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
How to be an effective opposition
4 November 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Location: Online
Think tank: The Constitution Unit
This event hosted by UK think tank the Constitution Unit will discuss how to be an effective opposition. Opposition parties play a crucial role in parliamentary democracy, scrutinising the government and putting forward alternative policies. But what makes opposition parties effective, both inside parliament and beyond? As the Conservative Party announces its new leader, this...
5 November 2024
1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Location: Online / Institute for Government, 2 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AA
What role can prevention play in boosting public service productivity?
This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government will discuss the government's public service reform plans. The new government has put prevention at the heart of public service reform plans. So what difference could this approach make? By intervening sooner, problems may not escalate, become embedded, or arise in the first place...
5 November 2024
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Location: Online
Closing the attainment gap post-pandemic
This event hosted by UK think tank Bright Blue features Professor Amanda Spielman, Former Chief Inspector of OFSTED in conversation with Ryan Shorthouse. We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For our November...
6 November 2024
6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Online / Chatham House, 10 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LE
2024 US election results: what we know and what we expect
This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House will discuss what the US election result means for the US and for the world. Following election day, experts, analysts and observers will analyse the election results and assess what happens next for America and the world at large. Experts will discuss key questions, including: How...
7 November 2024
12:00 pm–1:15 pm
Location: Online
Rethinking public sector productivity
This event hosted by UK think tank Demos launches a new essay which argues we need a new approach to public sector productivity. A new government has come into office facing public services in dire straits and a tough financial climate. Inevitably, finding ways to boost public sector productivity has come to the fore. For...
7 November 2024
12:30 pm–2:30 pm
Location: Online / Chatham House, 10 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LE
Addressing Russia’s use of forced displacement in Ukraine
This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House considers the role international law could play in responding to Russia’s forcible movement of people during its war against Ukraine. In the two and a half years since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, evidence has emerged of Russia’s use of forced deportation and forcible transfer. Russia...
8 November 2024
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Online
Autumn 2024 Economic Forum
This event from UK think tank the National Institute of Economic and Social Research will discuss their latest insights on the UK and global economies. In the aftermath of Labour’s first Budget, the US Presidential elections and the Bank of England’s decision on future interest rates, join us for our latest insights on the UK...
11 November 2024
9:30 am–5:00 pm
Location: Central London
The London Conference 2024
This event hosted by UK think tank the Centre for London will discuss building a vision and uniting behind shared goals for London by 2030. The past decade has seen unprecedented political, social and economic upheaval nationwide. In London, productivity has stalled, wealth inequality has grown, and inflation continues to soar above national averages. The next five...
12 November 2024
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Location: Online
Priorities for the new government – Professor Tony Travers on local government finance
This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities discusses the issues facing local government finances and some of the options to help address these issues. In recent years, there has been an ongoing discussion about the funding of local government as increasing numbers of local authorities have fallen into financial difficulties. This has...
12 November 2024
3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Location: Online
Climate and education: strategies for adaptation, learning and play
This event hosted by UK think tank the Education Policy Institute will discuss strategies for adaption, learning and play in climate education. On 12th November 2024, the Education Policy Institute (EPI) will hold a public webinar on the theme of ‘Climate and education: strategies for adaptation, learning and play’. This event is in partnership with Learning...
13 November 2024
9:30 am–10:45 am
Location: Online / Resolution Foundation, 2 Queen Anne's Gate , London SW1H 9AA
Unsung Britain
This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation discusses the stresses and strains of low-to-middle income families across the country Britain today. There are around 13 million low-to-middle income families across Britain today. This diverse group of families are at the heart of the country’s economic prospects, and any government’s political mandate. And...
14 November 2024
12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Location: Online
The geopolitics of trade and regulations
This event hosted by UK think tank IISS will discuss the geopolitics of trade and regulations. The free flow of goods and capital, a cornerstone of the post-war global economy, has been challenged by US–China trade friction, the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and instability in the Middle East. Against this background, governments...
14 November 2024
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Location: Online / Room 105, 24 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0AG
Economics of education
This event from UK think tank CEPEO will discuss the latest research in the economics of education from Colin Green. This seminar will discuss the latest research in the economics of education from Colin Green. More details to be announced soon. This event will be particularly useful for researchers in the economics of education. Please...
14 November 2024
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Location: Houses of Parliamen, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA
15 years on – the legacy of Sergei Magnitsky
This event hosted by UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society will discuss how the Magnitsky Act has been utilised all over the world. On the 14th November 2024, the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign and the Henry Jackson Society are hosting an event in the Houses of Parliament to commemorate 15 years since the murder of...
14 November 2024
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Location: Online
American elections: What to expect from the President-Elect
This event hosted by UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society will discuss what to expect from the President-Elect. The Henry Jackson Society is excited to host an expert panel to engage in a real time conversation following the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. . More details on what the speakers will cover as the world turns...
14 November 2024
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location: Adam Smith Institute 23 Great Smith Street London SW1P 3DJ
Enlightenment Evening: Can free markets be feminist?
This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute will discuss the intersection between women's liberties and market freedom. Join us on Thursday, 14th November for a talk on the intersection between women's liberties and market freedom. Economics weighs heavily on feminist minds. Labour rights, maternity leave, workplace discrimination, black-market healthcare, global supply...