9:00am Saturday 17th January to 2:00pm on Sunday 18th January 2026

Join us for a weekend among friends from the Forum UK community at the stunning
De Vere Latimer Estate,
Church Lane, Latimer, Chesham, HP5 1UG,
set deep in the heart of Buckinghamshire

What is the Forum Weekend?

The Forum Weekend provides a wonderful opportunity to hear from exceptional speakers, connect deeply with others and take time to think about how we can be effective in the ways we use our platforms for good and work towards a better world.

Couples and families are welcome to come together. Mini Forum childcare will be provided (12 and under).

Who should attend the Forum Weekend?

Those who want to make impact a part of their lifestyle for the years to come and who share the Forum ethos & values: to create not complain; to build up, not tear down; for the long term, not for the short term and to work relationally, not transactionally.

Attendees come from a wide range of sectors including business, the arts, science, education, media, law, non-profit and government. Forum exists to serve leaders and influencers from all sectors of society to create a better world.

Speakers

We are thrilled to announce some of our exceptional speakers, who will share insights, encouragement, and expertise as they reflect on how they use their platforms for good. 

Kate Forbes has served as Deputy First Minister of Scotland and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic since May 2024. A member of the Scottish National Party, she previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy from 2020 to 2023.

Dom Morris is a strategist and political practitioner, recognised as a leading authority in defence and security strategy. He has lectured at King’s College London, founded Strategy Farm, supports the UK Defence community, and serves as a county councillor.

Bethlehem Hadgu is an acclaimed violinist from New York City. She is the founder of Exalt Chamber Music Society, which seeks to recapture the public imagination with the transformative power of classical music.

Michael Lorimer has over 30 years’ experience in the FMCG sector. He has held senior leadership roles including Managing Director of Henderson Foodservice, Vice Chairman of Landmark Wholesale, and is now CEO of DCS.

Your Hosts for the Weekend:

Baroness Philippa Stroud is the co-founder of Forum, co-founder and CEO of Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC), a Member of the House of Lords, and Chair of the Social Metrics Commission.

David is the co-founder of Forum, the founding pastor of Christ Church London, and public speaker and leadership coach.

Forum Scholarship Fund

The Forum Scholarship Fund provides assistance to those who could not otherwise join us for the weekend. We invite applications from those who have received an invitation but whose circumstances would prevent them from paying the full cost of attending to events@forumnetwork.com.

If you wish to contribute towards the scholarship fund, please visit forumnetwork.com/donate-uk