Party Conference Events 2024

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With conference season well underway, see some of our top picks from the three major party conferences, highlighting events that we think will be of particular interest to those in the democracy sector.

If you think we’ve missed an event or have something wrong, please let us know at [email protected]

 

Liberal Democrat Conference 2024

A picture of Brighton's skyline in the early evening

Brighton 14th – 17th September

 

A Parliament for Proportional Representation

Hosted by Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform

With Tom Brake, Unlock Democracy; Parth Patel, Institute for Public Policy and Research; Jill Rutter, Institute for Government; and a Liberal Democrat MP (tbc)

Sat 14th Sept from 8pm: The Pavillion

 

Supporting LGBT+ People in Rural and Less Urban Communities

Hosted by LGBT+ Lib Dems

Sat 14th Sept from 8:15pm: The Brighton Centre, Meeting Room 1C

 

The Rising Storm: Populism, Nationalism, Scapegoating; Global Liberal Responses

Hosted by Social Liberal Forum

with Layla Moran MP

Sat 14th Sept from 8:15pm: The Grand Hotel, Empress Room

 

Russia to Westminster: What is the Future of Anti-Corruption in the UK

Hosted by UK Anti-Corruption Coalition, Transparency International UK, Spotlight on Corruption, APPG on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax

Sun 15th Sept from 11:30am: The Brighton Centre, Meeting Room 1C

 

Compass Panel: Is Cross-Party Cooperation the Key Success for Lib Dem Policies?

Hosted by Compass

Sun 15th Sept from 1pm: DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, Osbourne Suite

 

The ‘Constructive Opposition’: How will the Liberal Democrats Maximise their Influence in the New Parliament?

Hosted by IPPR

With Layla Moran MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs & International Development; Mark Pack, President of the Liberal Democrats and Polly Mackenzie

Mon 16th Sept from 1pm: Consort Room, The Grand Hotel

 

Unlocking Philanthropy and Charitable Giving to Transform Local Communities

Hosted by Demos

Mon 16th Sept from 6:15pm: Regent Room, The Grand

 

Exploring the Most Disproportional General Election Result Ever (over drinks)

Hosted by Electoral Reform Society

Mon 16th Sept from 7.45pm: The Brighton Centre, Meeting Room 1B

 

Exhibition Stands to Visit:

Who: Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform

Between 14th – 17th Sept

 

 

Labour Conference 2024

A skyline of Liverpool in golden hour

Liverpool 21st – 25th September

 

Party Democracy – The Key to Labour’s success in Government

Hosted by Campaign for Labour Party Democracy

With Richard Burgon MP, Carol Mochan MSP, Mish Rahman NEC, Jess Barnard NEC

Sat 21st Sept from 6:30pm: Large Meeting Hall, Quaker Meeting House

 

Civility in Politics

Hosted by Anya Sizer, Compassion in Politics

With Jo Cox foundation, Democracy Network, Kim Leadbeater MP, Fawcett

Sun 22nd Sept from 1pm: TBC

 

How will Labour Fix Our Public Services?

Hosted by IPPR and Newton Europe

With Georgia Gould MP, Parliamentary Secretary at Cabinet Office; Richard Lum, Senior Partner, Newton Europe; Chris Thomas, Head of the IPPR Commission on Health and Prosperity

Sun 22nd Sept from 2pm: Education Area 3, Museum of Liverpool

 

Modernising Elections: Improving Participation in British Democracy

Hosted by IPPR and The UK Democracy Fund (hosted by the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust)

With Rt Hon Lucy Powell MP, Leader of the House of Commons; Dr Parth Patel, Principal Research Fellow, IPPR; Angela Rayner MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Deputy Prime Minister (invited), Harry Quilter-Pinner, Interim Executive Director, IPPR

Sun 22nd Sept from 3.45pm: Education Area 3, Museum of Liverpool

 

Change That Lasts: Why Labour Should Introduce PR

Hosted by Campaign for Labour Party Democracy

With Caroline Osborne, Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester Professor Rob Ford and University of Manchester

Sun 22nd Sept from 5pm: Hall 2D, ACC

 

Walking the Talk on Missions: A Different Way to do Government

Hosted by IPPR and the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose

With Prof Mariana Mazzucato, Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value and Founding Director of the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose; Georgia Gould MP, Parliamentary Secretary at Cabinet Office and Harry Quilter-Pinner, Interim Executive Director, IPPR

Sun 22nd Sept from 5.30pm: Education Area 3, Museum of Liverpool

 

The Road to 2029: A Conversation with Sir John Curtice

Hosted by Demos

Sun 22nd Sept from 6pm: Prince Suite 3, Crowne Plaza, Liverpool City Centre

 

Devolution and the Mission of National Renewal

Hosted by Unlock Democracy

With Cllr Kaya Comer Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council; Jonathan Davies, Professor of Critical Policy Studies, De Montfort University; Frances Foley, Deputy Director, Compass

Sun 22nd Sept from 6pm: Albert 4, Hilton Liverpool City Centre, 3 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool L1 8LW

 

How to Build a Decade of National Renewal

Hosted by IPPR

With Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs; Dr Parth Patel, Principal Research Fellow, IPPR and Harry Quilter-Pinner, Interim Executive Director, IPPR

Sun 22nd Sept from 6.45pm: Education Area 3, Museum of Liverpool

 

The Campaign Fringe at Labour Conference 2024

This Labour conference Campaign Lab and friends are taking over a warehouse for one day only next to the conference zone for #TheCampaignFringe – a laid-back space to explore what’s new in campaigning.

