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
Past Events
- Journeys: Maureen and Tony Wheeler – A Life of Travel and Impact
Travel is a unique way of bringing people together, opening hearts and minds, and revealing the shared humanity in unfamiliar places. But few people have shaped the way we explore the world as profoundly as Maureen and Tony Wheeler, co-founders of Lonely Planet. Hosted by the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, opened by Sergei… - 23rd Africa Business Summit: Designing Africa-Centric Growth Models for 2050
On 31 May 2025, the Africa Business Club at London Business School, with the support of the Wheeler Institute, hosted the 23rd Africa Business Summit under the theme: Designing Africa-centric Growth Models for 2050: 25 Years to Build, 2.5 Billion Futures to Shape. Against a backdrop of mounting global uncertainty and shifting development paradigms, the… - Remaking Liberalism in an Age of Disruption
Nobel Laureate and MIT economist Professor Daron Acemoglu returned to London Business School (LBS) on June 19th to present his vision for rebuilding liberalism in an era of technological change, economic uncertainty, and political fragmentation. The event was hosted by the Dean of London Business School, Sergei Guriev and moderated by Elias Papaioannou, Professor of… - Leadership in a Changing World: Roula Khalaf as the First Female Editor of the Financial Times
With trust in media under pressure and technology reshaping how information is consumed, what does it take to lead one of the world’s most influential media outlets? The Trailblazers series hosted by the Women in Business Club, a fireside chat with Roula Khalaf — the first female and foreign-born Editor of the Financial Times in… - 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… - Responsible AI to support Social Impact
In the face of rapid technological advancements, the Wheeler Institute was delighted to partner with FINCA and host a roundtable focused on the transformative potential of responsible AI in driving social impact. The gathering brought together an impressive group of participants, including academics, business practitioners, and industry experts, to explore the societal implications and ethical…