Governance Now 2025: Power

Tue Nov 04 2025 at 09:30 am to 05:00 pm UTC+00:00

Shoreditch Town Hall | London

Clore Leadership
Publisher/HostClore Leadership
Governance Now 2025: Power
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Explore how political shifts, funding reforms, and cultural debates are reshaping how power is held and shared in cultural governance today.
About this Event

Governance Now – the flagship conference exploring cultural governance, presented by Clore Leadership on behalf of the Cultural Governance Alliance (CGA) – returns to London for its seventh iteration on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.

Power shapes culture – and culture shapes power. Governance Now 2025 will navigate the interplay of power across culture, policy and practice in the context of a complex political landscape and challenging funding environment.

Attendees will explore the evolving power dynamics across boards, executive teams, and communities, unpacking how political shifts, funding reforms, and cultural debates are reshaping governance, accountability, and how power is held, shared, and impacts creative and cultural practice.

In-person schedule (Shoreditch Town Hall): outlined above – (scroll down for downloadable programmes).

Online schedule (feat. plenary sessions and selected additional sessions): (scroll down for downloadable programmes).


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What to expect:



“It was an amazing day. I found the speeches very thought provoking, and loved speaking as well. I learnt a lot about governance, which I’ve taken back to my board, prompting some great conversations.”


We welcome Chairs, Trustees, CEOs and key governance decision-makers to hear from and engage with an industry-leading line-up of speakers from across culture, local government, and public bodies, sharing fresh insights and practical strategies to strengthen your board’s effectiveness, resilience, and responsiveness in a landscape where power, politics and constant change consistently intertwine.

Join fellow cultural leaders in a series of keynotes, roundtables, provocations and breakout sessions to exploring essentials topics to the sector. Please see the full programme for more information.


Confirmed speakers include:

Delia Barker – Chair, Phoenix Dance Theatre & CEO Brixton House

Darren Henley – CEO Arts Council England

Obi James – Inclusion & Leadership Expert

Stella Kanu – CEO Shakespeare’s Globe

Yasmin Khan – Director, Individual Practitioners and London, Arts Council England

Caroline Norbury – CEO, Creative England

Nicola Nuttall – Consultant and Director of Tempus Fugit Consultancy & Director, Charles Causley Trust

Laura Pye – Director, National Museums Liverpool & Chair, National Museum’s Directors Council

Fran Sanderson CFA – CEO, Figurative

Jenny Sealey – Artistic Director, Graeae Theatre Company

Moira Sinclair – Chair, Factory International & Chair, Clore Leadership

Jenny Waldman – Director, Art Fund

Kate Varah – Executive Director National Theatre


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Special Offers


*** Multi-buy offer: Use code MULTIBUY2025 to buy one, get one half price for in-person tickets for organisations (limited availability)



Tickets


As part of our commitment to keeping Governance Now as open and accessible as possible, we’ve set up ticket bands carefully to balance fairness and availability. Please purchase the appropriate ticket for your organisation size or circumstances.


Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Registration [welcome refreshments]
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM
Breakfast Session: Governance 101 [with breakfast refreshments, sign-up req.]
Host: Nicola Nuttall, Director, Charles Causley Trust
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Conference Welcome
Host: TBC
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Opening Keynote and Q&A
Host: TBC
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Morning Breakouts [choice of three]
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Afternoon Keynote
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon Breakouts [choice of three]
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:25 PM
Afternoon Break
🕑: 03:25 PM - 04:30 PM
Roundtable Discussions
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Keynote
Host: TBC
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Drinks Reception
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 52.04 to GBP 308.72

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