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The British Iranian Business and Professional Society conducts regular events. At each event, in addition to exchange of information amongst the members and their guests, a prominent guest speaker is invited to address the gathering on a topical issue of common interest. Previous guest speakers have included leading personalities from the world of business, politics, academia and arts.

Upcoming events

  • Expert Insights on Corporate Law, Tax, Insolvency & Immigration

    • 20 November 2026
    • 18:00 - 21:00
    • MVCG / MVLG Conference Suite, 2nd Floor, 126 Wigmore Street, London W1U 3RZ (Spanish Chamber of Commerce Building), near Bond Street station.
    Register

    Anjoman – British Iranian Business & Professional Society

    Expert Insights on Corporate Law, Tax, Insolvency & Immigration

    Friday 20 November 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Join us for an open, practical evening focused on navigating the real-world decisions shaping businesses and careers today. From managing business growth, tax strategy and corporate risk to demystifying various visa routes, this session brings leading practitioners into direct conversation with founders, professionals and graduates. Come with your questions, gain clear perspectives without the legal jargon and connect with peers across the British-Iranian business community!

    Meet the Speakers & Moderator

    Hossein Ameli

    Hossein Ameli | Speaker

    Executive Chairman of Anderson Ross Chartered Certified Accountants. Accountant, economist, financial planner and tax specialist with over 43 years of professional experience.
    Grant Rechnic

    Grant Rechnic | Moderator

    Consultant at SBP Law and senior insolvency solicitor with over 40 years’ experience. Former editor of the Insolvency Bulletin, with over 120 published articles.
    Mehdi Erfani

    Mehdi Erfani | Speaker

    Partner at MVLG and senior solicitor with over 25 years’ experience in M&A, commercial law and government advisory. A former adviser to the UK Department of Health, he advises entrepreneurs, business owners and SMEs on corporate growth and legal complexity.
    Gulcin Kashano

    Gulcin Kashano | Speaker

    Senior immigration solicitor at MVLG Solicitors with over 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, including top-tier international firms. Specialises in corporate immigration, sponsor licensing and visa routes for overseas workers and high-net-worth individuals, advising businesses and individuals on applications, switches and career transitions.

    Event Details

    Venue: MVCG / MVLG Conference Suite, 2nd Floor, 126 Wigmore Street, London W1U 3RZ (Spanish Chamber of Commerce Building), near Bond Street station.

    Admission: Members £30 | Non-members £45, Register Here

    Naroon finger food, tea, coffee, Persian soft drinks and sweets will be served.

    Very limited availability — first come, first served.

    With sincere thanks to MVCG / MVLG

    Generously sponsoring the venue and catering

    MVCG Legal Consultancy Group MVLG
    Show details

Events Calendar

Anjoman’s current events calendar brings together inspiring talks, professional networking and much-loved cultural celebrations. We invite members and friends to connect, learn and celebrate with us throughout the year.

  • 13 July 2025 – Anjoman Summer Gathering

    This will be our first in-person gathering since the election of Anjoman’s new Board of Directors. Join us for a relaxed and friendly afternoon with fellow members and friends

  • 23 September 2025 – Anjoman Arts Evening

    Ab-Anbar, co-directed by Salman Matinfar (the founder) and Azadeh Zaferani, is a contemporary art gallery founded in Tehran in 2014. We are also delighted to welcome Babak Kazemi and Pargol Einaloo, who will discuss their art work and Experimental Photography practice with a short workshop!

  • 22 October 2025 – In Conversation with Dan Vahdat (Huma CEO)

    An evening talk and Q&A with Dan Vahdat, exploring innovation, entrepreneurship and the future of digital health.

  • 26 November 2025 – Anjoman / BIMA - Aesthetic, Beauty and Iran

    A joint Anjoman and BIMA networking event at iconic RAC club, bringing together professionals from Health, creative and business communities.

  • 18 December 2025 – Yalda Night

    A festive Yalda celebration with music, poetry and community, marking the longest night of the year.

  • 26 February 2026 – Cultural Centre for Iranian …

    A special evening hosted with the Cultural Centre for Iranian culture (full programme details to be announced).

  • 26 March 2026 – Nowruz Celebration

    Our annual Nowruz gathering to welcome the Persian New Year with friends, family and supporters.

  • 30 April 2026 – Spring Event (TBA)

    A spring community event – programme and speakers to be confirmed.

  • 28 May 2026 – AGM

    Anjoman’s Annual General Meeting, including a review of the year, plans for the year ahead and member discussion.


