Next National Gathering | 10– 12 March 2027 | Eden Project

Next National Gathering | 10– 12 March 2027 | Eden Project

Our Key Themes

Across more than 200 sessions, Anthropy’s national gatherings bring responsible leaders together over 14 key themes crucial for inspiring a better Britain.

Anthropy asks four critical questions

People

What is the quality of life we want in Britain for the next thirty years?

Place

What qualities of place and planet do we need to achieve that quality of life?

Prosperity

What qualities do we wish to see in a good economy and in the best of businesses and public sector organisations?

Global Perspective

What qualities do we want to express to the world, to help solve shared issues such as poverty, climate change, and human rights?

…and from these questions, key themes arise

Our Economic Prosperity

Exploring a sustainable, innovative, regionally balanced and globally competitive UK economy.

We were inspired by our contributors which this year included Bloomberg, Aldermore Bank, Federation of Small Businesses, Social Value Portal, Great British Energy, Julius Baer, British Chambers of Commerce, Ipsos, State Street, Better Society Capital, Evelyn Partners, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Krystal EO, London Stock Exchange, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, The Belonging Forum, CBI, Pro Bono Economics, McKinsey, World Wildlife Foundation, Carnegie UK, Pendennis Shipyard, Financial Times, Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade, Royal Society of Arts (RSA), Booths, Ampa, EY Foundation, and NatWest.

Our Responsible Leadership and Management

Ethical leadership, effective governance, and the evolving role of management in building sustainable organisations.

Participation included representation from Brandpie, Russam, Developing Experts, ReedSmith, Place Matters, Business in the Community (BITC), The Good Board, Eden Project, Daggerwing, B Lab, Plunkett Foundation, Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), The House of Commons, EY Foundation, Anglian Water, Centrica, International Chamber of Commerce, RockCorps, A Blueprint for Better Business,
Change the Race Ratio, and United Minds.

Our Future Generations

Supporting children and young people’s wellbeing and empowering the next generation of emerging leaders.

Lead participants at Anthropy26 will include Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation, Inspirational Development, Adelphi Group, British Chambers of Commerce, TRO, One Young World, EY Foundation, Coram, 20/20 Levels, Eden Project, Plant One Cornwall, A Band of Brothers, Severn Trent, Coutts, Pathways Education, and Brandpie.

Our Climate and Natural Places

Reducing carbon emissions, growing the green economy, protecting the natural environment and all species who live in our part of the world.

Leaders from NatWest, Real Zero, HermeticaBlack, Cool Earth, ReedSmith, Northumbrian Water, Wildlife Trust, Kite Insights, Volans, COOK Food, Reboot the Future, The Woodland Trust, University of Portsmouth, Greener & Cleaner, Sustaina-Bees, Cabinet Office, Community Energy England, Ashden, ReLondon, Forum for the Future, Volvo Car UK, Natural England, Anglian Water, Riversimple, Conservation without Borders, Plant One Cornwall, WRAP, National Trust, Brandpie and Eden Project are just some of those will share thoughts on this Agenda at Anthropy26.

The Role of Media and Communications

Strengthening trust, transparency and truth in media, communications, and organisational decision-making

Anthropy26 will feature top executives from Ipsos, Dentsu, Grayling, Ofcom, Times Radio, Bloomberg, The Wilful, TikTok, Goldsmiths, Impress, African Voices Platform, FleishmanHillard, The Financial Times and Hello Tomorrow.

Our Global Role

The UK’s role on the global stage: trade, aid, diplomacy, defence, culture and soft power in a changing world.

Organisations including ReedSmith, The MOD, Ploughshare, International Chamber of Commerce, One Young World, Ipsos, British Chambers of Commerce, Fordham Global Foresight, Royal Society of Arts, Cabinet Office, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Forum for the Future, The Felix Project, Verian Group, Japanese Ministry of Finance, Japan House London, London School of Economics and Political Science, Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade (CIEIT), CBI and Times Radio will eplore this topic in depth at Anthropy26, bringing their expertise and insights to bear on the complex challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Addressing Inequality

Advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging through economic policy, community regeneration, and social mobility.

British Gas Energy Trust, Henry Smith Foundation, Volvo Cars UK, 30% Club, Business in the Community, Cabinet Office, Women in Work, Charities Aid Foundation, Charlotte Sweeney Associates Ltd., EY
Foundation, Fuse, 20/20 Levels, CBl, Vigo Group, Citizen Hub, Goldsmiths, Impress, African Voices Platform, Age Irrelevance, Royal Voluntary Service, Grove, People’s Postcode Lottery, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Severn Trent, National Lottery Community Fund, Amazon, A Blueprint for Better Business, TRO, Social Value Portal, Evelyn Partners, Sport Positive, Pledgeball, Bean Research, Male Allies UK, Thomson Reuters Foundation, and FleishmanHillard are among those who contributed to this critical conversation at the national gathering.

Political Engagement and Civic Participation

Exploring systemic changes needed to support long-term thinking and stronger citizen engagement for a resilient democracy.

Leaders from Royal Voluntary Service, Cabinet Office, CBI, National Strategy Project, House of Commons, Houses of Parliament, University of Oxford, National Concil for Voluntary Organisations, Civi Liberties Trust, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Lancaster University, International Chambers of Commerce, People’s Postcode Lottery, Highgate, Unlock Democracy, The Financial Times, Reboot The Future, Compassion in Politics Coalition, Bright Blue, and Citizens Hub CIC are just some of those who shared their thoughts on models for civic engagement and participation in democracy.

