NX Business Summit 2026

Bringing together under-35 professionals, operators and founders for leadership insight and cross-sector networking at Keble College, Oxford
About this Event

The NX Business Summit will bring together up to 240 under-35 professionals, operators and founders at Keble College, Oxford, for an afternoon of leadership insight, ideas and cross-sector networking. Places are limited and attendance is curated.

Hear from business leaders including Jatin Dev (Google), Dominic Hare (Blenheim Palace), Georgie Spurling (ARVRA Wellness) and others, sharing their experiences and perspectives on leadership, business and the future of work.

Why Attend?

• Hear from Business Leaders: Gain perspectives and practical insight from leaders operating across different sectors and organisations. See the agenda below for confirmed speakers and sessions. Further speakers to be announced.
• Build Your Network: Meet under-35 professionals, operators and founders from Oxfordshire, Reading, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and beyond.
• Join the Conversation: Take part in interactive sessions designed to encourage questions, discussion and peer-to-peer learning.
• An Historic Oxford Setting: Spend the afternoon at Keble College, University of Oxford, one of Oxford’s most distinctive Victorian colleges. Founded in 1870 and renowned for its striking neo-Gothic architecture, Keble provides a remarkable setting for an afternoon of ideas, conversation and new connections, followed by an informal early evening drinks reception.
• Complimentary Refreshments: Teas, coffees and soft drinks will be available throughout the event, followed by wine during the drinks reception.

Who is the Summit For?

The NX Business Summit is designed for under-35 professionals, operators and founders who are operating in, or progressing into, leadership roles.

This includes people working in roles such as:

Founders & Co-Founders • Directors • Heads of Department • Managers • Consultants • Senior Professionals • Emerging Leaders •

We welcome attendees from start-ups and SMEs through to major employers and global organisations, and from across sectors including professional services, technology, media, property, finance, hospitality, retail, public services, charities and more.

While NX is based in Oxfordshire, the Summit is not limited to Oxfordshire businesses. We particularly welcome attendees from Reading, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and across the wider region.

Free Tickets & Curated Attendance

Attendance is free, but places are limited and registrations are curated.

NX Members, Partners and invited guests will receive priority. All registrations are reviewed to help us maintain a relevant peer group and ensure the event remains aligned with its intended audience.

NX reserves the right to cancel registrations where we are unable to verify the attendee or organisation, where registration information appears inaccurate or incomplete, or where we believe the registration falls outside the intended audience for the event.

If we need any additional information before confirming your place, we may contact you using the details supplied during registration.

Delivered in partnership with Breckon & Breckon, B4 Business, Gardner Leader, Wenn Townsend, Raise and ARVRA Wellness.
Parking

There is no parking available on-site at Keble College. Parking is available on some surrounding streets and around St Giles. Westgate Oxford also provides ample parking and is approximately a 10-minute walk from the college. Please check local signage and parking restrictions carefully.

Transport

For transport arrangements, please contact Nick Breakspear at Royal Cars: [email protected]

Nick and the Royal Cars team can assist with transport following the Summit or other private travel requirements.

Contact

For sponsorship, membership, partnership opportunities, or any questions relating to the NX Business Summit, please contact: Edward Rosser [email protected]

Agenda

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Arrival, Registration & Welcome Networking
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
(Interactive Panel): Leadership 2030: What Could Great Leadership Look Like
Host: Claire Croft, CEO, Claire Croft Associates
🕑: 04:50 PM - 05:20 PM
Keynote / Fireside Chat (Speaker TBA)
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Leadership Lessons from Operating at Scale
Host: Jatin Dev, Google

Info: Jatin Dev is Principal Partner and EMEA DAI Sales Lead at Google, specialising in complex, cross-border ad monetisation strategies for global broadcasters. He is an award-winning leader, an engineer at heart from IIT Delhi, and holds an MBA from FMS, Delhi.

🕑: 05:55 PM - 06:30 PM
Drinks Reception & Closing Networking