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All In: Global Leaders for Ending Gender-Based Violence
21 September 2026, New York
During UNGA81, Reykjavík Global Forum and All In: Global Leaders for Ending Gender-Based Violence will host a discussion on how leaders across governments, institutions, businesses and communities can help prevent gender-based violence. Through storytelling, lived experiences and evidence-informed solutions, the event will explore practical actions to create safer environments and drive lasting change for women and girls worldwide.
Toward democratic resilience: young people, trust & the infrastructure we need
24 September 2026, New York
Preparedness in the Era of Uncertainty
How do citizens perceive and experience risk, and how prepared are they to act?
5 October 2026, Webinar
Join the Verian Institute for Public Impact for the international launch of the Verian Preparedness Index.
This webinar we will explore the values, attitudes and resources that citizens bring to preparedness policy; the critical issues of trust and communication; and
whether preparedness policy can offer an opportunity to build community engagement and social capital.
Prepared to act?
Understanding public readiness in an uncertain world
6 October 2026, Paris
How prepared are societies for future crises? Verian’s Institute of Public Impact explores public perceptions of national risks, resilience and crisis readiness across four countries, examining the roles of government, institutions, media and citizens in building trust, preparedness and effective responses to future challenges.
Reykjavík global forum
15-17 November 2026, Reykjavík
Reykjavík Global Forum 2026 brings together 500+ leaders from politics, business, academia and civil society in Iceland to explore “Power, Together for Community.” Through discussions, workshops and networking, participants will share practical solutions across key themes including economic growth, innovation, health, policy and sustainability to advance equality and collaborative leadership worldwide.
New policy insights for wicked social problems
societal perceptions, leadership, equity, and gendered violence
8 December 2026, Paris
Join us for the first presentation of the 2026 Reykjavik Index, exploring new insights into societal perceptions of leadership, gender equality, and gender-based violence. The event will examine global and generational trends, country-level progress, and the relationship between attitudes towards female leadership and gendered violence, providing valuable evidence for policymakers worldwide.
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Past events
Anthropy Summer Reception 2026
Government and Social Research 2026 Conference
Citizens Insights Summit - Democracy in Focus
Verian attended the Summit hosted by ESOMAR. It was designed as a collaborative space, bringing together perspectives from research, public affairs, civil society, and policy.
Nicolas Becuwe presented a panel discussion on the effect of international affairs on European public opinion.
Fragmented societies
supporting policy makers in addressing wicked problems in an ever more complex world
The Verian Institute for Public Impact, in partnership with KU Leuven and specifically Dr. Karolien Lenaerts, gathered experts and policy makers to discuss: How do we navigate complexity, uncertainty, and structural change when the societies we serve are themselves fragmenting?
The Power of Data: Women Shaping Leadership
Verian, Reykjavik Global, Gates Foundation, World Bank and OECD Development Centre partnered up to discuss key research findings on women’s leadership, drawing on the Reykjavik Index for Leadership, World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law report, and OECD Development Centre’s Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI).
How prepared do we think we are?
Representatives from the Department of Premier and Cabinet, SA Water, Brand SA, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Return to Work SA and Vinnies joined us to share their insights and learn from ours, around how Australia stacks up against other 'middle powers' when it comes to our preparedness and ability to cope with future challenges, opportunities and risks.
Preparing for rapid change
The Institute hosted a conference debating how French citizens perceive risk, and how policy makers and wider stakeholders build societal resilience.
The ‘Preparedness’ Policy Dividend
The Institute, in partnership with the Oliver Wyman Forum, brought together leading experts to explore how investment in national security can deliver broader dividends—addressing social anxiety and strengthening the fabric of our communities.
Democratic resilience in uncertain times
How can we overcome our fear?
The Institute hosted a 'Breakfast Roundtable' to discuss the conditions of democratic resilience in Germany and explore how an alliance of public, private and civil society actors can support the formation of a new consensus.
Values, Beliefs, and Democratic Engagement in Europe
Citizen insights from across the EU 27
The Institute hosted a roundtable to explore new citizen-based evidence for decision making for the new era.
Past events
Anthropy Summer Reception 2026
Government and Social Research 2026 Conference
Citizens Insights Summit - Democracy in Focus
Verian attended the Summit hosted by ESOMAR. It was designed as a collaborative space, bringing together perspectives from research, public affairs, civil society, and policy.
Nicolas Becuwe presented a panel discussion on the effect of international affairs on European public opinion.
Fragmented societies
supporting policy makers in addressing wicked problems in an ever more complex world
The Verian Institute for Public Impact, in partnership with KU Leuven and specifically Dr. Karolien Lenaerts, gathered experts and policy makers to discuss: How do we navigate complexity, uncertainty, and structural change when the societies we serve are themselves fragmenting?
The Power of Data: Women Shaping Leadership
Verian, Reykjavik Global, Gates Foundation, World Bank and OECD Development Centre partnered up to discuss key research findings on women’s leadership, drawing on the Reykjavik Index for Leadership, World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law report, and OECD Development Centre’s Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI).
How prepared do we think we are?
Representatives from the Department of Premier and Cabinet, SA Water, Brand SA, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Return to Work SA and Vinnies joined us to share their insights and learn from ours, around how Australia stacks up against other 'middle powers' when it comes to our preparedness and ability to cope with future challenges, opportunities and risks.
Preparing for rapid change
The Institute hosted a conference debating how French citizens perceive risk, and how policy makers and wider stakeholders build societal resilience.
The ‘Preparedness’ Policy Dividend
The Institute, in partnership with the Oliver Wyman Forum, brought together leading experts to explore how investment in national security can deliver broader dividends—addressing social anxiety and strengthening the fabric of our communities.
Democratic resilience in uncertain times
How can we overcome our fear?
The Institute hosted a 'Breakfast Roundtable' to discuss the conditions of democratic resilience in Germany and explore how an alliance of public, private and civil society actors can support the formation of a new consensus.
Values, Beliefs, and Democratic Engagement in Europe
Citizen insights from across the EU 27
The Institute hosted a roundtable to explore new citizen-based evidence for decision making for the new era.