November 2023
Event
28.11.2023
SUPPER CLUB WITH ROB ELDER
Our Supper Club series for BusinessLDN’s Corporate Affairs Directors continues with Rob Elder, London agent for the Bank of England. Members will join Rob for a small roundtable dinner discussion – to hear Rob’s analysis of the current economic outlook for London as the UK continues to grapple with a high interest rate, high inflation environment. As always at Supper Club there will be great opportunities for sharing insights and gathering intelligence during the roundtable discussion and chatting through the challenges and opp
Hosted by Eversheds Sutherland
Event
28.11.2023
Generative Artificial Intelligence – what will the impact on the London Labour market be?
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are changing the world, but its not clear what the mid to long-term impact will be on work and jobs. On the one hand, some are predicting huge economic potential and productivity gains. While on the other, many including the World Economic Forum forecast major risk to jobs – 85m globally by 2025, albeit at the same time there is potential for 97m new jobs. Whatever the outcome, significant disruption can be expected.
Hosted by King's College London
Event
24.11.2023
Skills London 2023
Skills London is the UK’s largest jobs and careers fair for 14 – 24-year-olds and their families.
Event
21.11.2023
Borough Leader Series: Briefing with Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman, City of London Corporation
This event will be a chance to discuss how the City of London Corporation plans to encourage more workers back to the Square Mile and attract visitors as part of a drive to boost its leisure offer. Attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions to Policy Chairman Chris Hayward at the end of the session.
Hosted by Landsec
Event
16.11.2023
Economic briefing with the Bank of England - November 2023
Join BusinessLDN and the Bank of England for the latest insights on the economic outlook for Greater London. At an uncertain time for 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 Iris Ceramica Group
Event
13.11.2023
BusinessLDN Virtual AGM 2023
This will be a short virtual AGM where you will have the opportunity to hear about our recent financial and strategic performance, participate in the usual governance matters and discover our plans for 2023/24. There will be time allocated for members to ask questions at the relevant junctures.
Event
08.11.2023
Leading London Dinner - November
For this invitation only dinner we will be joined by Julia Hoggett, Chief Executive, London Stock Exchange plc. At this Chatham House event, Julia will discuss how we can ensure London is the place where great companies can start, grow and scale up. She is leading a taskforce looking to improve the competitiveness of our financial markets amid fierce international competition. This will be vital to support the wider UK economy and maintain London’s position as a world leading financial centre.
Event
07.11.2023
Green Skills: the action required to build an inclusive and green workforce for a sustainable London
The Mayor has set an ambitious target for London to become a net-zero city by 2030. Equipping people with green skills at all levels across the capital’s sectors will be vital to achieving this and transitioning to a sustainable society more broadly. As the new London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) sets out, there is a growing need to increase provision, create clearer pathways for young people, and support those already in work to retrain or upskill.
In partnership with WSP & hosted at City Hall
Event
02.11.2023
BusinessLDN Purpose Built Student Accommodation Roundtable
Please join us for a roundtable discussion with the GLA team on purpose built student accommodation in London. As part of our programme of engagement with key policy makers in London, we will discuss the issues reading PBSA delivery in London, what more is needed to bring forward schemes and the challenges and opportunities of doing so. This is a private discussion with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and give your views.
October 2023
Event
19.10.2023
Driving Sustainability in the Industrial and Logistics Sector
As a booming part of the economy, the industrial and logistics sector has a key role to play in achieving London’s Net Zero ambitions and combatting climate change. Join us for a panel discussion to explore two recent pieces of work by the London Industry and Logistics Sounding Board — the first, led by Turley, on decarbonising the logistics sector and, second, led by Deloitte, on lessons learnt from co-location development.
Hosted by British Land
Event
18.10.2023
GLA Housing and Planning Roundtable
Please join us for a roundtable discussion with Tim Steer, Executive Director, Housing and Land, Kate Webb, Head of Housing Strategy, Lucinda Turner, Assistant Director, Planning and Regeneration and Lisa Fairmaner, Head of London Plan. As part of our regular engagement with key policy makers in London, Tim, Kate, Lisa and Lucinda will discuss the main planning and housing challenges currently facing City Hall and debate broader topical housing issues. This is a private discussion with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and give your views.
Hosted by Peabody
Event
17.10.2023
October 2023 Briefing: What next for London?
A high-level, topical, cross-cutting insights briefing on the social, political and business environment in London. This informal and interactive session will be an opportunity to gather insights and intelligence from our experts around issues on your agenda.
Event
12.10.2023
In conversation with Patrick Doig, Group Finance Director, Transport for London
As we approach the April deadline for a new TfL capital funding deal, join BusinessLDN for an in-conversation discussion with Patrick Doig, the Group Finance Director for Transport for London. We will hear an update on funding negotiations with government as well as exploring the status of capital projects in TfL’s pipeline and hearing more about TfL’s work to find innovative models to crowd in private sector finance and project delivery expertise for major transport programmes in the capital.
Hosted by Dar
Event
10.10.2023
A discussion at the Labour Party Conference 2023: The impact of childcare reform to businesses
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. Getting provision of high-quality childcare at affordable prices is crucial for businesses when it comes to attracting and retaining talent. A bolder, more comprehensive childcare plan can incentivise the private sector to provide more support to their employees.
Hosted by KPMG
Event
09.10.2023
Breakfast discussion at the Labour Party Conference
Join BusinessLDN, in partnership with Heart of London Business Alliance, at the Labour Party Conference for a private roundtable discussion, bringing business leaders and politicians together to discuss: • The importance of the cultural sector to the UK’s competitiveness • How culture can play a key role in growing the economy • How the Government can work with stakeholders, including local authorities and Business Improvement Districts, to support the cultural sector
In partnership with Heart of London Business Alliance
Event
08.10.2023
The London Reception at the Labour Party Conference 2023
Join us at our annual London reception, to kick off the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London has confirmed to speak and 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.
In partnership with Primera
Event
02.10.2023
Breakfast discussion at the Conservative Party Conference
Join BusinessLDN, in partnership with Heart of London Business Alliance, at the Conservative Party Conference for a private roundtable discussion, bringing business leaders and politicians together to discuss: • The importance of the cultural sector to the UK’s competitiveness • How culture can play a key role in growing the economy • How the Government can work with stakeholders, including local authorities and Business Improvement Districts, to support the cultural sector
In partnership with Heart of London Business Alliance
Event
01.10.2023
The London Reception at the Conservative Party Conference 2023
Join us at our annual London reception, to kick off the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Paul Scully, Minister for London, will join us to speak and 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.
In Partnership with Gatwick Airport & WSP
September 2023
Event
28.09.2023
Borough Leader series: Briefing with Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest
The event will be a chance to discuss how Waltham Forest 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.
Event
27.09.2023
Leading London Dinner - September
For this invitation only dinner we will be joined by Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Paul first became a union member aged 17. Before joining the TUC, he had a variety of temporary and agency jobs as a call centre operator, a hotel night porter and a supermarket worker. In 2000, Paul joined the TUC’s staff, later becoming Regional Secretary for the north of England and subsequently Head of Organising.
Hosted by Arcadis
Event
13.09.2023
Local Skills Improvement Plan Report Launch
London is a beacon for talent and opportunity. However, underneath its successes lies a complex labour market with multiple inequalities and challenges. Employers face acute labour shortages, yet unemployment is high compared to other regions. In response, we’ve produced London’s first Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) — the biggest data deep-dive on skills that the capital has seen, based on a wide-ranging consultation and engagement programme.
Hosted by EY
Event
07.09.2023
Driving the net zero agenda forward: In conversation with Chris Stark, Chief Executive at the Climate Change Committee
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Chris Stark, Chief Executive at the Climate Change Committee (CCC). Following the publication of the CCC’s Annual Progress Report to Parliament, we will discuss the key findings in the UK government’s efforts to meet its 2050 net zero target.
Hosted by Landsec
Event
06.09.2023
Shopping for something different: the future of shopping centres in London
London’s shopping centres are having to adapt and change. Join us for a discussion and insight into how this change can be successfully managed and what the implications are for development and placemaking in the capital. Across London, trends in retail and leisure, accelerated by the pandemic, are now being borne out. The growth in online spend has forced retailers to reassess the role of their physical estates. And the balance of how people spend their leisure time is shifting as consumers are starting to prioritise social activities over possessions.
