Conservative Party Conference
We have made exciting changes to our biggest-ever Conservative Party Conference fringe programme, which we want to share with you. Scroll down to find our updated list of events and speakers relating to our work on levelling up, social fabric, net zero, science and technology, and future politics.
You can find all of our events at the Onward Marquee inside the secure zone at Manchester Central unless otherwise stated below.
Sunday 1 October
Join us for an hour-long conversation between Kate McCann, Times Radio Political Editor and Ben Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley, to discuss devolution, net zero and levelling up. Register your interest.
How can local residents be empowered to improve their neighbourhoods? Register your interest.
Can placed-based strategies that bring together research excellence, skills and investment in local areas deliver on the UK’s science superpower agenda? Register your interest.
Can placed-based strategies that bring together research excellence, skills and investment in local areas deliver on the UK’s science superpower agenda? Register your interest.
Our world is changing and politics must change with it. How should Conservatives respond as we enter the mid-21st Century? Register your interest.
Join us for an hour-long conversation with Sebastian Payne and Foreign Secretary Rt Hon James Cleverly MP to discuss the UK’s place in the world. Register your interest.
Onward’s Drinks Party is the highlight of our Conference Programme. This year, we’re kindly supported by The Premier League. Please note this event is strictly by invitation only.
Monday 2 October
Britain has a skills problem. How can apprenticeships and vocational training shore up the UK’s skills pipeline and improve social mobility? Register your interest.
What role can schools play in levelling up and preparing our economy for the future? Register your interest.
How can people, businesses and policymakers work together to make Britain’s homes more energy efficient? Register your interest.
How can we balance innovation and accountability by creating adaptable and future-proof regulatory frameworks which promote responsible AI development and deployment? Register your interest.
How can strong public-private partnerships unlock our cities’ potential? Register your interest.
What support can regulators and platforms give to SMEs to support them in providing a healthier offer to customers and communities? Register your interest.
How can the Government address pressures on the teaching profession and improve our education system? Register your interest.
Join us for a reception with Energy Secretary Rt Hon Claire Coutinho MP. Register your interest.
Join us for an hour-long conversation between Onward’s Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee and Security Minister Rt Hon Tom Tugendhat MP to discuss Britain’s place on the world stage. Register your interest.
Tuesday 3 October
The NHS is under pressure from growing backlogs, declining population health, and frontline staff shortages. How can we find a path to a more productive NHS to solve these challenges? Register your interest.
SMEs form the backbone of UK plc. How can we build a thriving economy through greater collaboration between businesses big and small? Register your interest.
How can a boost to housing supply be used as a vehicle for economic growth and job creation across the UK? Register your interest.
How can better leadership and management across the public sector improve outcomes? Register your interest.
How can the UK mobilise Government, academia and industry around a shared strategy to become a scientific industrial powerhouse? Register your interest.
How can developers and policymakers work together to deliver planning reform that drives growth, homes and jobs? Register your interest.
Can we overcome the infrastructure and governance challenges facing the energy transition? Register your interest.
Taxes have risen to an unprecedented level, hitting working families hard. How do we build a fairer tax system for Britain? Register your interest.
Copyright © 2022 Onward All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is
4 Millbank, Westminster, London, SW1P 3JA, United Kingdom
