Wilton Park

Wilton Park works with organisations to develop and deliver international policy conferences and dialogue. It invites proposals from partners with policy objectives in areas including diplomacy, geopolitics, trade, climate, development and security, then helps shape the event around the challenge and intended outcomes.

Its support can cover programme development, facilitation, invitations, participant coordination, event logistics, accommodation and meals. Conferences commonly run over two to three days and bring together representatives from government, business, civil society, academia and other fields. Sessions are designed to encourage discussion, with formats such as round-table conversations and smaller working groups. Wilton Park can also help partners consider speakers, participants and practical requirements, with options to discuss co-funding where needed.

Many residential conferences take place at Wiston House, a Grade I listed country house in West Sussex. The secluded setting offers a conference room for up to 70 people, additional rooms for meetings and breakout sessions, and 45 en-suite bedrooms. On-site hospitality includes meals and refreshments, with support for audiovisual needs, video conferencing and interpretation. Wilton Park also arranges conferences at other venues in the UK and overseas, working with partners to select suitable locations.

This specialist service is intended for organisations seeking to convene people around complex policy questions, build connections and explore practical ways forward. Event planners can submit a proposal outlining their policy challenge, likely funding and the kind of dialogue they want to develop with the Wilton Park team.