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 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. 

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.

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 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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

BusinessLDN is delighted to be returning to MIPIM in 2026.

We are returning to Cannes to host another busy programme of events, bringing together senior business leaders, policymakers and partners. Our planned programme is outlined below.

mONDAY 9 mARCH

Welcome to Cannes Drinks Reception

Sponsorship opportunity

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: