Greater Together LA Programme
This exclusive, invitation-only event will convene 500 of the UK and US's most prominent business leaders and decision-makers across industries including technology, education, creative industries, life sciences and financial services.
The programme will bring together pioneering leaders from across the US and UK to explore fresh perspectives, forge meaningful connections, and shape the future of transatlantic collaboration.
We are pleased to share the initial programme and lineup of exceptional speakers – and this is only the beginning.
Opening Reception - Tuesday 19 May
Join the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, alongside Sir Lucian Grainge (CEO, Universal Music Group) and Sir Jony Ive (Founder, LoveFrom), at the Greater Together LA opening reception.
Hosted at an iconic West Hollywood venue on Tuesday 19 May, 6pm - 9pm, the reception marks the arrival of the UK’s largest-ever trade mission to the United States.
This exclusive evening will bring together influential leaders from the UK and US to celebrate the transatlantic partnership through business, culture and creativity in an exceptional setting.
Global Thought Leadership Programme - Wednesday 20 to Thursday 21 May
In conversation with Sir Lucian Grainge
Ranked by Variety as among the top ten in its '120 Most Powerful Executives in Entertainment' list, hear from Sir Lucian Grainge the legendry record executive who has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group since 2010.
The Power of Community: How Consumer Community Drives Lifetime Value.
Sir Paul Smith will be joined by Laura Weir (Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council) to discuss the economic impact of developing consumer communities that create belonging and emotional connection to ultimately drive long term growth.
Storytelling at Scale: Leadership, Creativity and Global Impact
Join Dame Donna Langley (Chairman of NBC Universal) to discuss how entertainment shapes global business.
Creating Global Reach: How Culture and Storytelling Build Enduring Brands
Global entrepreneur Simon Cowell and Leona Lewis OBE explore the journey of nurturing talent and scaling global brands.
Unmasked: The Human Behind the Helmet
Take this opportunity to ask Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora about his experience in playing and working in the National Football League.
Building Trust Globally
Patricia Yates (CEO of Visit Britain) joins Sean Doyle (CEO of British Airways), to discuss how airlines work together to strengthen customer confidence, elevate services across the borders and shape the future of international travel.
Transatlantic Philanthropy and Unlocking Scale: How Cross Border Giving Unleashes Unexpected Opportunities
Jonathan Townsend (CEO of Kings Trust), Lewis Brindley (Co-Founder of Yogscast and JingleJam), Dr Timothy Potts (Director of the J.Paul Getty Museum) and Kate Varah (CEO of the National Theatre) explore how transatlantic partnerships between donors, foundations and social innovators can unlock scale by combining capital, expertise, and networks.
The Future of Storytelling Lies in the Convergence of Creativity
Join Susanna Pollack (President of Games for Change), Ben Drury (Co-Founder and CEO of Yoto), Andrew Zimmerman (CEO Journeyworld) and Phil Stuart (CEO of Pre-Loaded). Focusing on the evolving landscape of creative collaboration, business models, Intellectual Property, and audience engagement across the UK and US, this panel explores the role of storytelling at the intersection of generative AI, immersive platforms, and screenless/physical experiences.
The Global Financial Landscape
Alistair Borthwick (COO of the Bank of America) explores the current state of international markets and emerging opportunities and provide insights into how businesses and investors can navigate risk, drive growth and leverage global financial trends to stay competitive in a global economy.
Leading through adversity: How to turn pressure into performance
Listen to the insights from Sir Gareth Southgate and Tim Davie on developing high performance.
From Code to Cosmos
Examine how data, AI, science and space are powering the next wave of global transformation with Major Tim Peake (Axiom), Dr Katie King (CEO of BioOrbit and Life Sciences) and Diana Zhou (New Vista Capital).
Quantum Decoded
Join Professor Irfan Siddiqi and Sir Peter Knight for an introduction to Quantum.
Quantum Leap: Building a Transatlantic Advantage through Innovation, Collaboration and Industry Transformation
Dr Steve Brierley (CEO of Riverlane), Dr Chris Ballance (President of Quantum Computing at IonQ) and Dr Carmen Palacios-Berraquero (CEO of NuQuantum) to explore how UK and US partnerships, technology and alliances are driving competitive advantage, accelerating growth and reshaping industries on a global scale.
Bold Design, Smart Capital: Rethinking Efficiency in the Built Environment
Join Thomas Heatherwick and Matt Alvarez of Knighthead Capital to discuss how design ambition can align with investor priorities.