Past events

This event explores how the future of sneakers can be reinvented with a special focus on the role of design, innovation and sustainability. 

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, experts consider how Japan and the UK are using soft power diplomacy in their diplomatic exchanges. 

Panellists exchange perspectives on the African Continental Free Trade Area, including the priorities for implementation and how to ensure that Africa’s diverse economies and populations are able to benefit from it.

In recent years, globalization has come under attack in the United States with many voters advocating for a reduced role for the US in global economic affairs.

At the same time as the climate crisis threatens, the rapid acceleration of technology means 30 per cent of jobs are due to disappear by the mid 2030s.

What role can TRIPS waivers for health commodities play in tackling pandemics?

Join this insightful conversation between Lady Suzanne Heywood, chair, CNH Industrial and Evan Davis, presenter, BBC Radio4.

Experts discuss how US-China relations are impacting on countries in the Asia-Pacific.

2021 could be an inflection point for global trade governance as trade – in particular the distribution of vaccines – plays a critical role in the fight against COVID-19 and the global economic recovery.

A conversation with Lord Hague of Richmond and Hillary Clinton, who worked together closely in government.

Can liberal democracies give meaning to their status as allies as well as partners?

Experts discuss emergent trends in Asia’s supply chains and trade relations.