On these pages you can find all the upcoming public events hosted by the think tanks. Think tank events are an opportunity to explore policy areas and topics in greater detail, listen to the leading experts convened as speakers and network with other like-minded people. The topics covered range from domestic policy areas such as reforming the health service to international topics including foreign policy, international relations and international development. Find the full range of think tank events available (both online and in person) and register for your place below.
Featured Event
Andy Burnham: How is the new prime minister changing the direction of government?
30 July 2026, 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
Location: Online
Think tank: Institute for Government
This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government assesses Andy Burnham's first decisions as prime minister. One week on from becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham has now appointed his cabinet, reshuffled ministers, launched a series of machinery of government changes, and set out a range of immediate policy decisions. So what have these...
29 July 2026
10:00 am–11:00 am
Location: Online
LDCs’ experiences in transparency reporting, part 2: loss and damage
This event hosted by UK think tank IIED discusses LDCs’ experiences in preparing their Biennial Transparency Reports. IIED and the Least Developed Countries Group are organising a two-part webinar series on LDCs' experiences in preparing their Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), in particular, the adaptation and loss and damage sections. The BTR is the primary vehicle...
31 July 2026
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Online
Summer 2026 Economic Forum
This event hosted by UK think tank NIESR explores the domestic and global factors shaping the UK's medium-term economic outlook. The UK enters the second half of 2026 with the full economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East still difficult to read. Headline inflation has started to ease, but persistent services inflation and...
11 August 2026
11:00 am–11:45 am
Location: Online
‘In Conversation’ with UCAS
This event hosted by UK think tank HEPI features a discussion with UCAS colleagues. Ahead of the 2026 admissions round, HEPI will be hosting an ‘In Conversation’ webinar with UCAS colleagues, to include Dr Jo Saxton CBE, Chief Executive. Dr Jo Saxton will take part in a short discussion with Nick Hillman OBE, followed by...
25 August 2026
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: University of Edinburgh Business School, Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker August insights
This event hosted by UK think tank the David Hume Institute discusses their latest insights briefing with reflections from Worldpanel by Numerator and CEBR on behalf of Asda's Income Tracker. Join us in-person or online to hear our latest insights briefing with reflections from Worldpanel by Numerator and CEBR on behalf of Asda's Income Tracker....
28 August 2026
1:00 pm–2:15 pm
Location: The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh EH99 1 SP
A Scotland of more homes: growing prosperity and shrinking poverty
This event hosted by UK think tank the David Hume Institute discusses the housing crisis in Scotland. This Festival of Politics in partnership with the David Hume Institute and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations presents: Scotland is in the grip of a housing polycrisis: rates of homeownership have fallen; rents in the private sector...
1 September 2026
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location: Adam Smith Institute, 23 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3DJ
The Next Generation with Lord Kempsell
At this event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute Lord Kempsell discusses the Chagos Islands. We are delighted to welcome Lord Kempsell, highly accomplished political strategist and opposition researcher. Ross is one of Britain’s most distinguished political campaign directors and communication experts, having served as a senior advisor to Boris Johnson in...
2 September 2026
12:00 pm–12:45 pm
Location: Online
Densifying around train stations: how can rail support urban growth?
This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities launches new research exploring the relationship between railway infrastructure, housing density and urban growth. The Government has identified densifying around train stations as a key way to help close Britain’s urban density gap and deliver more homes in cities. It is a welcome direction of...
8 September 2026
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Location: Online / Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE
What would a ceasefire in Ukraine mean for Europe and the world?
This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses the implications of a ceasefire for Ukraine, Europe, Russia - and global security. After more than four years, the war in Ukraine has entered a period of military stalemate on the ground and a vicious battle in the sky, with strikes hitting both Moscow and...
