THE UK’S FUTURE IN EUROPE - THE NEXT TEN YEARS REIMAGINED

The UK’s Future in Europe brings together leading voices from politics, media, business and society for a major one-day event exploring how the UK can build a stronger, more forward-looking relationship with Europe. Presented by the European Movement UK, the event will showcase fresh thinking, practical ideas and ambitious conversations about Britain’s future place in Europe and the world.

DATE: Wednesday 17 June, 2026
TIME: Doors open at 10:00 for a 10:30 start
LOCATION: Westminster Chapel, Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6BS

The schedule for the event currently includes:

Talk: British and European Power Rankings

• Peter Wilding (Political strategist, author, and coiner of the word Brexit)

Panel: Economy, Trade and Business

• David Marsh, CBE (Chairman of OMFIF and Author)
• Naomi Smith (CEO of Best for Britain, Founder of Trade Unlocked, Co-Host Quiet Riot Podcast)
• Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable (Former Secretary of State for BIS, Leader of the Liberal Democrats and MP)
• Owen Bennett (Fellow, Hertie School Centre for Digital Governance; former Ofcom Head of International Online Safety)

Moderated by Professor Jonathan Portes, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Kings College, London and Fellow of UK in a Changing Europe

Panel : Values, Citizenship and Opportunity

• Alfred Quantrill (President of Young European Movement UK
• Lucy Reade (Journalist, The New World Magazine)
• Praful Nargund (Director of Good Growth Foundation)
• Caroline Voaden, MP (Member of Parliament for South Devon)

Moderated by Dr Mike Galsworthy (Chair of the European Movement)

Panel : Global Issues

• James Ball (Political Editor, The New World Magazine)
• Caroline Lucas (Former Leader of the Green Party & MP for Brighton Pavilion)
• Dominic Grieve (Barrister and former Attorney General for England and Wales)

Moderated by Valerie Kirwan (Director, Impact & Influence)

Keynote

• The Rt Hon Sir Ed Davey, MP (Leader of the Liberal Democrats)

Panel: Defence and Security

• Tobias Ellwood (Soldier and former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Africa)
• Helen Maguire, MP (Member of Parliament for Ewell, and former soldier)
• Peter Jukes (Co-founder and Executive Editor of Byline Times)
• Sergei Cristo (Former BBC Journalist and Russian Interference Whistleblower
  

Moderated by Sir Nick Harvey (CEO, The European Movement UK)

Keynote

• The Rt Hon Lord Richard Hermer, KC (Attorney General for England and Wales)

With more speakers and panellists still to be announced.

Hosted by Gavin Esler (Journalist and Author)

Designed for policymakers, business leaders, campaigners and engaged citizens alike, The UK’s Future in Europe offers a platform for meaningful debate, new partnerships and a fresh conversation about Britain’s European future.