• Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
    Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Head of Engagement & Employability Goldsmiths University
    Harvey Goldsmith CBE
    Harvey Goldsmith CBE Chairman Ignite
    The Rt Hon Francis Maude MP
    The Rt Hon Francis Maude MP Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General
  • John McDonough CBE
    John McDonough CBE Chair, CBI Construction Council and Group Chief Executive Carillion
    Dame Clare Tickell
    Dame Clare Tickell Chief Executive Action for Children
    Mark Prisk MP
    Mark Prisk MP Minister of State for Business and Enterprise
  • Paul Carter
    Paul Carter Leader Kent County Council
    The Rt Hon the Lord Heseltine CH
    The Rt Hon the Lord Heseltine CH Former Deputy Prime Minister
    Erik Britton
    Erik Britton Director Fathom (former Bank of England economist)
  • Alistair Cox
    Alistair Cox CEO Hays
    Peter Marks
    Peter Marks Group Chief Executive The Co-operative Group
    Dr Mike Lynch OBE
    Dr Mike Lynch OBE Founder and CEO Autonomy
  • Judith McKenna
    Judith McKenna Chair, CBI Distributive Trades Survey Panel, Chief Financial Officer Asda
    Brendan Barber
    Brendan Barber General Secretary TUC
    Lucy Armstrong
    Lucy Armstrong Chair, CBI SME Council and Chief Executive Officer The Alchemists
  • Professor David Gann CBE
    Professor David Gann CBE Head, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Imperial College Business School
    John Cridland CBE
    John Cridland CBE Director-General CBI
    Matthew Gwyther
    Matthew Gwyther Editor Management Today

“The pressure is on the private sector to deliver growth and create jobs. The next 12-24 months will be critical. Getting the conditions right for investment, high-growth private and family-owned businesses and exports could make all the difference. The CBI and Management Today Business Summit will be looking for answers. Join us and make sure you have your say.”

John Cridland CBE, Director-General, CBI

New speaker announced!

The Rt Hon Francis Maude MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General


Why attend the 2011 CBI and MT Business Summit?

  • Join delegates already attending from organisations such as BBC Worldwide, Camelot Group, Citi Group, DHL Supply Chain and HSBC Bank plc
  • Gain insights from a range of industries on strategies for sustaining business growth
  • Engage in a high-level debate and frank discussion on the future of the UK economy
  • Network with sector leaders and make valuable contacts
  • Take away practical advice to apply to your own business

Purpose of the Business Summit:

  • Hear the Government’s plans on promoting opportunities for UK businesses and reducing barriers to trade and investment
  • Understand how to increase consumer confidence and stimulate demand to ensure businesses are demand-driven
  • Explore the opportunities that public sector reform presents businesses
  • Examine ways of achieving returns from investments in innovation, STEM and research
  • Discover how to cut through red tape and increase access to finance to boost growth and jobs in SMEs
  • Learn from the creative sector on ways to reach new markets and boost exports
  • Identify how to integrate environmental sustainability into growth plans to gain a competitive advantage

Secure your place now to make sure you have the information you need to keep innovating and growing your business. Click here to book online now.


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