Reform UK Party Conference 2026

Bright Blue is delighted to announce our event programme at the 2026 Reform UK Party Conference.

Our public panel event will take place inside the secure zone at The National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. No RSVP is required but you will need a Reform UK Party Conference pass to attend in person. You can register for a pass here.

If you would like more information about our events at the Party Conferences, please contact Omar Mahometes-Nathoo.

Hotting up: how can we reduce energy costs for households?

Friday 4th September 2026, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Rountable 2, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

Inside the secure zone

  • Duncan Massey MSP, Convener, Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee, The Scottish Parliament
  • Gawain Towler, Board member, Reform UK
  • Chris Norris, Director of Policy and Campaigns, National Residential Landlords Association
  • Ryan Shorthouse, Executive Chair, Bright Blue
  • Duncan Carter, Corporate Affairs Manager, Calor Gas Ltd
  • Poppy Coburn, Associate Comment Editor, The Telegraph (Chair)

Conservative Party Conference 2026

Bright Blue is delighted to announce our fringe event programme at the 2026 Conservative Party Conference.

All our public events will take place inside the secure zone in Executive Room 9 in the International Convention Centre, Birmingham. No RSVP is required but you will need a Conservative Party Conference pass to attend in person. You can register for a pass here.

Livestreams of all our events will be available on our YouTube channel, where recordings will also be published after the conference.

If you would like more information about our events or are interested in attending our private roundtables, please contact Omar Mahometes-Nathoo.

Liberty in the digital age: balancing security and privacy

Monday 5th October 2026, 8:00am – 9:30am
The International Convention Centre, Birmingham

Inside the secure zone

  • Lord David Willetts, Chair, Regulatory Innovation Office
  • Akiko Hart, Director, Liberty
  • Ryan Shorthouse, Executive Chair, Bright Blue (Chair)

By invitation only. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing our Events and Operations Manager, Omar Mahometes-Nathoo.

Small state, big charities? The role of civil society in representing and supporting the vulnerable

Monday 5th October 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am
Executive Room 9, The International Convention Centre, Birmingham

Inside the secure zone

  • Patrick Spencer MP, Shadow Minister for Education
  • Stuart Andrew MP, Former Minister for Civil Society
  • Sam Ward OBE, Deputy CEO, Royal Voluntary Service
  • Akiko Hart, Director, Liberty
  • Nick Cook, Head of Public Affairs, Postcode Lottery UK
  • Ryan Shorthouse, Executive Chair, Bright Blue (Chair)

Standing tall? A better safety net for the self-employed

Monday 5th October 2026, 12:00pm – 1:20pm
The International Convention Centre, Birmingham

Inside the secure zone

  • Joe Robertson MP, Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions
  • Bartek Staniszewski, Head of Policy, Bright Blue (Chair)

By invitation only. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing our Events and Operations Manager, Omar Mahometes-Nathoo.

The future of welfare: What does the public want?

Monday 5th October 2026, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Executive Room 9, The International Convention Centre, Birmingham

Inside the secure zone

  • Joe Robertson MP, Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions
  • Baroness Amanda Spielman, Shadow Minister for Work & Pensions
  • Ryan Shorthouse, Executive Chair, Bright Blue
  • Professor Paul Gregg, Chair, DWP Labour Market Advisory Group
  • Alex Scholes, Research Director, Attitudinal Surveys and NatCen Opinion Panel
  • Helen Barnard, Director of Policy Research & Impact, Trussell
  • Tali Fraser, Commissioning editor, The Spectator (Chair)

A smarter state: can AI improve public services?

Monday 5th October 2026, 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Executive Room 9, The International Convention Centre, Birmingham

Inside the secure zone

  • Julia Lopez MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
  • James Wise, Chair, Sovereign AI Unit and Partner, Balderton Capital
  • Lauren Crowley, Assistant General Secretary, The FDA
  • Hacer Evans, Managing Director Health & Public Service, Accenture UKI
  • Richard Mabey, CEO and Co-Founder, Juro and Non-Executve Director, Bright Blue (Chair)