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OTA MEDIA · LONDON · 2026

02 · THE NEXT AGENDA

We closed London's markets.

20 January 2026. OTA Media, in partnership with HM Treasury, LSEG and HaysMac, hosted The Next Agenda at the London Stock Exchange, a landmark market close event that brought together senior leaders across government, finance, technology and investment.

From insightful conversations on diversity, innovation and inclusive leadership to moments of connection and collaboration, the evening highlighted the ideas and people shaping Britain's next phase of growth.

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The Market Close

  • Sir Charles Bowman
  • Sir Kenneth Olisa
  • Rob Pierre
  • Jennifer Thomas
  • Cathrine Sneath
  • Jordan Thomas
  • Horatio Georgestone

In conversation

  • Gina Miller
  • Emma Jones CBE
  • Ezechi Britton MBE
  • Gavin Lewis
  • Michael Eboda
  • Ambassador Anaïse Manuel
  • Dr Joanna Abeyie MBE
  • Heather Melville OBE
  • Sayce Holmes-Lewis
  • Bola Ogun

Explore the gallery below to see the leaders, guests and moments that made the evening unforgettable.

The market close moment: leaders on the balcony beneath The Next Agenda screen at the London Stock ExchangeLSEG welcome plaque: LSEG welcomes Edwin Danso, OTA Media Market Ceremony, 20 January 2026Speaker at the lectern beneath The Next Agenda screenPanel in conversation, OTA Media with HM Treasury and HaysMacThe audience in the London Stock Exchange auditoriumPanellists seated beneath The Next Agenda screenSpeaker addressing the roomGuests in conversation at the receptionGuests on the trading floor at the London Stock ExchangeLive music moment at The Next AgendaSigning the London Stock Exchange guest bookGuests sharing a moment at the reception
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