We deliver up to 200 events each year. From large-scale networking events, bringing together senior political and business leaders, to small-scale consultations which engage members and stakeholders in our policy development. We also host a series of flagship summits, bringing together experts from within and beyond our membership. 

For further details on our events or to book a place, please contact our events team: lfevents@​londonfirst.​co.​uk

You can print or create a PDF of our events list by using your browser’s print function (or right clicking this page and selecting print).

August

September

September
12
8:30am
12 September 2019 8:30am

London Infrastructure Summit 2019

The biggest gathering of London’s infrastructure experts

What to expect on the day

  • Insights from experts on how the Government and upcoming Mayoral election could impact London’s infrastructure priorities for the 2020s
  • Networking with hundreds of senior private and public sector leaders in transport, infr

Flagship Event

September
12
7:00pm
12 September 2019 7:00pm – 9:30pm

London Infrastructure Summit - Dinner

Public

Stay on from London Infrastructure Summit at Tottenham Hotspur stadium to join us for networking and fine dining with guest speaker Mark Wild, Crossrail CEO, to hear his priorities for Crossrail.

Sponsorship opportunity available

September
17
7:00pm
17 September 2019 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Skilling London series: Launch event

Why must business, government and the education system collaborate on skills?
Invitation only


Join us and Jules Pipe, the Deputy Mayor for Skills, for the formal launch of our new skills series, kindly sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group. This marks one year on from London First’s Employment and Skills Action Plan.

The series looks at London’s future workforce challenges, as we navigate our way through Brexit and beyond, bringing together those leading the charge on skills in the capital around a mission to grow London’s talent and skills.

In partnership with Lloyds Banking Group

September
22
6:00pm
22 September 2019 6:00pm – 8:00pm

The London Reception - Labour Party Conference

Inside the secure zone
Invitation only

Join us at our annual London reception, hosted by Peabody, to kick off the Labour Party conference.

Amongst our guests, we look forward to welcoming politicians and other opinion formers from across the capital.

The reception will present an excellent opportunity to discuss the priorities for London business, whilst strengthening relationships. 

Sponsored by Peabody

September
24
8:00am
24 September 2019 8:00am – 10:30am

Skilling London series: Working Breakfast

A framework for collaboration
Invitation only

Following on from our launch event with the Deputy Mayor for Skills which will set out why its crucial for business, education and government to work together to provide the skills London needs, this working session takes the next step and will ask, in a rapidly changing workplace what does good collaboration look like and how do we deliver this?

September
29
8:00pm
29 September 2019 8:00pm – 9:30pm

The London Reception - Conservative Party Conference

Inside the secure zone
Invitation only

Join us at our annual London reception, hosted by Peabody, to kick off the Conservative Party conference.

Amongst our guests, we look forward to welcoming the Mayoral candidate, Shaun Bailey, politicians and opinion formers from across the capital.

The reception will present an excellent opportunity to discuss the priorities for London business, whilst strengthening relationships. 

Sponsored by Peabody

October

October
10
6:00pm
10 October 2019 6:00pm – 9:30pm

Has modular construction's time finally come?

Invitation only

Join us as we discuss how modern methods of construction can become the mainstream to deliver the homes the country needs, at scale and pace. Over dinner, we will explore what we mean by modern methods of construction, along with the opportunities, challenges and barriers to using these.  

Hosted by Arcadis

October
15
7:00pm
15 October 2019 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Growing Together: A private dinner with Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region

Invitation only
Steve Rotheram is the first Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, elected in 2017, with ambitious plans to turn Liverpool and the surrounding area into a global city region. This dinner forms part of our Growing Together programme and is delivered in partnership with the north-west business group, Downtown in Business.

Hosted by Jacobs

November

November
15
9:30am
15 November 2019 9:30am – 16 November 2019 4:00pm

Skills London 2019

Public

Brought to you by London First and delivered with Prospects Events, Skills London is the UK’s biggest jobs and careers event for 15 – 24 year olds, taking place on 15 & 16 November 2019 at ExCeL, from 9.30a

Flagship Event

December

December
4
8:15am
4 December 2019 8:15am – 9:30am

London First Chair's breakfast with Paul Drechsler CBE

Invitation only
These informal breakfast roundtables provide senior business leaders in membership with the opportunity to give and take on current trends and the key challenges they face in the Capital and the rest of the UK. This year’s events will focus on London First’s Next Horizon project which aims to understand how we can keep London at the top of its game following our exit from the European Union. All members are encouraged to send a CEO, Chair or equivalent leader so that we can gather as broad and diverse set of views.
December
4
6:00pm
4 December 2019 6:00pm – 8:30pm

The London Plan- the outcome of the Examination in Public (EiP) process

Invitation only

This event will give members the opportunity to discuss the Examination in Public (EiP) process with the Deputy Mayor and Jennifer Peters, the GLA’s Lead Officer on the London Plan, and hear first-hand how the Mayor is responding to the Inspectors’ report and intending to take the Plan forward to adoption.

Hosted by BNP Paribas Real Estate

January

January
30
8:30am
30 January 2020 8:30am – 6:30pm

Building London 2020

Who has the perfect vision for London?
Public

As the 2020 Mayoral election approaches, London First’s Building London summit will analyse and debate the future of the capital’s built environment for the next four-year Mayoral term.

Central London venue, with further details available soon.