Forthcoming London First Events
London First runs a wide range of events – from large-scale networking events, which bring together senior
politicians and business leaders, to small-scale consultations which engage members and stakeholders in
our policy development.
For each event, we create a tailored invitation list based on our knowledge of the specific interests of
individual members and the seniority of the guest speakers. Around six times a year, we hold events that
are restricted to partners only.
Event categories
February 2015 ____________________________________________
Tuesday 24 February 2015, 6pm for 6.30pm – 7.30pm, followed by drinks reception
London First Greenbelt Report
London is a 21st century world city widely regarded as as one the most dynamic places to live and work.
But it is a city spatially constrained by the Victorian inspired concept of the greenbelt, first introduced in the
1930s.
Join us for the launch of a fascinating new report which explores what type and quality of land is actually
contained in London's greenbelt and how some of this land could be used to help tackle London's housing
crisis.
Presentations will be given by the report's authors Barney Stringer, Quod, Professor Paul Cheshire, LSE
and Jonathan Seager, London First followed by a Q&A with members.
INVITATION ONLY
Kindly hosted by
For more information please contact Jonathan Seager on 020 7665 1584
London First, Middlesex House, 34-42 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JE | Switchboard: 020 7665 1500
www.londonfirst.co.uk | Twitter: @London_First
Wednesday 25 February 2015, 7pm for 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Dinner with Clive Betts MP, Chairman of the Communities and Local Government
Select Committee
Following the recent Inquiry into the operation of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), this
timely dinner will provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss the recommendations made by the
Select Committee. The Inquiry focused on how the NPPF has operated over the last two years on housing
delivery, town centre management and the delivery of energy infrastructure. The recommendations are not
expected to seek wholesale changes to the NPPF but the specified areas of policy under review could have
a major impact on changes on national planning policy if the findings are accepted by the Government.
FULLY SUBSCRIBED
Kindly hosted by
For more information please contact Faraz Baber on 020 7665 1458
March 2015 ____________________________________________
Tuesday 3 March 2015, 12.30pm for 1pm – 2.30pm
A discussion on jobs, growth and economic prosperity:
Lunchtime event with Ed Balls MP
London First in partnership with Let Britain Fly will be hosting an event with the Shadow Chancellor, Ed
Balls MP, which will focus on Labour's plans for jobs, growth and economic prosperity ahead of the 2015
General Election.
FULLY SUBSCRIBED
Hosting opportunity for members
For more information please contact Gavin Hayes on 020 7665 1435
London First, Middlesex House, 34-42 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JE | Switchboard: 020 7665 1500
www.londonfirst.co.uk | Twitter: @London_First
Wednesday 4 March 2015, 8.00am – 6.30pm
Future Leaders Summit:
Driving the Growth of London's GVA and Jobs of the Future
London First is orchestrating an economic development plan for London, on behalf of the Mayor’s
economic advisory body, the London Enterprise Panel. This interactive one-day conference will challenge
future leaders from across our membership to develop a strategic plan to take the economic development
plan forward to the implementation stage. We’ll hear from experts in the fields of economic development
and city growth, debating our capital’s position in the future global market and what needs to be delivered
to ensure London’s competitive future. The event aims to give future and current executives a chance to
share their views with other young, aspiring business people. Please visit
www.londonfirstevents.co.uk/futureleaderssummit for more information.
INVITATION ONLY
In partnership with
Kindy hosted by Level 39
Sponsored by D&D, Hilton Hotel and HS1
For more information please contact Mark Hilton on 020 7665 1521
Monday 9 March 2015, 6pm for 6.15pm – 8pm
Working and living in London: the 2015 Business Election Debate –
brought to you by London First and the Federation of Small Businesses
Ahead of a closely fought General Election the business spokesmen for the major political parties will take
part in London business hustings. A Liberal Democrat MP, Matt Hancock MP and Chuka Umunna MP will
set out their respective stalls on business policy, take questions from large and small London businesses
and debate the key issues.
INVITATION ONLY
Kindly hosted by
For more information please contact Richard Gardner on 020 7665 1422
Monday 9 March 2015, 8pm – 10.30pm
Welcome to MIPIM drinks reception with Sir Edward Lister,
Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor, Policy and Planning, Greater London Authority
London First members attending the MIPIM conference in Cannes are invited to join us to discuss the
international real estate conference, in advance of the opening on Tuesday 10 March.
INVITATION ONLY
Kindly hosted by
For more information please contact Amar Benkreira on 020 7665 1567
London First, Middlesex House, 34-42 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JE | Switchboard: 020 7665 1500
www.londonfirst.co.uk | Twitter: @London_First
Tuesday 10 March 2015, 12.30pm – 2pm
Residential Lunch at MIPIM with Richard Blakeway,
Deputy Mayor for Housing, Land and Property
London First members are invited to join London First at a roundtable lunch discussion with Richard
Blakeway, Deputy Mayor for Housing, Land and Property.
