Take your place in CVU’s leadership community.
CVU Leaders extend the reach and impact of the Council through their expertise, advocacy, and engagement around the world. The VU Summit provides a unique moment within the year to strengthen that community in person, building the relationships and shared momentum that carry CVU’s mission forward.
Monday, 26 October at 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Leaders Meeting
The Leaders Meeting brings CVU’s global leadership community together on Monday, 26th October at the Hilton London Metropole for a dedicated morning of connection, exchange, and discussion. This invitation-only gathering offers leaders the opportunity to share updates, exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and help shape the work of the Council in the year ahead.
Images: CVU Leaders Meeting 2025 in Toronto.
The meeting will conclude in time for leaders to join the Summit lunch, with afternoon workshops following (add-on workshop registration required). This meeting is only open to those holding a designated CVU Leadership role. The meeting is complimentary, but registration is required. CVU Leaders will see the option to add the meeting to their agenda during registration.
Get involved
Interested in becoming a leader and joining the meeting? Contact [email protected] to express your interest.
Sunday, 25 October at 6:30–9:00 PM
Leaders Welcome Reception
We invite all CVU Leaders arriving by the evening of Sunday, 25th October to begin Summit week with us at a special Welcome Reception at the top of Paddington Square. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the recently completed tower is a 2024 CVU Award winner for Façade and offers sweeping views across London from its rooftop.
Images: (Left) courtesy of Hufton Crow; (Right) courtesy of CÉ LA VI
Join fellow CVU leaders for drinks and appetizers as we reconnect and kick off the Summit together. The reception is complimentary, but registration is required. CVU Leaders will see the option to add the reception to their agenda during registration.
Location
CÉ LA VI London, 17 & 18, 1 Paddington Sq, London W2 1DL, United Kingdom
Getting here
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to/from the reception. Paddington Square is an 8-minute walk from the conference hotel, Hilton Metropole.
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