Foreign policy and international affairs events

Discover our events that bring together world and thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to engage in meaningful dialogue on pressing global issues.

Image — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox on stage at Chatham House.

About our events

Alongside our independent analysis and advice, we pursue our mission through convening meetings of the people and organisations driving meaningful change.

Who attends them

Our world-leading programme brings together academics, business leaders, commentators, civil society representatives, heads of state, industry experts, policymakers and the interested public to examine the issues shaping geopolitics.

Members and guests receive priority access to most events, with places available to those who register their interest. Some sessions may be member-only, balloted or invitation-only.

Reasons to attend

Chatham House events offer a valuable opportunity to engage with the people shaping global affairs. Each session provides clear, balanced insight to help audiences understand the forces influencing world events. 

Participants gain evidence-based perspectives, practical analysis and the latest thinking across a broad range of topics and regions. By attending, you join a global community working to support governments and societies in building a more secure, sustainable, prosperous and just world.

In 2025, we hosted over 250 events with 26,000 attendees from across the world. Join the debate today by registering for one.

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Themes covered

Our events explore the major themes defining international affairs, including global security and governance, climate and environmental challenges, technological change and regional developments across key parts of the world.

Formats provided

Chatham House events support open, balanced and informed debate. They are delivered through a curated range of formats, including conferences, corporate briefings, panel discussions, roundtables, webinars and more.

Where they are

Most events are hosted from the institute at 10 St James’s Square in London, with many sessions delivered in hybrid or online-only formats, enabling participation from anywhere in the world. We also run several off-site events throughout the year, including our flagship London Conference and Europe’s Strategic Choices.

Become a member

Become a member

Chatham House membership is essential if you are passionate about international affairs, high quality research and open debate.

Become a member