The Leadership Lounge with Jacky Wright LVO & Edwina Dunn OBE

Join us for the next edition of The Leadership Lounge, an exclusive series of interactive events featuring conversations with some of today's most accomplished business leaders.

This special edition brings together Edwina Dunn, recipient of the CMI Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, and Jacky Wright, recipient of the CMI Gold Medal 2026, for an inspiring fireside chat exploring the experiences, decisions and defining moments that have shaped their exceptional leadership journeys. Together, they will discuss leading through change, driving innovation, embracing technology and building more inclusive organisations.

The conversation will be followed by an interactive audience Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with both speakers, before continuing discussions over a networking drinks reception.

Edwina Dunn is a pioneering entrepreneur, data scientist and business leader, best known as the co-founder of dunnhumby, where she transformed the use of customer data to revolutionise retail. Awarded the CMI Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, Edwina is recognised for her outstanding contribution to business, innovation and leadership over the course of her career.

Jacky Wright is a globally recognised technology executive and corporate board leader, with an outstanding career spanning some of the world's leading organisations, including Microsoft, McKinsey & Company and BP. As the recipient of the CMI Gold Medal 2026, she is recognised for her exceptional leadership and impact in advancing technology, digital transformation and inclusive leadership on a global scale.

Reserve your place to hear Edwina and Jacky's perspectives on leadership, innovation, technology and creating organisations equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

• In-person networking with like-minded professionals
• Food and refreshments
• Audience Q&A
• Post event content on-demand

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