Events

Events

Our upcoming events

Event

20.01.2026

January 2026: What Next for London?

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?

Roundtable

21.01.2026

The London LSIP: Providers Consultation

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.

Hosted by NCFE

Event

22.01.2026

BusinessLDN & WPA: The Future of Oxford Street

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.

Hosted by Grosvenor

Event

09.03.2026

BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2026: Welcome to Cannes Drinks Reception

Join BusinessLDN for our annual drinks reception to kick off MIPIM 2026.

Why attend? 
This event is an opportunity to celebrate London, bringing together leading industry figures and a range of stakeholders from across London and the UK for a key networking opportunity whilst in Cannes.

Sponsorship opportunity available

Event

09.03.2026

BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2026: Landing Dinner

Join BusinessLDN for our annual Landing Dinner at MIPIM 2026.

Why attend? 
Kindly sponsored by Arcadis, this dinner is an opportunity to bring together our members to discuss the London Plan, the Oxford Street MDC and the direction of travel for good growth in our capital.

Sponsored by Arcadis

Event

10.03.2026

BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2026: Housing Lunch

Join BusinessLDN for our annual Housing themed lunch at MIPIM 2026.

Why attend? 
Kindly sponsored by Arcadis & Ballymore, this lunch brings together members and key stakeholders to engage in a discussion on the meaningful actions the industry can take to deliver the homes London needs.

Sponsored by Arcadis & Ballymore

Event

11.03.2026

BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2026: London Lunch

Join BusinessLDN for our flagship London Lunch at MIPIM 2026.

Why attend? 
Kindly sponsored by Lendlease, this lunch convenes London’s business leaders and officials from City Hall and the boroughs. 

Speakers
Chaired by John Dickie, Chief Executive, BusinessLDN
Further speakers to be announced

Sponsored by Lendlease

Event

12.03.2026

BusinessLDN at MIPIM 2026: Women in Real Estate Brunch

Join BusinessLDN for our networking brunch to wrap up our programme of events at MIPIM 2026.

Why attend? 
This informal session will provide attendees with the opportunity to network amongst peers, make new connections and reflect on how far the built environment sector has come in terms of balancing out gender inequality and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Sponsorship opportunity available

Event

16.06.2026

Future London 2026

Get ready to join the conversation shaping London’s future at our annual one-day Conference.

Future London will explore the bold ideas and the critical challenges impacting and shaping London’s competitiveness – and reveal how businesses can help to shape a brighter future for the capital. The conference will convene the city’s most influential leaders to spark new connections, ignite fresh thinking, and uncover transformative solutions to create a city that works for businesses, Londoners, and the whole of the UK.

Event

07.07.2026

BusinessLDN at the LGA Annual Conference

In partnership with the Growing Together Alliance and London Councils, BusinessLDN hosts an annual drinks reception at the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference, bringing together senior figures from business, local and central government to celebrate collaboration between London and the regions.

Why attend?
Join senior leaders from across business and government for short speeches and informal networking on the opening evening of the conference.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to: