The UK government is set to host its inaugural business summit on Monday at London’s Guildhall, aiming to attract international investment that will support the nation’s growth strategy. The event will conclude with an evening reception at St. Paul’s Cathedral hosted by King Charles.
Key Attendees
The summit will feature a diverse group of influential guests, including:
- Prime Minister (name unspecified)
- Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google
- Emma Walmsley, CEO of GSK (moderating the discussion)
- Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party
- Rachel Reeves, Chancellor
- Amanda Pritchard, CEO of NHS England
- Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy
- Shemara Wikramanayake, Managing Director of Macquarie Group
- Gareth Southgate, former England football manager and Labour supporter
- Adjoa Andoh, Actor and Director
- Lucian Grainge, CEO of Universal Music Group
- Executives from Google, BlackRock, and Aviva
Summit Agenda
The all-day event will feature various panels and discussions, including:
Keynote Conversations:
A discussion between the Prime Minister and Eric Schmidt, moderated by Emma Walmsley.
Panel Discussions:
A session on “Unlocking the UK’s Health Data Assets to Deliver Innovation” featuring:
- Amanda Pritchard (NHS England)
- Pushmeet Kohli (DeepMind AI, Google)
- David Ricks (Eli Lilly)
A panel on Decarbonising the National Grid, featuring:
- Greg Jackson (Octopus Energy)
- Shemara Wikramanayake (Macquarie Group)
A session exploring Investment Opportunities in the UK’s Creative Scene, including:
- Gareth Southgate
- Adjoa Andoh
- Lucian Grainge (Universal Music Group)
- A Netflix executive
Additional Opportunities
Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with cabinet ministers, first ministers from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as regional mayors, including Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London.
Live Streaming
The summit will be livestreamed on LinkedIn, allowing wider access to discussions and insights shared during the event.
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