March 2023
Event
13.03.2023
BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2023 - Planning dinner with Jules Pipe CBE
We’re delighted to be kicking off our programme of events at MIPIM 2023 with Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills. This private dinner, kindly hosted by DP9, will facilitate discussion on the key planning and development issues in London with the Deputy Mayor. We will also be joined by Lucinda Turner, Director of TfL Spatial Planning & GLA Planning.
Hosted by DP9
Event
08.03.2023
Borough Leader Series: Briefing with Cllr Stephen Cowan, Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham
The event will be a chance to discuss how Hammersmith & Fulham plan 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 Imperial College London
Event
08.03.2023
Borough Leader Series: Briefing with Cllr Stephen Cowan, Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham - Historical
The event will be a chance to discuss how Hammersmith & Fulham plan 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 Imperial College London
Event
02.03.2023
Shaping the LSIP: The Construction Voice – Roundtable
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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Hosted by BusinessLDN
Event
01.03.2023
Shaping the LSIP: Green Skills for London – Roundtable
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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Hosted by BusinessLDN
February 2023
Event
28.02.2023
February 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 third briefing in this series, we’ll be focusing on: the recent developments to planning reform; early insights arising from our work delivering Greater London’s Local Skills Improvement Plan; and the latest on Transport for London’s new business plan and the prospects for an end to industrial action.
Hosted by Eversheds Sutherland
Event
23.02.2023
Leading London Dinner - February
For this dinner we will be joined by the Bank of England Deputy Governor, Ben Broadbent. With 2023 set to be a challenging year for the economy — with substantial fiscal tightening in store and a recession forecast — this is a timely opportunity to hear first-hand from the Deputy Governor and to discuss the Bank of England’s analysis of our current situation and the outlook for the months ahead.
Hosted by AlixPartners
Event
23.02.2023
Shaping the LSIP: The Health & Social Care Voice – Roundtable
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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Hosted by BusinessLDN
Event
22.02.2023
Shaping the Future of the Skills & Education System in London and the UK
This dinner will provide an opportunity for a select group of senior leaders within the BusinessLDN membership to hear from Bridget on Labour’s vision for skills and education. This will be followed by a discussion and the opportunity to ask questions, all under the Chatham House rule.
Hosted by AECOM
Event
22.02.2023
Shaping the LSIP: Creative Skills for London – Roundtable
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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Hosted by BusinessLDN
Event
21.02.2023
Shaping the LSIP: Digital Skills for London – Roundtable
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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Hosted by BusinessLDN
Event
09.02.2023
Shaping the LSIP: The Hospitality Voice – Roundtable
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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Hosted by BusinessLDN
Event
09.02.2023
Member roundtable on the Place Commission
Join us for a roundtable about BusinessLDN’s Place Commission and an opportunity to provide your thoughts on the future of London’s built environment. The built environment is the backbone of our city and is vital to London’s economic success and 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, an important opportunity exists to reflect on the role and function of London’s built environment, and to set a fresh vision for it.
Hosted by Deloitte
Event
08.02.2023
Shaping the LSIP: Boosting Labour Market Inclusion - Roundtable
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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages and support more people from disadvantaged backgrounds into work, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Hosted by BusinessLDN
January 2023
Event
31.01.2023
Shaping the LSIP: The Provider Voice – Roundtable
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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Hosted by BusinessLDN
Event
25.01.2023
The Future of Transport for London
After a pandemic in which public transport ridership collapsed and the network was placed on life support with a series of short term funding deals, there is now some certainty about TfL’s finances. With that comes the organisation’s first post-pandemic business plan, delivered by a new Commissioner. Join us to hear about TfL’s plans direct from Andy Lord, participate in the discussion, and network with representatives from across BusinessLDN’s membership.
Event
19.01.2023
In conversation with Sir John Armitt
Join BusinessLDN for a conversation with Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, as they begin to develop their recommendations to Government as part of the Second National Infrastructure Assessment in 2023. The event will be an opportunity to hear from Sir John on the NIC’s priorities for the Assessment. The discussion will focus on London and the Southeast’s economy, key sectors for investment and the challenges facing London’s infrastructure on the path to Net Zero.
