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
Culture clash - bridging the divide between science and policy
This is the first in a series of four seminars looking at ways in which government can make more effective use of scientists and scientific advice.
Making the Games: Delivering London 2012
This event explored how government, LOCOG and the Olympic Delivery Authority delivered the iconic Olympic infrastructure and the London 2012 Games.
Transforming Whitehall Departments
This event looked at the success factors for leading transformational change in Whitehall and lessons for managing the next wave of change.
The Politics and Economics of Britain's Foreign Aid: The Pergau Dam Affair
The funding of the Pergau hydroelectric project in Malaysia in the early 1990s was the most controversial episode in the history of British aid.
Making the Games: Developing the vision for London 2012
This event was the second in our “Making the Games” series, and would focus on how the vision for the London Olympics was developed and delivered.
The Power of One: Making an Impact as the only Green MP
Caroline Lucas was invited to The Institute for Government to talk about her experience as the UK's first Green MP.
Making the games: A conversation with Jeremy Beeton and David Goldstone - Government Olympic Executive
The Institute for Government discussed the lessons for government from the Olympics with the Government Olympic Executive.
Conservative Party Conference Event 2012
Mid-term blues (and oranges): how to renew the Coalition while preparing for the next election
Cameron's Candidates? Primaries, the A-list and the way forward
Our panellists discussed the merits of recent reforms to candidate selection and reflected on candidate diversity and public engagement.
Coming to terms with a two-speed Europe: what it means for the UK
A discussion on how the British government can pursue its objectives in the EU as Europe struggles with the eurozone crisis.