Upcoming Briefings

Our briefings programme is driven by our members. We host a diverse range of speakers representing business, government and institutional organisations to deliver members the latest insights and intelligence. If you are not a member, but would like to attend an event, please contact our Briefings Manager, Laurie Woodiwiss.

– Notice – 
Until June 21st at the very earliest, we do ask event attendees to ensure they have had one of the following: one or more Covid-19 vaccinations, a negative lateral flow test on the day of the event (these will be available in the building, if required) or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event. Temperatures will also be checked on entry.
Tuesday
15
June 2021
15/6/2021

How do we make Long-term Policy Decisions in an Uncertain Environment?

Sir John Armitt CBE, Chairman, National Infrastructure Commission
Sir John Armitt is Chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, National Express Group, City & Guilds Group. He is also on the Board of the Berkeley Group and Expo 2020.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
15/6/2021

How do we make Long-term Policy Decisions in an Uncertain Environment?

Sir John Armitt CBE, Chairman, National Infrastructure Commission
Sir John Armitt is Chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, National Express Group, City & Guilds Group. He is also on the Board of the Berkeley Group and Expo 2020.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday
16
June 2021
16/6/2021

How can Business Assist the NHS with Net Zero?

Dr Nick Watts, Chief Sustainability Officer, NHS
Dr Nick Watts is the first Chief Sustainability Officer of NHS England, leading efforts to develop the organisation’s response to climate change, having been Chair of NHS England’s Net Zero taskforce until October 2020.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
16/6/2021

How can Business Assist the NHS with Net Zero?

Dr Nick Watts, Chief Sustainability Officer, NHS
Dr Nick Watts is the first Chief Sustainability Officer of NHS England, leading efforts to develop the organisation’s response to climate change, having been Chair of NHS England’s Net Zero taskforce until October 2020.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursday
17
June 2021
17/6/2021

Grand Strategy – The Role of the UK Space Agency

Ian Annett, Deputy CEO for Programme Delivery at UK Space Agency
Ian joined the UK Space Agency in January 2020 as Deputy Chief Executive for Programme Delivery, responsible for overseeing the major National space programmes including Spaceflight, Regulatory Control and the UK Space Based PNT Programme and as a deputy to the current CEO.
Virtual Briefing
Zoom Meeting
5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
5:00pm to 6:00pm
17/6/2021

Grand Strategy – The Role of the UK Space Agency

Ian Annett, Deputy CEO for Programme Delivery at UK Space Agency
Ian joined the UK Space Agency in January 2020 as Deputy Chief Executive for Programme Delivery, responsible for overseeing the major National space programmes including Spaceflight, Regulatory Control and the UK Space Based PNT Programme and as a deputy to the current CEO.
Virtual Briefing
Zoom Meeting
5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Wednesday
23
June 2021
23/6/2021

Think big - start small - scale fast; the Army’s plan to go green

Major General D W Southall CBE, Director of Basing and Infrastructure, British Army
Major General David Southall MBE OBE is Director of Basing and Infrastructure in Army Headquarters. Previously he was the Chief of Staff Home Command and Standing Joint Command (UK).
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
23/6/2021

Think big - start small - scale fast; the Army’s plan to go green

Major General D W Southall CBE, Director of Basing and Infrastructure, British Army
Major General David Southall MBE OBE is Director of Basing and Infrastructure in Army Headquarters. Previously he was the Chief of Staff Home Command and Standing Joint Command (UK).
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursday
01
July 2021
1/7/2021

In Conversation with Bernadette Kelly CB

Bernadette Kelly CB, Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport
Bernadette became Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport in 2017. Prior to that, she was Director General of Rail Group in DfT and at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
1/7/2021

In Conversation with Bernadette Kelly CB

Bernadette Kelly CB, Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport
Bernadette became Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport in 2017. Prior to that, she was Director General of Rail Group in DfT and at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday
06
July 2021
6/7/2021

Maintaining and Building the UK's Innovative Edge

Philip New, CEO, Energy Systems Catapult
Philip New is the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Systems Catapult, established in 2015 with the remit to support the transition of the UK Energy System and enable economic growth.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
6/7/2021

Maintaining and Building the UK's Innovative Edge

Philip New, CEO, Energy Systems Catapult
Philip New is the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Systems Catapult, established in 2015 with the remit to support the transition of the UK Energy System and enable economic growth.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday
07
July 2021
7/7/2021

How do we make Long-term Policy Decisions in an Uncertain Environment?

