The UK’s Global Investment Summit will host over 200 CEOs, including Stephen Schwarzman of Blackstone, David Solomon of Goldman Sachs, Amanda Blanc of Aviva, Ignacio Galán of Iberdrola, and Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase. The summit will showcase British innovations in AI, quantum computing, agri-tech, clean growth, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and fashion. Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds Bank are confirmed sponsors. Companies such as McLaren, Aston Martin, Fruit Cast Ltd, Delta G, Quantum DX, Tokamak Energy and Core Power will exhibit their latest innovations. The summit is set to secure billions in investment for the UK economy.
Global Investment Summit in the UK
The Prime Minister of the UK will be joined by some of the world’s most influential investors and British innovators at the upcoming Global Investment Summit. Over 200 CEOs from around the globe are expected to attend the summit, which aims to highlight the UK as a favourable business destination. The summit will also serve as a platform for discussions on the future of the economy and potential growth opportunities in the UK.
The summit will feature a keynote panel discussion on the importance of investing in skills and technology that will shape the future. This discussion will be led by Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone, a large alternative asset management company, and Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister. Anya Hindmarch CBE, a renowned entrepreneur, will also participate in the summit, joining voices from various sectors including culture, academia, fashion, and science.
The event will also showcase some of Britain’s most innovative sectors, including AI, quantum, agri-tech, clean growth, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and fashion. These sectors will demonstrate the unique offerings of the UK to potential investors.
Major Investors and Sponsors
The summit is expected to attract major investors from around the world, including David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs; Amanda Blanc, CEO of Aviva; Ignacio Galán, Chairman of Iberdrola; and Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase. The UK’s largest banks – Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds Bank – have also been confirmed as sponsors and principal partners of the event.
Business & Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch expressed her delight at having such high-profile speakers and sponsors. She emphasized the importance of the summit in securing valuable investment that will drive economic growth and create jobs in key sectors such as tech, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and the creative industries.
Summit Focus and Themes
The summit, jointly hosted by the Prime Minister and the Department for Business and Trade, will take place on Monday 27 November. The focus of the event will be ‘Great British Ideas – Past, Present and Future’, showcasing Britain’s unique strengths on the global stage. Innovative companies from across the country in technology, sustainability, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and creative industries will be highlighted.
Anya Hindmarch, a renowned entrepreneur, expressed her excitement about the summit, stating that it provides a wonderful platform to showcase the world-renowned innovation and creativity present in the UK. She also highlighted the potential of smaller growing businesses to scale with the right investment and global partnership.
Showcasing Innovations
The summit will feature a Showcase of pioneering applications of AI and quantum computing, as well as the latest automotive innovations from companies like McLaren and Aston Martin. Other companies like Fruit Cast Ltd, Delta G, Quantum DX, Tokamak Energy, and Core Power will also exhibit their advancements in fusion and nuclear energy.
Dr Ilana Wisby, Founding CEO of Oxford Quantum Circuits, expressed her enthusiasm about the opportunity to showcase UK innovation at the summit. She emphasized the commitment of her company, a leader in quantum technology, to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Support from UK Banks
The UK’s largest banks, Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds Bank, have expressed their support for the summit. They highlighted the importance of the event in showcasing the UK’s compelling investment proposition and demonstrating why the UK is an international hub for investment. They also expressed their commitment to supporting the Government’s ambition to cement the UK’s position as a science and tech superpower.
“Business & Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch said: The UK is a top global investment destination, but we need to pull out all the stops to stay at the front of the pack. The Global Investment Summit will build on the landmark AI Summit and is set to secure billions of pounds of valuable investment that will help drive economic growth and create jobs in our most important sectors, from tech and advanced manufacturing to life sciences and the creative industries. I’m delighted to have Stephen Schwarzman and Anya Hindmarsh speaking and Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds as sponsors, alongside some of the world’s leading investors already signed up to attend.”
CEO and Founder Anya Hindmarch said: The Global Investment Summit gives a wonderful platform to showcase the world-renowned innovation and creativity we have here in the UK. There is a huge opportunity to scale UK SME’s with the right investment and global partnership, so I welcome the chance to speak about the potential of smaller growing businesses to this important audience.”
Dr Ilana Wisby, Founding CEO of Oxford Quantum Circuits, said: The Global Investment Summit is a fantastic opportunity to showcase UK innovation. As a global leader in quantum technology, OQC are committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome the opportunity to showcase at the summit and help cement the UK as a global leader in innovation.
C.S. Venkatakrishnan, Group Chief Executive, Barclays said: Barclays has worked alongside British business for more than three centuries to drive investment, innovation and growth. Today, Barclays connects global capital markets to businesses in the UK, generating economic prosperity across the country. We are pleased to be supporting the Global Investment Summit once again. It serves as an important opportunity to showcase the UK’s compelling investment proposition.”
Ian Stuart, Chief Executive Officer at HSBC UK Bank plc said: The summit will showcase the very best of the UK’s innovative companies and help demonstrate why the UK is an international hub for investment. HSBC supports the Government’s ambition to cement the UK’s position as a science and tech superpower by unlocking new possibilities for our clients of all sizes to boost their growth and compete on the global stage.
John Winter, CEO Corporate & Institutional Banking, Lloyds Banking Group, said: As part of the UK’s largest domestic banking group, Lloyds Bank are delighted to support the Global Investment Summit at a pivotal moment for the UK economy. The UK business community remains an agile, innovative and vibrant place for investors and global talent. We are working with our corporate and institutional clients from the UK and around the world to generate purposeful growth by attracting direct inward investment, increasing exports, and helping Britain prosper.
Dr Nick Hawker, Founder & CEO of First Light Fusion said: We are excited to return to the Global Investment Summit to showcase the next phase of First Light Fusion’s programme: building Machine 4, our world-leading gain demonstrator. It’s a pivotal time for inertial fusion. With the rapid progress delivered over the last 12 months, we are heading into a new era of commercialisation, and the UK is at the forefront of that as a global fusion leader. It’s a truly exciting moment for the UK’s fusion sector and we are delighted to have the opportunity again to demonstrate the UK’s natural strengths to global investors.
Quick Summary
The Global Investment Summit, set to take place in the UK, will gather over 200 leading CEOs and major investors from around the world to discuss future economic opportunities and showcase British innovations in fields such as AI, quantum computing, and life sciences. The event aims to attract billions of pounds of investment into the UK economy, supporting growth in key sectors including technology, advanced manufacturing, and creative industries.
- The Global Investment Summit, hosted by the UK Prime Minister and the Department for Business and Trade, will take place on 27 November.
- The summit will feature over 200 CEOs from around the world, including Stephen Schwarzman of Blackstone, David Solomon of Goldman Sachs, Amanda Blanc of Aviva, Ignacio Galán of Iberdrola, and Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase.
- The UK’s largest banks, Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds Bank, are confirmed sponsors and principal partners.
- The summit aims to showcase the UK as a prime location for business and investment, focusing on sectors such as AI, quantum technology, agri-tech, clean growth, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and fashion.
- Companies such as McLaren, Aston Martin, Fruit Cast Ltd, Delta G, Quantum DX, Tokamak Energy, and Core Power will display their latest innovations in automotive, AI, quantum computing, and energy sectors.
- Oxford Quantum Circuits, led by Dr Ilana Wisby, and First Light Fusion, led by Dr Nick Hawker, will also present their advancements in quantum technology and fusion energy respectively.
- The summit will also feature discussions on the future of the economy and potential growth opportunities in the UK.