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

24 February 2025

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Location: Online / Institute for Government, 2 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AA

How to legislate for the duty of candour?

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government will explore what a legal duty of candour means for public authorities. Keir Starmer has promised to introduce legislation to parliament – before this April’s anniversary of the Hillsborough football stadium disaster – that would extend a statutory duty of candour to public authorities...

24 February 2025

3:00 pm–4:30 pm

Location: Online

What can we learn from the PIAAC adult skills survey to inform post-16 policy in England?

This event from UK think tank the Education Policy Institute will look at what we can learn from the PIAAC adult skills survey to inform post-16 policy in England. The OECD’s Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) aims to measure the skills needed by adults to participate in society and for economies to prosper....

25 February 2025

8:30 am–9:30 am

Location: Online

Developing trusted and inclusive digital healthcare

This event hosted by UK think tank The King's Fund discusses the benefits of inclusive digital healthcare and the barriers and enablers of doing so. Join us for our virtual event to discuss findings from our upcoming long read on designing inclusive and trusted digital services with people and communities, commissioned by the Health Foundation....

25 February 2025

10:00 am–11:00 am

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

Can Germany remain the driving force in the European Union?

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House will assess the German election results and the country’s future in the European Union. As voters heads to the polls, the outcome of Germany’s 2025 election is expected to have significant ramifications at home and in Europe. Concerns include over immigration, a stagnant economy and threats...

26 February 2025

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

Where now for the UK’s development policy?

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House will review the effectiveness of government development assistance. The government has committed to ‘rebuilding Britain’s reputation on international development’. But it does this at a time of multiple, significant global challenges, including slow progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and wider geopolitical volatility. It also...

26 February 2025

4:30 pm–6:00 pm

Location: National Institute of Social and Economic Research, 2 Dean Trench Street, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HE

Dow Lecture with Swati Dhingra

This event hosted by UK think tank the National Institute of Social and Economic Research will feature the Dow Lecture with Swati Dhingra. For the 2025 Dow Lecture, we will be hosting External MPC Member and LSE Associate Professor Swati Dhingra. About the Speaker  Dr. Dhingra has been an external member of the Bank of...

26 February 2025

6:00 pm–8:30 pm

Location: Centre for Policy Studies, 57 Tufton Street, London SW1P 3QL

Revolutionising Britain: The legacy of Sir Keith Joseph

This event hosted by UK think tank the Centre for Policy Studies will explore the legacy of Sir Keith Joseph. The Centre for Policy Studies is delighted to welcome Chairman of the Conservative History Group Lord Stephen Parkinson and historian Vernon Bogdanor for a discussion exploring the legacy of Sir Keith Joseph. Once seemingly destined...

3 March 2025

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Location: Online / Institute for Government, 2 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AA

How can the government help boost growth in the science-based industries?

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government will explore how science and innovation can drive economic growth and productivity. As part of its mission to make the UK the fastest-growing economy in the G7, the government has embarked upon a new industrial strategy. Science and innovation feature prominently, with life sciences...

4 March 2025

11:00 am–12:00 pm

Location: Online

Fostering democratic innovations in Wales: Lessons from around the world

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute of Welsh Affairs explores the potential of democratic innovations for improving the health of Welsh democracy. Join us as we launch our latest report and explore the potential of democratic innovations for improving the health of Welsh democracy. Fostering Democratic Innovations in Wales: Lessons From Around the...

17 March 2025

11:30 am–12:30 pm

Location: Online

Innovation Accelerators: Two years on

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities will reflect on learnings from the two year pilot and how the programme could inform the UK’s industrial strategy. First announced in the Levelling Up White Paper in February 2022, the Innovation Accelerators programme launched in March 2023 and will come to an end in...

17 March 2025

12:30 pm–1:30 pm

Location: Online / Institute for Government, 2 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AA

What lessons can government learn from the insourcing of probation services?

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government will explore the creation – and impact – of the Probation Service. The new public sector Probation Service was created in 2021 to unify the outsourced management of low- and medium-risk offenders with the public sector management of high-of risk offenders. The initial transition went well,...