Chatham House Events

🌍 In conversation with Damilola Ogunbiyi | Climate and Energy Summit 2025   We are delighted to share that Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and UN SRSG for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and Co-Chair of UN-Energy, in conversation with Ana Yang, will discuss clear pathways to accelerate progress towards universal energy access to advance a global, just and equitable energy transition.   Join us to explore emerging discussions and understand the key geopolitical developments, policy shifts and global mega-trends shaping climate action and the energy transition.   📅 18-19 March 2025 📍 Chatham House and online Register 👇 https://lnkd.in/eDKTAzmu

📢 One week until the early bird offer ends on 30 January | Space Security & Security and Defence Conferences 2025   Explore conflict, competition and cooperation at our inaugural Space Security Conference on 5 March. Join us in-person to access exclusive discussions on the future of global governance in space amid geopolitical rivalry.   Join us for our annual Security and Defence Conference on 6 March to discover future-proofing strategies for a fracturing world. In-person attendees will gain access to spotlight sessions exploring Arctic security and the growing role of middle powers.   Book before 30 January to save up to £200 👇 ▪️ Space Security: https://lnkd.in/eZpjurgj ▪️ Security and Defence: https://lnkd.in/eumZqhnZ   👋 Want to join us for both days? As part of our special offer on top of our early bird discount, you can save 30% on one conference when you book a ticket for the other. Book your ticket to either Security and Defence or Space Security to unlock the special offer or get in touch at conferences@chathamhouse.org to find out more.   #CHSpaceSec #CHSecDef #CHEvents

🌐 The architecture of global trade in 2025 | Global Trade Conference 2025   Join us to explore which geopolitical risks will have the greatest impact on global trade in 2025, the fragmentation of global trade architecture and key areas of reform within multinational organisations like the World Trade Organization (WTO).   Speakers: ▪️ Simon Manley CMG, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, UK Mission to the UN and WTO, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ▪️ Tatiana Prazeres, Secretary of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services, Brazil, MDIC ▪️ Keith Rockwell, Senior Research Fellow, Hinrich Foundation ▪️ Jeongmin Seong 成政珉, Parnter, McKinsey Global Institute ▪️ Chair: Rem Korteweg, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, The Clingendael Institute   Register on our website to gain unique insights into the crucial topics that will define the global trade landscape in coming years: https://lnkd.in/eGgPPkbU   📅 27 March 📍 Chatham House and online

🛰️ Explore the space economy and sustainability | Space Security Conference, 5 March   Increasing commercial activity in space has generated serious sustainability issues, including the proliferation of space junk, which pose huge risks to both outer space and earth.   Join policymakers, industry leaders and experts at our plenary session on 'The space economy and sustainability' at the 2025 Space Security Conference to gain unique insights into pressing challenges to space sustainability, their security implications and long-term solutions. Speakers include: ▪️ Matthew Archer, Director of Launch, UK Space Agency ▪️ Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Special Advisor for Political Affairs, European Space Agency - ESA ▪️ Ana Avila Becerril, Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations ▪️ Nikolai Khlystov, Thematic Lead, Space Technologies, World Economic Forum Book by 30th January to save up to £200 with our early bird rate 👇 https://lnkd.in/eF9CiHzj

📢 Speaker announcement | Security and Defence 2025, 6 March   We are delighted to announce new speakers for #CHSecDef, including:   ▪️ James Appathurai, Deputy Assistant Secretary General, Innovation, Hybrid and Cyber, NATO ▪️ Dr. LeAnne Noelani Howard, Senior Principal Policy and Security Strategist, Center for Strategic Competition, MITRE ▪️ Chris King, Director of Weapons of Mass Destruction Branch, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs ▪️ Manpreet Sethi, Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Air Power Studies ▪️ Torsten Kjølby Nielsen, Chief Counsellor for Arctic Affairs, Department for the Arctic and North America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark   Join us to gain expert insights on the security landscape of 2025, Arctic security, redesigning security in Europe, the future of arms control and more.   ✨ Special officer: To celebrate our inaugural Space Security Conference on 5 March, we are offering an exclusive 30% discount for all Security and Defence participants. Book your ticket to unlock the deal 👇 https://lnkd.in/ee9zJ2V9

🧩Explore the role of private finance in securing a sustainable future | Climate and Energy Summit 2025, 18-19 March With the weakening of public finance commitments at COP29, public funding alone will be insufficient to meet the compounding challenges of escalating climate hazards and the energy transition. Private capital has an important role to play in bridging the funding gap, enabling innovation, scaling solutions, and supporting the shift toward a sustainable future. Join industry leaders, investors, and policymakers at our interactive spotlight roundtable discussion on ‘Unlocking private finance’ at the 2025 Climate and Energy Summit to explore which incentives can better support transparent reporting, engagement, and the alignment of asset portfolios with a pragmatic transition. Speakers include: ▪️ Dr Amal-Lee Amin, Managing Director and Head of Climate, Diversity and Advisory, British International Investment ▪️ Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director, Climate Strategy and Delivery, EBRD ▪️ Michelle Capiod, Co-Founding Partner, Blume Equity ▪️ Dr Nicola Ranger, Director of the Resilient Planet Finance Lab, Environmental Change Institute (ECI), University of Oxford Book your in-person place to benefit from exclusive, under the Chatham House Rule conversations exploring strategies to secure a resilient future. Save up to £200 with our early bird rate 👇 https://lnkd.in/ets8SHUm #CHEvents

Enhancing space governance | Space Security 2025 🚀   Join us in-person at our inaugural Space Security Conference to hear from experts on the future of global space governance in a fracturing world.   Exclusive to in-person participants and held under the Chatham House Rule, this session will explore how governments, international organisations and the private sector can enhance collaboration on governance in outer space. Speakers include:   ▪️ Dr. Nate Dailey FRAeS, Chief Strategist, Space Program Development and Integration, MITRE ▪️ Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy for Space, European External Action Service ▪️ Aarti Holla-Maini, Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) ▪️ Marion Messmer, Senior Research Fellow, International Security Programme, Chatham House   Book your in-person place to gain access to exclusive discussions and network with senior leaders from across government, international organisations and industry 👇 https://lnkd.in/eSVVEFeY #CHSpaceSec #CHEvents

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Last week we were delighted to host James Manyika, Senior Vice President of Research, Technology and Society at Google for a conversation on the future of AI. Chaired by Gillian Tett, the pair discussed what 2025 will bring for AI in science, economics, global governance and international cooperation. The event was followed by a networking reception where delegates engaged with interactive demos of Google's AI models. Watch the full event recording here👇 https://lnkd.in/eV3GU6xZ

⚡Join us in-person to discuss the trade battle over electric vehicles | Global Trade Conference, 27 March 2025 Exclusive to in-person attendees and held under the Chatham House Rule, our spotlight session on EVs at Global Trade 2025 will explore how the industry has become a battleground of tariffs and subsidies, dividing states and businesses alike. Speakers confirmed so far include: ▪️ Graham Lanktree, Reporter, POLITICO ▪️ Sven De Knop, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP ▪️ Martin Lukas, Director, Trade Defence, DG-Trade, European Commission Book your in-person place to gain access to open and candid discussions shaping economic policy for the years ahead, plus multiple networking opportunities with senior leaders from across government, international organizations and industry👇 https://lnkd.in/eGsusiJX