How do we scale impact when the path forward isn’t straightforward? Hosted by the Social Impact Club at London Business School with the support of the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, the annual summit will take place on April 16, 2026 and will bring together a diverse community of founders, business practitioners, students, researchers…
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools are often presented as the future of healthcare. But for countries such as Nigeria and South Africa, the question is more urgent: can these technologies help address today’s gaps in access, quality, and affordability? With the support of Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, London Business School Health Club…
At a recent event organised and facilitated by LBS Social Impact Club, CEO and founder of Project Maji and LBS ExecEd alumni, Sunil Lalvani shared his journey of shaping a social enterprise that delivers sustainable access to clean water across rural Africa. The discussion traced Project Maji’s evolution—from a single site in Ghana to a…
In a compelling fireside chat at the 2025 Social Impact Conference, hosted by the Social Impact Club of London Business School in collaboration with the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, Andrée Simon, Global CEO of FINCA shared her vision for transforming global capital flows to better serve those most in need. Moderated by Rajesh…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
Education is one of the most powerful drivers for economic development and social progress. Yet, across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the region faces a severe education crisis and struggles with poor and even worsening learning outcomes. The recent London Business School Latin America Business Forum, organised by Latin America Club and Brazil Club…
Attending the 25th Anniversary of the annual student-led EQUALL Conference at London Business School, “Lift as You Lead” organised by the LBS Women in Business Club, was both inspiring and thought-provoking. As someone passionate about the intersection of finance, policy, and impact, I was eager to hear from leaders who have navigated these traditionally male-dominated…
