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
John Manzoni: A keynote speech on his priorities as Chief Executive of the Civil Service
The Institute for Government welcomes John Manzoni, the newly-appointed Chief Executive of the Civil Service, to give a speech.
Governing for the 21st Century: Reflections on Non-Executives in Government
The Institute for Government welcomes Lord Browne to give a keynote speech on his reflections on the role of non-executive directors in Government.
Defence reform - keeping fighting fit. A speech by Michael Fallon
In this speech, the Defence Secretary will reflect on the transformation that has taken place over the past four years in defence.
Place-based accountability: Will decentralisation in England mean better, more accountable government?
The Institute for Government and Centre for Public Scrutiny host an event to explore the implications of devolution and decentralisation.
David Laws MP: A keynote speech on effective government in 2015 and beyond
The Institute welcomes the Rt Hon David Laws MP to give a keynote speech on effective government.
The power of noticing: what the best leaders see
Professor Max Bazerman, an expert in the field of applied behavioural psychology, reflects on the cognitive biases that undermine good decision making
Open data and transparency
The Institute for Government and the Open Data Institute invite you to an event to discuss how we got here and where we go next.
A Programme for Effective Government – what the party manifestos must address in 2015
Bernard Jenkin MP will host a reception on behalf of Institute for Government to mark the launch of our pre-election publication.
The Judiciary, the Executive and Parliament: Relationships and the rule of law
The Institute is delighted to welcome the Lord Chief Justice, The Right Honourable The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd to give a keynote speech.
Innovation: Managing risk not avoiding it
The Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Mark Walport, launched his first ever Annual Report.