Designing policy and creating !mpact
lill Global Symposium | Oxford, UK | 5-6 May 2026
The lill Global Symposium in Oxford is our flagship event for developing thought leadership on reconstructing global cooperation in a Neorealist Moment. Unlocking Innovative Finance, Fostering Global Cooperation – the 2026 Global Symposium at Rhodes House brings together the most influential policymakers, business leaders, civil society representatives, and academics to address pressing global challenges. It is hosted by the lill Institute for Public Value in partnership with the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford.
Shaping Public Policy
Our contributions to knowledge and practice are based on rigorous research, constructive dialogue, and a focus on outcomes that make a difference to people’s lives. Through strategic partnerships and multi-stakeholder engagement with international organisations, governments, and public financial institutions, our researchers aim to bridge the gap between high-level policy discussions and practical implementation. Our mission is to build societies where policy leadership is driven by innovation, continuous learning, and a commitment to long-term impact.
Facilitating dialogue, addressing critical challenges
Public Policy
We conduct research and analysis to address the complex challenges of public policy.
Public Administration
We provide research and strategy to address evolving themes of public administration.
Public Finance
We excel in providing analysis, strategy and implementation on public finance.
The lill Institute for Public Value
We are an innovative, independent, not-for-profit research institute, dedicated to advancing leadership in public policy, public administration, and public finance. Supported by multilateral institutions, governments, public agencies, and philanthropies, the Institute responds to the complexities of today’s geopolitical and economic landscape with cutting-edge solutions. At a time of constantly shifting geopolitical dynamics, economic uncertainty, and earth overshoot, our work is driven by a fundamental commitment: Lead in transforming global challenges into actionable strategies that create lasting public value and impact.
Rigorous research, inspiring action
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Thought Leaders
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Years of Expertise
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Countries
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