Event Description
Join us for a breakfast briefing at the UEA Norwich Business School, where we’ll be going Beyond the Headlines with the Chadwicks team. Over coffee and conversation, we’ll unpack the big shifts of 2025 and what they mean for the year ahead, bringing global trends, UK realities and emerging technologies into clear focus.
James Bacon. Global Outlook.
Outlining the global economic landscape for 2026. From diverging growth paths across the US, UK, Europe and China to the influence of productivity, energy prices and structural change, he’ll bring clarity to the forces shaping interest rates and policy decisions in the months ahead.
Lee Nguyen. UK Growth.
Sharing knowledge with a UK‑specific outlook for 2026 exploring growth expectations, inflation persistence, fiscal pressures, bond markets and political risk. His grounded, UK‑specific outlook helps business leaders make sense of an increasingly complex domestic environment.
Alex Meadowcroft. AI bubble or bust.
Taking us into the fast‑moving world of AI. Cutting through the hype to explore what’s really happening with adoption, investment trends and the competing narratives around productivity and speculation. The focus is on navigating uncertainty, not crystal‑ball gazing.
Richard Ross. Trump, Fortresses and the Zero‑Sum Mindset.
“Making Sense of the New World Order,” offering a thought‑provoking look at the geopolitical shifts reshaping the global stage.
This session is designed to give business leaders practical insight, fresh perspective and a moment to step back from the noise. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with peers from across the region in a relaxed, engaging setting.
