The Summit Series

About the Summit Series

Welcome to London Business School's newest frontier of intellectual exploration and entrepreneurial wisdom, 'The Summit Series’. We're excited to unveil the new series, premised on the success of our acclaimed Talks on Entrepreneurial Leadership (TELL) series. This refreshed initiative combines the best of the past with a vision for the future, offering our audience an even more enriching experience.

From ‘TELL’ to Summit: A Transformational Journey

In 2009, London Business School students initiated the Talks on Entrepreneurial Leadership (TELL) Series, dedicated to spotlighting European entrepreneurship. It has now evolved into The Summit Series, enriching our mission with new dimensions.

The TELL series has long been a cornerstone of thought leadership and entrepreneurial inspiration. It has brought together luminaries, visionaries, and change-makers from across the business world, all sharing their invaluable insights.

The Summit Series inherits the remarkable legacy of the TELL Series, which provided a platform for over a hundred of Europe's most successful entrepreneurs and investors to share their inspiring journeys, preserving its core essence while broadening our horizons. Our new name, "The Summit Series," encapsulates our aspiration to reach new heights and foster even greater connections, partnerships, and innovations, adding private capital leaders to our lineup to provide a dynamic new dimension to the series.

The Summit Series is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary, to learn, connect, and grow in the heart of London's intellectual hub.

Admission to all our events is free and typically includes a 40-minute presentation by our esteemed keynote speaker, a 20-minute audience Q&A session, and sometimes a catered networking reception to facilitate extended conversations throughout the evening.

Who can attend

Our audience is as diverse as our content. The Summit Series continues to attract industry professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone with a deep-seated interest in entrepreneurship or private capital leadership. Our events are a gathering ground for London Business School students, faculty, and alumni, alongside the wider community.

When and where

The Summit Series is an integral part of London Business School and is scheduled from September through June each year, hosted on our central London campus. Be sure to explore our Upcoming Events to mark your calendar.

Opportunities to Speak at the Summit Series

At the Summit Series, we are always eager to foster meaningful dialogues and share transformative insights with our community. Occasionally, we receive requests from companies or individuals who aspire to contribute their wisdom and expertise to our stage. We welcome these inquiries and are thrilled to offer speaking opportunities to those who align with our mission, provided they meet the criteria for this series.

Our Criteria for Speaking Opportunities

We seek speakers who bring relevance, expertise and inclusivity to our events and can foster engaging discussions. Your message should align with our mission, and your expertise should inspire and empower our audience. For companies or individuals seeking to participate in The Summit Series, we are open to exploring sponsorship arrangements that support our mission. This can be a valuable way to both contribute to our community and receive the recognition and visibility that our platform offers.

To discuss speaking opportunities and potential sponsorship, please contact us at iepc@london.edu. Let's collaborate to enrich our community and inspire the entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow.

Upcoming events

Get ready to scale new heights of knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurial excellence. Stay tuned for our upcoming events and be part of the transformation.

22 January 2025

Joel Perlman, Co-Founder & Senior Managing Director of OakNorth