Hosted by Dar
Event
17.01.2023
A virtual member briefing with Peter Denton, CEO of Homes England
Join us at our member breakfast briefing with Peter Denton, the new CEO of Homes England. Peter will discuss his aspirations for his role, the challenges and opportunities facing the organisation particularly in light of the Levelling Up White Paper, and what government needs from the industry to deliver more homes in London. Please note that this event is rescheduled from 15 December, and will now be taking place virtually. Please re-register if you are able to attend on the new date.
Hosted by JLL
Event
12.01.2023
Borough Leader Series: Briefing with Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington
The event will be a chance to discuss how Islington 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 Derwent
December 2022
Event
15.12.2022
Health & Social Care Skills for London
BusinessLDN is proud to be leading the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Event
14.12.2022
London Winter Reception
Join BusinessLDN, the APPG for London and London Councils for our Winter Reception with networking drinks at the House of Lords, kindly sponsored by London HQ. 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. The Minister for London, Paul Scully will be joining us and giving a short speech.
In partnership with the APPG & London HQ
Event
14.12.2022
Green & Construction Skills for London
BusinessLDN is proud to be leading the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Due to the upcoming industrial action, this event will now take place virtually.
Event
13.12.2022
Leading London Dinner
These 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. The theme of our December dinner will be the cost of living challenge for business. Whilst cost of living struggles are not new for London, recent global pressures have multiplied the problem and 2023 threatens to be a year that will challenge the budgets of households, business and the government alike.
Hosted by AECOM
Event
13.12.2022
Digital & Creative Skills for London
BusinessLDN is proud to be leading the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Due to the upcoming industrial action, this event will now take place virtually.
Event
08.12.2022
Hospitality Skills for London
BusinessLDN is proud to be leading the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Event
07.12.2022
Solving employers’ skills challenges: Shaping London’s Local Skills Improvement Plan
BusinessLDN is proud to be leading the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (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), to create a unified approach to tackle labour and skills shortages, with the backing of the Mayor of London and London government.
Location: The Institute of Structural Engineers
Event
06.12.2022
Borough Leader Series: Briefing with Philip Glanville, Mayor 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 is chaired by BusinessLDN Chief Executive John Dickie.
Hosted by Openreach
Event
01.12.2022
London’s progress to net zero following COP27
Join us for our post – COP27 panel discussion and networking breakfast to discuss London’s progress against its net zero carbon commitments in the last year, the role of business in the capital’s decarbonisation and the outcomes of COP27 and how these are expected to impact London. The Mayor of London has set out a pathway to reduce London’s emissions and hit the ambitious target of the capital reaching net zero by 2030.
Hosted by Eversheds Sutherland
November 2022
Event
30.11.2022
Delivering Affordable Workspace in London
BusinessLDN has been undertaking research in partnership with DS2 and DP9 on affordable workspace in London, including the variety of local plan policies that have emerged and the practical considerations for developers around delivery. Please note that this event is rescheduled from 28 September. Please re-register if you are able to attend on the new date.
In Partnership with DP9 & DS2, Hosted by Landsec
Event
29.11.2022
Ensuring the future of work delivers for London’s diverse workforce
London’s diverse workforce is a source of strength and contributes to much of its success and appeal, but opportunity across the capital is not spread fairly or evenly. And now with an escalating cost-of-living crisis and rapidly changing world of work, new barriers threaten to prevent many of London communities from participating and thriving in the workplace. This session will explore how businesses and policymakers can harness the potential of the future of work to widen access to London’s jobs market and boost inclusion.
Hosted by Gerald Eve
Event
26.11.2022
Skills London 2022
Skills London is the UK’s largest jobs and careers event for 14 – 24-year-olds and their families, welcoming 35,000 visitors.
Event
25.11.2022
Skills London 2022: Opening Ceremony
Join BusinessLDN and The Mayor of London to open Skills London 2022. The opening ceremony will be an opportunity for you to hear from the Mayor, meet the talent of the future and engage with representatives from London’s schools and colleges.
Event
25.11.2022
Skills London 2022
Skills London is the UK’s largest jobs and careers event for 14 – 24-year-olds and their families, welcoming 35,000 visitors.
Event
22.11.2022
Roundtable with Thames Water
Join us for a business roundtable with Thames Water as they outline their plans for future investment in the capital’s water infrastructure and seek feedback from London’s business community. Thames Water will provide an update on their PR24 Business Plan focusing on key themes that emerged from the prior roundtable in March: fostering collaboration, reducing disruption, and responding to and managing water demand in London.
