It’s party conference season, and with a new Prime Minister now in post, Reform’s finances under scrutiny, and an upcoming by-election that could see Green Party leader Zack Polanski into the Commons, it’s sure to be an interesting one.  

For the international development and humanitarian sector, party conferences are a key chance to engage politicians on the breadth of work we do and build on valuable partnerships across the sector.  

Bond will be present at all the conferences in England, and we have pulled together a list of our and our members’ events and exhibition stalls. Please do add these to your itineraries, and do get in touch if you have an event you’d like us to add.  

We hope to see many of you during this party conference season.  

Sunday 20^th September 

17:00-18:00 | LDID, Bond, the ONE Campaign

Panel discussion: Tackling debt, tax, and dirty money: how the G20 can help build a more equitable world. The UK’s upcoming G20 presidency is a rare chance to change the rules of the global economy for the better. How can we tackle debt, tax abuse and dirty money, unlock investment for sustainable development, and build a fairer and more resilient world? Join Lord Purvis, Brian Mathew MP and expert panellists to discuss how the UK can show real leadership on the world stage, and how Liberal Democrats can help make it happen. Mercure Hotel

Monday 28^th September 

15:30-17:00 | Bond, Malaria No More UK, Labour Campaign for International Development (LCID), Labour Foreign Policy Group and Action for Global Health 

Drinks reception: Supporting a safer and healthier world. The Botanist, Albert Docks. 

16:00-17:00 | Bond, Labour Campaign for International Development (LCID), CAFOD and New Economics Foundation (NEF) 

Panel event. The UK’s 2027 G20 Presidency: A Historic Opportunity to Fix the Financial System. Large Meeting Room, Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane Liverpool, L1 3BT, 10 minutes’ walk from secure zone. 

This panel will set out Britain’s role as a global financial superpower and what’s at stake as we approach the UK’s 2027 G20 Presidency. Experts from government and civil society will make the case that, under Labour’s leadership, the G20 Presidency is a historic opportunity to build a less corrupt, fairer, and more functional global financial system that serves ordinary people, both at home and abroad. It will present a compelling and cost-free package of reforms – including to the structures that enable tax abuse, extraction, corruption, and unjust debt – to free up billions for development and climate action. Panellists include: Maria Finnerty, Exec Committee of LCID (Chair), Romilly Greenhill, Bond CEO, Danny Sriskandarajah, CEO, NEF, Liam Byrne MP.

17:30-19:30 | Bond and LCID 

International Development Drinks Reception and rally. Leonardo Hotel, Suite 3/4/5 (secure zone).

For the best part of the decade, Bond and the Labour Campaign for International Development have come together at Labour Party Conference to host a very special drinks reception and rally, bringing together ministers, parliamentarians, party members, and NGOs for an inspiring evening of ideas and discussion. This informal event gives us all the opportunity to step back and take stock of all the UK has achieved in the previous year, as well as discuss the global challenges ahead and the role the UK can play on the world stage. Speakers include: Kirsty McNeill MP, Minister for Development and Africa; Her Excellency, Ms. Macenje Mazoka, High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the United Kingdom; David Taylor MP, Member of the IDC and LCID co-founder; Romilly Greenhill, Bond CEO; Heather Staff, LCID Chair, and Peymana Assad, Chair and co-founder of Labour Foreign Policy Group. 

Friday 2^nd October 

17:00 | Bond and United Against Malnutrition and Hunger 

G20 Panel Discussion, with speakers from Bond, UAMH and Tax Justice Network UK.

Sunday 4^th October 

TBC | Bond and Conservative Friends of Development (CFID)

Invited attendees include Wendy Morton MP and Andrew Mitchell MP.  TBC – secure zone. 

Sunday 20^th September 

15:45-16:45 | LDID, Mines Advisory Group and UAMH 

Panel discussion: Malnutrition. Speakers include Sir Johnny Oates and Ashleigh Huddart, MAG 

14:30-15:30 | LDID, CGP and WFP

Panel discussion: International development in an Age of Populism. Speakers include IDS research fellow Shandana Khan Mohmand, and Monica Harding MP. Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel, Ballroom

Monday 21st September 

TBC | Christian Aid and CAFOD 

[Invite-only] Private breakfast for MPs and staff: How the Liberal Democrats can lead on addressing global debt distress during the UK’s G20 Presidency. 

