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, Nick Fiddes.

– Notice – 
In light of the developing COVID-19 situation, we politely request that event attendees take a lateral flow test on the day of the event (these will be available in the building, if required) or a PCR test within 72 hours. Please do not attend if you have COVID-19 symptoms, and do let us know if you develop any after the event, so that we can alert other attendees.
Wednesday
25
May 2022
25/5/2022

Russia-Ukraine: Resurgence of the 'Great Game'?

Jeremy Black MBE, Professor of History
With the Resurgence of State-Actor warfare in Europe, Professor Jeremy Black MBE will look at the events in Russia-Ukraine and what this means in the wider military, diplomatic and geo-political context.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
12:30pm - 14:30pm
25/5/2022

Russia-Ukraine: Resurgence of the 'Great Game'?

Jeremy Black MBE, Professor of History
With the Resurgence of State-Actor warfare in Europe, Professor Jeremy Black MBE will look at the events in Russia-Ukraine and what this means in the wider military, diplomatic and geo-political context.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm - 14:30pm
Tuesday
31
May 2022
31/5/2022

The Role of Industry in the NHS Long-term Plan

Jacqui Rock, Chief Commercial Officer, NHS England and NHS Improvement
Jacqui Rock is Chief Commercial Officer at NHS England and NHS Improvement where she oversees the Commercial Directorate and works alongside NHS procurement and estates professionals to build a world-class commercial function for our health system.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
18:30pm to 20:30pm
31/5/2022

The Role of Industry in the NHS Long-term Plan

Jacqui Rock, Chief Commercial Officer, NHS England and NHS Improvement
Jacqui Rock is Chief Commercial Officer at NHS England and NHS Improvement where she oversees the Commercial Directorate and works alongside NHS procurement and estates professionals to build a world-class commercial function for our health system.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
18:30pm to 20:30pm
Tuesday
07
June 2022
7/6/2022

Space Working Group Roundtable with George Freeman MP, Minister for Science, Research & Innovation

George Freeman MP, Minister for Science, Research and Innovation
A Roundtable for the Space Working Group with George Freeman MP, Minister for Science, Research & Innovation. The Working Group acts to develop closer collaboration between Government and industry.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
8:30 am
to
10:30 am
7/6/2022

Space Working Group Roundtable with George Freeman MP, Minister for Science, Research & Innovation

George Freeman MP, Minister for Science, Research and Innovation
A Roundtable for the Space Working Group with George Freeman MP, Minister for Science, Research & Innovation. The Working Group acts to develop closer collaboration between Government and industry.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
8:30 am
to
10:30 am
Thursday
09
June 2022
9/6/2022

UK Design and Construction Post-Grenfell

Dame Judith Hackitt DBE FREng, Chair, Government Safety Steering Group
Dame Judith Hackitt conducted the independent review into building regulations and fire safety following the fire at Grenfell Tower in London. She chairs the Safety Steering Group, holding industry to account to deliver cultural change.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 14:30pm
9/6/2022

UK Design and Construction Post-Grenfell

Dame Judith Hackitt DBE FREng, Chair, Government Safety Steering Group
Dame Judith Hackitt conducted the independent review into building regulations and fire safety following the fire at Grenfell Tower in London. She chairs the Safety Steering Group, holding industry to account to deliver cultural change.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 14:30pm
Monday
13
June 2022
13/6/2022

The Role of Government in Reaching Net Zero

Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Chair, Environmental Audit Committee
The Rt Hon Philip Dunne Chairs the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC). The EAC's remit is to assess the level to which the Government and public bodies are contributing to environmental protection and sustainable development and to audit them against Net-zero targets.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm - 14:30pm
13/6/2022

The Role of Government in Reaching Net Zero

Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Chair, Environmental Audit Committee
The Rt Hon Philip Dunne Chairs the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC). The EAC's remit is to assess the level to which the Government and public bodies are contributing to environmental protection and sustainable development and to audit them against Net-zero targets.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm - 14:30pm
Thursday
16
June 2022
16/6/2022

