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Global events

We’re active on the global stage throughout the year. From international summits to exclusive roundtables, discover all the ways we convene and connect with leaders and innovators on the ideas that shape the future.

Events & Highlights

The United Nations General Assembly 2026

SEPTEMBER 2026, NEW YORK CITY

At the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), we convened heads of government, ministers, scientists, entrepreneurs and practitioners to explore what leadership in the age of AI requires in practice. Our Executive Chairman Tony Blair was also joined by Bill Gates to discuss AI, government capability and the future of philanthropy, as part of a wider programme focused on helping governments harness AI for prosperity, security and more effective government.

TBI Summer Reception: Future in Focus

JULY 2026, LONDON

At our 2026 Summer Reception, we brought together senior leaders spanning business, politics and technology for an evening of conversation and connection. Comedian Matt Forde interviewed TBI Executive Chairman Tony Blair on the shifting global landscape, the UK outlook and the opportunities emerging from rapid technological change.

Vaccine Sovereignty as a Strategy for the UK’s Future Health, Wealth and National Security

FEBRUARY 2026, LONDON

At an event hosted in the House of Commons, TBI Director of Health Policy Dr Charlotte Refsum brought together leaders from government, industry and global health to discuss how the UK can rebuild its vaccine-manufacturing capacity, drawing on new TBI policy work.

Munich Security Conference

FEBRUARY 2026, MUNICH

TBI experts took part in private engagements at the conference. Strategic Counsellor General Sir Nick Carter joined a discussion on Europe’s defence capability and strategic agency, arguing that the continent must take greater responsibility for its own security and act at pace and scale. Director of Health Policy Dr Charlotte Refsum also contributed to a roundtable on vaccine sovereignty.

India AI Impact Summit

FEBRUARY 2026, NEW DELHI

Our exclusive half-day gathering brought together political leaders, technologists and policy experts to discuss how governments can translate AI capability into measurable public value, from growth and resilience to better services for citizens. The programme featured a conversation between former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Meta Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang on the leadership choices shaping AI’s real-world impact.

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