14-01-2026
Cornhill
London
EC3V 3ND

Longview Networks Investing in UK Summit

Harnessing institutional capital for driving UK growth has been a key theme in the investment community for some time now, but how does this stack up in practice? Join us for a summit exploring the opportunity set for investing in the UK across equities, real assets, venture & growth. Is the pipeline strong enough, which asset classes look most favourable, and what is the proper role for government in all of this? Join pension funds, insurers, endowments, foundations, charities, and other institutional investors to explore this theme in a format designed to foster open debate.

If you are interested in attending a future event like this, please contact: Jockum.nyberg@longviewnetworks.com

For information on speaking and sponsorship opportunities contact peter.braham@longviewnetworks.com

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A different kind of industry conversation

Our summits are designed as expanded roundtable discussions — immersive, interactive events where every voice matters.

Throughout the day, we intersperse short, focused presentations with open-floor dialogue. Each talk is intended to spark discussion rather than deliver a one-way lecture. Following each presentation, participants are invited to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and share their own perspectives. This creates a collaborative space for genuine knowledge exchange.

Participation

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We encourage — and expect — participants to contribute to the conversation. While we make exceptions for those wishing to observe quietly, the ethos of a summit is active involvement.

Reporting & Publication

The purpose of each summit is to surface valuable perspectives, insights, and challenges — which we then capture in a post-event report.

On the record: All conversations are on the record unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Accuracy first: We record discussions to ensure accuracy and avoid misquoting.

This approach ensures we preserve the richness of the conversation while maintaining transparency and trust.

Past reports

Charities, Endowments and Foundations Summit (2025)

Insurance Investment Summit (2025)

Defined Contributions Summit (2025)

Longview summit reports provide clear, practical insights and sponsored content. Each report captures the expert discussion and provides key takeaways to help asset owners and managers navigate a variety of investment opportunities/risks.

Renewable Infrastructure Summit (2025)

Investing in UK Summit (2025)

Transition Equities Summit (2025)

2:00

Arrival & refreshments

2:30

Where does the UK have an edge?

The key to investing in the UK for an institutional investor has to begin with identifying the sectors and structures that give the UK an advantage on the world stage. How does the UK stack up in sectors and themes such life sciences, energy transition, pharmaceuticals, AI applications, and data infrastructure?

How does UK industrial strategy and players like the British Business Bank and National Wealth Fund change the calculus for investing in the UK and what will trends like an ageing population and increased digitalisation mean for the investment landscape?

3:20

Boosting smaller companies to drive UK growth

With the government continuing to prioritise growth, how can investing in smaller listed companies stimulate the UK economy. What are the benefits small businesses can offer and how should you evaluate key issues like pricing power, the potential for buyback of shares, and the likelihood of mergers and acquisitions which can increase share value. Ultimately, how does this stack up as an investment case?

3:50

Empowering communities with SME Housebuilding

The UK faces a severe housing undersupply with significant social and regional impacts, making new homes a national priority. SME housebuilders are crucial to addressing this shortfall, yet remain underfunded as high street banks withdraw support. Backing UK SMEs enables housing delivery, channels investment into local communities, and supports place-making. Building homes is more than construction – it is about strengthening and sustaining communities across the UK.

4:20

Backing British entrepreneurs part 1– where next with VC?

The titans of tomorrow are most likely minnows today. So how can institutional investors capture the best opportunities across university spin-outs, start-ups in growing sectors? What are the fund structure issues that may need be overcome in the VC space?

4:40

Backing British entrepreneurs part 2- UK SME lending & Place Based Impact

Beyond venture capital, UK SME lending offers another route to access the country’s growth engine. As banks retrench, non-bank lenders are playing an increasingly important role in providing growth capital to profitable, asset-backed and regionally rooted businesses. How can institutional investors gain exposure to these opportunities while managing risk and achieving attractive, diversified returns?

5:00

Drinks reception

Participant details are restricted but included within marketing messages.

To request access, please reach out to us at Harvey.Hancock@longviewnetworks.com

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With the cost of event production increasing rapidly in recent years and given the level of resource that goes into processing and paying for officers that don’t ultimately attend the conference, we are introducing a small fee for local government officers this year of £120+VAT. That fee covers the entire day, all refreshments and will also contribute towards special guest speaker fees.

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14-01-2026

Longview Networks Investing in UK Summit

Arrival & refreshments

Where does the UK have an edge?

Boosting smaller companies to drive UK growth

Empowering communities with SME Housebuilding

Backing British entrepreneurs part 1– where next with VC?

Backing British entrepreneurs part 2- UK SME lending & Place Based Impact

Drinks reception

Sponsors

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