Skip to content

Events

TBI at Party Conferences 2025

At this year’s party conferences the Tony Blair Institute will set out a bold agenda, combining radical, practical policy with strategic political insight. Real change demands disruptive ideas and bold delivery to unite a divided electorate. Join us as we convene leaders, thinkers and reformers to chart a path from decline to transformation.

Liberal Democrat Party Conference

How Do the Liberal Democrats Prosper in an Era of Disruption?

21 September, 6.15pm–7.15pm

Dr Chris Adams (Chair), Daisy Cooper MP, Stephen Bush, Sam Sharps (TBI)

Voters everywhere are pessimistic and looking for radical change. What does this mean for the Liberal Democrats? Join TBI’s Sam Sharps, the FT’s Stephen Bush and Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP to explore how the party can thrive in an era of disruption. 

Reimagining International Development

22 September, 11.30am–12.30pm

Sir Myles Wickstead (Chair), Sam Sharps (TBI), Monica Harding MP 

With the UK development budget under greater strain than ever, what does a sustainable policy look like? Monica Harding MP, Sir Myles Wickstead and TBI’s Sam Sharps will explore how the Liberal Democrats can reshape international development to reflect modern global challenges. 

Labour Party Conference

Labour’s Impossible Coalition?

28 September, 3pm–4pm

Joe Morris MP, Jake Richards MP, Joani Reid MP, Ryan Wain (TBI)

Can Labour hold together the coalition that propelled it to power and deliver transformative change for Britain? Some of Labour’s newest MPs debate whether radical change inevitably means sacrificing parts of its coalition – or is ambitious reform precisely what holds it together?

Trade in a Turbulent World

28 September, 5.30pm–6.30pm

Douglas Alexander MP, Tom Smith (TBI), Anne McElvoy 

The global trading landscape is undergoing profound change. In an increasingly volatile world, how can the UK craft a trade strategy that truly serves its economic needs? Join TBI’s Tom Smith, Douglas Alexander MP and Politico’s Anne McElvoy as they explore the challenges and opportunities shaping Britain’s future in global trade. 

The Public Pulse on AI: Attitudes, Trust and Political Choices

29 September, 11.15am–12pm

Jakob Mökander (TBI), Kelly Beaver (Ipsos), Feryal Clark MP

With the technological revolution rapidly advancing but public distrust at an all-time high, how do we win the argument for AI reforms in public services? Kelly Beaver of Ipsos, Feryal Clark MP and TBI’s Jakob Mökander explore this question. 

The Rachman Review Live with David Lammy

29 September, 2pm-3pm

David Lammy MP, Gideon Rachman

As we move towards a multipolar world, with astonishing advances in technology, how can diplomacy keep up? What does UK statecraft look like in 2025 and beyond? Join us for a live recording of the FT’s Rachman Review podcast with Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP.

Disruptive Delivery: In Conversation with Pat McFadden

29 September, 3pm–4pm

Pat McFadden MP, Patrick Maguire

Voters are demanding visible, meaningful change – not just new promises but a new way of governing. Join Pat McFadden MP in conversation with Patrick Maguire of The Times to explore how state reform can move beyond rhetoric to reach genuinely transformative outcomes. 

The New Industrial Strategy: From Deindustrialisation to Reinvention

29 September, 4pm–5pm

Jonathan Reynolds MP, Tom Smith (TBI)

In a deindustrialised economy, it’s easy to look back. But to meet the demands of the future, Britain must reinvent its strategy for industrial renewal. How can we identify, attract and support the right sort of employers? Hear from the expert panel: Jonathan Reynolds MP, TBI’s Tom Smith and another speaker TBC. 

The Future of Education: In Conversation with Bridget Phillipson

29 September, 5pm–6pm

Bridget Phillipson MP, Ryan Wain (TBI)

Today, the tools exist to provide every child with a personalised education, with learning tailored to individual needs and differentiated by subject. But how can the best, most innovative educational materials be introduced into classrooms and university campuses? Join TBI and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson MP to explore how education can be transformed – from primary school right through to university. 

Intergenerational Inequality: Bridging the Divide

30 September, 9.45am–10.45am

Lewis Goodall, Torsten Bell MP, Sam Sharps (TBI) 

From housing to climate to work, the generational divide in British politics is stark. How should the Labour government approach the issues that create this divide and build a coalition that works for everyone, young and old? The News Agents’ Lewis Goodall, Torsten Bell MP and TBI’s Sam Sharps discuss.

The Leader’s Speech 2025

30 September, 4pm–5pm

Scarlett Maguire, Ailbhe Rea, Sam White, Ryan Wain (TBI)

How did Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s second Conference speech go? Is there anything we might have missed on the first listen? Get the inside track from the experts who know the prime minister best.

Conservative Party Conference

Tough on Serious and Organised Crime

6 October, 1pm–2pm

Katie Lam MP, Dr Alexander Iosad (TBI), Lord Daniel Finkelstein (Chair) 

Serious and organised crime is evolving, and so too must the response. Join Katie Lam MP and expert panellists to explore how technology can strengthen enforcement, disrupt criminal networks and support a smarter, more effective approach to public safety. 

Delivery in Modern Government

6 October, 6pm–7.30pm

Andy Street, Alexander Iosad (TBI)

What does it take for government to truly deliver? In this discussion we’ll be joined by panellists with experience at the centre of government as they share lessons on how the state can deliver, explore how data and AI can transform services, debate the role of digital ID and set out a vision for public services that can win lasting political support. 

Disruptive Delivery: In Conversation with Michael Gove

7 October, 6pm–7.30pm

Michael Gove, Ryan Wain (TBI)

Voters everywhere are pessimistic and want radical change – what does this mean for the Conservative Party? Join TBI and Lord Michael Gove to explore how the party can thrive amid global pessimism and disruption.  

Explore