What to Expect at Business Chief’s Inaugural CXO Summit 2026
As industry-wide shifts continue to impact industries on a micro and macro level with increasing pace, the world's leading executives need new strategies for growth and resilience amid periods of economic uncertainty.
According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Boardroom Program, 66% of C-suite leaders cited open, transparent communication between the board and C-suite as the number one leadership factor impacting their organisation’s stability.
With that in mind, the importance of communication at the C-suite level and beyond cannot be understated.
The CXO Summit 2026 offers leading executives across HR, Finance, Marketing and Business the chance to come together for strategic discussion, practical insight and honest peer exchange.
C-suite leaders who value perspective, clarity and meaningful communication, will be given a space to have productive, cross-functional dialogue on areas like capital, performance and brand from leading figures across all industries.
The two-day event will take place on 7-8 October 2026 at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London and will see more than 500 C-suite executives in attendance from enterprises and organisations across multiple global industries.
Collaborative panels for leadership discussion
The CXO Summit will feature four dedicated executives zones for CEOs, CFOs, CHROs and CMOs, more than 50 expert speakers and four executive workshops, all designed to support a collaborative approach to organisational leadership.
Some of the confirmed speakers include:
- Alex Snelling, Chief People Officer at McDonalds
- James Murnieks, Chief Financial Officer UK&I at Siemens
- Lisette Danesi, Global Chief People Officer, Corporate Functions at WPP
- Tracey Leghorn, Chief Business Services Officer at SUEZ
- Matt Phelan, Co-founder of The Happiness Index
- Tom Simons, Chief HR and OD Officer at NHS England
- Harry Abrams, Partner at Shoosmiths
Discussing her upcoming panel on AI-ready workforce readiness, Lisette Danesi says: “I'm very excited to join this event. While every organisation is on its own AI journey, our universal challenge remains: how to truly embed AI while keeping humans – the heart of our businesses – at the forefront.
“My focus here is on empowering our people to ‘learn, unlearn, and relearn’, so we can responsibly harness AI for the future.”
Additionally, some of the event’s confirmed panels and sessions so far include:
- Exploring how organisations can finance a sustainable future – led by James Murnieks
- AI and the workforce – led by Lisette Danesi
- Leadership amid uncertainty and AI disruption – led by Matt Phelan
- The future of people and skills – featuring Tom Simons and Harry Abrams
Valuable insight across global industries
With hosting space for multiple executive communities within one collective setting, the CXO Summit will offer executives a chance to engage in productive communication and gain practical insights for those looking to enhance their leadership and their company’s position in the wider industry.
As companies continue to navigate areas like geopolitical instability, tariffs, supply chain disruption, AI technologies and sustainability measures, the CXO Summit offers C-suite leaders a place to openly discuss these developments and trends effectively and discuss leadership, communication and alignment strategies across all industries.
From workforce transformation and financial resilience to brand leadership, commercial growth and corporate strategy, attendees will gain valuable insight from leading industry figures and connect with executives driving organisational performance and long-term value.
