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.
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The Engine Room: How to organise 10 Downing Street
The Institute for Government hosted a discussion on how Downing Street has operated under the past four Prime Ministers and how it should evolve.
Challenges of running a public inquiry
This event will be asking those who have run some of the country’s most complex public inquiries how they got to the heart of issues.
Cass Sunstein on Simplification and Nudging
Professor Cass Sunstein will discuss themes and lessons from his last book Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness (2008).
'The Politics of Humanity' by John Holmes
John Holmes introduces his new book followed by a panel discussion: the governance challenges of humanitarian aid.
How should permanent secretaries be appointed?
A public seminar examining the issue of how permanent secretaries should be appointed and what role ministers should play in the process.
Breaking down the barriers: How government and business can work better together
In this event, leaders from government and business discuss practical ways of improving this relationship.
Making the Games: London 2013 and beyond - how can we build on the success of the Olympics with London 2012 gold medallist Katherine Grainger, Sue Campbell and Hugh Robertson MP
The final event in the ‘Making the Games’ series brings together people who played a crucial role in the success of London 2012.
Better Budgets: Making Tax Policy Work
IFS Director, Paul Johnson, will propose changes which would improve the way tax policy is made.
Launch of Connecting Policy with Practice: People Powered Change
The Institute for Government is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Big Lottery Fund (BIG).
'No Stone Unturned' - Implications for Whitehall with Lord Heseltine and Lord Adonis
Lord Heseltine sets out the main themes from his new report and discusses the implications for Whitehall.