Stratfest 2025

​Stratfest: 7th October 2025

Freshminds is delighted to announce the relaunch of our annual event, Stratfest, an event focusing on what the future looks like for your business.

A bellwether for senior strategy and transformation directors, alongside business leaders and entrepreneurs, Stratfest brings together key thinkers and commentators for one evening to set the scene for what lies ahead.

Coming back to the market after a break, Stratfest 2025 will take place on 7th October 2025 in central London, and will be presented by a stellar panel. The panel will start promptly at 7pm - and will be followed by drinks and networking.

​Entry will be through a guest list. To register your interest in joining us, please submit your details below.

	Amol Rajan Amol Rajan is a Radio 4 Today programme and podcast presenter, host of University Challenge and presenter of the acclaimed Amol Rajan Interviews series. Amol was the youngest Editor of a broadsheet newspaper in Britain and the first from an ethnic minority in more than a century when he was appointed by The Independent at the age of 29.
	Sir Malcolm Rifkind Sir Malcolm Leslie Rifkind KCMG KC is a British politician and former Foreign Secretary. He served in the cabinets of Margaret Thatcher and John Major from 1986 to 1997, and most recently as chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee until 2015. He is a Visiting Professor at King’s College, London and is a Distinguished Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).
	Parmy Olson Parmy Olson is a technology columnist with Bloomberg covering artificial intelligence, social media and tech regulation. She was previously a technology reporter for Forbes magazine and The Wall Street Journal. Her recent book, Supremacy, won the FT Business Book of the Year in 2024 and became a Sunday Times Bestseller.
	Anna Macdonald Anna Macdonald CFA is a seasoned investment professional with more than two decades of experience in the financial sector. As a fund manager with Aubrey Capital Management, she brings deep expertise in global equities and macroeconomic trends. She is a frequent markets commentator on the BBC News and the Today programme, Sky and Reuters, as well as appearing on BBC's Debate Night.
	James Callander James became Managing Director of Freshminds in 2008 and today leads on the commercial development of the business. He works with CEOs, managing partners and leaders of top investment banks, private equity firms, consulting firms and fast-growing companies, supporting them with hiring and project consultancy.

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Why Attend Stratfest 2025?

For senior executives seeking leadership events in London, Stratfest offers a unique mix of thought leadership, future-focused discussion, and high-level networking. Our invitation-only event ensures we can curate fascinating and insightful conversation about what’s coming up in your industry.

Stratfest 2025: Our Theme

The theme of Stratfest 2025 will be “What’s Next?”

What’s next for people and businesses in the AI revolution? What’s next for the UK workforce within the current shifting geopolitical currents? What’s next for the world economy as we observe expanding global conflicts? Is it even possible to future-proof your business? What’s next for Stratfest delegates?

Who Should Attend Stratfest 2025?

• Key thinkers and commentators

• Senior strategy and transformation directors

• Business leaders 

• Entrepreneurs

This is an invitation-only event, so please express your interest in joining us below, and our team will confirm attendance by email.

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