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.
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
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: The Practice of Diplomacy in a Dystopian World Admission free More information is available here.
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: Zoom 🎟 Tickets: £5 Moderated by James Kynge, Senior Research Fellow, Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House Join us for an insightful session with Sir Vince Cable, former...
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 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Platform: Zoom Ticket £5 Join us for an online talk with Adrian (Ade) Clewlow, who will discuss his debut novel A Deniable...
FCDOA Online talk by Sir David Omand Surviving Crises Former Head of GCHQ a talk on the theme of his book "How to Survive a Crisis" on 14 April 2026 at 11.00-12.00 Moderator: Sir Jeremy Greenstock Ticket £5 Sir David Omand will draw on his most recent book, How to Survive a Crisis (Penguin paperback,...
FCDOA Online Talk Speaker: Sir Mark Lyall Grant GCMG Are we facing the death of multilateralism? Moderator is Sir Matthew Rycroft KCMG CBE 📅 Date: 21 April 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM (London time) 📍 Platform: Zoom 🎟 Tickets: free With the UN failing to stop or prevent conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and Africa,...