Here’s what you can expect:

⭐ Exhibits from various organizations across the progressive ecosystem

⭐ Expert campaign advice at one of our free Campaign Surgeries

⭐ Events addressing questions central to the future of campaigning

See full event details including speakers & panels at campaignlab.uk

Mon 23rd Sept from 11am – 7pm: 41 Stanhope St, Liverpool L8 5RE

campaignlab.uk

Power in Your Hands: Community Ownership Driving Local Growth

Hosted by Co-operative Party & Power to Change

With Emma Foody MP; Jim McMahon MP, Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government); Ailbhe McNabola, Dept. Chief Executive, Power to Change and Sarah Longlands, Chief Executive, CLES

Mon 23rd Sept from 12pm: Arena Room 10, ACC

 

Institute for Government in Conversation

Hosted by Institute for Government and New Statesman

With Secretary of State (Invited)

Mon 23rd Sept from 1pm: Meeting Room 11C, ACC

 

Can Democracy Survive the Crisis in the Media… and What Can Labour Do About It?

Hosted by Byline Times, PINF, Media Reform Coalition and Hacked Off

With Emily Maitlis, The News Agents; Baroness Frances O’Grady, House of Lords, formerly Trades Union Congress; Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for Culture, Media and Sport (invited); Dawn Butler MP (invited); Adam Bienkov, Byline Times; Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana, Impress; Jonathan Heawood, Public Interest News Foundation; Nathan Sparkes, Hacked Off and Tom Chivers, Media Reform Coalition

Mon 23rd Sept from 2pm: Albert 3, Hilton Hotel

 

The Future of Local Government and Communities

Hosted by Fabien Society and Local Government Information Unit

With speakers (tbc)

Mon 23rd Sept from 4pm: Maritime Museum, 4th Floor

 

How can Labour Reset Standards in Public Life and Improve Trust in Our Politics?

Hosted by Institute for Government, Transparency International, Spotlight on Corruption and UK Anti-Corruption Coalition

With Dr Hannah White, Director, Institute for Government; Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (invited); Duncan Hames, Transparency International UK and Dr Susan Hawley, Spotlight on Corruption

Mon 23rd Sept from 5:30pm: Liverpool, ACC

 

Taking Back Control: The Next Phase of Devolution

Hosted by IPPR and the Local Trust

With Zoë Billingham, Director, IPPR; Jim McMahon MP, Minister of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (invited); Matt Leach, Local Trust and Ryan Swift, IPPR North

Mon 23rd Sept from 5:45pm: Education area 3, Museum of Liverpool

 

ERS Democracy Reception

Hosted by Electoral Reform Society

Hosting a drinks reception with a range of speakers!

Mon 23rd Sept from 7pm: RIBA North Building – Winter Gardens

 

The Future of Democracy: Public Voice and Protest

Hosted by Liberty

With Akiko Hart, Director, Liberty; Polly Curtis, Director, Demos; Florence Eshalomi MP (invited), MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green; Sarah Sackman MP, Solicitor General (invited) and John Tizard, Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Tues 24th Sept from 9am: Area Room 5, ACC

 

Combatting the Kleptocrats: How to Make the UK the Anti-Corruption Capital of the World?

Hosted by IPPR and UK Anti-Corruption Coalition

With Tulip Siddiq MP (invited); Joe Powell MP, Chair of the APPG on Anti-Corruption & Responsible Tax; Rt Hon. the Baroness Hodge of Barking DBE; Dr Parth Patel, Principal Research Fellow, IPPR and Laura Chappell, Associate Director for International Policy, IPPR

Tues 24th Sept from 9am: Area Room 9, ACC

 

Mayors and Missions: How will Labour Spread Growth and Opportunity Across the Country?

Hosted by IPPR

With Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Zoë Billingham, Director, IPPR North

Tues 24th Sept from 3:30pm: Area Room 9, ACC

 

Constitutional Change is Not Boring, It’s Critical

Hosted by Commission on Political Power

With Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester Chair: Zoë Billingham, Director, IPPR North

Tues 24th Sept from 5pm: Area Room 10, ACC

 

Exhibition Stands to Visit:

Who: Migrant Democracy Project

Sun 22nd Sept: Stall J25

 

 

Conservative Conference 2024

Birmingham 29th September – 2nd October

 

The Road to 2029: A Conversation with Sir John Curtice

Hosted by Demos

Sun 29th Sept from 6pm: Drawing Room, Hyatt Regency

 

How Do We Safely Harness the Productivity Potential of AI in Public Service Reform?

Hosted by Demos

Mon 30th Sept from 11am: Concerto, Hyatt Regency

 

Fighting Economic Crime: Cleaning Up the UK’s Dirty Money Problem

Hosted by Bright Blue

With the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition

Mon 30th Sept from 2:15pm: Exec Room 7, ICC Birmingham

 

Public Services: The Next Frontier of English Devolution?

Hosted by Demos

Mon 30th Sept from 3:30pm: Concerto, Hyatt Regency

 

The Great Stagnation: Where Next for Conservative Economics?

Hosted by Demos

Mon 30th Sept from 8:30pm: Fortissimo, Hyatt Regency

 

Rebuilding the Conservative Voter Coalition

Hosted by Conservative Action for Electoral Reform

Tues 01st Oct from 6pm: Fortissimo, in the Hyatt Regency, Birmingham, B1 2JZ

 

Exploring the Most Disproportional General Election Result Ever

Hosted by Conservative Action for Electoral Reform

Tues 01st Oct: Fortissimo, in the Hyatt Regency, Birmingham, B1 2JZ

 

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