MIA Summer Reception at the House of Lords
Exclusively for MIA Members and their guests
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Location: Westminster | Time: 18:00-20:30 (BST)
Featuring the presentation of the Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Motorsport Industry!
The Motorsport Industry Association’s Summer Reception is the most prestigious networking reception of the year for members and their guests. It features the presentation of the unique “Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Motorsport
Industry”.
Previous winner of this Award include; Peter Digby, Alejandro Agag, Toto Wolff, John Grant, Martin Brundle, Pat Symonds, Alan Gow, Sir Patrick Head, Malcolm Wilson OBE, Ron Dennis CBE, John Surtees OBE, Adrian Newey OBE, The
Rt Hon the Lord Astor of Hever PC DL, Ross Brawn OBE and Sir Jackie Stewart OBE.
The Venue
The Rt Hon the Lord Astor of Hever PC DL, President of the MIA, hosts the Summer Reception in the River Terrace Marquee and Cholmondeley Room alongside the River Thames, within the magnificent House of Lords in Westminster. Guests enjoy
drinks on the terrace of the Palace of Westminster, with views of Big Ben and the London Eye, making this a memorable evening for all.
The Audience
This prestigious, business-to-business event brings together key decision makers and industry leaders from the global motorsport industry. Invited guests include Ministers, MPs, Lords, leading motorsport and business journalists and VIPs.
Drinks Reception*
In order to maximise these exceptional networking opportunities, the Reception begins at 6.00pm to allow guests to arrive from their business and runs through until 8.30pm.