Strategy for Defence Innovation

Clare Cameron, Director of Defence Innovation, Ministry of Defence
Clare Cameron is Director of Defence Innovation within the MoD. Clare leads the Defence Innovation Directorate for the MoD to embed innovation across the Defence sector. This includes exploiting innovation and increasing training, skills and opportunities to collaborate across sectors
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12.30pm to 14:30pm
16/6/2022

Strategy for Defence Innovation

Clare Cameron, Director of Defence Innovation, Ministry of Defence
Clare Cameron is Director of Defence Innovation within the MoD. Clare leads the Defence Innovation Directorate for the MoD to embed innovation across the Defence sector. This includes exploiting innovation and increasing training, skills and opportunities to collaborate across sectors
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12.30pm to 14:30pm
Wednesday
22
June 2022
22/6/2022

The Big Issues in Cyber-security No One is Talking About, and How to Fix Them

Mark Hughes, President of Security at DXC Technology
As President of Security at DXC Technology, Mark Hughes leads their cyber-security, digital identity and secure infrastructure businesses. He will be speaking on developments in cyber-security and actions to limit threats and improve resilience in the cyber domain
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
18:30pm - 20:30pm
22/6/2022

The Big Issues in Cyber-security No One is Talking About, and How to Fix Them

Mark Hughes, President of Security at DXC Technology
As President of Security at DXC Technology, Mark Hughes leads their cyber-security, digital identity and secure infrastructure businesses. He will be speaking on developments in cyber-security and actions to limit threats and improve resilience in the cyber domain
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
18:30pm - 20:30pm
Thursday
23
June 2022
23/6/2022

Delivering Our UK Space Ambitions

Dr Paul Bate, CEO, UK Space Agency
Dr Paul Bate is the CEO of the UK Space Agency. He leads the team that advises the UK Government on their Space Strategy and guides the UK's space sector to align with the government's vision within the National Space Strategy and current space policy.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
13:00pm - 14:30pm
23/6/2022

Delivering Our UK Space Ambitions

Dr Paul Bate, CEO, UK Space Agency
Dr Paul Bate is the CEO of the UK Space Agency. He leads the team that advises the UK Government on their Space Strategy and guides the UK's space sector to align with the government's vision within the National Space Strategy and current space policy.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
13:00pm - 14:30pm
Wednesday
29
June 2022
29/6/2022

The Role of the Science and Technology Facilities Council in Delivering the National Space Strategy

Professor Mark Thomson, Executive Chair of the Science & Technology Facilities Council
Professor Mark Thomson is Executive Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council. He is responsible for the research facilities at the UK National Laboratories. He also leads on infrastructure development, publishing the Research and Innovation Infrastructure Roadmap in 2019
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm - 14:30pm
29/6/2022

The Role of the Science and Technology Facilities Council in Delivering the National Space Strategy

Professor Mark Thomson, Executive Chair of the Science & Technology Facilities Council
Professor Mark Thomson is Executive Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council. He is responsible for the research facilities at the UK National Laboratories. He also leads on infrastructure development, publishing the Research and Innovation Infrastructure Roadmap in 2019
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm - 14:30pm
Thursday
30
June 2022
30/6/2022

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
30/6/2022

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
05
July 2022
5/7/2022

Levelling Up and Transport for London

Andy Byford, Commissioner for Transport for London
Andy Byford currently serves as the Commissioner of Transport for London. In the role he has formed a new executive team to streamline Tfl operations and make them financially sustainable, as London recovers from the Pandemic and moves forward with Levelling Up.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 14:30pm
5/7/2022

Levelling Up and Transport for London

Andy Byford, Commissioner for Transport for London
Andy Byford currently serves as the Commissioner of Transport for London. In the role he has formed a new executive team to streamline Tfl operations and make them financially sustainable, as London recovers from the Pandemic and moves forward with Levelling Up.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 14:30pm
Wednesday
06
July 2022
6/7/2022

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 published recently, 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
6/7/2022

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 published recently, 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
12
July 2022
12/7/2022

Importance of Gender Diversity in National Security

Rear Admiral Jude Terry OBE, Director of Personnel, Navy Command HQ
Rear Admiral Jude Terry OBE serves as the Director of Personnel within Navy Command HQ. She had previously served as Assistant Head of Joint Plans, responsible for the UK Strategic Command Portfolio of Capabilities. She was promoted to Rear Admiral and Director in 2022.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
12/7/2022

