THE FCDO ASSOCIATION
From social gatherings to fundraisers and seasonal celebrations, there’s always something happening at the FCDOA. Our events bring members together throughout the year, giving you the chance to meet familiar faces, make new connections, and be part of everything that makes our community special. Take a look at what’s coming up below — and we hope to see you there.
Newsletter: The Middle East Association
FCDOA Online Talk Speaker: Gabrielle Rifkind Title: What is a preventive diplomacy mindset Role: Director, Oxford Process Date: Wednesday, 26 November Time: 11:00 AM (UK time) Admission Free Moderator: Rt Rev Bishop Peter...
The FCDOA online talk “Changing Diplomacy” with Nick Westcott 🗓 Date: 10 December 2025 🕚 Time: 11.00 💻 Platform: Zoom 🎟 Admission Free Diplomacy is evolving rapidly in today’s complex global landscape. Understanding...
FCDOA Online Talk with Lord Harris How Do We Prepare for a Turbulent and Uncertain Future? 🗓️ 14 January 🕚 11:00 AM (Online) Lord Simon McDonald, former FCDO PUS has...
🗣 Wheel of Life Coaching Sessionwith Melissa Lawson — International Policy Consultant & Professional Coach📅 Tuesday, 20 January 2026 🕧 12:30–13:30 (UK time)📍 Online | Admission: Free think through these big questions. If you’d like to experience this for yourself,...
FCDOA Online Talk with Nicholas Hopton with a title: A Tuscan farmhouse project – building the dream 🗓 Tuesday, 27 January 2026 🕚 11:00 AM (UK time) 📍 Zoom 🎟...
🗣 FCDOA Job Opportunities WorkshopIn association with Claire Career Consulting Limitedwith Jacquie O’Dea📅 Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | 🕧 12:30–13:30 (UK time) 📅 Tuesday 10 March 2026 | 🕧 12:30–13:30 (UK time) 📅 Thursday 23 April 2026 | 🕧 12:30–13:30 (UK time)...
Next Transatlantic Panel Discussion Join us for an engaging conversation with our US and Canadian counterparts: 📅 Thursday, 26 February 🕒 15:30 – 16:45 GMT 📍 Online via Zoom Topic:...
FCDOA Online Talk Speaker: Sir Vince Cable Topic: Eclipsing the West: China, India and the Forging of a New World 📅 Date: 11 March 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Platform:...
FCDOA Online Talk Speaker: Adrian (Ade) Clewlow Topic: A Deniable Reality: the real life inspiration behind a spy thriller set in Mogadishu Moderator is Emily Hawke 📅 Date: 18 March...