We had a great set of London Network roundtables in 2025!
Across the year, we brought council and business leaders, who are right at the heart of London’s development, as guest speakers for The London Network.
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Roundtable | Pre-Launch Analysis: What will the GLA’s Growth Plan mean for London?
When
Thursday 19 February | 09:30 – 11:00
Our guest speaker
Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth, Greater London Authority
Howard Dawber was appointed Deputy Mayor for Business and Chair of London and Partners in December 2023. Before joining the Mayor’s team, Howard worked in business for thirty years, spending 17 years as Managing Director for Strategy of the Canary Wharf Group.
At Canary Wharf, Howard was involved in the development of the Elizabeth Line and supporting the 2012 Olympic Bid and Olympic Legacy as well as commercial inward investment projects in tech, health and life sciences, and financial services.
Roundtable | Post-Launch Analysis: What will the GLA’s Growth Plan mean for London?
When:
Tuesday 18 March | 08:30 – 10:00
Our guest speaker:
Laura Citron OBE, Chief Executive, London & Partners
Laura is CEO of London & Partners, the growth agency for London. Laura is proud to lead the teams behind flagship brands including Visit London, Let’s Do London, Grow London, London Tech Week, MedCity London, .LONDON and Opportunity London.
Before joining London & Partners, Laura led the global Government & Public Sector Practice at WPP, the FTSE 100 global leader in marketing and communications. She advised governments around the world and trained future global leaders at the Blavatnik School of Government (Oxford) and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (Singapore).
Roundtable | The English Devolution Bill: What does it means for London?
When:
Thursday 22 May | 15:30 – 17:00
Our guest speaker:
Piali Das Gupta, (former) Strategy Director for London’s Future at London Councils
Previously the Strategy Director, London’s Future at London Councils, Piali helped boroughs to deliver their shared ambitions on issues such as increasing the supply of good quality affordable housing, reducing fuel bills for households and enhancing opportunities for Londoners through access to skills and jobs.
Roundtable | How can London’s transition to net zero be equitable for Londoners across the city?
When:
Thursday 19 June | 15:30 – 17:00
Our guest speaker:
Dr Ashok Sinha, CEO of Ashden and Chair of London Sustainable Development Commission
Ashok, previously CEO of London Cycling Campaign, joined Ashden with a wealth of experience in environmental, sustainable development and justice issues in the UK and the Global South.
After a PhD in renewable energy, a stint as a climate modeller and time as a policy analysis with Forum for the Future, Ashok moved into advocacy – serving on the Board of Amnesty International, helping to found and lead Make Poverty History and becoming the first Director of the Climate Coalition. Ashok is currently also the Chair of the London Sustainable Development Commission, an independent, unpaid body that advises the London Mayor.
Roundtable | The Spending Review: What does the Government’s fiscal agenda mean for London?
When:
Tuesday 22 July | 15:30 – 17:00
Our guest speaker:
James Nation OBE, Managing Director – UK Politics, Forefront Advisers
James previously worked as the Deputy Head of the Number 10 Policy Unit from 2022 until May 2024 and before that was a Special Adviser to the Chancellor. Last year, he led the team responsible for the Conservative Party Manifesto in the 2024 General Election campaign. Earlier in his career, James worked as a civil servant in MHCLG and the Treasury, following on from a role in tax and fiscal policy at the CBI.
Roundtable | West London’s Growth Potential: Leveraging the opportunity for a more polycentric city
When:
Thursday 18 September | 08:30 – 10:00
Following on from our research into West London’s Growth Potential, where we unpacked how we maximise growth through London’s distinct sub-regional economies, Cllr Mason will be sharing his own insights into polycentrism, and the benefits it could bring.
Our guest speaker:
Cllr Peter Mason, Leader of the Council, London Borough of Ealing
Peter Mason is the Leader of the London Borough of Ealing. His previous cabinet portfolios have included housing, planning, skills and employment, public service reform and transformation. He is the London Councils executive member of planning and skills and the LGA Labour Group Deputy Leader.
Roundtable | PLA’s vision for the river Thames
When:
Wednesday 19 November | 08:30 – 10:00
Our guest speaker:
Robin Mortimer, Chief Executive, Port of London Authority (PLA)
Robin joined the PLA as chief executive officer on 31 March 2014. Prior to joining the PLA, Robin had 20 years’ experience in the UK Government civil service across a range of Government Departments. He was Private Secretary to the Environment Secretary from 1996-97, Deputy Prime Minister from 1997-98 and to the Transport Secretary from 2001-03.
He led the work on the UK Climate Change Bill in 2006 and in 2007, became a Director in Defra where he set up the UK’s Adapting to Climate Change programme, oversaw the creation of the Canal & River Trust and directed policy on air quality and the natural environment.