27–29 November 2026 · Oxford
Programme
Three days of panels, keynotes, dinners and debate.
Programme is subject to change. More details forthcoming.
Day 1
Friday 27 November 2026
09:00 - 22:00 GMT
11:00 - 14:00
Registration & Arrival
14:00 - 15:30
Opening
Welcome addresses
15:30 - 16:30
First Panel
A New Chapter for Britain and Germany
17:30 - 19:00
Mixer & Debate
from 20:30
Speaker's Dinner (formal)
Speakers, sponsors, selected guests
from 20:30
Reception (parallel)
Speakers join later
Day 2
Saturday 28 November 2026
09:00 - 22:00 GMT
09:00 - 10:00
Parallel Sessions I
- Defence & Diplomacy: A new Anglo-German security axis?
- UK Politics: Britain and the EU after Brexit — is reconciliation possible?
- German Politics: After the Zeitenwende, does Germany lead?
10:30 - 11:30
Parallel Sessions II
- AI: Can Europe build competitive foundational models?
- Innovation & Startups: Reindustrialising Europe — too late, or the last chance?
- Law: The ECHR and the future of rights in Europe
11:30 - 14:30
Lunch & Networking Formats
14:30 - 15:00
Keynote I
When the Rules Break: Britain, Germany and the Defence of International Order
15:00 - 16:00
Lightning Round
12 speakers presenting for 10 minutes each
17:15 - 18:15
Mega Panel
Berlin and London after Kensington — a new special relationship?
18:30 - 20:00
Formal Dinner
Exclusive, by application only
from 20:30
Conference Gala
Day 3
Sunday 29 November 2026
09:00 - 15:00 GMT
09:00 - 10:00
Parallel Sessions III
- UK Politics: Is Britain governable?
- German Politics: Will Germany's centre withstand the pressure?
- Defence & Diplomacy: NATO without American guarantees?
10:30 - 11:30
Parallel Sessions IV
- AI: Minds and machines — neuroscience meets AI
- Law: Can Britain and the EU still do business?
- Innovation & Startups: Can Europe's biotech clusters rival Boston?
11:30 - 13:30
Lunch & Networking Formats
13:30 - 14:00
Keynote II
After the Conference: What Britain and Germany Must Do Next
14:00 - 15:00
Closing & Thanks