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The World Ahead 2027: an evening with Tom Standage
Explore the global forces set to shape the coming year
Economist Enterprise invites you to join us for a special evening reception at The Adelphi in London. Gather with fellow peers over champagne and canapés for sharp insights into the year ahead.
Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist and editor of The World Ahead, will take the stage to unpack the key themes, risks, and opportunities that will shape 2027. This highly anticipated annual event is designed to spark fascinating discussions about what the future holds for leaders, businesses, and the world.
Event date: Wednesday, December 9th 2026
Agenda: 6:00pm: Drinks reception and canapés 6:30pm: Welcome, keynote presentation and Q&A 7:30pm: Networking 8:30pm: Event concludes
Venue: The Economist offices at The Adelphi 1-11 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6HT
Places at this event are limited. Please register your interest using the form below.
About Tom Standage
Tom Standage is deputy editor of The Economist and editor of its future-gazing annual, The World Ahead. He joined The Economist as science correspondent in 1998 and was subsequently appointed technology editor, business editor and digital editor. He is the author of seven history books, including “Writing on the Wall” (2013), “The Victorian Internet” (1998) and “A History of the World in 6 Glasses” (2005). He studied engineering and computing at Oxford University and has written for other publications including the New York Times, Daily Telegraph, Guardian and Wired, taking a particular interest in technology’s cultural and historical significance.