Join EY for Exploring Pathways for Innovation and Development of Global Business Districts. The event will take place at EY London on Monday, 15 June 2026, from 15:00-17:30.

The forum is hosted by Global Business District Innovation Club (GBD) - a global network of world-leading CBDs - and Beijing CBD, current three-year rotating chair of GBD. EY and Urban Land Institute (ULI) serve as co-organisers. It is a great opportunity for GBD’s new footprint in London, and also the first-ever London-based overseas parallel session of the 26-year flagship Beijing CBD Forum.

Bringing together professionals and stakeholders from business districts worldwide, the forum acts as a professional international dialogue platform. It will share the latest development trends across global business districts and recent progress from leading CBDs in China. Panel discussions will focus on business ecosystem development, as well as low-carbon and digital solutions for CBD growth. The session also aims to strengthen cross-border business connectivity, encourage forward-looking exchanges, and foster potential cooperation among industry participants. 

We are delighted to confirm the following distinguished speakers:

• Melanie Proffitt, President, ACCA Global
• Simi Shah, Director of Environment, City of London Corporation
• Wang Jinjie, Director of Science and Healthcare, Canary Wharf Group
• Yu Yong, President, CITIC Bank London
• Emilie Jaskula, Global Head of Offices, BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts
• Lin Zhuocun, President, TusPark Holdings UK
• Michaela Winter-Taylor, Senior Associate, Gensler