Gentleman's Journal Live
We are thrilled to announce that Gentleman’s Journal Live is back. And this year it’s bigger and better than ever.
Taking place at Phillip’s across the 12th and 13th May, this year’s event is a two-day summit of frank discussion and analytic insight into a range of fascinating topics — all provided by the industry figures and change-makers who really know what they’re talking about.
Day One
9am Panel: Start up investment and how to get it
Seasoned investors will share invaluable insights into securing funding, navigating the investment landscape, and crafting compelling pitches to attract potential backers. Dinika Mahtani, Partner at Cherry Ventures / Harry Destecroix, Founder of the Science Creates Ecosystem and Managing Partner of SCVC
10am Coffee
10:30am Panel: Building a luxury brand from scratch
Industry experts will dissect the evolving landscape of retail, exploring consumer behaviour shifts, technological advancements, and emerging trends shaping the future of commerce. Nick English, Founder of Bremont and Luca Faloni, Founder of Luca Faloni
2pm Keynote: What PR Means in 2025 and how it's changed over the last 40 years.
As the renowned Freuds Group celebrates its 40th birthday this year, founder and chairman Matthew Freud discusses the changing nature of modern PR, the art and science of communication, and the intersection between power, politics and pop culture.
Day Two
8:30 am Hospitality Breakfast
9am What good hospitality really means
Our panellists will dive deep into what good hospitality looks like in 2025, exploring common trends, frequent pitfalls, and the businesses and industry leaders renowned for getting it right. Jesse Burgess, Presenter and Co-Founder of TOPJAW LTD / Santiago Lastra Chef and co-owner of KOL / Sandia Chang Co-Founder at Bubbledogs and Kitchen Table
10am Coffee
11am The modern media landscape
Jon Connell, Founder of The Week and The Knowledge, navigates the maelstrom of the modern media world — touching on the rise of digital platforms, the voices that actually shape culture, the publications and outlets that will survive and thrive (and those that seem destined to sink), and the changing consumption habits of the modern reader.
2pm Keynote The future of mobility
Michael Lohscheller, CEO of Polestar, reflects on mobility’s evolving scope, the geopolitics of car making in 2025, and what consumers really want out of the cars they drive today.
3pm Coffee
3:30pm A guide to alternative investments
This talk will serve as a comprehensive guide to alternative investments, offering insights into diverse asset classes beyond traditional stocks and bonds, empowering investors to explore opportunities in areas like real estate, wine, watches, art and cars. Joe Twyman, Classic Car Investment / Tom Gearing CEO of Cult Wines / PHILLIPS Auction House representative on Contemporary Art and Watches
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