Future of Business Summer School

The Future of Business Summer School is a two‑week residential programme for 15–18-year-olds who want to understand what is changing across industries and build the skills to help lead that change.

You will explore how organisations make decisions when the stakes are high, and how strategy connects AI, innovation and finance to real-world outcomes.

You will learn from our world-class academics and expert contributors, and collaborate with an international cohort of like-minded students. You will develop a project that turns insight into a strong proposal you can explain, defend and be proud of.

*Price includes London train or airport transfers within a given arrival window, all teaching, meals, accommodation and excursions. Optional extra services are available , please enquire [email protected] .

This programme is now full for 2026, but you can still register your interest for our 2027 youth programmes.

Curriculum

Over the two weeks, your learning combines lectures, workshops and guest sessions, with dedicated time for project development.

In week one, you will build strong foundations in strategy, leadership, AI and the forces reshaping business.

In week two, you will apply what you have learned to shape a strong proposal, refine your communication and build the confidence to pitch your ideas clearly.

The programme culminates in a conference-style showcase and graduation.

Strategy in a world of uncertainty - How leaders make choices when there are competing priorities, imperfect information and real trade-offs. You will practise framing problems, testing assumptions and making decisions you can justify.

Systems thinking - Develop a clearer understanding of complex global challenges and how they connect to business models, communities, policy and long-term value. You will explore how the UN SDGs are influencing decisions across sectors and what purposeful leadership looks like in practice.

Innovation that delivers - Learn how to turn insight into solutions: defining the problem, designing a response, iterating and communicating a clear value proposition.

Finance and value creation - Explore how money moves: what investors and organisations pay attention to, how risk and opportunity are assessed and why measurement shapes strategy.

AI and responsible innovation - Examine how AI changes decision-making and productivity, and what responsible use looks like when outcomes affect people and trust.

In week two, you’ll apply what you’ve learned. You will pitch your AI-driven strategy proposal to a panel of mentors for real-world feedback.

Working in a small group, you will develop a proposal that responds to a real-world challenge. You’ll focus on making your idea clear, realistic and persuasive.

Your proposal will be shaped by questions such as:

This is the part of the programme where you learn how change actually happens: through clear thinking, practical design and persuasive communication.