaboration and knowledge sharing between cities and between public and private sector entities are essential for accelerating progress and fostering results.

Hosted by AtkinsRealis

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Event

21.05.2024

Roundtable breakfast, hosted by Arcadis: What makes a sustainable city?

Chaired by John Dickie, Chief Executive, BusinessLDN and hosted by Peter Hogg, London City Executive and UK Cities Director, Arcadis join us to explore ​‘What makes a sustainable city?’ In this discussion we will explore: How to assess a sustainable city in the 21st century? To what extent should a city invest in social amenities over other priorities?

Hosted by Arcadis

Event

20.05.2024

Roundtable dinner, hosted by SEGRO: Jobs, industrial and commercial space and homes - a city that delivers it all?

Join BusinessLDN, in partnership with SEGRO, for a discussion about the practicalities of delivering it all — jobs, industrial and commercial space and homes in London. With economic growth flatlining and development of all kind facing a multitude of challenges, innovative and bold solutions are required to kick-start London’s economy. The capital needs to provide modern and sustainable industrial space to support the retention and expansion of existing businesses in the capital and attract new ones to locate here.

Hosted by SEGRO

Event

14.05.2024

Economic briefing with the Bank of England - May 2024

Join BusinessLDN and the Bank of England for the latest insights on the economic outlook for Greater London. 2024 will have a very political feel to it, but all eyes will also be on the economy. BusinessLDN will be welcoming Lai Wai Co, Deputy London Agent at the Bank, who will share what she is hearing from firms across the Capital, the Bank’s latest forecasts and her outlook for the year ahead.

Hosted by AlixPartners

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Event

09.05.2024

May 2024 Briefing: What Next for London?

One week after the election of the next Mayor, join BusinessLDN to explore the key issues on the agenda for London and Londoners over the coming Mayoral term. This informal session will be an opportunity to gather insights and intelligence from our experts around issues including the future of the London Plan, transport policy in the capital and more. After hearing from our experts, you will have the chance to network with other members and catch-up with the wider BusinessLDN team.

Hosted by WSP

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Event

09.05.2024

Roundtable with Stephen Morgan MP, Shadow Minister for Rail

Please join us to hear from the Shadow Minister about the Opposition’s priorities on wider rail policy, as well as views on HS2 / Euston, followed by an opportunity to ask questions and share your own thoughts. We anticipate 20 – 25 attendees, drawn from business leaders from across our membership and hope you will be able to attend this informative and insightful session.

Hosted by First Rail

Event

08.05.2024

Leading London Dinner with Andy Lord, London's Transport Commissioner, TfL

Our Leading London dinners provide an opportunity for a small group of senior leaders within BusinessLDN membership to meet and discuss a topical business issue over dinner. All discussions take place under the Chatham House rule. For this invitation only dinner we will be joined by Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner, TfL. A world-class public transport network is vital to keep London moving, retain its position as a global city and support jobs across the country.
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April 2024

March 2024

Event

27.03.2024

BusinessLDN’s manifesto for the next Mayor

In the run-up to the London Mayoral election on 2 May, BusinessLDN will be publishing its manifesto to set out key priorities that the candidates should focus on to ensure the capital remains the best city in the world in which to do business – working with and for the whole UK. 2024 is expected to be the first time that the Mayoral election takes place in the same year as a general election so it presents an opportunity to drive change at a local, London and national level.

Hosted by Mills & Reeve

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Event

26.03.2024

London LSIP: Transforming London’s health & social care workforce

The government’s NHS Long Term Workforce Plan sets out a vision to train, retain and reform the workforce, and put the NHS on a sustainable footing. Yet as the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) sets out, there are over 30,000 vacancies in the health service in the capital, and the social care sector also faces labour shortages and high staff turnover.

Hosted by

Event

13.03.2024

BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2024: Women’s Networking Brunch

Following last year’s successful event, and one week after International Women’s Day we continue the theme with our Women’s brunch. This informal session will provide the opportunity to network with peers, make new connections and discuss how far the Built Environment sector has come in terms of gender equality, diversity and inclusion. Kindly hosted by Landmark Chambers, Town Legal, Kanda Consulting and RTPI.

Taking place at MIPIM, Cannes.

Event

12.03.2024

BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2024: London Dinner

Please join us for our flagship MIPIM event, kindly hosted by London Heritage Quarter, which brings together London business and stakeholders from City Hall and the boroughs. Guest speakers will include Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills and Ruth Duston OBE, Chief Executive of London Heritage Quarter.

Taking place at MIPIM, Cannes.

Event

05.03.2024

In discussion with Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner – unlocking London’s potential through transport

With the Mayoral election in May and a General Election expected later in the year, transport will be one of the key themes in both elections. Join us for a discussion and Q&A with Andy Lord, Commissioner for Transport for London (TfL) to hear about the key challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and how TfL is seeking to navigate them to unlock London’s full potential.

February 2024

Event

29.02.2024

Transforming childcare: how government and businesses can drive inclusion and productivity in London

The average costs of childcare in London are more than double compared to some other UK regions. This has impacted parents and carers — acting as a barrier for those entering and returning to the labour market. BusinessLDN has been reflecting on these challenges over the last few months, in partnership with KPMG and Central District Alliance, by leading a joint project putting the business lens on the lack of affordable, quality childcare in the capital.

Event

20.02.2024

Economic briefing with the Bank of England - February 2024

Join BusinessLDN and the Bank of England for the latest insights on the economic outlook for Greater London. 2024 will have a very political feel to it, but all eyes will also be on the economy. BusinessLDN will be welcoming Lai Wai Co, Deputy London Agent at the Bank, who will share what she is hearing from firms across the Capital, the Bank’s latest forecasts and her outlook for the year ahead.
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