Global Investment Summit draws industry leaders

The Global Investment Summit, set to take place on November 27, will feature over 200 leading CEOs, showcasing the UK as an attractive destination for business and driving significant investment across various sectors. The summit will focus on ‘Great British Ideas – Past, Present, and Future,’ highlighting the country’s strengths in technology, sustainability, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and creative industries.

Notable participants include Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone, who will join Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for a keynote panel discussion on investing in skills and technology. Anya Hindmarch CBE, CEO and Founder, will contribute to showcasing UK talent alongside voices from culture, academia, fashion, and science.

Major investors attending the event include David Solomon (Goldman Sachs), Amanda Blanc (Aviva), Ignacio Galán (Iberdrola), and Jamie Dimon (JP Morgan Chase). Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds Bank are confirmed sponsors and principal partners.

The summit aims to secure significant investments in key sectors such as tech, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and the creative industries. It will serve as a platform for British innovators and investors worldwide to explore growth opportunities.

The showcase will feature pioneering innovations from AI, quantum, agri-tech, clean growth, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and fashion businesses, emphasising the UK’s unique offerings. Notable companies like McLaren, Aston Martin, Fruit Cast Ltd, Delta G, Quantum DX, Tokamak Energy, Core Power, and Oxford Quantum Circuits will participate.

The event aligns with the UK’s goal to position itself as a global leader in innovation, attracting investments and fostering economic growth. The summit will provide insights into the potential of smaller growing businesses and offer a platform to highlight the UK’s compelling investment proposition.