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.
FCDOA Online Talk: The Growing Threat from Online Crime – How We Need to Respond Speaker: Dr James Babbage, Director General (Threats), National Crime Agency Moderator: Tom Keatinge, Centre for Finance and Security at RUSI Date & Time: 14 October at 11:00 AM (UK time) Tickets: £5 Overview: Online serious and organised crime is escalating...
FCDOA Online Talk Tim Willasey-Wilsey CMG Discovering Baron William de Ropp: MI6’s Top Spy in Nazi Germany 🗓 Date: 28 October 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM BST 💻 Platform: Zoom 🎟 Tickets: £5 Join us for a fascinating online talk by Tim Willasey-Wilsey CMG, as he uncovers the remarkable story of Baron William de Ropp—MI6’s top spy in Nazi Germany. Mentioned in the official...
The 2025 FCDOA Annual Lecture Dame Karen Pierce On the Nature of Diplomacy Friday 7 November 11.00 - 13.30 Locarno Suite, King Charles Street Lecture followed by a reception Tickets £30 Dame Karen  – previously ambassador in Washington and recently appointed the UK Special Envoy to the Western Balkans, charged with driving forward the UK’s...
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 Price Join us for an insightful online talk with Gabrielle Rifkind, Director of Oxford Process, as she explores the role of preventative diplomacy in today’s...
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 what diplomats do—and how to do it well—has never been more important. Join us for an insightful online talk by Nick Westcott, author of the newly...
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 agreed to moderate the talk. Tickets £5 We are living through a period of growing global instability. The international order is under strain, and extreme...
🗣 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, join a free online Wheel of Life coaching session on Tuesday 20 January 2026. To reserve a place, please email melissa@endimpact.com by Friday 16 January 2026. This session will...
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 🎟 Tickets: Free Join us for a special online talk with Nicholas Hopton, who will discuss his newly published book, Maremma Mia (Chiselbury Publishing, 14 November...
🗣 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) 📍 Online | Admission: Free