Events

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

8 October 2026

9:30 am–10:45 am

Location: Online / Resolution Foundation, 2 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9AA

The long crunch

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation discusses how cost of living concerns can be allayed in the Budget. Households across Britain have spent most of the 2020s stuck in a cost of living crunch. With inflation rising again, and the energy price cap forecast to rise to over £2,000 this winter,...

12 October 2026

5:15 pm–6:15 pm

Location: Royal Society of Arts, 8 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6EZ

A centre-right foreign policy for a fragmented world

This event hosted by UK think tank the Coalition for Global Prosperity discusses a framework for a more assertive and proactive foreign policy. The post-Cold War era has come to an end. As great power competition reshapes the international landscape, the assumptions that have underpinned Western foreign policy for decades no longer hold. Centre-right parties...

13 October 2026

9:30 am–10:45 am

Location: Online / Resolution Foundation, 2 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9AA

Hitting the buffers

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation discusses what a weaker economic outlook could mean for the Budget. For all the new Prime Minister’s positive vibes, conflict in the Middle East has driven up inflation and prompted a retreat from sovereign debt in financial markets that has increased borrowing costs, blowing a...

13 October 2026

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Location: Central London

‘Populist pushback? Better understanding and defeating European populism’

This event hosted by UK think tank Bright Blue launches their new report. Please Join us on Tuesday 13th October 2026 for the launch of Bright Blue and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s new report titled, ‘Populist pushback? Better understanding and defeating European populism‘. This report outlines the characteristics and attitudes of European populist voters before identifying the key...

13 October 2026

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Location: Online / Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE

Sovereignty is not solitude: Canada’s strategy for democratic technology leadership

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses Canada’s strategy for democratic technology leadership. This event will explore how Canada is translating its AI strengths into greater productivity, prosperity and better public services, and how deeper cooperation with partners such as the UK can strengthen AI safety, resilience and shared economic opportunity. This...

13 October 2026

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Location: Adam Smith Institute, 23 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3DJ

The Next Generation with Baroness Fox of Buckley

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute discusses why free speech matters. Join us for our next Next Generation drinks on Tuesday, 13th October! ​This month, we are thrilled to welcome Baroness Fox of Buckley, director and founder of the Academy of Ideas and crossbench peer in the House of Lords....

19 October 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Location: Online

In Conversation with Deputy Mayor Howard Dawber: What does London need from the white paper on devolution?

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities discusses what London needs from the Government’s devolution agenda to unlock growth. Join Centre for Cities and Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth Howard Dawber for an in-depth discussion on what London needs from the Government’s devolution agenda to unlock growth. As Deputy...

19 October 2026

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Location: Adam Smith Institute, 23 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3DJ

2026 Global Energy Security Index launch with Oliver McPherson-Smith

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute launches the 2026 Global Energy Security Index. Join the Adam Smith Institute for the launch of the 2026 Global Energy Security Index with Dr. Oliver McPherson-Smith. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the war in Iran, geopolitical instability has made energy security a pressing...

20 October 2026

1:00 pm–1:45 pm

Location: Online

How mayors can deliver better transport infrastructure

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities explores whether mayors have the powers to deliver the transport infrastructure their regions need. The Government’s ambition to deliver “growth in every postcode” depends on strengthening successful urban economies while ensuring more people can access the opportunities they create. Transport infrastructure is central to both:...

21 October 2026

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Location: Online

What’s behind rising food prices and what can the government do about it?

This event hosted by UK think tank Green Alliance discusses what is driving costs and how the government should respond. An average food shop now costs over 30% more than it did five years ago. Many in the UK are asking what is driving costs and how the government should respond. This webinar will bring...

26 October 2026

6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Location: Drapers Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2N 2DQ

Ayn Rand Lecture 2026: A rational life with Madsen Pirie

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute explores the importance of self-reliance, personal excellence and individual liberty.  Join us for our annual Ayn Rand Lecture 2026 with Madsen Pirie on Monday, 26th October. Join the Adam Smith Institute for the annual Ayn Rand Lecture 2026, featuring ASI President and Co-Founder Dr...

4 November 2026

9:00 am–10:00 am

Location: Online

Children’s mental health and social media: creating a healthier online environment

This event hosted by UK think tank the King's Fund explores what it will take to create a healthier online environment for children. The online world is now a central part of childhood. Around eight in 10 UK children aged three to 17 are estimated to have at least one active social media profile, with...