Bennett School of Public Policy Annual Conference 2026

The Annual Conference aims to drive forward key policy questions in a turbulent world.

Download the Conference programme and view the agenda below—subject to change at any time,

Our esteemed speakers will each bring their unique expertise to this conference agenda.

The Conference venue is Churchill College, Storey’s Way, Cambridge, CB3 0DS.

Getting here

By foot: Churchill College is a 15-minute walk from the city centre.

By bike: There is bicycle parking infront of the College. There are various places in Cambridge to hire a bicycle and electric bike.

By bus: The Universal bus service (also known as the U-bus) links Churchill with West Cambridge, the railway station, the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (including Addenbrookes), and many other University sites (such as Sidgewick). The stop nearest to Churchill is on Madingley Road, just a little further down from the pedestrian crossing which leads towards the Maths Faculty.

By train: The nearest train stations are Cambridge, and Cambridge North.

By car: There is limited vistor parking available on-site. From Storey’s Way, turn left down Churchill Avenue and the visitor car park is at the end. The College is a 25 minute walk from Madingley Road Park and Ride car park. (The Park and Ride does not stop outside of the college.)

Accommodation

Delegates can book their own accommodation at Churchill College by emailing: conferences@chu.ac.uk A choice of University rooms can be booked on universityrooms.com

For other accommodation in Cambridge visit: visitcambridge.org

Conference spaces

The Conference sessions are hosted in the Wolfson lecture theatre. There is a quiet breakout room next door and another just off the Buttery with space to work and watch the sessions online with subtitles. Refreshments and lunch will be served in the Buttery. There is also a bar for any further food and beverages to be paid for by delegates. A multi-faith prayer-room is also available and can be accessed on request. View College map.

Facilities

The College is set on a 42-acre campus with footpaths and picnic benches. Delegates can leave their coats and bags in a dedicated but unsupervised room at their own risk. A prayer-room is available for delegates of all faiths.

Accessibility

The College has good physical access. For more details visit the College website.

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