Ram Yerneni
Founder & CEO, IBaseIT · Serial Entrepreneur · Tech Evangelist · Architecting Revenue-Driven Software/Solutions
Three remaining leadership conversations in London
The London Leadership Series
The first event proved there is a real appetite for leadership conversations that are not built around panels, pitches or passive listening. Three remaining events now continue the series, starting Friday 24 July 2026.
All events held at the Orangebox Showroom, London.
Attendance capped at 40 participants per session.
Light lunch, refreshments and proper time for offline conversation included.
Built for leaders shaping culture, change and organisational direction.
Event one highlights
What happened in the room
Leaders from multiple industries came together to explore AI, leadership and the future of work. No keynote speakers. No slide decks. No sales pitches. Just honest, structured conversation.
Attendee reflections
Watch what people had to say
Two short landscape videos from people who were in the room for the first London Leadership Series event.
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What attendees posted
Real feedback from event one
These reflections came directly from people who attended the first event and shared their experience afterwards.
Wayne Okell MBE
People-first Director of Talent
“This was a powerful peer-to-peer space which allowed us to explore AI integration, leadership and the future of work.”
“What stood out most wasn’t the technology itself but the tension it creates.”
“There was a strong sense that many organisations are already behind the curve, not because AI isn’t being used, but because it’s being used quietly.”
Reha Z.
Sales Enablement & Leadership Development Professional
“What stood out most to me wasn't just the discussion around AI, leadership, work, and wellbeing, it was the quality of the dialogue.”
“It's rare to find a space where people can challenge ideas, share openly, and genuinely learn from one another.”
“I left with new insights, new relationships, and plenty to reflect on.”
Tom Lewis
Helping organisations use AI with confidence
“No bullshit, I went in not really sure what to expect.”
“Thankfully Graham Coath did such a great job of leading the conversation and it was great to hear from people from such a range of countries, companies, experience, and roles.”
“Everyone shared really great insights and I met some people I genuinely got on really well with and hope to meet again.”
Why these events are different
Built for thoughtful leaders
The London Leadership Series brings together business leaders to discuss the big questions shaping the future of work. Each event centres around one carefully chosen theme designed to create open, engaging and meaningful discussion.
Not a conference.
There are no keynote speakers, no slide presentations and no sales pitches.
Curated discussion.
Every event is built around one strong leadership question that deserves proper conversation.
Small enough to matter.
With only 40 places available, the room stays open enough for real participation rather than passive attendance.
Structured for depth.
Each session includes facilitated small-group conversations, whole-room debate and time to continue discussion offline.
Designed for 2026.
The themes focus on the realities leaders are already facing around trust, energy and decision-making.
The venue
Orangebox Showroom, London
Every remaining event in the 2026 series will be held at the Orangebox Showroom, 250 City Rd, London EC1V 8AS. The setting suits the tone of the series: modern, open and designed for conversation rather than performance.
2026 programme
Three remaining events
Each remaining event is built around a theme that is already shaping leadership, culture and the way work is experienced inside organisations.
Next event
The Trust Gap
Modern organisations talk more about openness than ever before.
Feedback loops, engagement surveys and safe spaces are now built into how businesses operate.
And yet, many leaders still have a sense that what is being said is not always what is being thought. Conversations are filtered. Risks are softened. Silence is often mistaken for alignment.
For some organisations this creates stability. For others it creates blind spots that are only visible when it is too late.
This discussion will explore questions such as:
Are organisations truly open, or simply better at appearing open?
What prevents people from saying what actually needs to be said?
How do leaders recognise the difference between agreement and silence?
What are the risks of operating without honest challenge?
Event three
The Energy Crisis
Leadership has always required resilience.
But the pace, volume and intensity of modern work has changed what is expected of leaders day to day. Constant communication. Continuous visibility. Little time to step back.
Many leaders are present, but not always fully engaged. Productivity is maintained, but energy is often depleted.
For some organisations this is seen as part of the role. For others it raises serious questions about sustainability, performance and long-term wellbeing.
This discussion will explore questions such as:
What is the difference between being present and being effective?
How does sustained pressure impact decision-making and leadership style?
Where should leaders draw boundaries in always-on environments?
How do organisations support performance without exhausting their people?
Event four
The Decision Problem
Organisations have never been more connected.
Collaboration is encouraged. Voices are invited. Alignment is prioritised.
But in many environments, decisions are becoming slower, heavier and more complex. More opinions. More meetings. Less clarity.
For some organisations this creates inclusivity. For others it creates hesitation, diluted accountability and stalled progress.
This discussion will explore questions such as:
When does collaboration start to hinder decision-making?
Has alignment become a substitute for clarity?
Who is ultimately accountable when everyone has a voice?
How do leaders balance inclusion with the need to move forward?
Leadership conversations worth making time for
The first event proved one thing. Leaders are hungry for better conversations.
If you are tired of conferences where people talk at you rather than with you, this series is designed to put you in the room for a different kind of leadership conversation.