Your Let's Grow Agenda 2026
Let's Grow 2026 is all about Discovering New Opportunities – examining the context we’re all operating in, looking at the key opportunities ahead for investment and tech and tackling a real adviser pain point – client reporting. The day will be fast paced, with short sharp sessions to keep interest and energy high and give real momentum to an event full of learning and progression.
Anand Menon
Director of UK in a Changing Europe
A regular guest on radio and television such as Question Time, Newsnight, the Today programme and Radio 4 – Anand will kick the day off with a thought-provoking session on geopolitical landscapes and Britain’s place in it. He’ll be focusing on how advisers can navigate in a world of uncertainty.
James Ashley
Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management
We’ll be starting the year with a session that cuts through the noise. James will unpack the trends, pressures and opportunities that will steer investment in 2026. James is a Let’s Grow favourite for a reason – sharp analysis, clear thinking and a charismatic style.
Karen Ward
Managing Director at JP Morgan Asset Management
Karen will share her views on evolving client expectations and how to stay ahead of them. She has been recognised as one of Financial News’ ‘100 Most Influential Women in European Finance’ every year since 2020 and is currently a member of the UK Office for Budget Responsibility’s Advisory Council.
Chris Larkin
Non-Executive Director, Parmenion
As Parmenion's Chief Transformation Officer and the Founder of Bigrock People Performance Solutions, Chris has spent over 20 years helping adviser firms find new opportunities and build stronger businesses.
If you joined us in 2021, you’ll remember his sharp insight, quick wit and ability to turn big ideas into practical takeaways. This time, the stage – and the opportunity – is even bigger.
