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Our Thursday Gatherings are for you to make serendipitous connections and make things happen!
There will be meaningful networking opportunities throughout the night, accompanied by a selection of refreshments and activities:
Fun Zone
Get to know your fellow change-makers in a fun, interactive, and exciting way!
Take a quick break from changing the world and recharge by pinning your hometown on our giant map.
Conversation Corner
Looking to connect beyond the name tags?
Drop into our relaxed Conversation Corner, a cosy space where founders, ecosystem builders, and global thinkers come together to share stories, swap lessons, and innovate. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and jump into the discussion.
In a world of constant notifications, scrolling, and mental input, the nervous system rarely gets a chance to slow down. This 30-minute session offers a practical reset, combining simple, science-backed breathing techniques with gentle insights into how modern habits including our relationship with technology can impact focus, energy, and emotional balance.
You will be guided to shift out of stress mode and into a state of calm and clarity, while also exploring a few realistic, supportive habits to help reduce overstimulation in daily life.
Introductions from Venture Café London and the team at the Centre for Technology and the Body, King's College London
An evidence-based conversation exploring how social media is shaping attention, identity, and mental health across generations. Join leading voices in science, health, and lived experience to unpack the impact, and what can be done about it.
Sarah Ann Macklin is a multifaceted force in the realm of health, nutrition and advocacy. As the founder of the acclaimed podcast Live Well Be Well and the visionary behind the Be Well Collective, she has galvanised change in the wellness landscape. A registered nutritionist, TEDx speaker, international model and esteemed health journalist, Sarah's impact exceeds boundaries. Named by Marie Claire as the Jamie Oliver of the Modelling industry.
Dan is a medical doctor, mathematician, and engineer. His research is at the intersection of medicine, digital technology, Artificial Intelligence and the immune system, including the question of how social media use influences physical health, for example, whether it causes inflammation and therefore physical harm in some users or in response to some content.
Rachel is an MA student at King’s College London studying Digital Culture & Society. Her academic interests focus on the impact of social media platforms and online misinformation, which she aims to develop further through research of their effects on young people
Professor Wigley is an ex banker and is a businessman, entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. He was EMEA Chairman of Merill Lynch from 2003-2009 and on the board of the Bank of England during the Financial crisis. He is Chairman of UK Finance and sits on the UK's Economic Crime Strategic Board and Economic Security Public Private Forum.
Professor Wigley has a business degree from Bath University, is a Visiting Fellow at Oxford University and an Honorary Fellow at Cambridge University. He is the author of Born Digital: The Story of a Distracted Generation. He was Chairman of the Green Investment Bank Commission. He is a Non-Executive Director of R3, Lightico and a partner in Seraphim Space Enterprise.
Laura is a certified Health Coach and Breathwork Instructor, and the founder of Loving Living Well. With a 20-year career in events, much of it working alongside scientific researchers. Laura developed a deep interest in health, nutrition, and the science of wellbeing.
Following her own experience with burnout and long-term health challenges after Covid, Laura retrained with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. This journey led her to discover the transformative power of breathwork, which became a key tool in rebuilding her resilience, energy, and sense of balance.
Today, Laura supports high-achieving individuals in moving from burnout to balance through breathwork and personalised wellbeing practices. Her approach is grounded in science, shaped by lived experience, and focused on helping people create sustainable habits that truly fit their lives.
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
Our Thursday Gatherings are for you to make serendipitous connections and make things happen!
There will be meaningful networking opportunities throughout the night, accompanied by a selection of refreshments and activities:
Fun Zone
Get to know your fellow change-makers in a fun, interactive, and exciting way!
Take a quick break from changing the world and recharge by pinning your hometown on our giant map.
Conversation Corner
Looking to connect beyond the name tags?
Drop into our relaxed Conversation Corner, a cosy space where founders, ecosystem builders, and global thinkers come together to share stories, swap lessons, and innovate. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and jump into the discussion.
In a world of constant notifications, scrolling, and mental input, the nervous system rarely gets a chance to slow down. This 30-minute session offers a practical reset, combining simple, science-backed breathing techniques with gentle insights into how modern habits including our relationship with technology can impact focus, energy, and emotional balance.
You will be guided to shift out of stress mode and into a state of calm and clarity, while also exploring a few realistic, supportive habits to help reduce overstimulation in daily life.
Introductions from Venture Café London and the team at the Centre for Technology and the Body, King's College London
An evidence-based conversation exploring how social media is shaping attention, identity, and mental health across generations. Join leading voices in science, health, and lived experience to unpack the impact, and what can be done about it.
Sarah Ann Macklin is a multifaceted force in the realm of health, nutrition and advocacy. As the founder of the acclaimed podcast Live Well Be Well and the visionary behind the Be Well Collective, she has galvanised change in the wellness landscape. A registered nutritionist, TEDx speaker, international model and esteemed health journalist, Sarah's impact exceeds boundaries. Named by Marie Claire as the Jamie Oliver of the Modelling industry.
Dan is a medical doctor, mathematician, and engineer. His research is at the intersection of medicine, digital technology, Artificial Intelligence and the immune system, including the question of how social media use influences physical health, for example, whether it causes inflammation and therefore physical harm in some users or in response to some content.
Rachel is an MA student at King’s College London studying Digital Culture & Society. Her academic interests focus on the impact of social media platforms and online misinformation, which she aims to develop further through research of their effects on young people
Professor Wigley is an ex banker and is a businessman, entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. He was EMEA Chairman of Merill Lynch from 2003-2009 and on the board of the Bank of England during the Financial crisis. He is Chairman of UK Finance and sits on the UK's Economic Crime Strategic Board and Economic Security Public Private Forum.
Professor Wigley has a business degree from Bath University, is a Visiting Fellow at Oxford University and an Honorary Fellow at Cambridge University. He is the author of Born Digital: The Story of a Distracted Generation. He was Chairman of the Green Investment Bank Commission. He is a Non-Executive Director of R3, Lightico and a partner in Seraphim Space Enterprise.
Laura is a certified Health Coach and Breathwork Instructor, and the founder of Loving Living Well. With a 20-year career in events, much of it working alongside scientific researchers. Laura developed a deep interest in health, nutrition, and the science of wellbeing.
Following her own experience with burnout and long-term health challenges after Covid, Laura retrained with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. This journey led her to discover the transformative power of breathwork, which became a key tool in rebuilding her resilience, energy, and sense of balance.
Today, Laura supports high-achieving individuals in moving from burnout to balance through breathwork and personalised wellbeing practices. Her approach is grounded in science, shaped by lived experience, and focused on helping people create sustainable habits that truly fit their lives.