Business leaders gathered in London yesterday at a special summit to discuss the benefits of UK trade and investment with high growth economics.

The event, organised by The Jobs Foundation and Finito, was attended by over 50 senior figures from key industries such as financial services, banking and technology debated the benefits a trade deal.

Lord Dominic Johnson introduced the event at The Beaumont Hotel in Bond Street, sharing his views on the benefits of driving economic growth through international trade and investment in skills. His speech was followed by a detailed roadmap of key priorities for kick-starting economic growth from Dinesh Dhamija, author of The Indian Century.

The audience debated the role AI is set to have regarding job creation and its impact on traditional working models. Attendees debated the role the technology will play in stimulating economic growth as well as the need to upskills and reskill existing staff.

Other key figures included former digital minister Paul Scully and distinguished MP Robert Halfon the former Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education.

Attendee Dr Adeshola Cole CEO and founder of specialist tech training firm Tritek Consulting said: “It was fantastic to hear so many insights from the business community about the role digital skills and particularly AI will have in driving economic growth. It’s clear that the UK has huge potential to export this expertise to high growth markets like India and elsewhere.”