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
Women Leaders Series: Baroness Ashton in conversation with Peter Riddell
We heard from Baroness Ashton, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice President for the European Commission.
Financial Management in Government – after the Treasury’s Review, What Next?
This event discussed the outcome of HM Treasury’s Financial Management Review.
Women Leaders Series: Leading Organisations
This is the second event in our Women Leaders series. The series focuses on how women contribute positively to government, business and politics.
Future Whitehall: How to lead transformation from the centre
This event features a panel discussion exploring the challenges and approaches for leading major reforms across the Civil Service from the centre.
The future of commissioning - New research
This event discusses research conducted by the Institute for Government and Collaborate at Southbank University examining the future of commissioning.
Big Thinkers: Professor Linda Colley on what keeps Britain together
Professor Linda Colley, a leading historian of Britain, empire and nationalism, discussed her historical perspective on the idea of Britishness.
From Gladstone and Disraeli to Blair and Cameron:how prime ministers lead
The Institute for Government invites you to a panel discussion about styles of premiership, from the 19th century to today.
50 ways to leave a coalition – and how to govern in the final phase
This event brought together speakers from countries with experience of coalition government, to discuss the challenges of the final year of coalition.
Connecting Policy with Practice: The First Year
The Institute for Government and the Big Lottery Fund invite you to a discussion on lessons and challenges from the first year of their programme
Big Thinkers: Roberto Mangabeira Unger on Empowered Democracy in the UK
Robert Mangabeira Unger is one of the world’s leading social and political thinkers.