24th Africa Business Summit: From Potential to Progress- Building Africa’s next Growth Chapter

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The LBS Africa Business Club will host the 24th Africa Business Summit, supported by the Wheeler Institute, taking place on London Business School’s campus on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. This year’s summit theme, “From Potential to Progress: Building Africa’s next Growth Chapter”, focuses on business-led, homegrown models that address the continent’s pertinent development challenges and the opportunities…

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Infrastructure as a Catalyst for Development in Latin America

LBS Students, Student-led initiatives, Wheeler Institute,

At the 20th LATAM Business Forum, organised by the LATAM Business Club and the Brazil Business Club at London Business School on March 4th 2026, one idea stood out across very different conversations: development in Latin America in this era is highly dependent on infrastructure. Not only roads, ports or power grids, it is also…

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Scaling Impact. Leading Change – 2026 Impact Summit at LBS

Upcoming Events, Wheeler Institute,

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 took place on April 16, 2026 and brought together a diverse community of founders, business practitioners, students, researchers and institutional…

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Leapfrogging Healthcare: Digital Health & AI in Resource-Limited Settings

Student-led initiatives, Wheeler Institute

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…

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Unleashing Human Potential: Andrée Simon on Redefining Poverty Solutions for Social Impact

Student-led initiatives, Wheeler Institute

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…

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23rd Africa Business Summit: Designing Africa-Centric Growth Models for 2050

Past Events, Student-led initiatives, Wheeler Institute

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…

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Leadership in a Changing World: Roula Khalaf as the First Female Editor of the Financial Times

Events, Student-led initiatives, Wheeler Institute

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…

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Beyond investing: Rethinking Innovation and Ownership in Africa 

Past Events, Wheeler Institute,

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:…

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Business, Geopolitics, and the New Era of Global Uncertainty 

Past Events, Student-led initiatives, Wheeler Institute

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…

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