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 Events Manager, Nick Fiddes.

– Notice – 
We will be reviewing COVID-19 guidance on a rolling basis to ensure the safety of our Staff and Members. Despite the relaxation from 19th July, we will be continuing to encourage event attendees to take a lateral flow test on the day of the event (these will be available in the building) or a PCR test within 72 hours. Temperatures will continue to be checked on entry.
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
Thursday
28
October 2021
28/10/2021

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
28/10/2021

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
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
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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
Wednesday
10
November 2021
10/11/2021

Global Strategic Concept and What it Means for the UK's Armed Forces

General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC, Chief of the Defence Staff
General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC is the Chief of the Defence Staff. Acting as the head of the British Armed Forces, he is the principle military advisor to The Secretary of State for Defence and the Prime Minister within Her Majesty's Government.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
10/11/2021

Global Strategic Concept and What it Means for the UK's Armed Forces

General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC, Chief of the Defence Staff
General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC is the Chief of the Defence Staff. Acting as the head of the British Armed Forces, he is the principle military advisor to The Secretary of State for Defence and the Prime Minister within Her Majesty's Government.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursday
11
November 2021
11/11/2021

The Construction Playbook: Building a Sustainable Industry and Planet

Dr David Hancock, Construction Director, Cabinet Office
Dr David Hancock is a thought leader in risk leadership and Internationally renowned author of the book "Tame, Messy and Wicked Risk Leadership".
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
11/11/2021

The Construction Playbook: Building a Sustainable Industry and Planet

Dr David Hancock, Construction Director, Cabinet Office
Dr David Hancock is a thought leader in risk leadership and Internationally renowned author of the book "Tame, Messy and Wicked Risk Leadership".
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday
16
November 2021
16/11/2021

Driving Strategy – The Role of the UK Space Agency

Dr Paul Bate, CEO, UK Space Agency
Paul has been building and leading teams in the commercial and public sectors for twenty years, fostering a culture of safety, openness and passion to deliver results and improve people's satisfaction, engagement and sense of purpose.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
16/11/2021

Driving Strategy – The Role of the UK Space Agency

Dr Paul Bate, CEO, UK Space Agency
Paul has been building and leading teams in the commercial and public sectors for twenty years, fostering a culture of safety, openness and passion to deliver results and improve people's satisfaction, engagement and sense of purpose.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Monday
22
November 2021
22/11/2021

The Role that Special Operations play in Keeping London and the UK Safe

Matt Jukes QPM, Assistant Commissioner, Specialist Operations, Metropolitan Police
Matt Jukes QPM is Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations within the Metropolitan Police Service.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
22/11/2021

The Role that Special Operations play in Keeping London and the UK Safe

Matt Jukes QPM, Assistant Commissioner, Specialist Operations, Metropolitan Police
Matt Jukes QPM is Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations within the Metropolitan Police Service.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday
24
November 2021
24/11/2021

The National Space Strategy and UK Space Command

Air Vice-Marshal Paul Godfrey OBE, Commander, United Kingdom Space Command
Air Vice-Marshal Paul Godfrey OBE was announced as the inaugural Commander of UK Space Command in Feb 2021.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
24/11/2021

The National Space Strategy and UK Space Command

Air Vice-Marshal Paul Godfrey OBE, Commander, United Kingdom Space Command
Air Vice-Marshal Paul Godfrey OBE was announced as the inaugural Commander of UK Space Command in Feb 2021.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday
30
November 2021
30/11/2021

My Priorities as National Security Advisor

Sir Stephen Lovegrove, National Security Adviser, HMG
Sir Stephen became National Security Adviser in March 2021. Prior to this he was Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence from 2016-2021 and Permanent Secretary for Department of Energy & Climate Change from 2013-2016.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 14:30pm
30/11/2021

My Priorities as National Security Advisor

Sir Stephen Lovegrove, National Security Adviser, HMG
Sir Stephen became National Security Adviser in March 2021. Prior to this he was Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence from 2016-2021 and Permanent Secretary for Department of Energy & Climate Change from 2013-2016.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 14:30pm
Thursday
02
December 2021
2/12/2021

