Imperial College London, the Creating Value Alliance and Customer Value Foundation are delighted to host the 8th Global Conference on Creating Value.
19 – 20 November 2025
At a time of rapid transformation in business ecosystems, the conference brings together business leaders, policy makers and academics to discuss strategies for creating and realising value.
The conference will include presentations and panel discussions on changing definitions and measurement of value, value creation in fast changing industries such as automotive, aviation and health technology, and teaching value and value creation.
As Imperial does best, this conference will spotlight excellence in research with a dedicated session where standout researchers and doctoral students present their latest work. An opportunity to gain insights into cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and emerging frameworks shaping the future of value creation.
Conference Programme
The programme includes presentations and panel discussions on the latest thinking on changing definitions and measurement of value, value creation in fast-changing industries, and teaching value and value creation. After the conference, on the morning of 21 November, there will be a workshop on 'Tri-Sector Innovation', a strategic framework that integrates the compelling resources and capabilities of the private, public, and social sectors to create value.
Conference chairs
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Register for Event
Conference fee: GBP 500.00 (Students GBP 250.00)
Who should come
The conference will be useful for participants in improving their businesses and careers, and in networking and understanding value and how to create it.
A half-day workshop on practical aspects of value creation will be held after the conference – more details to follow.
Where to Stay & What to Do
We’ve curated a selection of local hotels, restaurants and attractions near Imperial Business School to help with your planning.
If you're open to staying slightly farther afield—just a few stops by Tube or a short taxi ride—you may find a wider range of accommodation options and better value for money.
Conference Information
The conference venue is the Royal Geographical Society, which is located about 100m north of Imperial Business School in Exhibition Road. The networking drinks before the conference dinner and the post-conference workshop will be held in Imperial Business School.
The Google Maps location for the Royal Geographical Society is https://maps.app.goo.gl/RABoEf3HZBMfRbbN6
The Business School is https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ud3qFDzR6x49zQv7
Heathrow is the most convenient airport for Imperial College, but Gatwick is also easily reached. Both have very good transport links with central London.
For Heathrow, the Heathrow Express (fast) and Elizabeth Line (relatively fast) to Paddington Station. The Piccadilly Line (slow) goes directly to South Kensington, where Imperial is located.
For Gatwick, the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station is fastest.
There are a number of hotels within walking distance of the venue. These are mainly in the Cromwell Road / Gloucester Road area, as well as in Queen’s Gate. Most of the cheaper chain hotels are to the west of Soth Kensington - if you want 5-star luxury, go east.
Imperial has arrangements with some local hotels. Information on these will be available shortly. However, the prices negotiated by Imperial can often be no different from those on the main booking websites like Hotels.com, Expedia or Bookings.com.
The Queens Gate Hotel
https://www.thequeensgatehotel.com/en/contact
Housed in a Victorian-era townhouse, this elegant hotel offers 90 stylish rooms with modern amenities like air-conditioning, free Wi‑Fi, minibars, and a bar‑restaurant. Sitting just steps from Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall, it also provides convenient meeting facilities and a fitness centre.
The Gore Hotel
https://collezione.starhotels.com/en/our-hotels/the-gore-london/
An intimate boutique hotel founded in 1892, The Gore blends English club-style charm with refined service. Each of its 50 rooms is individually decorated with antiques, period artwork, and some uniquely themed suites (think Tudor-style or Judy Garland’s own bed!). Located a 5minute walk from Imperial, Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt
https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-london-south-kensington
Set within a striking Grade II listed building, this four-star hotel merges heritage architecture with modern comforts. With 215 spacious rooms featuring Vispring mattresses, high-speed WiFi and urban-apothecary toiletries, it’s a solid choice. Scoff & Banter restaurant serves seasonal British cuisine. All key museums, Royal Albert Hall and Knightsbridge are within easy walking distance.
GEM Strathmore Hotel
https://www.gemhotels.com/hotels-london/gem-strathmore-hotel
Collaboration
The conference is brought to you in collaboration with the Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance (CSEP), the Creating Value Alliance and the Journal of Creating Value.
If you would like further information, please contact:
James Barlow – j.barlow@imperial.ac.uk
Gautam Mahajan – gautam.mahajan@gmail.com