About the Event

Name of the Event

GIB Spring Dialogues 2025

About the event

An exclusive two-day event showcasing international leaders and industry experts to exchange forward-looking views on the role of innovation and digital transformation in driving the GCC’s economic future. Also featuring will be a moderated conversation with Lloyd Blankfein, former Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, to share insightful keynotes on the many aspects of our rapidly evolving global economy and reflections on his remarkable career at one of the world’s leading investment banks.

Event Location

London, United Kingdom

Event Date

May 9 – 11, 2025

Who will attend

The attendee profile is very exclusive and includes Ministers / Vice Ministers, Central Bank Governors, Dignitaries (Ambassadors), Chairpersons / CEO’s including those of PIF entities.

Media Coverage

This is a private event and it is closed to the public and media. Photographs will be taken, and these are for internal purposes only and will not be published in the media.

Travel and Accommodation

GIB is hosting all invited guests and will make all arrangements for accommodation, business class travel, welcome reception, gala dinner and ground transportation.

Hotel Accommodation

The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, May 9 – 10, 2025 inclusive bed / breakfast.
See details below.

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation for Hotel Guests
GIB will cover:

  • Airport Transfers on May 9 and May 11
  • Transfers and Returns for Gala Dinner venue (The National Gallery) on May 10
  • No transfers will be required for the Welcome Reception on May 9 or the Conference on May 10 as these are at The Dorchester Hotel

 
Ground transportation for Private Residence Guests
GIB will cover:

  • Airport Transfers on May 9 and May 11
  • Guests are asked to make their own transport arrangements to The Dorchester Hotel for the Welcome Reception on May 9 and Conference on May 10, and for the Gala Dinner venue (The National Gallery) on May 10
  • Guests are welcome to use the Transfers and Returns to The Dorchester Hotel for the Gala Dinner venue (The National Gallery) on May 10, and then arrange own transport to their private residence from the hotel

Welcome Reception

The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane - Gold and Silver Room - May 9, 2025 - 6:00PM to 7:30PM.
See details below.

Forum Venue

The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane - May 10, 2025 - 8:15AM to 3:30PM.
Event Agenda will be shared in due course.

Gala Dinner

The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square - The British Collection Hall - May 10, 2025 - 7:00PM.
See details below.

Main Itinerary

May 9 | All day: Guests arrive in London and are transported exclusively to The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane or their private residence.

May 9 | 6:00 to 7:30PM: Guests make their way to The Dorchester Hotel - Gold and Silver Room on the ground floor for the Welcome Reception. The Welcome Reception is expected to conclude at 7:30PM then guests are at their leisure.
Dress code: Formal (Men: Business Suits / Women: Formal Dress)

May 10 | 8:15AM: Guests make their way to The Dorchester Hotel - Gold and Silver Room on the ground floor for the Forum. The Forum is expected to conclude at 3:30PM. 
Dress code: Business Casual

May 10 | 7:00PM: Guests will be transported to The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square for the Gala Dinner (via group ground transfers). Dinner is expected to conclude at 10:30PM. 
Dress code: Formal (Men: Business Suits / Women: Formal Dress)

May 11 | AM/PM: Guests make their way to the airport for their return flight (exclusive transportation to the airport can be provided by GIB if confirmed during registration or informing  GIB Spring Dialogues Event Team. Cars will not be available for guests who have not requested a transfer.
9:00AM - 5:00PM - Private Meetings available, booked through the app.  Location: The Dorchester Hotel

About The Venues

The Dorchester Hotel

(Accommodation, Welcome Reception and Event Forum Venue)

A hotel with a rich heritage and English charm, that celebrates the vibrant spirit of London.

The Dorchester features a tranquil landscaped terrace, world-class spa, Michelin-star restaurant, famous tearooms and boutique bedrooms. The property overlooks Hyde Park and is situated in prestigious Mayfair.  

Situated between Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner, The Dorchester is a 10-minute walk from Knightsbridge. The Museum Mile is a 20-minute walk, and Oxford Street is just a mile away.

Name
The Dorchester Hotel
Full Address
53 Park Lane
London W1K 1QA
United Kingdom
Phone
+44 20 7629 8888
Website

The National Gallery

(Gala Dinner)

The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of more than 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.  The Gala Dinner will be held in Room 34: The British Collection showcasing the splendour of 18th-century Britain and the finest British paintings against an elegant backdrop of exquisite shades of blue.

By kind permission of the Director and Trustees of the National Gallery

Name
The National Gallery

Full Address

Portico Entrance
Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DN

Website
www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Event Forum Location