Join us as teams from top business schools vie to prove their oenological skills. Eight wines will be selected by Master of Wine, James Simpson, and tasted blind by teams of five. Contestants will be marked on their ability to identify grape variety, country, wine region, the sub-district and vintage….
Events
Join us for a Founders Fireside Chat with founders navigating the current VC environment, discussing the challenges and opportunities that have emerged in their sectors and in their own businesses…
The Travel and Tourism industry represents 10% of global GDP and one in four of new jobs in the coming decade, yet comparatively little emphasis has been placed on the sector by most business schools. The sector is facing major challenges with demographic shifts, changes in consumer behaviours and recovering from the effects of Covid….
For the 33rd 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 with resources or time to mentor…
This month we’re returning to the wonderful Hithe & Seek bar at the Westin. Join us at this smart riverside hotel with panoramic views of the Thames…
Precision Medicine – the power to more accurately predict which treatment and prevention strategies will work best for a particular patient – holds tremendous potential to transform patient care and outcomes. But realising the potential of precision medicines presents significant challenges…
Managing AI in the Future Workplace – where is AI most useful in work applications, who will be responsible for managing it, and how will AI transform executive careers? Chat GPT has only been available for a few months yet it has grown like no previous app, amidst rumours that AI could replace swathes of jobs, especially higher level technology, creative and professional roles that seemed safe from automation. How can we work with AI, in which areas is it most useful, and what effect will it have on our careers in the future?…
Join us for an exclusive real estate panel event and networking evening! Discover the latest insights from local real estate luminaries and leaders as they delve into pressing industry topics…..
The UK Financial Services industry continues to face many challenges and opportunities both internationally and domestically, be it ripples from US bank runs, liability-driven investment woes or changes forced by Brexit and generative AI. Overlaying that is an ever-developing mosaic of local and global regulations to try and ensure a better and safer industry for all stakeholders and ensure the industry can be a force for good. With that in mind, we are delighted that Sam Woods has agreed to update alumni on his and the PRA’s work in the UK and more widely to help maintain and build the UK’s status as a leading financial centre….
Many private market investment professionals dream about setting up their own fund yet only a few dare take on the challenge. First time funds are notoriously the most difficult to raise. Creating a team, a space in the market and then delivering results to make sure you can raise subsequent funds and grow are only a few of many challenges…