Practical AI for Professionals and Executives – Join us for a practical, hands-on workshop exploring how AI can help enhance our lives. This interactive session is designed for those interested in bringing out the best of their work (and non-work!) productivity and quality using the latest AI tools, all in an informal and engaging environment.
Events
Real estate was originally seen as a separate investment asset class to equity and fixed income in portfolio construction. Real estate was meant to provide diversification and uncorrelated returns to the other asset classes. The immediate past has put that assumption into question with under-performance, increased operating risk and higher cost of capital.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion at the offices of IBM, a world leader in AI. Our panellists will delve into the challenges and opportunities that AI presents to our sector, through their broad experience across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, investment banking and consulting. They will consider the technological possibilities and real-life limitations, providing a comprehensive view of AI’s role in healthcare and life sciences. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts on the implications of AI at IBM’s London innovation studios. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and network.
This month we’ll be meeting at Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals for cocktails mixed from homemade tinctures, infusions and cordials. There will be wines, bottled beers and non-alcoholic drinks available too.
The Scottish Group warmly welcomes you to our first event in a while. This is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect, meet fellow alumni, and share your ideas as we plan an exciting event for 2025.
A few weeks into 2025, competing with the excitement of Valentine’s Day later in the week, please join us to hear and discuss the fascinating developments in private markets as well as some predictions for the year to come. Everyone has been so eager to welcome back the necessary M&A activity. Let’s see if the new ‘pro business’ leadership in the US is the trigger… Or the easing of interest rates?
Nigel Whiteoak (MBA 01D) is one of the founders of LoveCrafts, the international content, commerce and community platform for crafters. LoveCrafts was once the third-fastest growing business in the UK and made a 10x return for its seed investors before eventually selling to a US multi-channel crafting business in 2024.
For the 36th event in the series we are bringing together more business angels and start-ups. We will select between five and eight companies to present to the people with the know-how to help or the cash to invest. This is your chance to play a crucial and fulfilling role if you’re a business angel looking to invest in INSEAD-related start-ups.
The Annual Alumni Poetry and Piano recital promises another evening filled with the simple joy of sharing beautiful words and music, true sustenance for the soul. We have been organising these evenings for five years and they are always filled with laughter and spontaneity, so please come along and be a part of this one too!
Life stages, needs and career progression – Join Careers Group co-chair, Natalie Einhoff and INSEAD Alumni Association UK President, Nermeen Varawalla for a roundtable discussion on women’s careers. Following a short overview of women in the workforce and life stages, we will moderate an open discussion on how women’s needs change during the different life and career stages, what opportunities, interventions or support women need at different times and what doesn’t work.