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.
Wednesday
21
April 2021
21/4/2021

The Making of British National Security Strategy

Professor Sir Hew Strachan FBA, FRSE, Wardlaw Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews
Hew Strachan, FBA, FRSE, Hon. D. Univ (Paisley) has been Wardlaw Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews since 2015. He is a Life Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he taught from 1975 to 1992.
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4:00pm to 5:15pm
21/4/2021

The Making of British National Security Strategy

Professor Sir Hew Strachan FBA, FRSE, Wardlaw Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews
Hew Strachan, FBA, FRSE, Hon. D. Univ (Paisley) has been Wardlaw Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews since 2015. He is a Life Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he taught from 1975 to 1992.
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4:00pm to 5:15pm
Thursday
22
April 2021
22/4/2021

The Unanswered Questions: Identifying a Grand Strategy for Space

Ian Taylor MBE, former UK Science Minister; Jean-Jacques Dordain, former Director General of European Space Agency; Mac Evans, former President of Canadian Space Agency
Considering the National Space Strategy is expected to be published in June, how do we evaluate the unanswered questions in our strategic thinking?
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5:00pm to 6:00pm
22/4/2021

The Unanswered Questions: Identifying a Grand Strategy for Space

Ian Taylor MBE, former UK Science Minister; Jean-Jacques Dordain, former Director General of European Space Agency; Mac Evans, former President of Canadian Space Agency
Considering the National Space Strategy is expected to be published in June, how do we evaluate the unanswered questions in our strategic thinking?
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5:00pm to 6:00pm
Tuesday
27
April 2021
27/4/2021

The Royal Air Force post-Integrated Review

Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston CBE ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, The Royal Air Force
Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston was appointed Chief of the Air Staff on 26 July 2019. Staff appointments in the Ministry of Defence have included the Operations Directorate and the predecessor to what is now Military Strategic Effects.
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4:00pm to 5:15pm
27/4/2021

The Royal Air Force post-Integrated Review

Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston CBE ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, The Royal Air Force
Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston was appointed Chief of the Air Staff on 26 July 2019. Staff appointments in the Ministry of Defence have included the Operations Directorate and the predecessor to what is now Military Strategic Effects.
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4:00pm to 5:15pm
Thursday
06
May 2021
6/5/2021

Standing Up UK Space Command

Air Commodore Paul Godfrey OBE, Commander, UK Space Command
In February 2021 it was announced that Air Commodore Paul Godfrey OBE would become the first Commander, United Kingdom Space Command. In taking up the post he will be promoted to the rank of Air Vice-Marshal.
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5:00pm to 6:00pm
6/5/2021

Standing Up UK Space Command

Air Commodore Paul Godfrey OBE, Commander, UK Space Command
In February 2021 it was announced that Air Commodore Paul Godfrey OBE would become the first Commander, United Kingdom Space Command. In taking up the post he will be promoted to the rank of Air Vice-Marshal.
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Tuesday
11
May 2021
11/5/2021

Digital Transformation in the Infrastructure Industry

Mark Enzer OBE, Chief Technical Officer of Mott MacDonald and Head of the National Digital Twin Programme
As Mott MacDonald’s Chief Technical Officer, Mark is accountable to the Executive Board for technical excellence across the Group. He is also Head of the National Digital Twin programme within the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB).
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4:00pm to 5:15pm
11/5/2021

Digital Transformation in the Infrastructure Industry

Mark Enzer OBE, Chief Technical Officer of Mott MacDonald and Head of the National Digital Twin Programme
As Mott MacDonald’s Chief Technical Officer, Mark is accountable to the Executive Board for technical excellence across the Group. He is also Head of the National Digital Twin programme within the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB).
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Wednesday
19
May 2021
19/5/2021

In Conversation with Admiral Tony Radakin CB ADC, First Sea Lord, Royal Navy

Admiral Tony Radakin CB ADC, First Sea Lord, Royal Navy
Tony Radakin was appointed First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff in June 2019. Previously, he was Chief of Staff of the Joint Forces Command(2016 – 2018) and Second Sea Lord (2018 – 2019).
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
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6:30pm to 8:30pm
19/5/2021

In Conversation with Admiral Tony Radakin CB ADC, First Sea Lord, Royal Navy

Admiral Tony Radakin CB ADC, First Sea Lord, Royal Navy
Tony Radakin was appointed First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff in June 2019. Previously, he was Chief of Staff of the Joint Forces Command(2016 – 2018) and Second Sea Lord (2018 – 2019).
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
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6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursday
20
May 2021
20/5/2021

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
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
20/5/2021

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
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12:30pm to 2:30pm
Thursday
27
May 2021
27/5/2021

Labour's Vision for Transport

Jim McMahon OBE MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition
In April 2020, Jim was appointed by Keir Starmer to serve in Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Transport Secretary a role which he currently holds.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
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12:30pm to 2:30pm
27/5/2021

Labour's Vision for Transport

Jim McMahon OBE MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition
In April 2020, Jim was appointed by Keir Starmer to serve in Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Transport Secretary a role which he currently holds.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
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12:30pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday
01
June 2021
1/6/2021

Reflections on the Middle East

Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer KCB DSO MBE, Former Chief of Joint Operations and Defence Senior Adviser Middle East and North Africa
In 2014 Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer KCB DSO MBE became Chief of Joint Operations. He then took over as the Defence Senior Adviser Middle East and North Africa in January 2018, spending over three years in that role.
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23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
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6:30pm to 8:30pm
1/6/2021

Reflections on the Middle East

Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer KCB DSO MBE, Former Chief of Joint Operations and Defence Senior Adviser Middle East and North Africa
In 2014 Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer KCB DSO MBE became Chief of Joint Operations. He then took over as the Defence Senior Adviser Middle East and North Africa in January 2018, spending over three years in that role.
Physical Event
23 Grafton Street, W1S 4EY
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6:30pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday
08
June 2021
8/6/2021

We Are Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People

Eliot Higgins, Founder, Bellingcat
Eliot Higgins is an award-winning investigative journalist, and founder of Bellingcat. His inquiries have revealed extraordinary findings on subjects such as the downing of flight MH17 in Ukraine and the sourcing of weapons in the Syrian Civil War.
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4:00pm to 5:00pm
8/6/2021

We Are Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People

Eliot Higgins, Founder, Bellingcat
Eliot Higgins is an award-winning investigative journalist, and founder of Bellingcat. His inquiries have revealed extraordinary findings on subjects such as the downing of flight MH17 in Ukraine and the sourcing of weapons in the Syrian Civil War.
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Thursday
10
June 2021
10/6/2021

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
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12:30pm to 2:30pm
10/6/2021

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
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Tuesday
15
June 2021
15/6/2021

Lunch with Sir John Armitt CBE, Chairman, National Infrastructure Commission

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
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12:30pm to 2:30pm
15/6/2021

Lunch with Sir John Armitt CBE, Chairman, National Infrastructure Commission

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
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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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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
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6:30pm to 8:30pm
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
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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
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12:30pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday
07
July 2021
7/7/2021

The role of business in Defence Procurement - Jeremy Quin MP

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
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9:00 am
7:45am to 9:00am
7/7/2021

The role of business in Defence Procurement - Jeremy Quin MP

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
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9:00 am
7:45am to 9:00am
Wednesday
14
July 2021
14/7/2021

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
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6:30pm to 8:30pm
14/7/2021

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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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
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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
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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
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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
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 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
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2:30 pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
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
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