Thursday 26 November 2026
Global Economic · Thursday 26 November 2026
Global Economic Conference & Annual Awards 2026
The flagship annual gathering — a full day focused on trade, investment, enterprise and global economic development, culminating in the Global Economic Development Awards, London 2026.House of Commons, British Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A
14:00–18:00 conference & awards · 19:00–22:00 gala dinner
Business by day, black tie for the awards and gala dinner.
Gala Dinner
19:00–22:00
The Dorchester, Mayfair, London W1K 1QA
An elegant evening bringing together distinguished guests, award recipients, business leaders and international delegates for dinner, celebration, recognition and networking.
A day of global business. An evening of distinguished celebration.
The WTO (UK) flagship event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and distinguished guests for a full day focused on trade, investment, enterprise and global economic development, culminating in the presentation of the Global Economic Development Awards, London 2026.
The conference and awards take place at the House of Commons, British Parliament, Westminster, from 14:00 to 18:00 — followed by an elegant gala dinner at The Dorchester, Mayfair, bringing together distinguished guests, award recipients, business leaders and international delegates for dinner, celebration, recognition and networking.
About the Global Economic conference →How the programme runs
A working day first, a celebration second. Delegate places include every session, lunch and the drinks reception.
Conference opens
Welcome and opening addresses at the House of Commons, British Parliament, Westminster.
Keynotes and leadership panels
Trade, investment, enterprise and global economic development with founders, investors and policymakers.
Global Economic Development Awards
The presentation of the Global Economic Development Awards, London 2026.
Conference closes
Guests make their way to Mayfair for the evening celebration.
Gala dinner
Dinner, celebration, recognition and networking at The Dorchester, Mayfair, until 22:00.
Moments from the event
A glimpse inside the conversations, connections and recognition that bring this gathering to life.
Shortlist
The distinguished nominees
A curated selection of individuals and organisations shortlisted for recognition by the independent awards panel — each considered for their achievement, leadership, excellence and contribution within their field. The winners will be revealed live on the evening of the ceremony.
Aravind Sekar
Sekar Engineering
Entrepreneur of the YearGanesh Iyer
Iyer & Sons Grocers
Business of the YearRoshini Anand
Anand Studio Kitchens
Young EntrepreneurThe confirmed shortlist will be published here as nominations are finalised. Categories at this ceremony: Entrepreneur of the Year · Business of the Year · International Trade · Young Entrepreneur · Lifetime Achievement in Business.
Register your interest
Tell us you would like to attend and our events team will contact you with availability and next steps.
Before you enquire
Event questions, answered
Who can join WTO (UK)?+
Any business owner, executive or professional working in the UK who shares our aims. Membership is not restricted by sector or size — from sole traders to listed companies.
How do the awards work?+
Nominations open each year and are free. Every entry is reviewed against published criteria, shortlisted, and judged by an independent panel of senior figures from the relevant field.
Can I nominate myself or my own business?+
Yes. Self-nomination is welcomed and judged on exactly the same basis as third-party nominations.
Do I have to be a member to attend an event?+
No. All conferences and awards evenings are open to non-members, though members pay a reduced delegate rate and receive priority booking.
What does sponsorship include?+
Packages range from category sponsorship of a single award through to headline partnership of a full conference. Every package is built around brand visibility, delegate access and hospitality.
Nominations for this ceremony are open
Free to submit, judged independently, and open to self-nomination.