2019


Globally connected cities & their relationship to the nation state
Chair: Ambassador Ivo Daalder

17-19 January 2019

 

The intersection of machine learning and genetic engineering: what should be our check list for society and state as we blast off?
Chair: Mr James Arroyo OBE

7-9 February 2019

 

Modern Education: what is contemporary education for, whom should we be educating, and how is it best achieved?
Chair: Professor Stephen Toope, OC

14-16 March 2019

 

Renewing democratic societies to face the future: what insights can we draw from the last two-and-a-half years of Ditchley conferences?
Chair: The Rt Hon The Lord Hill of Oareford CBE

12-13 April 2019

 

The transatlantic community and global finance
Co-chairs: Dr Lawrence H. Summers and The Rt Hon The Lord Hill of Oareford CBE

26-28 April 2019

 

The rise of populism: a crisis of democracy or noisy renewal?
Chair: The Rt Hon David Davis MP

16-18 May  2019

 

Intervention in other states: do we still believe we can intervene for good?
Chair: Professor The Hon. Gareth Evans, AC QC FASSA FAIIA

13-15 June 2019

 

Ditchley Foundation Annual Lecture LV
Delivered by Mark Carney - Governor of the Bank of England
6 July 2019

 

The future of strategic stability: how must modern deterrence evolve as landmark treaties expire and new weapons technologies and doctrines are developed?

13-15 September 2019

 

Transforming Ocean Data
Chair: Dr Linwood Pendleton

17-18 October 2019

 

Food security in the 21st century: global prospects for resilient and sustainable food production systems
Chair: Mr Michael McCain

1-3 November 2019

 

Japan, the West and China: Japan’s future and role in the world
Chair: The Hon. Alexander Downer AC

21-23 November 2019

 

Trust: in leaders, experts and institutions. Where and why has it gone and what can we do to renew it?
Co-Chairs: The Rt Hon The Lord Evans and The Hon Raaheela Ahmed

5-7 December 2019