London Economics Symposium
The London Economics Symposium (commonly referred to as "LES") is an international economics and politics conference, organised by students for students, and held annually in London, United Kingdom. The London Economics Symposium is independent from any university, and is organised by students throughout Europe. The London Economics Symposium provides a forum for students, academics and prominent leaders to discuss contemporary socioeconomic and political issues. History. The LES was founded in 2012 by five undergraduate students at Royal Holloway University of London, and has expanded to include students throughout Europe, creating one of the largest international student conferences  in London. The Founders were Matthäus Fischer, Marie-Elisabeth von Bomhard, Hildevert d'Harcourt, Oliver Harris, and Andrei Ivanov. Overview. The annual conference invites prominent figures from various backgrounds to speak on critical economic and political issues. The symposium includes speeches, networking sessions and panels, which are moderated to encourage student participation through direct interaction. Delegates are undergraduates, postgraduates or recent graduates from universities around the world. Speakers are experts in academia, have leading roles in business or are involved in politics. Topics. The key goal of this event is for all parties to actively seek debate on relevant, contemporary and  pressing issues. Consequently, these discussions should enhance students' contextual appreciation of current events as well as share speakers' accumulated knowledge. Greater understanding of the present is the link, which leads to creative farsighted and visionary thinking for our future. It is the responsibility of the world leaders to guide and contribute their insight to the new generation. Previous Events. London Economics Symposium 2015. "Reviewing Millennium Development Goals - On the Right Path to a Sustainable Future?" The third annual London Economics Symposium was held on the 30 and 31 January 2015 at the Pullman Hotel London St Pancras. The various presentations  and panels discussed how effectively the Millennium Development Goals have been achieved from an economic and political standpoint and how global partnership can contribute to successfully tackle some of today's world challenges. In specific, topics covered environmental, social, demographic and financial sustainability, but also emphasized on the economic perspective of global partnership focusing on education, technology and trade. Speakers: London Economics Symposium 2014. "EU - Lost in Transformation?" On 14 and 15 March 2014, the second London Economics Symposium was held at Europe House, Smith Square and Hallam Conference Centre, in central London. The event was attended by around 200  students from universities around the world. The extended, two-day conference featured speeches and panel discussion from professionals, politicians and academics. Speakers: London Economics Symposium 2013. "The Road to Recovery from the Economic Crisis - Perspectives from Different Industry Leaders". On 23 March 2013, the first London Economics Symposium was held at the Millbank Centre in Central London. It featured speeches from 11 professionals from the Banking, Insurance, Technology, Legal, Financial Research and Alternative Energy industries as well as academia. The conference saw approximately 200 students from over 40 universities from around the world attending. Speakers: