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
- In conversation with Álvaro Uribe, former President of Colombia
Join us for a special event with Álvaro Uribe, former President of Colombia (2002–2010), whose leadership marked a pivotal chapter in the country’s modern history. Under his presidency, Colombia underwent a dramatic shift in security, governance, and investor confidence—paving the way for economic recovery and growth in a region long challenged by instability. This session… - Journeys: Maureen and Tony Wheeler
Join us for an inspiring evening with Maureen and Tony Wheeler, co-founders of Lonely Planet, as they share their remarkable journey from adventurous travellers to pioneering entrepreneurs, renowned business leaders, and impactful philanthropists. Maureen and Tony will take us through the early days of building Lonely Planet, its transformation into a world leader in publishing,… - 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 hosted by Elias Papaioannou, Professor of Economics at LBS and Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute. We are…
Past Events
- 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
We are delighted to welcome Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to London Business School, as he shares his insights on the shifting landscape of the global economy, the key challenges facing emerging markets, and the policy responses shaping our future. This event will be hosted by Sergei Guriev, Professor of… - Bridging Worlds: From Business School to Parliament – The Impact Journey of Chris Coghlan
The Wheeler Institute’s new “Journeys” series launched with a compelling conversation between Chris Coghlan (MiF 2012), co-founder of Grow Movement and now Member of the UK Parliament for Dorking and Horley, Rajesh Chandy, Professor of Marketing at LBS and Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute and Paolo Surico, Professor of Economics at LBS . It… - President Donald Trump 100-day report card: what comes next?
Please note that due to high demand this event has now sold out and registration has closed. The Wheeler Institute in collaboration with the Geopolitics and Business Club at LBS invites you to a discussion featuring panellists Robert Wescott who served at the White House as Special Assistant to US President Bill Clinton for Economic… - The Ripple Effects of Export Boom: A Case Study in Uruguay Beef Export
On 14th March 2024, as part of the Private Sector Development Research Network (PSDRN), the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development hosted a seminar: “Beefing up the service sector: Commodity exports to China and production network spillover.” Led by Giorgio Chiovelli (Associate Professor of Economics at Universidad de Montevideo and former LBS Research Fellow) and moderated… - Global Economic Prospects: Emerging Markets & Developing Economies in Focus
Over the past quarter-century, how have Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) fared, and what are their prospects for catching up with developed economies over the next 25 years? Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School, introduced Ayhan Kose, Deputy Chief Economist at the World Bank Group, who discussed the January 2025 edition of the…