FULLY SUBSCRIBED
Kindly hosted by
and
For more information please contact Amar Benkreira on 020 7665 1567
Tuesday 10 March 2015, 7pm for 7.30pm – 8pm
Let Britain Fly Parliamentary Recption
Ahead of the General Election Let Britain Fly will be holding an evening drinks reception for its friends and
supporters to galvanise parliamentary support for airports expansion.
INVITATION ONLY
Sponsorship opportunity for members
Venue: Altitude
For more information please contact Gavin Hayes on 020 7665 1435
Tuesday 10 March 2015, 7pm – 10pm
Funding / Overseas Investment dinner at MIPIM with Fiona-Fletcher Smith,
Executive Director of Development and Environment, Greater London Authority
London First members are invited to join London First at a roundtable dinner discussion on Funding /
Overseas Investment with Fiona-Fletcher Smith, Executive Director of Development and Environment,
Greater London Authority.
FULLY SUBSCRIBED
Kindly hosted by
and
For more information please contact Amar Benkreira on 020 7665 1567
London First, Middlesex House, 34-42 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JE | Switchboard: 020 7665 1500
www.londonfirst.co.uk | Twitter: @London_First
Wednesday 11 March 2015, 12pm – 2.30pm
Annual Lunch at MIPIM with Sir Edward Lister, Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor,
Policy and Planning, Greater London Authority
London First's annual lunch with Sir Edward Lister, Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor, Policy and Planning,
Greater London Authority taking place during the MIPIM Conference in Cannes.
FULLY SUBSCRIBED
Kindly hosted by
and
For more information please Amar Benkreira on 020 7665 1567
Wednesday 11 March 2015, 7pm – 10pm
Regeneration/Opportunity Areas Dinner at MIPIM with Stewart Murray,
Assistant Director – Planning, Greater London Authority & Victoria Hills,
Director, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, Greater London
Authority
London First members are invited to join London First at a roundtable dinner discussion on
Regeneration/Opportunity Areas with Stewart Murray, Assistant Director – Planning, Greater London
Authority & Victoria Hills, Director, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, Greater London
Authority.
FULLY SUBSCRIBED
Kindly hosted by
and
For more information please contact Amar Benkreira on 020 7665 1567
Wednesday 18 March 2015, 8am for 8.15am – 9.30am
London First Chairman’s breakfast with John Allan CBE
This small breakfast meeting chaired by London First Chairman, John Allan CBE, will provide members
with a chance to raise their concerns and discuss the challenges of doing business in the capital.
FULLY SUBSCRIBED
Kindly hosted by
For more information please contact Susmita Sarkar on 020 7665 1429
London First, Middlesex House, 34-42 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JE | Switchboard: 020 7665 1500
www.londonfirst.co.uk | Twitter: @London_First
Wednesday 18 March 2015, 8am for 8.30am – 10am
The Mayor's plans for Crossrail 2
As part of our ongoing programme of work in support of Crossrail 2, this event provides an opportunity to
hear more about the Mayor's plans for making Crossrail 2 a reality. Daniel Moylan, the Mayor's Crossrail 2
'Champion' and Michele Dix, Managing Director of Planning at TfL, will provide an update on progress and
outline some of the key challenges which need to be overcome to bring Crossrail 2 to fruition.
INVITATION ONLY
Kindly hosted by
For more information please contact David Leam on 020 7665 1415
Thursday 19 March 2015, 5pm – 6.30pm
Tackling Terrorism: The Lessons from Sydney and Paris
The events in Australia and France have been sharp reminders of the nature of today’s terrorist threat.
However, the end of 2014 and start of 2015 have been particularly violent months with terrorist attacks
worldwide including an assault on the Canadian Parliament and a foiled plot in Belgium. What do these
recent incidents tell us? It is therefore timely that business takes stock and reviews its plans where
appropriate. At this briefing, a range of experts will offer their thoughts on the latest terrorist trends and
suggest ways that we should prepare for a possible attack nearer home.
Speakers:
Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Wilson, National Co-ordinator of PROTECT & PREPARE,
National Counter Terrorism Policing HQ, ACPO Terrorism & Allied Matters
Professor Anthony Glees, Director, Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies, The University of
Buckingham.
Shaun O’Mahony CEO, Blackdot Solutions Ltd.