Climate Change: where we are and what next post COP26

Campbell Keir, President, EIC
Campbell Keir has more than 30 years of professional experience in the oil and gas industry. He was formerly DIT's Deputy Director of Energy and Infrastructure responsible for the Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Civil Nuclear and Infrastructure portfolio.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
2/12/2021

Climate Change: where we are and what next post COP26

Campbell Keir, President, EIC
Campbell Keir has more than 30 years of professional experience in the oil and gas industry. He was formerly DIT's Deputy Director of Energy and Infrastructure responsible for the Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Civil Nuclear and Infrastructure portfolio.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday
07
December 2021
7/12/2021

The National Space Strategy: Lessons Learnt

Lord Willetts, Former Minister of State for Universities and Science
Lord Willetts is the President of the Intergenerational Centre at the Resolution Foundation. He served as the Member of Parliament for Havant from 1992 to 2015, and as Minister for Universities and Science from 2010 to 2014.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
7/12/2021

The National Space Strategy: Lessons Learnt

Lord Willetts, Former Minister of State for Universities and Science
Lord Willetts is the President of the Intergenerational Centre at the Resolution Foundation. He served as the Member of Parliament for Havant from 1992 to 2015, and as Minister for Universities and Science from 2010 to 2014.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday
08
December 2021
8/12/2021

In Conversation with Emma-Jane Houghton, New Hospital Programme Commercial Director, Cabinet Office

Emma-Jane Houghton, New Hospital Programme Commercial Director, Cabinet Office
Emma-Jane is a highly experienced infrastructure specialist with a strong executive advisor background in major infrastructure projects.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
8/12/2021

In Conversation with Emma-Jane Houghton, New Hospital Programme Commercial Director, Cabinet Office

Emma-Jane Houghton, New Hospital Programme Commercial Director, Cabinet Office
Emma-Jane is a highly experienced infrastructure specialist with a strong executive advisor background in major infrastructure projects.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursday
09
December 2021
9/12/2021

Securing the Defence Supply Chain

Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE, Chief of Defence Logistics and Support, MoD
Lieutenant General Wardlaw was appointed to his most recent post, Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS) in October 2019. As CDLS, he is the Functional Owner for Support and is responsible for driving fundamental changes in how defence logistics and support is coordinated.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
7:45 am
to
9:00 am
07:45am to 09:00am
9/12/2021

Securing the Defence Supply Chain

Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE, Chief of Defence Logistics and Support, MoD
Lieutenant General Wardlaw was appointed to his most recent post, Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS) in October 2019. As CDLS, he is the Functional Owner for Support and is responsible for driving fundamental changes in how defence logistics and support is coordinated.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
7:45 am
to
9:00 am
07:45am to 09:00am
Tuesday
14
December 2021
14/12/2021

The Future of the Defence Security and Industrial Strategy

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
8:00 am
to
9:30 am
14/12/2021

The Future of the Defence Security and Industrial Strategy

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
8:00 am
to
9:30 am
Tuesday
14
December 2021
14/12/2021

In Conversation with Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor, Former Chair, Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation
Roger was appointed as Chair of the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) in July 2018. He is also a member of the advisory group for HM Inspectorate of Probation.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
14/12/2021

In Conversation with Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor, Former Chair, Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation
Roger was appointed as Chair of the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) in July 2018. He is also a member of the advisory group for HM Inspectorate of Probation.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday
11
January 2022
11/1/2022

Competitor Challenges in a Customer Facing Business

Jason Tarry, CEO of Tesco for the UK and Republic of Ireland
Jason Tarry as of 2018 serves as the CEO of Tesco for the UK and ROI. Jason joined Tesco in October 1990. He has held a number of positions in the UK and internationally across both food and non-food divisions, including managing European operations.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
11/1/2022

Competitor Challenges in a Customer Facing Business

Jason Tarry, CEO of Tesco for the UK and Republic of Ireland
Jason Tarry as of 2018 serves as the CEO of Tesco for the UK and ROI. Jason joined Tesco in October 1990. He has held a number of positions in the UK and internationally across both food and non-food divisions, including managing European operations.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday
12
January 2022
12/1/2022

COP26: What it means for Business

Chris Stark, CEO, Climate Change Committee
Chris Stark has been Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee since April 2018. His previous role was Director of Energy and Climate Change in the Scottish Government.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12/1/2022

