Connecting Argentina and the UK on politics, economics, and trade
Canning House is delighted to be hosting the Argentina-UK Summit, sponsored by Aisa Group. In partnership with DLA Piper, Canning House will convene key figures and commentators on the Argentina-UK relationship to reflect on the historic bond and exciting future of these two nations.
The Summit will analyse the geopolitical situation of the two countries, the centrality of macroeconomic policy, and the business and trade relationship. Through a wide-reaching agenda, we will bring together leaders in government, academia, and business to forge connections.
I hope you will join us in London as we explore the UK and Argentina's shared challenges and opportunities.
Agenda
The Argentina-UK Summit will blend a mixture of panels, speeches, and fireside chats to explore the complex relationship between the two countries. The day will be split into three distinct sessions and concluded with a networking session.
The Summit will seek to identify key points of co-operation as well as tension in the geopolitical outlooks of Argentina and the UK. The discussion will cover developments involving the USA and China in Latin America, as well as the differing approaches to the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.
President Milei promises to scale back the state and limit the public sector. Meanwhile, the British Chancellor remains under constant scrutiny for her economic plans. This session will analyse the macroeconomic challenges facing both countries and the role of the public sector in modern economies.
Argentina and the UK enjoy a healthy trading relationship. This session will provide a platform for key business figures and government representatives to discuss opportunities in food and drink imports, as well as large-scale mining and energy projects.
Minister for Latin America
The geopolitical situation
Leader of the Opposition
Governor - Central Bank of Argentina
Jeremy Browne, CEO – Canning House
Francisco Honrubia, CO-CEO - Aisa Group
Robert Bishop, Partner, Managing Director for the Americas – DLA Piper
HE Mariana Plaza, Ambassador of Argentina to the United Kingdom
HE David Cairns, His Majesty's Ambassador to Argentina
Minister for Latin America
The Summit will hear from Chris Elmore MP, Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean.
The geopolitical situation
The Rt Hon Lord Hannan of Kingsclere, Member of the House of Lords
David Lubin, Senior Fellow – Chatham House
Carlos Malamud, Senior Fellow for Latin America - Real Instituto Elcano
Harriet Thompson, Director Americas and Small Island Developing States – FCDO
Moderator: Vincent Keaveny CBE, Senior Advisor – DLA Piper
Leader of the Opposition
Keynote Speech from Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Conservative Party.
Governor - Central Bank of Argentina
Via a video address, the President of the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina will discuss economic policy in Argentina.
JP Morgan
The state and the economy
Minister for Trade
Fireside Chat
Commercial relations
JP Morgan
JP Morgan's Managing Director and Head of Global Macro Research, Dr. Luis Oganes, will give a presentation on the economic landscape in Argentina and the UK.
The state and the economy
Liam Halligan, Columnist – The Sunday Telegraph
Ezequiel Fernández, Head of Corporate and Equity Research – Balanz
Verena Wachnitz, Portfolio Manager for the Latin America Equity Strategy – T Rowe Price
Jamie Rush, Director of Global Economics, Bloomberg
Moderator: Jeremy Browne, CEO – Canning House
Minister for Trade
The British Minister for Trade, Sir Chris Bryant MP, will deliver a video address to the Summit, exploring the trading relationship between Argentina and the UK.
Fireside Chat
Canning House's CEO, Jeremy Browne, will be in discussion with His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean – Designate, Amy Barklam.
Commercial relations
Ricardo Martínez, Executive Director – Minas Argentinas
Rachel Armstrong, Country Manager and VP Experience for the United Kingdom - Globant
Steve Long, Associate Director, Crossrail International
Germán Beckmann, VP – Commercial – Harbour Energy
Fabian Hamilton MP, UK Trade Envoy for Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay
Moderated by Horacio Rossi, Honorary Vice-President, Canning House and Project Director – Mott MacDonald
The Speakers
Speakers from across the public and private sectors will take part in the Argentina-UK Summit. Representatives from the countries' governments, high-profile businesses, and leading academic institutions will the challenges and opportunities facing Argentina and the UK.
Speakers will be added to this website as they are confirmed.
Join Us
The Argentina-UK Summit will bring together academic experts, private sector representatives, and government representatives to discuss the key aspects of this important relationship. Use the button below to register your interest in joining us at The Summit.
Thursday 13 November 2025
12:30 - 18:45 + networking
London (address to be shared after confirmation of registration)
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