Hosted by Avison Young
July 2023
Event
18.07.2023
Roundtable discussion: Increasing Productivity in the Construction Sector
With average productivity levels in the construction industry remaining consistently below the UK average, leaders from the construction industry came together in 2020 to identify and trial practical interventions to make the sector more productive. The taskforce, comprising several BusinessLDN members, published an initial report in 2022. Join us for a roundtable discussion to explore the findings of the report and next steps for the taskforce.
Hosted by GPE
Event
13.07.2023
Inclusive Workplaces: Unleashing the potential of neurodiverse talent
With an estimated 15% of the population classed as neurodivergent, businesses are increasingly stepping up their efforts to make their workplaces more inclusive for people with neuro differences. This roundtable will help participants understand what it means to be neurodivergent, including the range of different conditions covered by this umbrella term, as well as how best to support and celebrate neurodiverse staff. This is an opportunity to hear from senior business leaders who have been at the forefront of creating neurodiverse workplaces.
Hosted by Pinsent Masons
Event
11.07.2023
Leading London Dinner - July
An invaluable opportunity for members to hear direct from Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, as he prepares to run for his third term in office next year. Sadiq will be sharing his thoughts on the key opportunities for the capital and the role of business. By invitation only.
Event
06.07.2023
July 2023 Briefing: What Next for London?
This informal and interactive session will be an opportunity to gather insights and intelligence from our experts around issues on your agenda. For the fourth briefing in this series, we’ll be focusing on: the political and macroeconomic outlook for London; our Business Plan for the year ahead, next steps from the Place Commission; and work to provide a business perspective on childcare and its impact on the labour market.
Hosted by Dar
June 2023
Event
28.06.2023
Private investment into affordable housing: a discussion with London’s boroughs and the GLA
Join us for a discussion about the role of private investment in affordable housing in London. We will be joined by Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development at the GLA, and are inviting Councillors and officers from across London’s boroughs to join this discussion In October last year, in partnership with CBRE, we published a report which makes the case for private investment in affordable housing.
Event
26.06.2023
London Summer Reception 2023
Join Business LDN, the APPG for London and London Councils for our Summer Reception with networking drinks and canapes on the Terrace at the House of Lords. This will be an occasion to celebrate London. We will bring together senior business leaders with key political players in the capital, drawn from all levels of government – from borough leaders, the GLA and London MPs.
In partnership with the APPG for London and London Councils
Event
14.06.2023
Borough Leader series: Briefing with Cllr Barry Rawlings, Leader of Barnet
The event will be a chance to discuss how Barnet 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.
Hosted by Ballymore
Event
07.06.2023
Breakfast briefing with the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley QPM
Join us for a briefing with the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley. The discussion will focus on the Commissioner’s leadership as he continues with his reforming agenda and showcase the benefits of bringing public and private sectors together. BusinessLDN’s Chairman, Sir Kenneth Olisa, will be introducing the event which will be held under Chatham House rules.
May 2023
Event
25.05.2023
Economic briefing with the Bank of England - May 23
Join BusinessLDN and the Bank of England for a high-level, cross-cutting update on the economy and economic outlook for Greater London. Rob Elder, London Agent at the Bank, will share an update on what he is hearing from businesses across the Capital, his insights and predictions for the economy and the Bank’s strategy at this critical time. He will also be welcoming questions and contributions from colleagues in the room.
Ashurst
Event
24.05.2023
Leading London Dinner - May
Now Co-founder and Chairman of Global Counsel, Peter Mandelson has previously held several Cabinet posts under Tony Blair & Gordon Brown including Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Northern Ireland Secretary and Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. At this Chatham House dinner, Peter will be giving his take on the prospects for Labour, the potential pitfalls, and what a Labour government could mean for, and want from business.
Event
23.05.2023
Report launch of the BusinessLDN Place Commission
The urban environment is the backbone of our city and is vital to London’s global competitiveness. As we begin to understand the lasting impact that the pandemic will have on how people live, work, enjoy and visit the city, the BusinessLDN Place Commission has been reflecting on the role and function of London’s urban environment, and will set out a fresh vision and agenda for it. Come along to hear from key players in London’s urban environment and business community and to engage with the politicians and officials taking the decisions that will shape London’s future.
