Overview

With the World Wars gradually falling out of living memory, this event will look at the role that commemoration has to play now and in the future, including as an instrument of international diplomacy.

Sessions throughout the morning will include a keynote address from Lord Ricketts and a panel session including Professor Beatrice Heuser.

A range of panellists with international military, political and diplomatic expertise will consider the relevance of war commemoration for future generations and its potential to help governments and countries meet global challenges.

Confirmed speakers:

  • Claire Horton CBE, Director General, Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  • The Lord Ricketts GCMG GCVO, Vice-Chair, RUSI
  • Professor Beatrice Heuser, University of Glasgow
  • The Rt Hon the Lord Llewellyn of Steep OBE, UK Ambassador to Italy

Joining Instructions

This event will take place at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected].

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