3-4 November 2025, London
The Thinkers50 Awards Gala returns to London’s iconic Guildhall on 3 and 4 November 2025. And this year we couldn’t be more passionate about our mission. Business has work to do if it is to serve all its stakeholders and society as a whole. Tackling the toughest challenges – from climate change to global poverty – requires us to fundamentally rethink our preconceptions about the purpose of work, business, and leadership – and about the capitalist system itself.
Now more than ever we need fresh perspectives, a boldness of intent, and the courage to try new things, so Thinkers50 invites you to join us as we explore our 2025 theme of regeneration:
What is a regenerative organisation?
How do you drive regenerative growth?
What does it mean to be a regenerative leader?
It recognises that balancing economic, environmental, and societal impacts is not enough. Global threats such as health crises, growing inequality, and biodiversity loss mean our systems require a complete overhaul.
bring out the best in their people and their organisations to create value for customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and Mother Nature.
encompass how we think about talent, innovation, and every other aspect of organisational life.
creates positive impacts for all stakeholders. It’s about making profits whilst giving back more than we take, to replenish and grow the planet’s natural resources, and to make society more equitable and resilient.
The result? Not just a net zero, but a net positive impact for the planet and humanity.
And Regenerative Business is good for business. Nearly 80 percent of US consumers prefer “regenerative” brands to “sustainable” brands. Gen Y and Z consumers find sustainability simply too passive. They want to buy from regenerative businesses that embody and practice three noble qualities found in all living systems: renewal, restoration, and growth.
By creating a deeper and wider socio-economic impact, Regeneration takes us further towards a more conscientious capitalism.
At Thinkers50, we are interested in practical takeaways and clear actionable solutions:
Thinkers + Doers = Impact.
What new ideas, practices, and insights will you bring to London? What will you do to reshape the leadership landscape?
We believe that ideas can change the world, management matters, and fresh thinking can bring a better future for all. Join us on this unique journey – to reimagine the future of business!
Monday, November 3rd
| 13.30 | Welcome from Thinkers50 co-founders, Des Dearlove and Stuart Crainer |
| 13.40 | Session 1: Do Leaders Make a Difference? Discussion and debate on the role of leaders |
| 15.15 | Networking break |
| 16.00 | Session 2: Thinkers50 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation |
| 16.10 | Address by the recipient of the Thinkers50 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 16.40 | Discussion focusing on the life’s work of the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient |
| 17.30 | Drinks reception |
Tuesday, November 4th
| 09.30 | Opening words from Thinkers50 CEO, Mikko Leskelä, and Thinkers50 COO, Monika Kosman |
| 09.40 | Session 3: Growth for Growth’s Sake? Presentations and debate on the future of capitalism |
| 11.25 | Networking lunch |
| 12.40 | Session 4: Ideas@Work |
| 14.25 | Networking break |
| 15.10 | Session 5: Eyes Wide Open Discussion and debate on foresight and a regenerative future |
| 16.05 | Keynote: Call to Action |
| 16.25 | End of daytime program |
For Full Program & Gala Dinner ticket holders
| 18.30 | Gala Dinner
Announcement of the Thinkers50 2025 Ranking and presentation of The Thinkers50 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards |
| 22.00 | Drinks and live music |
| 23.00 | Close |
To guarantee the intimacy and exclusivity Thinkers50 Gala attendees have come to expect in one of the most iconic venues in London, tickets are available only by application. Curating the audience in this way will help to shape the nature of the conversation and provide the best networking opportunities for participants.
£790.00 + VAT per person
The Daytime Program provides access to the daytime program on 3-4 November, but does not include the Gala Dinner, Drinks, and Awards Ceremony on 4 November.
£990.00 + VAT per person
The Full Program & Gala Dinner includes the daytime program on 3-4 November as well as the Gala Dinner, Drinks, and Awards Ceremony on 4 November.
*20% VAT applies only to purchases in the UK.
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