Our Vibrant Places

Creating and stewarding thriving places: how towns, cities, culture, planning and nature shape where we live and work.

Focusing on these topics at Anthropy26 will be Ampa, The Grove, West London Business, SSE PLC, Rayne Foundation, The Felix Project, Royal Society of Arts, Citizens Hub CIC,
Vigo Group, Centrica, People’s Postcode Lottery, Royal Voluntary Service, Marrons, Whole Again Communities, Crowdfunder, Business in the Community, British Gas Energy Trust, National Concil for Voluntary Organisations, Bright Blue, Plunkett Foundation, Carbon Coyote, Inspire 2 Ignite, Better Society Capital, Green Jobs Foundation, Centrica, Hermetica Black, Real Zero, DAA Energy, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Booths, AtkinsRéalis, Green Skills Library, Natural England, Place Matters, SevernTrent, and Eden Project.

Education and Skills Fit For Our Futures

Tackling health inequalities and exploring prevention and innovation across health, care, and life sciences.

Representatives from Adelphi, Real Zero, Mind, Fuse, Grocery Distributers, Cassette, DAS Omnicom, Royal Voluntary Service, Raspberry Pi Foundation, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Institute of Grocery Distribution, Better Society Capital, Forum for the Future, The Wilful Group, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Eden Project, The Felix Project, UCL Institute for Health Equity, Solving Kids’ Cancer, Ruth May Consulting, CBI and Versus Arthritis participated in these discussions.

Our Healthy Futures

At Anthropy25 we reviewed health inequalities, prevention and public health, the future of health and care services management and the interaction of third sector, public and private health provision. Delegates also gained insights into new innovations in health and the pharmaceutical sector.

Representatives from Adelphi, Real Zero, Mind, Fuse, Grocery Distributers, Health Innovation Manchester, Cassette, GAVI – The Vaccine Alliance, DAS Omnicom, NHS, The Felix Project, Mencap, UCL Institute for Health Equity, Klip Global, Pfizer, Solving Kids’ Cancer, Ruth May Consulting, Intelligent Health, Mental Health UK, Phytome Life Sciences, Bayer, Norgine, British Heart Foundation, Strive For Five, Calm, SimplyHealth, Centrica, CBI and Versus Arthritis participated in these discussions.

Our Working Lives

Explore economic prosperity, talent development, and the evolving expectations of management and leadership.

Leaders including from Salesforce, Implement Al, Festival of Entrepreneurs, Ampa, WorkL, Business in the Community (BITC), Jenny Garrett Global, A Blueprint for Better Business, EY Foundation, Severn Trent, The National Lottery Community Fund, Birmingham City Council, Amazon, Green Skills Library, Grove, Brandpie, The Marketing Society, Marrons, Evelyn Partners, University of Edinburgh, Marks and Spencer, Green Jobs Foundation, United Minds, Charlotte Sweeney Associates, Shakespeare Martineau, CBI, Coldr, FTSE Women Leaders Review, Future Leaders, UK Government, IBM, Royal Voluntary Service, Future Leap, B Lab UK, SSE, Centrica and Carers Trust will review these topics at Anthropy26.

Our Culture

Highlighting how arts, heritage, sport, and culture drive societal vibrancy, wellbeing, economic prosperity and global influence.

Contributions at Anthropy26 will include those from National Theatre, Royal Albert Hall, Me+You Productions, Hay Festival, TRO, Daggerwing, Social Value Portal, British Gas Energy Trust, Cool Earth, The Purposeful Company, Real Zero, Better Society Capital, Krystal EO, UP Projects, Thrivall, Social Founders, Fairness Foundation, Defining Moments, A Band Of Brothers, Adelphi, Helponk, Lloyds Bank Foundation, FleishmanHillard, National Trust, Eden Project, The Belonging Forum, Fuse, Royal Society of Arts, The Marketing Society, The Wilful, Leap, The Heaven Company, Design Council, London Marathon Foundation, Pledgeball, Global Sustainable Sport, The True Athlete Project, The Glittersphere,
30% Club, The WOW Foundation, RockCorps, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Burberry and Ipsos.

The Future of Innovation and Technology

Examining the role of innovation and technology in shaping the UK’s future economy, society and global presence.

Contributing organisations include Salesforce, UK Innovation Industries (UKII), Dentsu Lab, Implement Al, Gravity Industries, IBM, Ploughshare, LSEG, Bloomberg, Atlantic Studios, British Design Fund, Marinatex, Nuuv, Untap, Engineered Arts, Longbow Motors, Nourished, OLO, Open Skies Network, Oshen, Performit Live, Quantum Solutions, SignapseAI, Space Forge and Festival of Entrepreneurs.

Be part of the conversations inspiring a better Britain

There are several ways to get involved:

Individual membership

Ideal for entrepreneurs, sole traders, and individuals seeking meaningful connections, change, and collaboration.

Corporate membership

Ideal for large organisations, charities, and SMEs who want to drive impact and help shape the future by bringing forward thinking, diverse perspectives to critical topics.

National gathering

National gathering tickets are ideal for those wanting to connect in-person with leaders from all walks of life as you come together at Eden Project, Cornwall, to shape the future of Britain.

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