Event Archive

Event Archive

June 2023

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.
Aerial cityscape view of London, Tower Bridge and the River Thames

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

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

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Green ecological facade of skyscraper covered in plants in capital London

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

Aerial cityscape view of London, Tower Bridge and the River Thames

March 2023

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

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

Event

15.03.2023

BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2023: Women's networking brunch

One week after International Womens 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, alongside broader conversations around equity, diversity and inclusion. This invitation-only event will take place at the Miramar Plage in partnership with Landmark Chambers, Turley & Town Legal. Taking place at MIPIM, Cannes.

Hosted by Landmark Chambers, Town Legal and Turley

Event

14.03.2023

BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2023 - London Dinner

Please join us for our flagship MIPIM event, now in an evening setting, 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. Taking place at MIPIM, Cannes.

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

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

Residential development in south west London.

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

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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

Aerial cityscape view of London, Tower Bridge and the River Thames

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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.
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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.

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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.

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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.
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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

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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

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