Devonshire House is a people-focused membership organisation for senior professionals in leadership roles. Our style is friendly and professional. We pride ourselves on the warmth of our welcome, the conviviality of our events and our friendly yet professional approach. We operate an honourable code of conduct and observe the Chatham House Rule to facilitate open and honest debate. Soliciting for business in any form, including the use of membership and attendance lists, is not permitted and if guests are brought to events, this must be made clear to them. Our speakers are drawn from different areas of public life, including business, politics, the media, religion, the arts and public service. They aim to challenge, inform and stimulate debate and discussion with members. Specialist HR subjects are more appropriately covered in our highly participative workshops. Our dinners provide an opportunity to meet high profile speakers and share informed and stimulating perspectives. Held at central London locations, the evenings begin with a drinks reception which provides an excellent opportunity to catch up with fellow members before sitting down to dinner at 7.15pm. The guest speaker takes the floor after dinner and we always finish promptly at 9.30pm.