2026 OWA President's Dinner - London
Thursday 5 November 2026 - Limited tickets now available. Email wss-alumni@warwickschools.co.uk
You are warmly invited to join OWA President James Uffindell (WS 1992-97) on Thursday 5 November for this year’s President’s Dinner in the heart of the City. This year’s dinner promises to be a great evening of wonderful food and good company as James welcomes fellow OWs to Manicomio City. Set in a stylish yet relaxed central London location, Manicomio offers the perfect backdrop for an enjoyable evening. With its contemporary atmosphere, vibrant energy and renowned Italian cuisine, the venue provides an ideal setting to reconnect with old friends and make new contacts.
Whether you are a regular attendee or considering coming along for the first time, this year’s President’s Dinner is an excellent opportunity to catch up with old friends, expand your network and enjoy the unique camaraderie that comes with being part of the OW family.
Timings: Drinks from 18:30 to 19:30, with dinner at 19:30.
Tickets: £70 (includes drinks and dinner)
Dress code: Smart casual.
Manicomio City, Gutter Lane, London EC2V 8AS. Nearest tube: St Paul’s.
OWA President 2026 - James Uffindell, WS 1992-97
James is a technology entrepreneur and the UK’s leading expert on Gen Z talent. James started his first business in his student bedroom while at Oxford, which he sold to a private investor. In 2013 he founded Bright Network, a high-growth technology platform that uses 300M+ data points and insights to build the workforce of tomorrow. Bright Network employs 100 people, supports over 1M graduates and works with 300+ of the world’s largest employers including Google, Bloomberg Goldman Sachs, Accenture and PwC.
James is a regular media commentator and speaker and has been featured in The Economist, Management Today, The Times, The Independent and The Daily Telegraph, as well as on BBC (Radio and TV), Sky News, Channel 4, CNN and ITV.


