Programme Overview
Ditchley is an innovative connector and convenor working across multiple divides towards the renewal of democracy. Our programme orchestrates challenging conversations and sparks new thinking around key global themes, including Geopolitics, Democracy, Technology, and Energy and Climate challenges.
Geopolitics
How can we build and maintain Western alliances and equip democratic citizens, societies, and states so that they prosper in a time of systemic competition?
Democracy
What do citizens need to learn in order to thrive in a fast-changing world and how do civil and political systems need to adapt, given the multiple threats to democracies worldwide?
Technology
How can democracies use technology and data to enhance society, drive innovation, and renew democratic states and alliances across the globe?
Energy & Climate
How can democracies successfully deliver the necessary climate policies while maintaining energy security in challenging domestic and international political environments?
Preview of Upcoming Programme
Spanning our four core themes of Geopolitics, Democracy, Technology, and Energy & Climate, Ditchley discussions address complex challenges that do not have simple solutions. Our invitation-only convenings gather a judicious mix of leaders and emerging talent from across the public and private sectors to encourage conversations that span divides and create space for strategic thinking. Events range from our gold standard monthly conferences to smaller backchannel talks with key people to large-scale assemblies, such as the Annual Lecture.
04 December 2025
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