Speaking Out Events convenes senior leaders, founders and policymakers in intimate, off-the-record settings - creating the conditions for genuinely candid exchange on the issues that matter most.
Founded on the principle that the most valuable conversations happen away from public scrutiny, Speaking Out Events has spent over a decade curating a network of exceptional individuals. Our events bring together C-suite executives, policy advisors, venture leaders and sector specialists - united by a commitment to genuine dialogue.
Membership is by invitation or approved application only. Every attendee is vetted to ensure intellectual rigour, mutual respect and a shared understanding of discretion.
Learn About Us"The quality of a conversation is determined not by the platform, but by the people - and the permission they are given to speak freely."
- Speaking Out Events, established 2012
Each event format is engineered to generate insight rather than noise - small groups, structured agendas and expert facilitation.
Facilitated discussions capped at 20 senior attendees. Structured around a single pressing question, with no observers, no recordings and no press.
An invited speaker presents a prepared position, followed by direct challenge and open dialogue from the assembled group. Candour is expected.
Intimate dining events pairing thought leaders with those in adjacent industries - structured to generate cross-sector understanding and lasting professional relationships.
Multi-day summits held in select global cities, convening our international membership around macro themes affecting industry and governance.
Ongoing, invite-only groups focused on specific sectors or challenges - meeting quarterly to track developments and develop shared positions.
Deep-dive sessions led by subject-matter experts - regulatory specialists, technologists or policy architects - giving members first-access intelligence.
A selection of recent closed-door gatherings from across our event programme. Summaries are published where members have given consent.
There are very few environments where I can speak directly about operational risk without concern for how it will be characterised. Speaking Out Events provides exactly that - and the calibre of the room makes every session genuinely valuable.
CISO, FTSE 100 Financial Services Firm
I've attended countless industry conferences. None come close to the quality of conversation in a Speaking Out roundtable. The intimacy of format and rigour of membership selection makes a fundamental difference to what gets said.
CTO, UK-Based Advanced Manufacturing
The working group I joined three years ago has become one of the most reliable sources of peer intelligence in my professional life. The relationships built through this network are unlike those from any other forum I've encountered.
Managing Director, European Private Equity
Our membership spans a broad range of sectors, bringing together leaders whose combined perspective creates genuinely cross-disciplinary dialogue.
Applications for membership are reviewed quarterly. If you believe your experience and perspective would contribute to our community, we welcome your enquiry.
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