Caudwell Strong Britain: Report reception

On behalf of the Council on Geostrategy and John Caudwell, we are delighted to invite you to an exclusive drinks reception in Mayfair to launch the latest Caudwell Strong Britain Report: Making Britain a more attractive destination for foreign direct investment.

The event will feature a presentation of the Report’s findings by its author, Dr Mann Virdee, Senior Research Fellow at the Council on Geostrategy, alongside opening remarks by John Caudwell. Three additional guest speakers will also offer insights on the Report’s themes.

This marks the second year of the Caudwell Strong Britain programme at the Council on Geostrategy. It builds on the 2024 Report ‘British science and technology in 2024: Implications for “Net Zero”’, also authored by Dr Virdee, which set out how Britain can harness the green economy to become a Net Zero superpower.

The Caudwell Strong Britain programme explores how the United Kingdom can build a greener, more competitive and more resilient science and technology base, helping to unlock the nation’s potential for sustainable prosperity and strengthened national security. It focuses on key policy areas including infrastructure, skills, education and the broader innovation ecosystem.

Please note that this is an invitation only event.

Speakers

John Caudwell

Philanthropist, business leader and Phones 4U founder

John Caudwell is a philanthropist, business leader, and was the founder of Phones 4U. Since selling the company in 2006, his primary focus has been charitable and philanthropic work, and he has founded three charities. John is passionate about tackling climate change and growing the UK economy by reaching Net Zero targets.

Dr Mann Virdee

Senior Research Fellow (Science, Technology, and Economics)

Dr Mann Virdee is a Senior Research Fellow in Science, Technology, and Economics at the Council on Geostrategy and leads Caudwell Strong Britain. Previously, he was a researcher at the RAND Corporation, where he managed and conducted research on areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, 5G, space science and governance, biotechnology and the life sciences, and research and innovation.

With additional speakers to be announced soon!

For more information, please contact [email protected].