PAST EVENTS

Year
22 Oct A $3 Trillion Economy in Iran!
25 Sep Anjoman's Arts Evening
13 Jul Anjoman Summer Gathering
22 Mar *SOLD OUT* Anjoman Nowruz Event
29 Jan Anjoman January Networking Event
18 Dec Anjoman Yalda Networking Event
27 Nov The Careers & Mentorship Evening
23 Oct Anjoman October Networking Event
25 Sep Anjoman September Networking Event – Let’s Reconnect After the Summer!
26 Jun Anjoman June Networking Event
01 May Anjoman April Networking Event
27 Mar Nowruz speakers event ‘The Heritage of Persia (Iran) and her contributions to world civilisation’
21 Feb Anjoman BIMA Speaker Event
13 Dec Yalda Networking Event
8 Nov Anjoman November Networking Event
27 Sep Anjoman September Networking Event
5 July Summer Networking Event
20 Feb Exploring tools and ways to cope with crisis
25 Jan Anjoman Networking Meeting
7 Dec In honour of Dr Maryam Mirzakhani
30 Nov Growing UK Businesses Globally
27 July July Networking Event
22 June Summer Networking Event
04 May WEB 3.0 Event at the Royal Automobile Club
02 Mar Impact of Covid on Business Performance
26 Jan Webinar: The Emotional Impact of Covid on Business Leaders
24 Nov Anjoman NextGen: Networking & Career Event
27 Oct Networking Event (Members Only)
29 Sep Electrification and the Race to Net Zero
7 Apr NextGen Career Focus: Investment Banking (Online)
6 Apr Women's Mental Health: From Menstruation to Covid (Online)
17 Mar NextGen Career Focus: Management Consulting (Online)
17 Feb Iranian Art: Where is the market headed? (Online)
13 Jan Can the City and the UK financial sector survive Brexit (Online)
09 Dec Next Generation: Pre-Conditions To Entrepreneurship and Ethics (Online)
25 Nov The Tale of Iran's Stock Market Bubble (Online)
10 Jun Navigating the New Normal: Leading Teams Through Uncertainty (Online)
20 May Reimagining Your Future: Opportunities for Growth and Happiness in the New Reality (Online)
29 Apr Next Generation: Managing Your Career During Dramatic Change (Online)
07 Mar Next Generation: Oil and Gas Industry Career Development Workshop
26 Feb Networking Event
16 Jan Music Without Borders
09 Dec Shabe Yalda
27 Nov Next Generation: An Exclusive Networking & Careers Event For Students 2
14 Nov In Conversation with Ali Parsa
16 Jul Anjoman & IWA Summer Networking
06 Jul Melodic Circles
16 May Annual General Meeting 2019
03 Apr Next Generation: An Exclusive Networking & Careers Event For Students 1
01 Mar PRINCE: A London Private Viewing with Afshin Shahidi
28 Jun In Conversation with the Deputy Mayor & Update from City Hall
06 Nov Controlling Your Own Narrative: How to Rise Above the Noise
26 Sep Can the European Tech Ecosystem Eclipse Silicon Valley?
12 Jun The JCPOA Post-US Withdrawal: The Future of The Iran Deal
10 Mar Future Growth Prospects For The Iranian Economy
30 Nov Members Networking Event
25 Nov With or without the sanctions
23 Jun Back From The Brink!?
15 Mar Nowruz 1393
13 Jan Nanotechnology
11 Nov The Reality of Industry & Engineering in Iran
05 Sep After Dr Rouhani's Election
13 Apr Mutual Capitalism!
07 Jan Creative Engineering Attitudes in the Built Environment
05 Nov The challenges of socially responsible enterprise and investment
08 Oct 'Oman - Foreign Direct Investment in a Stable, Supportive and Friendly Environment'
05 Sep The world is changing.... again!
02 Jul Business and the Professions: Friends or Foes?
30 Apr The Outlook for Iran and its neighbours in 2016
07 Feb The Current State of The Iranian Economy and Turbulences in the Country's Foreign Exchange Market
05 Dec The Pros and Cons of Running a Public Technology Company
07 Oct "The New World Order - The global economy after the credit crunch"
06 Sep The dilemma of nuclear non-proliferation
06 Jul Resolving disputes: Litigation, arbitration or mediation?
07 Jun Momentous Changes In North Africa And The Middle East
03 May Brian D'Arcy Clark, Director, Savills
01 Feb Director General, British-Iranian Chamber of Commerce
07 Dec Family business: key challenges and opportunities
02 Nov The Road to Success
06 May Reputation and Real Time
12 Jan Forecast for the Financial Markets for 2010
05 Nov Turning Businesses Around
01 Oct Art and Life
03 Sep The Power of Voice
04 Jun How to navigate your way through the financial maze
07 May Mapping the markets - A global overview of world stock markets
05 Feb The role of journalism and the journalist in helping us understand the turbulent world we live in
15 Jan The Credit Crisis, Black Swans and The Regulators
06 Nov The Consequences of the US Presidential Election on the Economy of the Persian Gulf
04 Sep Turning the Credit Crunch into your Business Advantage
03 Jul Bank Managers - How to get the best out of them
05 Jun Scope of Plastic Surgery
01 May Where are the private parts of the Public-Private partnerships in the Iranian Performing Arts Industry?
10 Apr Has Alistair Darling turned his back on foreign entrepreneurs and professionals living in the UK?
10 Jan Self-Learning Programmes in Healthcare Training
06 Dec Business Strategies in High-Tech Companies-Catching Market Transitions
01 Nov The Architecture of Foster+Partners
04 Oct The Rise & Rise of Islamic Arts
07 Sep Persian Classical Music in Diaspora
05 Jul Development of British Iranian Relations
07 Jun Global Social Entrepreneurship
03 May Persian Courtesy and the Violent Child
14 Dec Business Insolvency
14 Dec Policing & Terrorism
02 Nov The Oil Industy: A Global Perspective
06 Oct Business Environment in Russia
07 Sep Iran - Boosting the stalled privatisation process
06 Jul Progressive Thinking for a Global Age
01 Jun Leadership Skills
01 May Business Environment - Macro Considerations
06 Apr The World is Flat
02 Feb Iran Response Options to Military Attack
06 Oct The Iranian Nuclear Programme
05 May Investment Skills: Industry Knowledge
14 Apr Leadership Skills
03 Feb Advancement in Business Skills
20 Nov Investment Opportunities in Iran


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