16:45-19:30 | Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine, supported by Islamic Relief UK & ICJP

Reception, attended by Zia Salik, Interim Director of Islamic Relief UK, Calum Miller MP, Husam Zomlot, Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom and more. Clarence Suite, Hilton Brighton Metropole. 

Tuesday 22nd September

13:00-14:00 | ONE Campaign 

How can the Liberal Democrats push for a progressive agenda for global health and international development during the UK’s G20 Presidency? With Calum Miller MP, Paul Cook, Director of UK Policy and Advocacy at ONE Campaign. Meeting Room 1C, The Brighton Centre. 

Debt Legalisation: by CAFOD, Christian Aid, ActionAid, Save the Children and UNICEF  

Good Business Matters: by Corporate Justice Coalition, ActionAid, Friends of the Earth, Transform Trade, and ABColombia. Focused on the case for a new UK law mandating human rights, labour and environmental due diligence across business and public supply chains

Sunday 27^th September 

14:00-15:00 | Fairtrade Foundation and Oxfam GB

World Leading: Britain’s G20 Opportunity on Climate, Food and Fair Pay. As Labour strengthens workers’ rights at home, the government is also examining how businesses can promote responsible practice across their global supply chains.This panel will explore how Britain can champion fair work, ethical trade and stronger workers’ rights around the world. Speakers include Kirsty McNeill MP, Minister for Development and Africa, Eleanor Harrison, CEO of Fairtrade Foundation, Giles Bolton, Director of ETI, Jean McLean, Chief Influencing Officer at Oxfam GB. Fabian Society Festival of Ideas, Bluecoat. 

18:00-19:30 | Action for Humanity and Council for Arab-British Understanding 

Middle East Question Time with Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State for the MENA, Afghanistan and Pakistan and Dame Emily Thornberry MP. Arena Room Thames. 

19:30-21:30 | Mines Advisory Group with HALO Trust and LFPG 

Reception. Attendees include Kirsty McNeill MP, Minister for Development and Africa and Lord Jack McConnell. Arena Room Wye, Convention Centre, Liverpool Experience Campus.  

20:30-22:00 | Save the Children and More in Common 

Conference Reception. Meeting Room 12, Secure Zone, ACC Liverpool, King’s Dock. 

Monday 28^th September 

08:30-09:30 | Christian Aid 

[Invite-only] Private breakfast for MPs and staffers: The UK’s role to tackle unsustainable debt during its G20 Presidency. 

08:30-09:45 | STOPAIDS 

Panel Discussion: Partnering for Progress: Transforming Health Innovation for Women & Girls Worldwide. The Botanist, Albert Docks. 

10:15-11:30 | Results UK 

Panel discussion: Five Lessons before the new pandemic: what TB, COVID and Liverpool teach us about public health resilience. Speakers include Sojan Joseph MP, Preet Gill MP, and Professor David Lallooo, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Register here. The Botanist, Albert Docks. 

10:30-11:45: Save the Children and IPPR 

Panel event: An age of un-order: reassessing the UK’s foreign policy agenda. Education Area 3, Museum of Liverpool. 

12:00-13:15 | The ONE Campaign 

Panel discussion: The UK’s upcoming G20 Presidency: an opportunity to push for global child survival? Speakers include Adrian Lovett, Executive Director, ONE Campaign and others. The Botanist, Albert Docks.  

13:00-13:45 | Mines Advisory Group, The ONE Campaign, ICRC 

Panel discussion. BB Lab, Revolution, Albert Docks. 

13:45-15:00 | Malaria No More UK 

[Invite-only] Roundtable: Sustaining the UK’s malaria science superpower. The Botanist, Albert Docks. 

15:00-16:00 | Mines Advisory Group and Coalition for Global Prosperity 

Panel Discussion: Security in a fragmented world. Speakers include Laura Kyrke-Smith MP. Meeting Room 11A. 

