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
The clean heat examination: how can electrification bring growth and lower bills across Britain?
17 September 2026, 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Online / The Line, 58 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DS
Think tank: Nesta
This event hosted by UK think tank Nesta discusses electrifying home heating and whether it can help the government deliver on its devolution priorities. A change in government brings a shift in priorities. With rumours of budget pressure across departments, the electrification of home heating and the Warm Homes Plan should expect some scrutiny. But...
17 September 2026
12:30 pm–2:30 pm
Location: Brussels
How to revive Europe’s stock market listings
This event hosted by UK think tank the Centre for European Reform explores why Europe's public equity markets are key to its competitiveness and sovereignty. Europe is losing the IPO race. While the US has recently seen prominent listings, such as SK Hynix and SpaceX, Europe has produced few comparable IPOs. The number of new...
17 September 2026
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Location: Online / Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE
US at 250: Separation vs. concentration of power – America’s enduring constitutional debate
This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House explores how checks and balances continue to shape American democracy. As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its Constitution, debate is growing over whether power remains balanced across government institutions. The US constitutional system faces scrutiny amid disputes over executive, judicial and administrative authority. These debates...
17 September 2026
5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Location: Online / Institute for Government, 2 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AA
Does the UK do enough to guard against corruption in public life?
This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores the scale and nature of corruption risks in the UK today. High-profile incidents of misconduct, political donations, and freebies have all raised concerns about standards and integrity in UK public life – so what more can be done to tackle corruption in national and local...
22 September 2026
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Location: Online
The state of British politics
This event hosted by UK think tank the UK in a Changing Europe discusses the state of British politics. Parliament is back and we will learn whether the new Burnham government can deliver on its ambitious promises to address the cost of living. A number of other tricky policy choices will also confront our (relatively)...