Jeremy Quin MP, Minister for Defence Procurement, Ministry of Defence
As Minister of State for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin MP is responsible for the Defence Equipment Plan; relations with the defence industry; defence exports; defence science and technology.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
7:45 am
to
9:00 am
7:45am to 9:00am
7/7/2021

How do we make Long-term Policy Decisions in an Uncertain Environment?

Jeremy Quin MP, Minister for Defence Procurement, Ministry of Defence
As Minister of State for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin MP is responsible for the Defence Equipment Plan; relations with the defence industry; defence exports; defence science and technology.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
7:45 am
to
9:00 am
7:45am to 9:00am
Tuesday
13
July 2021
13/7/2021

Britain’s New Place in the World

Lord Mark Sedwill, Former Cabinet Secretary and National Security Advisor
Lord Mark Sedwill was most recently Cabinet Secretary & Head of the Civil Service (2018-20), National Security Adviser (2017-20) and Permanent Secretary at the Home Office (2013-17).
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
13/7/2021

Britain’s New Place in the World

Lord Mark Sedwill, Former Cabinet Secretary and National Security Advisor
Lord Mark Sedwill was most recently Cabinet Secretary & Head of the Civil Service (2018-20), National Security Adviser (2017-20) and Permanent Secretary at the Home Office (2013-17).
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday
20
July 2021
20/7/2021

Our Future Relationship with Europe

Sir Bernard Jenkin MP, Chair, Liaison Committee
Bernard has served as a Member of Parliament since 1992. Following the 2016 EU referendum, Bernard became the Chair of the Steering Committee of the European Research Group, responsible for setting the overall direction of the ERG.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
20/7/2021

Our Future Relationship with Europe

Sir Bernard Jenkin MP, Chair, Liaison Committee
Bernard has served as a Member of Parliament since 1992. Following the 2016 EU referendum, Bernard became the Chair of the Steering Committee of the European Research Group, responsible for setting the overall direction of the ERG.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday
21
July 2021
21/7/2021

In Conversation with General Sir Nicholas Carter

General Sir Nicholas Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of the Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence
General Sir Nicholas Carter had been the Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army, since 2014. He assumed the appointment of Chief of the Defence Staff in June 2018.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
21/7/2021

In Conversation with General Sir Nicholas Carter

General Sir Nicholas Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of the Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence
General Sir Nicholas Carter had been the Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army, since 2014. He assumed the appointment of Chief of the Defence Staff in June 2018.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursday
22
July 2021
22/7/2021

Delivering the National Space Strategy

Air Vice Marshal Harv Smyth, Director at MOD Space Directorate & Rebecca Evernden, Head of Space Directorate at BEIS
The National Space Strategy will be published in June and this event will allow members to engage with the primary drivers of that strategy, understanding their aims and their expectations for its delivery.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
22/7/2021

Delivering the National Space Strategy

Air Vice Marshal Harv Smyth, Director at MOD Space Directorate & Rebecca Evernden, Head of Space Directorate at BEIS
The National Space Strategy will be published in June and this event will allow members to engage with the primary drivers of that strategy, understanding their aims and their expectations for its delivery.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday
27
July 2021
27/7/2021

Priorities for the Home Office and How Can Business Assist

Matthew Rycroft CBE, Permanent Secretary, Home Office
Matthew Rycroft CBE is the Permanent Secretary at the Home Office. He was appointed on 17 March 2020. He was previously Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Development from 22 January 2018 to 16 March 2020.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
27/7/2021

Priorities for the Home Office and How Can Business Assist

Matthew Rycroft CBE, Permanent Secretary, Home Office
Matthew Rycroft CBE is the Permanent Secretary at the Home Office. He was appointed on 17 March 2020. He was previously Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Development from 22 January 2018 to 16 March 2020.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday
14
September 2021
14/9/2021

