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Join over 100 representatives from business, government, and academia to discuss policy ideas that can shape transatlantic investment in the UK economy, and the future of the US-UK Trade and Investment Relationship.

This conference is by invitation only for members of BAB and offers a series of panel discussions, keynote sessions and a networking lunch.

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, London

Event Details

Date:

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Time:

9:00 am - 2:00 pm GMT

Location:

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, London,

Agenda

Opening

The Calm After the Storm? What can we Expect for the US-UK Trade and Investment Environment in 2026?

Welcome Remarks from BAB, Chicago Booth School of Business, US Government and additional key speakers

Panel #1

The UK as a Place to do Business in 2026

In an increasingly competitive world for jobs and investment, what is the UK doing to ensure it remains the best place for companies to invest in the region?

Panel #2

A New World (Order) in Trade Policy: 9 Months on from Liberation Day

With two major Framework agreements signed in 2025 covering trade, investment and technology, how does it position the US-UK economic relationship vis-a-vis other markets; and how can British and American businesses best navigate the new order in trade?

Fireside Chat

UK Government and Opposition Trade and Investment Policy Perspectives

Senior Minister from Department for Business and Trade; Leading figures from the Conservative Party and Reform.

Panel #3

Diving Deep on Business: An Assessment for Transatlantic Growth Sectors

With many sectors experiencing fundamental shifts in their policy and commercial landscape, we will ask leaders of some of the most prominent transatlantic companies about the main parameters which define the future of their industries.

Keynote Lunch

Networking Lunch & Keynote Speaker

Further details to be announced

Meet the Speakers:

Peter Arnold

UK and Ireland Chief Economist

EY

Louise Kingham CBE

SVP Europe and Head of Country

BP

Sophie Oliphant

Managing Director

3M UK PLC

Simona Popa

Vice President, Government Affairs

InterDigital

Chris Stokes

President & General Manager, Lily UK , Ireland & Northern Europe

Eli Lily

Przemek Szuder

President for Europe

Honeywell

Iain Wood

Director of Digital Policy

Amazon

Ikdeep Singh

Global President of Mars Pet Nutrition

Mars

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Rachel Hayes

Associate Director of Events & Partnerships, London

+44 020 7290 9875

rhayes@babinc.org

Alice Mount

Executive Director, London

+44 (0)20 7290 9873
amount@babinc.org