We have a great set of upcoming London Network roundtables planned for 2026!
Throughout the year we will be bringing council leaders, MPs and others right to the heart of London’s development as guest speakers for The London Network. We aim to make these sessions useful, exclusive and productive spaces to hear insights and updates from London’s power holders, and to discuss opportunities for influence and collaboration.
Interested in attending our exclusive, private roundtables? Let’s discuss how you can participate in the London Network.
Upcoming roundtables
Roundtable | Peabody’s experience as a housing association, looking to retrofit existing homes and build new ones in the midst of London’s worsening housing crisis
When:
Wednesday 18 February | 08:30 – 10:00
Our guest speaker:
Ian McDermott, Chair of the G15 and Chief Executive of the Peabody Trust
Ian became Chief Executive of Peabody in October 2021. He was previously Chief Executive of Catalyst. A chartered surveyor, Ian has over 30 years’ experience in the housing sector. He’s a Fellow and committee member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and an alumnus of Harvard Business School. Ian is currently Chair of G15, the group of London’s leading not-for-profit housing associations. He also sits on the board of the National Housing Federation and co-chaired the advisory group of the Better Social Housing Review.
Roundtable | Cllr Okereke will be giving his take on some of London’s key political issues, from the role of community cohesion to the temporary accommodation crisis.
When:
Wednesday 25 March | 15:30 – 17:00
Our guest speaker:
Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Council, Royal Borough of Greenwich
Anthony was elected Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich in May 2022, having previously served as Cabinet Member for Housing. Prior to this, Anthony worked in the built environment sector, in planning and engagement.
As Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Cllr Okereke’s priorities include the cost-of-living crisis, tackling climate emergency and health inequalities, as well as supporting economic prosperity for all. As part of this, Anthony is committed to proactively supporting a thriving and safe night time economy and ensuring it benefits everyone in the borough.
Roundtable | London’s local elections: insights into what’s to come, as the capital’s political backdrop is reconfigured.
When:
Thursday 14 May | 08:30 – 10:00
Our guest speaker:
Alison Griffin, Chief Executive, London Councils
Alison Griffin is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in public administration and finance. Currently serving as Chief Executive at London Councils since July 2021, Alison has previously held significant positions such as Chair of the CEO Group for the Association of South Essex Local Authorities and CEO of Southend on Sea Borough Council. Additional roles encompass leadership in financial strategy and corporate services at London Borough of Bexley and Camden.
Roundtable |
When:
Further details to be announced.
Our guest speaker:
Asad Rehman, Chief Executive, Friends of the Earth
Asad previously worked at Friends of the Earth for 11 years and in 2025 returned as Chief Executive.
He has nearly 4 decades of experience in campaigning for environmental, social and racial justice, with a deep understanding of how these struggles are inextricably linked.
Asad joined Centre for London’s London Conference 2025 as the Chair of the Ecosystem panel discussion, which offered a platform for policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts to address how London can remain a green and biodiverse city while delivering urgently needed homes and green growth.