The opening plenary will bring leading policy makers together to take stock of the immense challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has created around the world, and the global response so far.

In his new book, which he will talk about at this event, Rutger Bregman shows us that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people are good.

Instances of racist hate crimes have surged in the UK since the 2016 Brexit referendum.

There is increasing concern that people from ethnic minority backgrounds are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 in England

From strict lockdowns and school shutdowns to fostering self-responsibility, governments have taken different paths to fight the pandemic.

In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the negotiations for the UK’s future relationship with the EU look even more challenging.

In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the negotiations for the UK’s future relationship with the EU look even more challenging.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are more important than ever - how do we re-inject momentum into the Addis Agenda and create a sustainable and resilient world?

What are the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Western Balkans? What economic, social and democracy issues have arisen from the pandemic? What are the challenges that lie ahead?

Listen to this discussion on life after COVID-19 with the former leaders of Australia, Chile, Italy and New Zealand.