Importance of Gender Diversity in National Security

Rear Admiral Jude Terry OBE, Director of Personnel, Navy Command HQ
Rear Admiral Jude Terry OBE serves as the Director of Personnel within Navy Command HQ. She had previously served as Assistant Head of Joint Plans, responsible for the UK Strategic Command Portfolio of Capabilities. She was promoted to Rear Admiral and Director in 2022.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday
19
July 2022
19/7/2022

Driving the National Space Strategy

David Morris MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Space
David Morris MP Chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group for Space, raising awareness of the importance and opportunities of space-based capabilities in the UK. It seeks to highlight and promote the benefits of investment in the UK space sector and its role in the global economy.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
18:30pm - 20:30pm
19/7/2022

Driving the National Space Strategy

David Morris MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Space
David Morris MP Chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group for Space, raising awareness of the importance and opportunities of space-based capabilities in the UK. It seeks to highlight and promote the benefits of investment in the UK space sector and its role in the global economy.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
18:30pm - 20:30pm
Wednesday
20
July 2022
20/7/2022

Keeping the taps on: Securing the Water Supply Chain

Heidi Mottram CBE, CEO, Northumbrian Water
A British businesswoman and CEO of Northumbrian Water, Heidi Mottram CBE became its first female CEO in 2010. Prior to this she was the Managing Director of Northern Rail, and still holds the role of Non-Executive Director of Eurostar International. She is also a board member of CBI.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 14:30pm
20/7/2022

Keeping the taps on: Securing the Water Supply Chain

Heidi Mottram CBE, CEO, Northumbrian Water
A British businesswoman and CEO of Northumbrian Water, Heidi Mottram CBE became its first female CEO in 2010. Prior to this she was the Managing Director of Northern Rail, and still holds the role of Non-Executive Director of Eurostar International. She is also a board member of CBI.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm to 14:30pm
Wednesday
27
July 2022
27/7/2022

Delivering Corporate Social Responsibility and Growth

Amanda Mackenzie OBE, CEO, Business In The Community
Previously a member of Aviva's Group Executive, Amanda Mackenzie OBE is the Chief Executive of Business in the Community - The Prince's Responsible Business Network, which aims to create healthy and successful business communities.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm - 14:30pm
27/7/2022

Delivering Corporate Social Responsibility and Growth

Amanda Mackenzie OBE, CEO, Business In The Community
Previously a member of Aviva's Group Executive, Amanda Mackenzie OBE is the Chief Executive of Business in the Community - The Prince's Responsible Business Network, which aims to create healthy and successful business communities.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
12:30pm - 14:30pm
Thursday
28
July 2022
28/7/2022

Connectivity UK and Great British Railways

Sir Peter Hendy CBE, Chair of Network Rail
Sir Peter Hendy CBE is the chairman of Network Rail, having previously been the Commissioner for Transport for London from 2006-2015. He manages stakeholder relationships for Network Rail, as well as being the president of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
18:30pm to 20:30pm
28/7/2022

Connectivity UK and Great British Railways

Sir Peter Hendy CBE, Chair of Network Rail
Sir Peter Hendy CBE is the chairman of Network Rail, having previously been the Commissioner for Transport for London from 2006-2015. He manages stakeholder relationships for Network Rail, as well as being the president of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
18:30pm to 20:30pm
Tuesday
11
October 2022
11/10/2022

Global Britain and The Royal Navy

Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE ADC, First Sea Lord, Royal Navy
As the UK pursues its 'Global Britain' Agenda, the Royal Navy and its recent Aircraft Carrier expansion will play a key role, not least with the 'Indo-Pacific Tilt', as heralded by the 2021 Integrated Review.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
18:30pm to 20:30pm
11/10/2022

Global Britain and The Royal Navy

Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE ADC, First Sea Lord, Royal Navy
As the UK pursues its 'Global Britain' Agenda, the Royal Navy and its recent Aircraft Carrier expansion will play a key role, not least with the 'Indo-Pacific Tilt', as heralded by the 2021 Integrated Review.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
18:30pm to 20:30pm
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