Date: 20/01/2026
Time: 09:00 – 19:00 (GMT)
Location: QEII Centre, London
Get ready for an exciting day of talks and networking
The CSC Connect and Collaborate event is the largest event in the CSC calendar and a chance to celebrate Scholars’ achievements and hear from inspirational speakers involved in the work of the CSC and the wider Commonwealth.
Scholars will have the chance to meet and share ideas with fellow Scholars based in the UK and showcase how their scholarship work is making a difference in the world. The programme will feature talks and breakout sessions throughout the day, as well as opportunities to network and forge lasting connections for future.
The event will be held at the QEII Centre in London. There is information about getting to the venue and an interactive floorplan on the QEII Centre website.
Event programme
09:00-10:00
Registration and networking | Lobby and Pickwick
10:00-10:15
Welcome address by Professor Robin Mason, CSC | Churchill
10:15-10:30
FCDO address | Churchill
10:30-11:15
Morning keynote address | Churchill
11:15-11:30
Move to breakout sessions
11:30-13:15
Development theme discussion panels | Churchill; Gieldgud; Olivier; Redgrave and Burton; Victoria; Albert
13:15-14:15
Lunch and networking | Pickwick
14:15-14:30
Move to breakout sessions
14:30-15:30
Networking for impact workshops | Churchill; Gieldgud; Olivier; Redgrave and Burton; Victoria; Albert
15:30-16:00
Refreshments and networking | Pickwick
16:00-16:15
Move to Churchill for afternoon talks
16:15-17:00
Afternoon keynote address | Churchill
17:00-17:15
Closing address by Professor Robin Mason, CSC | Churchill
17:15-17:30
Move to Pickwick for afternoon talks
17:30-19:00
Reception and networking | Pickwick
Event close
Speaker details will be confirmed soon.