COP26: What it means for Business

Chris Stark, CEO, Climate Change Committee
Chris Stark has been Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee since April 2018. His previous role was Director of Energy and Climate Change in the Scottish Government.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Wednesday
19
January 2022
19/1/2022

The Economics of "Levelling Up"

Dr. Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government
Dr. Gemma Tetlow is Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. The institute aims to improve the effectiveness of government through providing rigorous research and analysis, topical commentary and offering a space for discussion and fresh thinking.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
19/1/2022

The Economics of "Levelling Up"

Dr. Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government
Dr. Gemma Tetlow is Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. The institute aims to improve the effectiveness of government through providing rigorous research and analysis, topical commentary and offering a space for discussion and fresh thinking.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Thursday
20
January 2022
20/1/2022

Delivering the National Space Strategy

Air Vice Marshal Harv Smyth, Director at MOD Space Directorate & Rebecca Evernden, Head of Space Directorate at BEIS
with the National Space Strategy due to be published soon, 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
20/1/2022

Delivering the National Space Strategy

Air Vice Marshal Harv Smyth, Director at MOD Space Directorate & Rebecca Evernden, Head of Space Directorate at BEIS
with the National Space Strategy due to be published soon, 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
Thursday
27
January 2022
27/1/2022

The UK's Approach to Climate Change at Home and Abroad

Bim Afolami, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Renewable & Sustainable Energy
Bim Afolami is the MP for Hitchen & Harpenden. In Parliament, he is currently the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary, Chairman of the APPGs for Renewable & Sustainable Energy and Financial Markets & Services, and Co-Chairman of the APPG on Fair Business Banking.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
27/1/2022

The UK's Approach to Climate Change at Home and Abroad

Bim Afolami, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Renewable & Sustainable Energy
Bim Afolami is the MP for Hitchen & Harpenden. In Parliament, he is currently the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary, Chairman of the APPGs for Renewable & Sustainable Energy and Financial Markets & Services, and Co-Chairman of the APPG on Fair Business Banking.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday
02
February 2022
2/2/2022

Boosting Economic Growth Through Infrastructure

Richard Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, UK & Europe, Atkins
Richard Robinson is Chief Executive Officer, UK & Europe of Atkins, one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with over 20,000 of the best people in the industry, with around 10,000 based in UK and Europe.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
2/2/2022

Boosting Economic Growth Through Infrastructure

Richard Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, UK & Europe, Atkins
Richard Robinson is Chief Executive Officer, UK & Europe of Atkins, one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with over 20,000 of the best people in the industry, with around 10,000 based in UK and Europe.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursday
03
February 2022
3/2/2022

Too Big to Fail? The Common Pitfalls of Leading Large Organisations and How to Simplify and Streamline Them

Margaret Exley CBE, Chairman of SCT Consultants
Margaret Exley CBE is the Chairman of SCT Consultants. She is an expert in change management and business growth, having worked at the board level in the public and private sectors. She has also worked for government including the MoD, HMRC, and Ministry of Health.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
3/2/2022

Too Big to Fail? The Common Pitfalls of Leading Large Organisations and How to Simplify and Streamline Them

Margaret Exley CBE, Chairman of SCT Consultants
Margaret Exley CBE is the Chairman of SCT Consultants. She is an expert in change management and business growth, having worked at the board level in the public and private sectors. She has also worked for government including the MoD, HMRC, and Ministry of Health.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursday
17
March 2022
17/3/2022

Using Data to Make Decisions

Dr Laura Gilbert, Director of Data and Analytics at 10 Downing Street
Dr Laura Gilbert is the Director of Data Science at 10 Downing Street. The team provides modelling and analysis to support policy making and delivery, it has a broad transformative agenda promoting the better use of evidence, data and technology in government decision making.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
17/3/2022

Using Data to Make Decisions

Dr Laura Gilbert, Director of Data and Analytics at 10 Downing Street
Dr Laura Gilbert is the Director of Data Science at 10 Downing Street. The team provides modelling and analysis to support policy making and delivery, it has a broad transformative agenda promoting the better use of evidence, data and technology in government decision making.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
6:30pm to 8:30pm
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