Deloitte
Event
15.05.2023
BusinessLDN at UKREiiF: Private dinner with Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills
Join us for an exclusive dinner with Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills. This small private dinner, the evening before the start of UKREiiF, will consider the driving forces impacting on the future of London and the UK’s urban environment, with reference to the soon to be launched BusinessLDN Place Commission which has been considering how London’s urban environment should evolve post-pandemic.
Event
03.05.2023
Borough Leader Series: Briefing with Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich
The event will be a chance to discuss how Greenwich 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 is chaired by BusinessLDN Chief Executive John Dickie.
Hosted by Greenwich Peninsula and Bureau
Event
02.05.2023
Who Lives in Build to Rent – London
The third London edition of Who Lives in Build to Rent will provide a market overview of the build-to-rent sector in London and an insight into the typical resident demographics of those living in build-to-rent homes in the capital. The briefing will begin with a presentation from Dataloft on the report’s key findings and how the data compares to London’s wider private rented sector, and will then be followed by a panel and Q&A session which will discuss in more detail what is needed to support the continued growth of the sector in London.
DLA Piper
April 2023
Event
27.04.2023
Roundtable discussion with the GLA’s senior Housing team
Join us for a roundtable discussion with Tim Steer, Executive Director, Housing and Land, Francesca Lewis, Head of Housing Strategy, Housing & Land and Natalie Daniels, Assistant Director at the GLA. As part of our regular engagement with key policy makers in London, Tim, Francesca, and Natalie will discuss the main housing challenges currently facing City Hall and debate broader topical housing issues.
Hosted by Grimshaw
Event
26.04.2023
Breakfast Roundtable with the Climate Change Committee.
At this round table businesses will have the opportunity to hear from Climate Change Committee representatives on the role and challenges of the Carbon Offsetting market towards the progress to Net Zero. The CCC published their Voluntary Carbon Markets and Offsetting Report in October 2022, which sets out the evidence on the risks and opportunities associated with carbon offsets. According to the report’s findings, the lack of guidance, standards, and regulations underpinning carbon offsetting risks slowing a transition to net zero.
Hosted by Ramboll
Event
19.04.2023
Roundtable Discussion: Infrastructure Levy Consultation
A roundtable discussion on the Government’s current technical consultation on the Infrastructure Levy proposal, introduced in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill to replace the existing developer contributions system of S106 and CIL.
Hosted by Quod and Pinsent Masons
Event
18.04.2023
GLA briefing on updates to their Affordable Housing and Viability guidance
The GLA are in the process of updating their Affordable Housing and Viability guidance. Join us for an early briefing from the GLA team on their proposed changes and an opportunity to ask questions in advance of the formal consultation process.
Hosted by GLA
Event
17.04.2023
Leading London Dinner - April
For this invitation only dinner we will be joined by the Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs , David Lammy. The UK’s future outside the EU, and what this means for our trading relationships, our security and diplomacy, is being shaped at a time of great international instability and upheaval. As the UK’s capital and gateway, London has a key role in determining our place on the world stage.
Hosted by
March 2023
Event
29.03.2023
Shaping the London LSIP: Public Consultation – In Person briefing & discussion on draft priorities
BusinessLDN is proud to be leading the London LSIP in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses London (FSB), London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), and Confederation of British Industry London (CBI), with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Hosted by BusinessLDN
Event
29.03.2023
The Future of London’s International Freight Trade
Join us for a discussion to explore the future of the international trade in goods through the capital and the measures needed to support London’s vital air and sea ports. International freight landing in London tends to arrive either at Heathrow Airport or in the ports of the Thames Estuary, before winding its way along roads, railways and rivers to its end destinations.
Hosted by Dar
Event
21.03.2023
Roundtable dinner with the Mayor of London’s Night Czar, Amy Lamé
Amy is a leading voice in the global movement to create fair and thriving 24-hour cities. A lot has changed since the pandemic – including the lifestyles, working patterns and priorities of Londoners. This dinner is a chance to hear how she is building the night into every aspect of London government.
Event
15.03.2023
BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2023: Networking lunch with Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Join BusinessLDN and Addleshaw Goddard for an informal networking lunch at Vegaluna on Wednesday 15 March. Upon arrival, to aid networking, you will be handed a card with a ‘top tip’ on it, some with a focus on the Housing sector and others tips for life in general. You will be encouraged to match, trade and or discuss with your fellow attendees.
With Addleshaw Goddard