Save The Dates: The Executive Summary Events 2025-2026
Christmas Drinks 2025
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 6:30-9:00 PM
The Old King's Head, London Bridge
An old-fashioned Christmas party in a pub that's been pouring pints since 1680. Hidden down a narrow alley behind Borough High Street, this is one of London's last proper establishments—the kind of pub your dad would have drunk in. A massive thank you to everyone who's made this year incredible. Spaces are limited.
The Executive Summary: Live
6:00 PM | Central London
Drinks and conversation with A-Players operating at the highest level of their field. Dan Ilett interviews the guest about their Executive Summary for the world: the 3 to 5 points they'd tell young people if they could. Then the audience works through an exercise together based on what they've heard.
Who Attends: CEOs running serious businesses, founders who've raised capital, investors backing the next generation, senior leaders at major firms, professional athletes, actors, artists, and entrepreneurs operating at the highest level. People who believe growth is good and ambition is worth celebrating.
2026 Dates:
- Tuesday, March 11, 2026
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Events are intimate (50-100 people). Recent guest: Moses Itauma—unbeaten at 20 years old, ranked #1 contender by WBO and WBA, called "the next coming" of the heavyweight division by Lennox Lewis.
The City CIO Club
7:00 PM Wednesdays | Central London
Dan Ilett
Private dinners (12-15 technology leaders) where CIOs and CTOs discuss what boards are really thinking. One speaker presents their Executive Summary on the evening's topic, everyone brings their own 3-5 points, then we talk about what actually matters.
Who This Is For: CIOs and CTOs in financial services, professional services and tech-forward industries. Technology leaders reporting to the board or CEO. Leaders tired of being the "IT person" who want to be seen as strategic.
Not for: Vendors, consultants looking for clients, or anyone below C-1 level.
2026 Schedule:
- January 29, 2026 - OpEx & Technology Budgets
- April 16, 2026 - AI Strategy for the Board
- July 9, 2026 - Cyber Risk & Board Education
- October 22, 2026 - Legacy System Modernization
What You Get: 4 dinners per year, Executive Summary on each topic, WhatsApp network with other members for the questions you can't ask in the office.
The City Crypto Leaders' Club
7:00 PM Wednesdays | Central London
Dan Ilett
Where London's crypto, blockchain and digital asset leaders discuss what no one talks about publicly: regulatory uncertainty, institutional skepticism, and how to explain crypto to a board that still thinks Bitcoin is a scam.
Private dinners (12-15 crypto leaders). One speaker presents their Executive Summary, everyone brings their own insights, then we discuss what's actually happening in the space. No pitching tokens, no shilling projects—just honest conversations about building legitimate businesses.
Who This Is For: CEOs and founders of crypto exchanges, protocols and digital asset firms. Heads of digital assets at traditional financial institutions. Leaders building businesses at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto.
Not for: Retail investors, crypto influencers, or anyone trying to pitch their token.
2026 Schedule:
- February 12, 2026 - Regulatory Strategy & FCA Navigation
- June 11, 2026 - Board Education & Traditional Finance Translation
- September 24, 2026 - Custody, Security & Institutional Standards
- December 17, 2026 - 2027 Outlook: What's Actually Coming
What You Get: 4 dinners per year, expert perspectives from founders actually building in the space, WhatsApp network for questions you can't ask publicly, access to all Executive Summaries.
The Board Table
Central London
Dan Ilett
Where CEOs come together to discuss what no one talks about publicly: growth and the hurdles that come with it. Private dinners (12-15 CEOs) with honest conversations that run until 11:00 PM. We open our hearts, minds and contacts books to help each other.
Everyone brings their Executive Summary (3-5 points) on the evening's topic—what you've learned, what you're struggling with, or what you'd do differently. There is debate, healthy conflict and respect for each other's lessons.
Who This Is For: Chief executives who want peer perspective, not consultant theory. Leaders making performance decisions that matter beyond next quarter.
2026 Schedule:
- January 23, 2026 - When Your Exec Team Stops Being Honest
- April 17, 2026 - The Sale Conversation: Timing and Truth
- July 16, 2026 - Running on Empty (When Your Head's Not In It)
- October 15, 2026 - The Board You Wish You Had
What You Get: 4 dinners per year, private WhatsApp group for questions you can't ask your board, access to all member Executive Summaries and collective wisdom from 15 CEOs who've been through it.
Chatham House Rules: Everything stays in the room. No recording, no photos, no social media. With your permission, we may publish Executive Summaries—but only with approval.
Apply to Join
Membership for these events is limited and curated. We keep groups small, senior and focused on mutual support and building legitimate businesses.
For more information and to apply to join, contact us.