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With more than 386 changemakers from 25 countries participating, our 2026 Global Leadership Summit was our biggest so far. Our accomplished alumni, industry leaders, and innovative students came together to inspire and be inspired in our vibrant host city of London. Ideas took shape, relationships bloomed, and projects took flight at our most engaging event yet. 

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Global Venture Forum Award

Nine students and alumni finalists took the stage for a chance at £120,000 in grant funding. Learn more about the winners and their innovative projects.

Meet the Finalists
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GLOBAL entrepreneurship AWARD

Sir Lucian Grainge

As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group (UMG), Sir Lucian Grainge has spent his entire career in the music industry and has signed and worked with worldwide stars including Elton John, Queen, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Sam Smith, U2, and Amy Winehouse, among many others. He has not only pioneered new approaches to the signing and development of the world’s most successful recording artists and songwriters, but has consistently championed innovative business models and partnerships with a wide range of technology and media partners around the world. 

Hear more about what Sir Lucian Grainge had to say about AI in music:

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