Events
Our events bring together world-class business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, academics, practitioners and government officials to share successes and find new solutions to address some of the world’s most intractable development challenges.
Upcoming Events
- Remaking Liberalism
We are honoured to announce an upcoming event featuring Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), organised by the Wheeler Institute at London Business School. The event will be opened by Professor Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School and moderated by Elias Papaioannou, Professor of Economics at…
Past Events
- Tariffs, Trade Tensions, and the Future of the Global Economy: Insights from the IMF Chief Economist
The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development at London Business School hosted Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), for a timely and insightful discussion on the shifting global economic landscape. In a world increasingly shaped by trade tensions, geopolitical realignments, and inflation uncertainty, Gourinchas offered an comprehensive overview on global risks… - President Donald Trump 100-day Report Card: What Comes Next?
Reflecting on the international implications of President Donald Trump’s early policy decisions, the Wheeler Institute in collaboration with the Geopolitics and Business Club at London Business School, hosted an event on May 12 exploring “President Donald Trump’s First 100 Days: What Comes Next?” The session was hosted by Sergei Guriev, Dean of the London Business… - Beyond investing: Rethinking Innovation and Ownership in Africa
Innovation has long played a central role in Africa’s economic development. But with shifting political alliances and evolving capital landscapes, how can the continent harness technology to continue accelerating its socioeconomic transformation? At the London Business School Social Impact Conference organised by the Social Impact Club on 16 April 2025, the panel “Investing in Change:… - Business, Geopolitics, and the New Era of Global Uncertainty
On the 25th of April, the Geopolitics and Business Conference at London Business School brought together diplomats, policymakers, executives, technologists, and students to explore how global political dynamics are reshaping the world and business strategy. Hosted by the Geopolitics and Business Club, the event featured a keynote address from Nobel Peace Laureate and President of… - Geopolitical Tensions, Tariffs, and the World Economic Outlook
A write up of this event will be published soon. We were delighted to welcome Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to London Business School, he shares his insights on the shifting landscape of the global economy, the key challenges facing emerging markets, and the policy responses shaping the future. This… - In conversation with Álvaro Uribe, former President of Colombia
A write up of this event will be published soon. Álvaro Uribe, former President of Colombia (2002–2010), whose leadership marked a pivotal chapter in the country’s modern history joined us for a special event on 29th May 2025. Under his presidency, Colombia underwent a dramatic shift in security, governance, and investor confidence—paving the way for…