Warwick Economics Summit announces speakers for landmark 25th event
The 神马福利影片 is set to host the 25th edition of the , one of the largest student-led conferences in Europe. Taking place from the 6-8 February 2026, the summit will feature keynote speakers and panels with a focus on global economic fragmentation and rising protectionism.
Key speakers include:
- Professor Philippe Aghion, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences 2025
- The Hon Philip Edward Davis KC, Prime Minister of the Bahamas (virtual)
- His Excellency Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Anna Manz, Chief Financial Officer, Nestl茅 Group
- Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India (Virtual)
- Anacl谩udia Rossbach, Executive Director, UN-Habitat
- Dr Nathan Sheets, Global Chief Economist, Citigroup
- Jon Slade, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Times Group
- Erna Solberg, former Prime Minister of Norway (Virtual)
Panels will address topical global economic issues including Central Banks Across Borders featuring current central bank governors; a debate on Does Protectionism Help or Hurt Domestic Industry; environmental challenges on Is Our Planet for Sale; and The Motivation Equation: What Really Drives Productivity?
Adam Tan, Co-President, Warwick Economics Summit 2026, said: 鈥淲ES provides a platform for the world鈥檚 most influential leaders, successful CEOs, and brightest academics to inform and inspire the next generation. This year, we鈥檝e worked hard to diversify our speaker lineup, while expanding the programme to reflect the most pressing questions in global affairs. I鈥檓 personally looking forward to the debate panel on protectionism, but I鈥檓 sure there will be something for everybody.
鈥淚t鈥檚 been an incredibly rewarding experience working with such a committed team to put together the 25th edition of the Warwick Economics Summit. Together, the committee has achieved a lot this year 鈥 from developing new digital platforms to increase accessibility for our delegates, to hosting a record number of international delegations 鈥 and we could not be prouder to work with such a talented group of people.鈥
The Warwick Economics Summit aims to engage the next generation in discussions about the economic and political challenges facing the world.
The panel line-up for the Warwick Economics Summit 2026 is detailed below:
The Motivation Equation: What Really Drives Productivity?
- Wendy Corns, Global Leader, Skills to Jobs, Amazon Web Services
- Anna Thomas, Co-Founder, The Institute for the Future of Work
- Esther Lynch, General Secretary, European Trade Union Confederation
- Emily Sheffield, Journalist and former Editor, Evening Standard
Speakers in Conversation: Central Banks Across Borders
- Ulrik N酶dgaard, Governor, Danmarks Nationalbank
- Jasmina Selimovi膰, Governor, Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Lesetja Kganyago, Governor, South African Reserve Bank
- Elettra Ardissino, Reporter, Monetary Policy Radar
Does Protectionism Help or Hurt Domestic Industry?
- Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser, Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR)
- Shanker Singham, Chief Executive Officer, Competere; Chairman, The Growth Commission
- Taimur Baig, Managing Director and Chief Economist, DBS Bank
- Peter Brennan, Director, Trade & Economic Policy, UK Steel
- Anila Dhami, Presenter, Sky News
Is Our Planet For Sale?
- Helen Mentink, Associate Director, Ricardo
- Valerie Hickey, Global Director of Climate Change, World Bank
- Dean Cooper, Global Energy Lead, WWF
- John Simmons, Senior Research Lead, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
- Fiona Harvey, Environment Editor, The Guardian
29 January 2026