Reuters NEXT
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Reuters announces the expansion of its Reuters NEXT conference series with the launch of Reuters NEXT Europe, an exclusive invitation-only leadership summit taking place in London on June 16, 2026.
As shifting power dynamics change geopolitics, technology and capital, Europe’s future will depend on whether it can deliver on its priorities. From defense integration and energy sovereignty to industrial renewal and the rules governing artificial intelligence, it is time for the region’s policymakers to deliver. Building on the global Reuters NEXT summits in New York, Singapore and Abu Dhabi, Reuters NEXT Europe puts this moment in sharp focus, bringing together leaders at the intersection of policy, markets and industry.
“Reuters NEXT has become a vital forum for leaders seeking clarity, trusted insight and meaningful exchange at a time of extraordinary global complexity,” said Alessandra Galloni, Editor-in-Chief, Reuters. “With Reuters NEXT Europe, we are bringing the power of Reuters award-winning newsroom to one of the world’s most consequential regions, creating a platform for rigorous journalism, candid discussion and ideas that can help shape Europe’s future.”
The Reuters NEXT program draws on the strength of more than 2,600 Reuters journalists around the world to deliver an unmatched agenda across Geopolitics, Economy & Markets, Banking & Finance, AI & Technology, Climate & Sustainability, and Business Leadership. Key themes and speakers include:
Geopolitics, investment and European leadership
Europe is navigating a more uncertain global environment as economic influence shifts, geopolitical tensions persist and the region faces mounting pressure to strengthen its resilience and security. Reuters NEXT Europe will examine how public capital, policy leadership and cross-border partnerships can support long-term growth, investment and stability. Speakers include European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño. Reuters senior editors and correspondents will also discuss coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war and the broader implications for European security.
Monetary policy, capital flows and financing the transition
Europe’s economy is navigating a rise in inflation, uneven growth, persistent uncertainty and fragile confidence. Reuters NEXT Europe will explore monetary policy, long-duration capital, sustainability, security and the role of private finance in Europe’s transition.
Speakers include European Central Bank Chief Economist and Member of the Executive Board Philip Lane, Allianz Chief Investment Officer Ludovic Subran, Natixis Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Benoit Peloille and Zurich Insurance Chief Executive Officer, Life, Health & Bank Distribution Alison Martin.
Connectivity, infrastructure and Europe’s digital economy
Control over connectivity is becoming a source of strategic influence as telecoms operators invest in next-generation networks, AI-enabled services and digital infrastructure. The summit will examine consolidation, investment and regulation in the sector. Speakers include Vodafone Group Chief
Executive Officer Margherita Della Valle.
Consumer trust, brand resilience and shifting expectations
Consumer-facing companies are operating in a more demanding environment, with inflation, trade tensions, supply chain pressures and changing generational expectations reshaping purchasing decisions. Reuters NEXT Europe will explore how companies build trust, relevance and loyalty when consumers are more selective and markets more volatile. Speakers include Reckitt Chief Executive Officer Kris Licht, M&S Chief Executive Officer
Stuart Machin, De Beers Group Chief Executive Officer Al Cook and Carlsberg Group Chief Financial Officer Ulrica Fearn.
AI, creativity and rights in the music industry
Generative AI is reshaping how music is created, discovered and monetized, raising urgent questions for artists, rights holders, labels, platforms and regulators. Reuters NEXT Europe will explore answers to these urgent questions. Speakers include Warner Music Group Chief Digital Officer
Carletta Higginson and IFPI Chief Executive Officer Victoria Oakley.
AI, competitiveness and digital sovereignty
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming central to Europe’s competitiveness, security and industrial strategy. As the EU mobilizes major investment in AI infrastructure, data spaces and skills, Reuters NEXT Europe will focus on the challenge of execution: what can scale, what can be trusted and how Europe can balance sovereignty, standards and speed.
Speakers include
LSEG Group Co-Head, Data & Analytics Gianluca Biagini, Starling Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Raman Bhatia, Rolls-Royce Group Chief Digital Information Officer Kaveh Pourteymour, GXO Chief Technology Officer Nizar Trigui and IMD World Competitiveness Center Director Arturo Bris.
“Reuters NEXT Europe is designed for leaders who are driving real change,” said Josh London, Head of Reuters Professional. “By bringing together the region’s most influential decision-makers in an invitation-only setting, we are creating a forum where ideas scale, partnerships form and leaders can address complexity with confidence.”
Reuters NEXT Europe will also host invitation-only roundtables and workshop sessions led by senior executives and experts. These sessions will allow participants to collaborate with peers on industry-defining challenges and opportunities. All interactive sessions will be held under the Chatham House Rule.
Powered by Reuters trusted, award-winning global newsroom, Reuters NEXT Europe will cut through the noise with sharp insights, market-moving perspectives and candid conversations with the leaders shaping the future of Europe and the world.
The Reuters NEXT Europe World Stage will be live streamed on Reuters.com, the Reuters app, LSEG Workspace and delivered to media clients around the world.