15:00-17:00 | Faith in Labour, Islamic Relief UK and CAP 

Labour Party Faith Reception. Mersey Suite, Pullman Hotel. 

19:30-23:00 | The ONE Campaign and Labour Africa Network 

The Africa Reception. Attendees include Kirsty McNeill MP, Minister for Development and Africa. The Botanist, Albert Docks.  

Tuesday 29^th September 

08:30-09:30 | Oxfam GB 

Second Hand September: A celebration of Oxfam volunteers’ work throughout Second Hand September, and a chance for MPs to hear about support from their consistency for climate justice. Oxfam Bold Street Shop, 35-37 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4DN. 

09:00-10:00 | International Rescue Committee UK 

Sudan Crisis: The UK’s role in aid, diplomacy and conflict resolution. Speakers include Kirsty McNeill MP, Minister for Development and Africa, Flora Alexander, Executive Director of IRC UK, and Dr Eva Khair. Crowne Plaza, Liverpool City Centre (Brunswick Suite), 2 St Nicholas Place, L3 1QW. 

10:00-11:00 | CARE International UK 

Mapping the Backlash: Democracy, Security and Gender Equality. This panel will explore the forces shaping the future of women’s rights and consider the urgent action needed to safeguard hard-won progress, tackle emerging threats and accelerate the advancement of equality worldwide. Bluecoat (hosted by Fabian Society). Bluecoat Liverpool. 

12:30-13:30 | Send My Friend to School 

Education is a right not a privilege: Join Send My Friend to School’s youth advocates as they discuss the right to education and the current barriers their peers around the world face in accessing quality education. Come and hear about their experiences of campaigning within their local communities and at the national level, as they strive for a world where no child gets left behind. Theatre One, Youth and Skills Zone. 

12:00-13:30 | Islamic Relief UK and Runnymede Trust 

Systemic and Silent: Tackling Structural Islamophobia. Panellists include Shehab Khan, Political Editor of Zeteo UK (Chair), Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Shabna Begum, CEO of Runnymede Trust, Zia Salik, Interim Director of Islamic Relief UK, and Sajid Mohammed, Director of Himmah. Sherwood Room, Liverpool Experience Campus Convention Centre. 

TBC | CAFOD, Christian Aid, Islamic Relief UK and Tearfund 

Panel discussion: Faith in Development. Hosted with Christians on the Left. ACC, Lower Level Arena Room. 

20:30: Action for Global Health, LCID, and Labour Foreign Policy Group

[Invitation only] Global Health Dinner. Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool.

The global debt crisis: by Christian Aid

One Health, One Planet, One Future: by Malaria No More UK, Results UK, Save the Children, STOPAIDS. Focused on global health. 

Saturday 3^rd October 

11:30-12:15 | ActionAid UK, Oxfam GB, Women’s Budget Group 

Building a Green and Caring Economy: Feminist approaches to a Just and Climate-Resilient Future. The Hilton. 

Monday 5^th October 

15:00-16:00 | Coalition for Global Prosperity with Islamic Relief UK 

Engaged or Entangled? The UK in the Middle East. Exec Room 1 at the International Convention Centre. 

Tuesday 6^th October 

12:15-13:15 | Send My Friend to School 

Education is a right not a privilege: Join Send My Friend to School’s youth advocates as they discuss the right to education and the current barriers their peers around the world face in accessing quality education. Come and hear about their experiences of campaigning within their local communities and at the national level, as they strive for a world where no child gets left behind. Boardroom, Youth and Skills Zone. 

Friday 16^th October 

17:00-18:00 | SIDA with Oxfam GB, ActionAid, Water Witness 

Is Scotland a feminist global actor? Hear speakers including Katerine May, Oxfam Scotland (Chair), Sumita Kumar MSP, Scottish Minister for International Development, and others explore the Scottish Government’s Feminist Approach to International Relations, what a feminist approach might look like in practice, and how feminist approaches can make the world a safer place for everyone. Room 5, TECA Centre.