Hosted by AECOM
Event
17.11.2022
Roundtable discussion with Tim Steer, Executive Director, Housing and Land at the GLA
As part of our regular engagement with key policy makers in London, Tim will discuss the main housing challenges currently confronting City Hall and debate broader topical housing issues. This is a private discussion with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and give your views
Event
16.11.2022
Economic briefing with the Bank of England - November 2022
At a critical time for London’s economy, BusinessLDN will be welcoming the Bank of England’s London Agency team for an insights briefing on the economic conditions and outlook of Greater London. For the first of these, we will be joined by Lai Wah Co, Deputy London Agent at the Bank, who will share an update on what she is hearing from businesses across the Capital, her insights and predictions for the economy and the Bank’s strategy. She will also be welcoming questions and contributions. Please note that this event is rescheduled from 22 September.
Hosted by Jacobs
October 2022
Event
19.10.2022
October 2022 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 second of this series, we’ll be focusing on the Place Commission, our new sustainability workstream and our recent appointment to lead London’s employer-led skills body.
Hosted by University of Westminster
Event
12.10.2022
Careers Advice: Inspiring London’s people into great jobs
Making sure everyone has access to high-quality careers advice is vital to attracting diverse talent, driving your employee pipelines, and building a sustainable future for businesses. This session will explore how we can create a world-leading service in London, and how employers can get involved.
Hosted by Shaw Trust
Event
11.10.2022
Dinner: Build to Rent in London
This small Roundtable Dinner will bring together key parts of the build to rent industry to discuss the current challenges facing the sector. As development in the regions continues to outstrip that of the capital, what can the industry do to redress this balance and what will the impact be of Government’s new proposals to reform the private rented sector on Build to Rent development in London?
Hosted by Ashurst
Event
04.10.2022
Private investment into affordable housing: Roundtable with Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development
Join us for the launch of a new BusinessLDN report, in partnership with CBRE, which considers the role of private investment in affordable housing in the capital. The report looks at how such investment can be harnessed to increase housebuilding, deliver social good and the steps that should be taken to secure more of this investment in London. We will be joined by Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development at the GLA who will respond to the report, setting out his views on the topic.
Hosted by CBRE
Event
03.10.2022
Breakfast roundtable at the Conservative Party Conference
Sponsored by Capital City College Group
September 2021
Event
14.09.2021
London Infrastructure Summit 2021
The last 18 months have changed the way we think about digital and physical infrastructure, potentially forever.
London’s biggest gathering of infrastructure experts returns this year for a week-long series of in-person and virtual events, digesting what the pandemic means for infrastructure’s future and how we plot our way back to prosperity.
July 2021
Event
13.07.2021
ReNew London Conference
Work, live, play – how can we unlock Central London’s recovery?
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the capital with greatly reduced footfall and a drop off in visitors to the centre.
January 2021
Event
26.01.2021
Building London Summit 2021
Join London’s biggest gathering of built environment experts — Building London Summit 2021
2020 brought a sharp shock to our built environment sector. What needs to happen now for this vital sphere to build back better, and capitalise on opportunity as it does so?
October 2020
Event
20.10.2020
London Infrastructure Summit 2020
London Infrastructure Summit 2020 is going digital
Immerse yourself in our virtual event experience and join London’s infrastructure leaders across our two-day conference focussed on London’s Post Covid-19 recovery and beyond.
Join the debate on the most pressing issues in the sector today at London’s biggest gathering of infrastructure experts. We’ll be talking investment, resilience, data and more.
January 2020
Event
30.01.2020
Building London Summit 2020
Join London’s biggest gathering of built environment experts — Building London 2020
What to expect at the summit
- Insights from the capital’s experts and decision-makers on the issues shaping the built environment sector following the general election and ahead of London’s Mayoral election
June 2019
Event
25.06.2019
London Summer Business Lunch
Bringing together the capital’s most influential people across government and business. We look forward to hearing key remarks from George Osborne, Editor of the Evening Standard, Chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, on what’s next for our capital city.
12.15pm drinks reception
1.00pm — 2.30pm Lunch and keynote speech
January 2019
Event
30.01.2019
Building London - The Housing and Property Summit
At our one-day Summit leaders across commercial property, housing and the broader built environment join key political players to tackle London’s big development questions: