Past events
Our events have shaped views and made news, and have allowed our audience – both in the room and online – to engage with hundreds of speakers.
Explore our past events
How can the government strengthen the UK's resilience?
Events like Storm Arwen-Franklin and the summer heatwaves have exposed flaws with the way the UK government prepares for long-term risks.
(How) can the House of Lords be reformed?
This event explored current proposals for reforming the House of Lords.
Data Bites #36: Getting things done with data in government
A special edition of our Data Bites series exploring data on levelling up and local government.
What tools do local areas need to boost regional growth?
This event explored what powers should be devolved for local areas to play their part in boosting regional growth.
A keynote speech on climate change and resilience by Sir James Bevan, Environment Agency Chief Executive
In a keynote address at the IfG, Sir James Bevan discussed the bold action needed to meet current and future environmental challenges faced by the UK.
Procurement in the pandemic and beyond: Reflections and lessons for government commercial
This event explored the lessons learnt from the pandemic can be applied to future crises and the government’s Procurement Bill.
Establishing new public bodies – what have we learnt?
Practitioners and experts on public bodies, particularly economic and trade bodies, discuss the lessons from their expeerience.
Autumn statement 2022: What have we learnt about Hunt and Sunak’s fiscal plans?
Ben Chu and Richard Hughes joined us to discuss what the new forecasts reveal about the outlook for government, households and public services.
In conversation with John Edwards, Information Commissioner
John Edwards discussed his strategic priorities as Information Commissioner, the challenges faced by the ICO, and ICO25, the ICO’s new strategic plan.
Does the UK’s human rights regime need reform?
The government has confirmed that it will bring back the British Bill of Rights, but it is likely to face challenges from politicians of all parties.