Delivering the Defence Command Paper and Defence & Security Industrial Strategy

Professor Trevor Taylor, Director of the Defence, Industries and Society Programme, RUSI
Professor Trevor Taylor is Professorial Research Fellow in Defence Management at RUSI, where he heads up a research programme in Defence, Industries and Society, and is a member of the Acquisition Focus group which publishes regularly in RUSI Defence Systems.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
14/9/2021

Delivering the Defence Command Paper and Defence & Security Industrial Strategy

Professor Trevor Taylor, Director of the Defence, Industries and Society Programme, RUSI
Professor Trevor Taylor is Professorial Research Fellow in Defence Management at RUSI, where he heads up a research programme in Defence, Industries and Society, and is a member of the Acquisition Focus group which publishes regularly in RUSI Defence Systems.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday
21
September 2021
21/9/2021

My Priorities for the Ministry of Defence

David Williams CB, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence
David Williams became the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence in April 2021. David acts as the Accounting Officer for the Department, the Defence Secretary’s chief policy adviser and, with the Chief of Defence Staff, leads the running of the Department.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
21/9/2021

My Priorities for the Ministry of Defence

David Williams CB, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence
David Williams became the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence in April 2021. David acts as the Accounting Officer for the Department, the Defence Secretary’s chief policy adviser and, with the Chief of Defence Staff, leads the running of the Department.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday
29
September 2021
29/9/2021

Manifesto for Decarbonising Transport

Claire Haigh, CEO, Greener Transport Solutions
Claire Haigh is CEO of Greener Transport Solutions and former Chief Executive of Greener Journeys, the sustainable transport group.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
29/9/2021

Manifesto for Decarbonising Transport

Claire Haigh, CEO, Greener Transport Solutions
Claire Haigh is CEO of Greener Transport Solutions and former Chief Executive of Greener Journeys, the sustainable transport group.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday
26
October 2021
26/10/2021

The Applications of AI in National Security

Rob Bassett Cross, CEO, Adarga
Rob is the CEO and founder of Adarga, one of the UK’s leading developers of artificial intelligence software for organisations in National Security and Defence.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
7:45 am
to
9:00 am
07:45am to 09:00am
26/10/2021

The Applications of AI in National Security

Rob Bassett Cross, CEO, Adarga
Rob is the CEO and founder of Adarga, one of the UK’s leading developers of artificial intelligence software for organisations in National Security and Defence.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
7:45 am
to
9:00 am
07:45am to 09:00am
Wednesday
03
November 2021
3/11/2021

The UK’s National Cyber Force

Dr Tim Stevens, Senior Lecturer in Global Security, KCL
Dr Stevens is Senior Lecturer in Global Security and head of the King's Cyber Security Research Group. His research looks at the intersection of technology, politics and global security practices, with specific interests in the politics and governance of cybersecurity.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm 2:30pm
3/11/2021

The UK’s National Cyber Force

Dr Tim Stevens, Senior Lecturer in Global Security, KCL
Dr Stevens is Senior Lecturer in Global Security and head of the King's Cyber Security Research Group. His research looks at the intersection of technology, politics and global security practices, with specific interests in the politics and governance of cybersecurity.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm 2:30pm
Thursday
04
November 2021
4/11/2021

Rethinking Supply Chains

Andrew Jeffrey, Senior Managing Director, Ankura
Andrew Jeffery is Senior Managing Director within Ankura’s London office specialising in project advisory services. He is a highly experienced and focused Chartered Surveyor with over 28 years of international construction, infrastructure, real estate, and advisory experience.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
4/11/2021

Rethinking Supply Chains

Andrew Jeffrey, Senior Managing Director, Ankura
Andrew Jeffery is Senior Managing Director within Ankura’s London office specialising in project advisory services. He is a highly experienced and focused Chartered Surveyor with over 28 years of international construction, infrastructure, real estate, and advisory experience.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
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