Why Attend

Insights

Case Studies

Sales

Investments

Who Attends

Job Titles

  • President / Vice President
  • Mayor, Minister, Ambassador, MP
  • Chairperson
  • Board Member
  • Professor
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Founder / Co-Founder
  • Chief Investment Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
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  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Chief Innovation Officer
  • Chief Sustainability Officer
  • Chief Legal Officer
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  • Chief Information Officer
  • Chief Digital Officer
  • Chief Data Officer
  • Chief Product Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Chief Growth Officer
  • Chief People Officer
  • Managing Director / Senior Director / Partner
  • Director / Senior Principal

Organisations Types

  • Corporates
  • Scale Up / Startups
  • Governments
  • Cities / Regions / Local Authorities
  • Investors
  • International Organisations
  • Non-Profit Organisations

LONDON ANNUAL SUMMIT

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Summit Day Agenda

The Venue

Between steel and glass towers and 17th-century spires, located in the heart of The City of London, The Ned offers Grade I-listed facilities.

The historic building, designed by Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens almost a century ago, has been carefully restored by the design teams from Soho House & Co and Sydell Group. The rooms retain many original period features, including walnut panelling and vintage chandeliers, as well as ample arched windows to allow for plenty of natural light.

These unique features make it the perfect venue in The City for our London Annual Summit, at The Global Forum On Cities, the place to meet with fellow global leaders, the Summit where to invite your privileged clients, business partners, leadership teams, and other stakeholders

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LONDON ANNUAL SUMMIT

Participate, sponsor or exhibit.

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The Ned

27 Poultry
London I EC2R 8AJ
United Kingdom

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Sectors

Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics Summit

Environment, Energy & Utility Summit

Government & Public Policy & Social Impact Summit

Technology & Digital Revolution Summit

Financial Services & Insurance Summit

Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Summit

Construction & Real Estate Summit

Industrial Automation Summit

Investment Summit

Consulting and Services Summit

Legal Summit

Food Summit

Consumer Good Summit

Lifestyle & Luxury Good Summit

Education and Learning Summit

Creative Industries & Design Summit

Media & Film Summit

Sports Summit

Women, Gender & Diversity Summit

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Summit

Emerging & Future Cities Summit

Annual Summits Series

About the Event

This Event in the “2025 Annual Summits Series”, is hosted by The Global Forum On Cities with speakers from leading industry players including CBRE, BNP Paribas, HSBC, Jacobs and Ogilvy proudly presents four dynamic discussions on November 4th, in which our esteemed panelists will share insights on how sustainability is reshaping global brands and the finance sector.

Join us for a full day of keynotes, fireside chats, panels, luncheon, networking activities and experiences in our stunning summit venue, The NED in London, featuring a main stage, adjacent lounges designed for breaks, relaxed networking and informal chats. With its luxurious features and integrated layout, it's perfect for productive discussions.

Experience an inspiring summit day of learning and connecting with fellow leaders.

Presented by

Guest Speakers
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Sustainable Pathways And Instruments

Welcome to "Sustainable Pathways and Instruments," “2025 Annual Summits Series” event dedicated to exploring innovative solutions inspired by our guest speakers and their organisations for a sustainable future.

Our first panel will delve into the intersection of digital media, online business, global brands, and sustainability, highlighting how these sectors are driving positive change.

The second panel will focus on finance, real estate, infrastructure, and the economy, discussing sustainable practices and instruments that can reshape our world for the better. Join us as we engage with industry leaders and pioneers to chart a path toward a more sustainable and prosperous future.

Companies That Attend

Sustainability Governance

1. How can industry leaders and pioneers contribute to building resilience and charting a path toward a more sustainable and prosperous future?

Innovation

2. How is sustainability driven at the intersection of digital media, online business, and global brands and innovation?

Building Resillience

3. What sustainable practices and instruments in finance, real estate, and infrastructure can reshape our world for the better?

Speakers: World-Class Business Leaders

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Lydia Dutton

Director, Regional Sustainability Lead

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Marie Gwenhaelle Geffroy

Global Head ESG, Sustainability

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Vanessa Walsh

Head, Sustainability
for Energy, Security and Technology

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Andy Last

Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Author

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Gemma Bardsley

Partner, Growth & Innovation

AGENDA

Keynote & Fireside Chat
Speaker Highlight

Andy Last

Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor,
Author

Andy Last Speaking

Andy is the author of the award-winning ‘Business on a Mission: How to Build a Sustainable Brand’ and co-founder of the pioneering global purpose and sustainability communications consultancy, Salt.

He created the model for Unilever’s first social mission of the modern day, for Lifebuoy soap in 2006, described as the “best social program ever” by David Aaker, Professor Emeritus at the Haas School of Business, Berkeley.

His book was described by Paul Polman, then CEO of Unilever, as “a timely reminder that the primary purpose of business has always been to serve a clear social need, brilliantly combined here with a well-illustrated roadmap of how we can get back to that essential objective.”

