Events

We convene leaders from across the sectors in a safe, trusted space to tackle the UK’s key policy challenges through strategic dialogue. Explore our upcoming policy dialogue events below. Roundtables are invitation-only; please contact us at [email protected] for details.

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26 Mar 2025 Online Virtual Live Briefing

Virtual Live Briefing with David Hill, Director General for Strategy and Water, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Join us for this virtual live briefing exploring the developments around water resource management in the UK and how cross-sector collaboration can help to secure the future of water supply.

Net zero and sustainability Infrastructure
1 Apr 2025 Online Webinar

Step Up Step Across: Drop-in Session

Join this session to learn more about our WIG Step Up Step Across Programme. One of our Programme Managers will walk you through key information about the programme such as learning objectives, dates, time commitment, and more. 

1 Apr 2025 Lunchtime Briefing

Lunchtime Briefing with Fintan Slye, Chief Executive, National Energy System Operator (NESO)

Join us for this Lunchtime Briefing exploring the future of Britain’s electricity and gas networks and how cross-sector collaboration can promote the government’s mission-led approach to energy policy.

Net zero and sustainability
2 Apr 2025 Online Webinar

Women's Leadership Programme: Drop-in session

Join this session to learn more about our WIG Women's Leadership Programme. One of our Programme Managers will walk you through key information about the programme such as learning objectives, dates, time commitment, and more. 

3 Apr 2025 In Person Roundtable

Roundtable with Emma Bourne OBE, Director, Circular Economy, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

This roundtable focusing on the implementation of EPR, DRS and Simpler Recycling schemes across the UK and the role of cross-sector collaboration in its success is intended specifically for Heads of Government Affairs or equivalent ; attendance is by invitation.

Net zero and sustainability
9 Apr 2025 In Person Roundtable

UK Trade Strategy Roundtable with Amanda Brooks, Director General, Trade Policy, Implementation and Negotiations (TPIN)

With Nick Baird, Chair, Trade Remedies Authority. This roundtable will discuss the developments around UK trade strategy and how it aligns with industrial and investment strategies looking at the wider growth mission. It is intended specifically for Director of Government Affairs roles or equivalent; attendance is by invitation.

Trade and international affairs
16 Apr 2025 In Person Roundtable

Roundtable with Joanna Key, Director General, Regeneration, Housing and Planning, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

This roundtable discussing opportunities for collaboration and innovation in planning and infrastructure is intended specifically for Directors of Government Affairs or equivalent; attendance is by invitation.

Economic growth and prosperity Infrastructure
24 Apr 2025 Lunchtime Briefing

Lunchtime Briefing with Elliot Shaw, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, National Highways

Join us for this Lunchtime Briefing to explore how strategic roads can drive growth in the UK's economy and the role cross-sector collaboration can play in addressing key opportunities and challenges.

Economic growth and prosperity Infrastructure
30 Apr 2025 In Person Roundtable

Roundtable with Alex Hynes, Director General Rail Services Group, Department for Transport (DfT)

This roundtable focusing on railway network reforms and their impact on the UK's economic growth, is intended specifically for Directors of Government Affairs or equivalent; attendance is by invitation.

Infrastructure
1 May 2025 Lunchtime Briefing

Lunchtime Briefing with Kate Joseph, Director General, Economic Security and Trade Relations (ESTR), Department for Business and Trade

With Oriel Petry, Senior Vice President, Group Head of Public Affairs, Airbus UK

Economic growth and prosperity Trade and international affairs