Celebrate with Aldgate Connect – Aldgate Connect BID AGM 2025

Date: Thursday 25th September from 4:00-700pm
Timings: AGM 4:00pm, Drinks Reception 5:00-7:00pm.
Location: Leo’s Bar and Restaurant, 8-14 Cooper’s Row, London EC3N 2BQ

Aldgate Connect BID is delighted to invite you to Celebrate with Aldgate Connect and join our biggest networking event of the year!

The event consists of our Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a Drinks Reception, taking place on Thursday 25th September at Leo’s at Leonardo Hotel London City. The AGM will take place from 4:00pm and the Drinks Reception from 5:00pm.

Join us as we reflect on our achievements over the past year and network with local businesses. During the AGM, we will hear from key speakers from our community on our progress, impact, and future opportunities. After the formalities there will be delicious refreshments at Leo’s Bar, with live jazz music and incredible secluded view of the Roman Wall and Tower of London.

Please find the agenda for the AGM below:

• 4:00pm – Welcome & Introduction – Liam Hayes, Chair of the BID Board, Aldgate Connect BID
• 4:05pm – Accounts & Board Directors – Liam Hayes
• 4:10pm – Annual Review of 2024/25 BID Activity – Zoe Barwick, BID Director, Aldgate Connect BID
• 4:15pm – Providence Row: Welcome Centre Impact – Daisy Bell, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Providence Row
• 4:20pm – Whitechapel Gallery 125th Anniversary: 2026 Programme – Rummana Naqvi, Director of Development, and Leila Hasham, Head of Exhibitions, Whitechapel Gallery
• 4:25pm – Closing Remarks – Liam Hayes

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to info@aldgateconnect.london by Tuesday 23rd September – please indicate whether you’d like to attend both the AGM and Drinks Reception or just one portion of the event.

If you have any dietary or access requirements or needs, please let us know. Please note the venue is wheelchair accessible and there will be options to suit various dietary requirements.

We would love for you to join us!