Upcoming Events
Pi brings to its members an exceptional and uniquely broad programme of events throughout the year with the world’s most authoritative and exciting speakers. The Mayfair based events are a mix of breakfasts, lunches and dinners with virtual events when the speaker is based overseas.
Pi speakers span the range from established global leaders — past Presidents of the United States and General Secretaries of the United Nations — to top cultural, economic and scientific figures. We identify trends as they emerge and always ensure that our members are informed on the most pressing issues of the day.
June 2022
Meta
(formerly Facebook)
Virtual Reality Overview
Breakfast at the Meta London office where we will hear how virtual reality and the metaverse could transform our experiences online, and how virtual reality can be used to help teams connect, create and collaborate in the workplace. Using Quest virtual reality headsets we will be able to experience this world first hand.
Midsummer Celebration at Kew Gardens
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Joyous Summer Gathering
Pi’s Midsummer Celebration in the glorious Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The drinks reception, in the rose garden, will be followed by a tour of the iconic Palm House and of the artistic installations that explore the future of food which are part of the Forever Food summer event. Please bring partners/spouses/children over the age of 16.
Jakob Stausholm
CEO, Rio Tinto
Leadership lessons from the front line
Jakob took over as CEO of Rio Tinto, in January 2021 since then he has dealt with the fall-out from the destruction of aboriginal cultural heritage in 2020 and his own company’s findings of a culture of systemic racism, sexism and bullying in 2022, all while steering a global mining and metals giant through a commodity boom. Jakob will share his leadership lessons from dealing with these events and his vision for the future of Rio Tinto and the global mining industry.
Andy Haldane
Chief Executive of the RSA
Levelling Up
Levelling up is crucial to the prosperity of this country. As Head of the Levelling Up Taskforce, Andy will be explain his mission to finally and irrevocably end the postcode lottery of life prospects by boosting productivity, jobs and wages, spreading opportunities, improving public services, restoring a sense of community and empowering local leaders in places where they are lagging.
July 2022
Jeremy Hunt
Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee
How to Eliminate Preventable Harm and Tragedy in the NHS (in collaboration with How to Academy)
Jeremy Hunt believes it is possible to reduce the number of preventable deaths in the NHS to zero – in the process saving money, reducing backlogs and improving working conditions. Thinking through everything from technology to culture, he presents a manifesto for renewal.
September 2022
Bill Browder
Founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, author
One man's war against Putin
Browder has devoted much of the past two decades to exposing Vladimir Putin’s campaign to steal and launder hundreds of billions of dollars from Russia, killing anyone who stands in his way. Bill’s courage and dogged determination are both humbling and truly inspirational. He has chronicled this remarkable journey in two books, Red Notice (2015) and Freezing Order (2022), both gripping reads.
James Watt
Former Ambassador to Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon
Failed States
What are failed states? Why does it matter to the rest of us? Why are we seeing more failing and failed states than ever before in history? What has changed and what can be done to arrest/reverse this decline? Drawing on experience gleaned over 37 years in the British Diplomatic Service, James will address each of these questions, bringing clarity to this complex world.
Jeremy Palmer
Senior Partner of McKinsey and co-leader of QuantumBlack Labs
Top trends in tech and the critical importance of applied AI
As all things digital continue to accelerate, which technology trend matters most to companies and executives? Join Jeremy Palmer, co-leader of QuantumBlack Labs, to understand the top trends and deep dive into the most important Applied AI.
Sarah Carolides
Functional Medicine and Nutritional Consultant
Cognitive impairment: What your neurologist might not tell you
There is increasing evidence that we may be able to prevent, delay or even halt dementia if we know how. Covering everything from brain exercises, sleep, oxygenation, diet, dental health and Lyme disease Sarah will bring the numerous stands of prevention together, giving us all some hope (and homework!).
October 2022
Desmond Shum
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Author
How China really works
Desmond offers a rare insight into how China really works: an insider’s perspective on how the Chinese elite parlay their connections with senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials into billions. His knowledge and experience also inform his thoughtful and measured geopolitical views of these troubled and volatile times.
David Gregson
Businessman and Philanthropist
Improving teenage wellbeing and mental health
We are letting our nation’s children down. Mental health issues have steadily risen over the last twenty years; physical activity levels continue to decline leading to higher rates of obesity; increasing numbers of vulnerable children are being excluded from school and our children are amongst the most anxious in the world. England now has the lowest literacy, and second lowest numeracy, rates of 16-19 year olds in the OECD. David will explain how #BeeWell is helping to change this.
Lucas von Cranach
CEO and Founder, OneFootball
OneFootball
OneFootball, the world’s most popular and biggest digital football media platform, is designed for fans who are mobile-first, who want tailored content and news about their favourite clubs and players, and whose biggest barrier to football is access. Lucas will talk about recent joint ventures and discuss his vision for the future.
November 2022
Dana Strong
Group Chief Executive Officer of Sky Group
The future of entertainment
Under Dana’s leadership, Sky generates $18.6bn in revenue, employs 34,000 people across Europe, and connects 23 million customers across six countries. In her first year as CEO, Sky announced the biggest ever line-up of 125 Sky Originals – an increase of 50% on the previous year. Who better to discuss the future of media and entertainment?