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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
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
Varun Chandra
Special Envoy to the United States on Trade & Investment, and Chief Adviser on Business, Investment, and Trade to the Prime Minister
Oliver Christian
HM Consul General to New York and HM Trade Commissioner for North America
The Rt Hon Mel Stride MP
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
Conservative Member of Parliament for Central Devon
Peter Arnold
UK and Ireland Chief Economist
EY
Jennifer Bachus
Economic Minister Counselor
U.S. Embassy London
Thomas Corcoran
Director of Government Affairs
Qualcomm
Professor Jennifer Hillman
Co- Director, Centre for Transnational Legal Studies
Georgetown University Law Centre
Louise Kingham CBE
SVP Europe and Head of Country
BP
Colm Lacy
Chief Commercial Officer
British Airways
Saif Malik
CEO, UK and Regional Head, Client Coverage, UK & Turkiye
Standard Chartered Bank
Sophia Oliphant
Managing Director
3M UK PLC
Simona Popa
Vice President, Government Affairs
InterDigital
Emma Reynolds
Global Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability
Mars Food & Nutrition
Chris Stokes
President & General Manager, Lilly UK , Ireland & Northern Europe
Eli Lilly
Przemek Szuder
President for Europe
Honeywell
Iain Wood
Director of Digital Policy
Amazon
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