INVITATION ONLY
Kindly hosted by NBC Universal
For more information please contact Robert Hall on 020 7665 1555
London First, Middlesex House, 34-42 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JE | Switchboard: 020 7665 1500
www.londonfirst.co.uk | Twitter: @London_First
Wednesday 25 March 2015, 8am - 6.30pm
London Infrastructure Summit
Following the success of London First’s inaugural London Infrastructure Summit in 2014, we are currently
planning all aspects of next year’s summit. Taking place shortly ahead of the General Election, the theme
for 2015 will be: A manifesto for London - focusing on London’s infrastructure needs from the next
government to support continued economic growth.
For more information, please visit: http://www.londoninfrastructuresummit.com/
Venue: Kings Place
Kindly sponsored by:
Gold sponsors – Savills and Turner & Townsend
Silver sponsor – Alstom and WSP
Dinner sponsor – Berwin Leighton Paisner
For more information please contact David Leam on 020 7665 1415
March 2015 date tbc,6.15pm for 6.30pm – 8pm
London’s Global Context: Drinks reception and panel debate Scaling Up London: Can we build global businesses from London?
London’s start-up scene is the most vibrant in Europe and is driving productivity across many sectors.
London is also performing well on commercialisation of research, with at least four world class universities
in the region being the key drivers. But in absolute terms, investment in start-ups still lags behind New York
City and Silicon Valley, and there is evidence London doesn’t successfully convert its start-up success into
high growth. Meanwhile, in the tech sector London often loses companies to the US, with its more tech
savvy finance markets and larger domestic market. The panel at this event will debate the barriers and
challenges to scaling-up high growth companies in London into global businesses.
INVITATION ONLY
Kindly hosted by
For more information please contact David Lutton on 020 7665 1551
London First, Middlesex House, 34-42 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JE | Switchboard: 020 7665 1500
www.londonfirst.co.uk | Twitter: @London_First
April 2015 ____________________________________________
Tuesday 14 April 2015, 6pm for 6.30pm – 7.30pm, followed by drinks reception
Transport for London’s property strategy: Securing growth
with Graeme Craig, Director of Commercial Development, TfL
Securing funds for transport improvements will require new ways of collaborating. With work underway to
develop a more rigorous approach to TfL’s property portfolio, this is a chance to discuss how TfL,
landowners, developers and others can work more closely to release greater value.
This briefing and reception will give Graeme Craig an opportunity to brief London First members on TfL’s
property strategy and discuss its implications.
INVITATION ONLY
Hosting opportunity for members
For more information please contact David Leam on 020 7665 1415
Thursday 30 April 2015, 8.15am for 8.30am – 9.30am
Business and Greenwich: Working Together
Cllr Denise Hyland has been Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich since May 2014. This roundtable
brekafast will be an opportunity to meet with Cllr Hyland and some of her Cabinet Member colleagues, who
will be outlining both their vision for the borough and how they intend to work with businesses in the area.
INVITATION ONLY
Hosting opportunity for members
For more information please contact Richard Gardner on 020 7665 1422
April 2015 date tbc, 10.15am for 10.30am – 12pm
London First Partner brunch with Dame Tessa Jane Jowell DBE
Keep London competitive: a vision for a more prosperous and fairer London
economy
London First Partners are invited to a small roundtable brunch with Tessa Jowell one of London’s best
known politicians. A former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, she was instrumental in
London’s bid for the 2012 Olympics and also contributed to their successful delivery as Minister for the
Olympics. At this event, Tessa Jowell will outline where she sees London’s economy heading and how its
competitiveness and prosperity can be protected in the future.
INVITATION ONLY
Hosting opportunity for members
For more information please contact Richard Gardner on 020 7665 1422
London First, Middlesex House, 34-42 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JE | Switchboard: 020 7665 1500
www.londonfirst.co.uk | Twitter: @London_First
April 2015 date tbc, 7pm for 7.30pm – 9.30pm
London First Partner dinner with Lord Finkelstein
Beyond 2015: What can London expect from a future Conservative
government?
London First Partners are invited to a small roundtable dinner discussion with Lord Danny Finkelstein, the
writer and politician who has been at the centre of Conservative party policy for over twenty years. A former
advisor to two leaders of the Conservative Party, he will examine the likely policy priorities for a future
Conservative government, should they win the next election.
INVITATION ONLY
Hosting opportunity for members
For more information please contact Richard Gardner on 020 7665 1422
May 2015 ____________________________________________
Thursday 14 May 2015, 8am for 8.30am – 9.30am
Policing in a Digital Age
The annual lecture to London First members by the Police Commissioner.
INVITATION ONLY
Kindly hosted by
For more information please contact Robert Hall on 020 7665 1555
Last updated: 20/02/15
London First, Middlesex House, 34-42 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JE | Switchboard: 020 7665 1500
www.londonfirst.co.uk | Twitter: @London_First