An update on the Oxford Street Transformation project and a discussion on lessons learnt from Paris and London’s first MDC to ensure we maximise opportunities for the wider West End and London as a whole.

Why attend?
Join us for this joint briefing with our colleagues at the Westminster Property Association to discuss the future of Oxford Street.

As part of the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) consultation, this roundtable will present emerging recommendations and thoughts on skills to providers, and gives an opportunity to feedback directly on these.

Why Attend?
We’re seeking your expertise, experiences, and reflections to help refine proposed recommendations, highlight areas requiring further development, and ensure that London’s skills system is responsive, future-focused, and aligned with employer and learner needs.

A high-level, topical, cross-cutting insights briefing on the key issues and battlegrounds ahead of the London local elections in May.

Why attend?
With the local elections in May fast approaching, join us for a briefing on the key issues and battlegrounds before voters head to the polls. This briefing will help you understand how London’s political map could be reshaped and what it means for your engagement across different boroughs. 

Who is speaking?

An opportunity to hear from Leaders across London Boroughs.

Why attend?
The event will be a chance to discuss how Westminster City Council 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.

An opportunity to hear from Leaders across London Boroughs.

Why attend?
The event will be a chance to discuss how Kingston 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.

As part of the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) consultation, this webinar will explore emerging workforce challenges and training needs in the financial and professional service sector.

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.

A personal briefing with GLA Officers on the ​‘Homes for London’ package of emergency planning measures following the launch of the respective MHCLG and GLA detailed consultations. 

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. 

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 business. Join 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.

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.

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.

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. 

London’s built environment is estimated to have generated £111 billion in GVA in 2023. But how do we ensure this economic powerhouse delivers genuine and sustainable social and environmental value for the communities it serves?

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.

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?

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. 

As AI takes hold, hear the cross-sector perspective on how business can navigate the challenges and exploit the opportunities on offer. 

Why attend? 

Join us for an exclusive roundtable discussion with Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business to celebrate the 25^th 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:

A high-level, topical, cross-cutting insights briefing on the key issues facing London ahead of the Autumn Budget.

Why attend? 

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.

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.

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:

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

This evening reception, kindly sponsored by Arcadis, bought together BusinessLDN’s cross-sector membership and senior stakeholders from across the capital to celebrate London as an engine of growth for the whole UK.

As we head into a busy Autumn for the Government’s planning reform agenda, please join us for our annual update from Joanna Averley, Chief Planner at MHCLG.

Lunch Roundtable Discussion at the Labour Party Conference

Arcadis was recently appointed as technical delivery partner for Places for London, the TfL property company. The partnership will seek to unlock the potential of Places for London’s £2bn property portfolio by delivering thriving commercial and retail spaces in London to create a more inclusive, greener city.

Breakfast Roundtable Discussion at the Labour Party Conference

A roundtable discussion with senior politicians and business leaders to explore how the local government funding system can be reformed in a way that works for London and the whole UK.

This evening reception brings together BusinessLDN’s cross-sector membership and senior stakeholders from across the capital to celebrate London as an engine of growth for the whole UK.

Why attend?
This is one of our flagship events during party conference season — a chance to celebrate the capital with political leaders and other key voices.

It’s also an opportunity to:

An opportunity to hear from Leaders across London Boroughs.

Why Attend?
The event will be a chance for Wandsworth Council to present their Growth Plan and provide an overview on their programme as the London Borough of Culture. The briefing will be chaired by BusinessLDN Chief Executive John Dickie.

The dinner brought together senior business figures to find out more from Reform UK’s Deputy Leader Richard Tice MP on Reform UK’s agenda and what it means for business as we head towards local elections next year. This exclusive event was part of our Westminster dinner series, and was sponsored by Heathrow Airport Limited.

Join us at this roundtable to explore how businesses can deliver a successful workforce strategy by widening access to opportunity and engaging overlooked talent pools – including refugees, care leavers, ex-military, and individuals with criminal convictions. Bringing together leaders from across sectors, this roundtable will delve into the barriers these groups face, highlight successful inclusive hiring and upskilling practices, and spark actionable conversations on building more equitable and successful workforces. 

We are delighted to be joined by Bob Roberts for our September supper club. Bob Roberts is ex-Political Editor of the Mirror, ex-Director of Communications at the Labour Party and the City of London Corporation (as well as serving as Deputy Town Clerk) and currently Interim Comms Director for the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

Join us for a discussion with TfL on DLR extension. This roundtable discussion aims to build further momentum for the project at a critical stage.

Why Attend?

To hear from TfL on the DLR extension, the benefits of which have been acknowledged in the recent Spending Review, and discuss how we generate wider support from business sector for the project.

Against a backdrop of significant geo-political turbulence, there’s a window of opportunity for London to ​‘win’ a higher share of the global capital that is looking for a productive and stable home. Join us to shape a call to arms on ​“why London, why now?”

Why attend?

Against a backdrop of significant geo-political turbulence, there’s a window of opportunity for London to ​‘win’ a higher share of the global capital that is looking for a productive and stable home. Join us to shape a call to arms on ​“why London, why now?”

Why attend?

Against a backdrop of significant geo-political turbulence, there’s a window of opportunity for London to ​‘win’ a higher share of the global capital that is looking for a productive and stable home. Join us to shape a call to arms on ​“why London, why now?”

Why attend?

Join us as we celebrate the partnership between BusinessLDN and Journi and come together to discuss how business can maintain focus and success on inclusion in the face of a growing backlash. 

We are delighted to be joined by Paul Drechsler CBE for our July Leading London Dinner.

Andy Silvester, London Editor of The Times, will join our latest What Next for London? briefing to explore what the Government’s Spending Review means for the capital. This will be followed by our 2025 AGM, with an opportunity to network with business leaders and members of the BusinessLDN team to discuss key issues affecting the capital. 

Join us for a discussion and Q&A with Andy Lord, Transport Commissioner.

TfL runs the day-to-day operation of the capital’s public transport network and manages London’s main roads. 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. 

Entries for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026 are open! This free-to-attend launch event is a must-attend for those interested in learning more about the accolade or considering entering this year’s Awards. 

Our exclusive summer reception with the Mayor of London, sponsored by Arcadis, was an excellent opportunity for our members to hear directly from the Mayor and discuss the priorities for London business, in the months and years ahead.

Following on from the Government’s Spending Review in June, Sir Sadiq Khan gave his take on what it means for London. The Mayor also provided an update on his Growth Plan and actions taken since it was launched in February.

Join us to hear an update on the work of the National Wealth Fund in partnering with the private sector and local government to support projects which help crowd in private investment and drive growth across the UK. 

We will hear a post-spending review update from the Bank, and an update on their new strategic partnerships with combined authorities across the UK.