We have a great set of upcoming London Network roundtables planned for 2025!
Across the year we will be bringing council leaders, MPs and others right at 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.
Upcoming
Monday 27 October | Ian McDermott, CEO of Peabody Trust and Chair of the G15
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Our guest speaker
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Wednesday 19 November | Robin Mortimer, CEO of the Port of London Authority
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Our guest speaker
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Interested in being a part of our exclusive, private roundtables? Let’s discuss how you can participate in the London Network.
Past Roundtables
Thursday 13 February | Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business
Topic
Pre-Launch Analysis: What will the GLA’s Growth Plan mean for London?
Our guest speaker
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.
Tuesday 18 March | Laura Citron OBE, CEO of London & Partners
Topic
Post-Launch Analysis: What will the GLA’s Growth Plan mean for London?
Our guest speaker
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).
Thursday 22 May | Piali Das Gupta, Strategy Director for London’s Future at London Councils
Topic
The English Devolution Bill: What does it means for London?
Our guest speaker
Piali Das Gupta is Strategy Director, London’s Future at London Councils, helping 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.
Thursday 19 June | Dr Ashok Sinha, CEO of Ashden and Chair of London Sustainable Development Commission
Topic
How can London’s transition to net zero be equitable for Londoners across the city?
Our guest speaker
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.
Tuesday 22 July | James Nation OBE, Managing Director – UK Politics, Forefront Advisers
Topic
The Spending Review: What does the Government’s fiscal agenda mean for London?
Our guest speaker
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.
Thursday 18 September | Cllr Peter Mason, Leader of the Council, London Borough of Ealing
Topic
West London’s Growth Potential: Leveraging the opportunity for a more polycentric city.
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
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.