He is a member of the Medinge Group, a Domain Expert for Carbon13, and a regular speaker and lecturer, including at ESADE Barcelona and Rotterdam Business Schools.

PANEL ON DIGITAL, MEDIA & CREATIVE,
ONLINE BUSINESS, GLOBAL BRANDS &
SUSTAINABILITY

Building Sustainable
Brands

Andy Last

Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor,
Author

Gemma Bardsley

Partner, Growth & Innovation
OGILVY

PANEL ON FINANCE, REAL ESTATE,
INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THE ECONOMY

Navigating Sustainable
Growth

Lydia Dutton

Director, Regional Sustainability Lead
CBRE

Marie Gwenhaelle Geffroy

Global Head ESG, Sustainability
BNP PARIBAS

Vanessa Wals

Head, Sustainability
for Energy, Security & Technology
JACOBS

Annual Summits Series Experience

About the Experience

Join us for a full day of keynotes, fireside chats, panels, luncheon, networking activities and experiences in our stunning summit venue, The NED in London, featuring a main stage, adjacent lounges designed for breaks, relaxed networking and informal chats. With its luxurious features and integrated layout, it's perfect for productive discussions.

Experience an inspiring summit day of learning and connecting with fellow leaders.

The event experience seamlessly integrates

  • an engaging networking breakfast
  • insightful panels
  • keynotes
  • presentations
  • fireside chats
  • inspiring case studies
  • pitch sessions
  • demos
  • relaxing networking breaks
  • an elegant business luncheon

Our gatherings foster meaningful connections, inspire innovative thinking, and offer valuable insights, all in a sophisticated and welcoming environment.

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Networking Breakfast

As a confirmed participant, you are cordially invited to an exclusive networking breakfast, part of our half-day workshop tailored for senior executives.

Connect with industry leaders, foster valuable relationships, and enjoy a gourmet breakfast in an elegant setting.

Fine Dining 4 Course
Business Luncheon

As a confirmed attendee, you are cordially invited to an elegant 4-course lunchtime dining experience, tailored for senior executives to connect.

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Featuring original walnut panelling and crystal chandeliers, The Tapestry Room takes its name from the remarkable pastoral tapestry that wraps around the upper walls - the largest ofits kind ever produced in England when it was created in the 1920s.

Welcome summit guests in a majestic, sophisticated and luxurious setting.

Dominated by an 18th-century chandelierfrom London’s Devonshire House, The Saloon glories in ornate chalk frieze and a restored parquet floor.

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Break | Gourmet
Refreshments |
Networking

Seamlessly integrated between sessions of the full day summit tailored for senior executives.

Engage in enriching conversations following sessions and connect with fellow industry leaders to foster valuable relationships.

Enjoy gourmet refreshments in an elegant setting as you expand your professional network.

Refreshment Networking
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2025 Annual Summit Series

Panels
Keynotes
Presentations
FiresideChats
CorporateCase Studies
Pitch Sessions
Demos

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Join our Annual Summit Event Series and enjoy learning from sessions in the summit room, connect through relaxed networking and informal chats in adjacent networking lounges, inviting and relaxed spaces with all the details to make you feel inspired and connected, meeting rooms and executive lounges for a seamless blend of work and comfort.

Make the most of a full day C-Level business event

Please contact our exhibitors relations team to reserve an Executive Lounge for your company and brands Demos, Pitches, Case Studies, Presentations, 1:1 client meetings, or a private space for your teams and clients.

exhibit@globalforumcities.com

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Experience dynamic sessions featuring insightful content, knowledge, best practices and in-depth case studies.
Enjoy innovative startup pitches and engaging demos that inspire and inform.

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Become a Sponsor and a Business Partner


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Annual Summits

April 14, 2025
ECOSYSTEM
SUPPORT PASS

£299

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A reduced price to support individuals interested in attending the Summit. Subject to approval or full refund! We suggest other tickets if your organisation or yourself qualify more for those. (Only for emerging leaders attending in their own capacity, small nonprofit organisations, very early stage companies, micro businesses)

Live Conference - Networking Breakfast, Fine Dining Business Lunch, Breaks, Access to Drinks Mixer - All Talks, Case Studies, Demos, Pitches

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£499

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Live Conference - Networking Breakfast, Fine Dining Business Lunch, Breaks, Access to Drinks Mixer - All Talks, Case Studies, Demos, Pitches

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Live Conference - Networking Breakfast, Fine Dining Business Lunch, Breaks, Access to Drinks Mixer - All Talks, Case Studies, Demos, Pitches

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2 Uber Lux rides, from a Central London location to the Summit venue and return, front-row seat in conference rooms, VIP access to invitation only areas, complimentary treats throughout the Summit Day

Live Conference - Networking Breakfast, Fine Dining Business Lunch, Breaks, Access to Drinks Mixer - All Talks, Case Studies, Demos, Pitches

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