IEA Past Events

Each year the IEA puts on a host of Sixth Form conferences across the UK. Typically, these conferences run between 09:00 – 14:00 and cover a broad range of topics relevant to the A-Level Economics and Business courses. In the past, conferences have covered topics including inflation, housing, and government spending. Places for these conferences (more…)

In conjunction with the Vinson Centre Every year the Institute of Economic Affairs and the Vinson Centre host free to attend seminars for A-Level/IB/Scottish Higher teachers of Economics and related subjects. The seminar features talks from prominent economists on topical issues and how they relate to the academic syllabus – this seminar will focus on (more…)

Memorial Service for Linda Whetstone will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday 18th October 2022 at St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 5LT. And afterwards at the Royals Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD If you plan to attend please email memorial4linda@gmail.com by the latest 30th September (more…)

Each year the IEA puts on a host of Sixth Form conferences across the UK. Typically, these conferences run between 09:00 – 14:00 and cover a broad range of topics relevant to the A-Level Economics and Business courses. In the past, conferences have covered topics including inflation, housing, and government spending. Places for these conferences (more…)

The future of Conservatism in the UK is uncertain. Opinion in the party is divided on everything from free trade to free speech, housing to health, and taxes to transport. What is the future of Conservatism, and what is it that a Conservative government should be seeking to achieve? Speakers: Sam Collins, Head, Free Market (more…)

These are turbulent times for international trade, with global supply chain issues and rising geopolitical tensions offering seismic challenges. How can the UK navigate these uncertain times and what opportunities can we utilise? Speakers: Mark Littlewood (Chair), Director General, Institute of Economic Affairs Anishka Jelicich, Public Affiars Director, Pernod Ricard Sally Jones, UK Trade Strategy (more…)

IEA Director General Mark Littlewood interviews The Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Mark and Jacob will discuss what the government is doing to seize Brexit opportunities and unleash innovation. Speakers: Mark Littlewood, Director General, Institute of Economic Affairs Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, Secretary of State (more…)

What are the workable solutions to the Online Safety Bill which will give comfort to those who want to see more protection for children, but honour the Prime Minister’s commitment to defend free speech? Join our panel of experts to hear their ideas. Speakers: Emily Carver, Acting Director of Communications, Institute of Economic Affairs Iain (more…)

What does the next decade look like for rail? What progress has been made so far with the transition to the Great British Railways body, and what should the new government be doing to address the challenges ahead? Speakers: Mark Littlewood (Chair), Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs Mary Grant, CEO, Porterbrook Chris (more…)

What are the benefits of broadening drug policy beyond the misuse of drugs? Psilocybin’s proven to treat cluster migraines. Cannabis has been shown to treat Alzheimer’s and multiple mental health conditions. Is now the time to move to more evidence-based drug policy, or are these still hazardous substances that pose a risk to public health? (more…)