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Business Breakfast: Foresight 2025

03 April, 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM

In a world of geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological advancements, and increasing pressure to resolve climate challenges, how can business leaders, policymakers, and industry professionals effectively navigate these forces? Join us for an engaging and insightful morning session where you will explore the current political landscape, economic outlook and key trends impacting the UK in the year ahead. 


At this exclusive Business Breakfast, kindly hosted by Kekst CNC, we will be accompanied by:


• Sir Philip Lowe, former European Commission Director-General for Competition and Energy and Senior Advisor at Kekst CNC.

• Seréna Pilkington, Analyst, Global Issues at Control Risks.

• Anna Leach, Chief Economist at Institute of Directors.

• Callum Laidlaw, Partner at Kekst CNC.


Further panellists to be announced shortly. Together, they will share their insights, forecasts, and strategic perspectives on the major trends that will influence our economies during the coming year. 

This event offers a unique opportunity for you to engage with industry leaders, expand your professional network, and gain valuable foresight into the evolving business landscape.


Register now to stay informed about the critical trends that shapes our future.

Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Anna Leach

Chief Economist

Institute of Directors

Featured Speaker

Anna Leach is on the steering committees for the Royal Economic Society Women in Economics Network, leading partnerships, and the Pissarides Review on Work and Wellbeing. Previously, she was Deputy Chief Economist at the CBI, overseeing macro-economics and consulting. She also worked in the Government Economic Service at HM Treasury and the Department for Work and Pensions.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Sir Philip Lowe

Former European Commission Director-General for Competition and Energy and Senior Advisor

Kekst CNC

Featured Speaker

Sir Philip Lowe has had a distinguished career in business and government, shaping competition policy and energy regulation. He served as Director-General for Competition and Energy at the European Commission and now advises on cross-border transactions and regulatory challenges as a Senior Advisor at Kekst CNC.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Seréna Pilkington

Analyst, Global Issues

Featured Speaker

Seréna Pilkington is an analyst specialising in global business issues, including geopolitics, energy politics, and climate risks. She previously worked at Dragonfly, focusing on global security and health risks. She holds a BA in Politics and International Relations from UCD and an MA in Intelligence and International Security from King’s College London, specialising in OSINT and East Asian security.

Moderator

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Callum Laidlaw

Partner

Kekst CNC

Moderator

Callum has worked in communications consultancy for over 16 years after starting his career as a government policy advisor. At Kekst CNC, Callum has helped lead our crisis readiness and cybersecurity offers globally, as well as working across wider corporate reputation and public affairs mandates.

Host Partner

whitecase

Location

Kekst CNC

Kekst CNC, 3 New St Square, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, EC4A 3BF

Delegate

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Jan Ståhlberg

Founder & Managing Partner

Trill Impact

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Emmie Jones

Partner

White & Case

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

David Samuelson

Partner

Nordic Capital

Register interest to attend

SCC UK Member
£0.00
YP Member
£0.00
Non-Member
£30.00

Terms & Conditions

Bookings are non-refundable, but at the discretion of the organiser, you can change the name of the person attending. For this, please contact events@scc.org.uk.

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