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Once the registration limit is reached, additional registrations will depend on hotel capacity and is not guaranteed.
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An exquisite afternoon High Tea with Simon Cleobury, Head of Arms Control & Disarmament, GCSP (Former UK Deputy Disarmament Ambassador).
PROGRAMME
| Time |
|
| 15:00 |
Guests Arrival & Welcome |
| 15:20 |
Greeting & speaker introduction by the new Club's President |
| 15:30 |
Keynote – “The Art of Diplomacy” followed by interactive Q & A |
| 16:00 |
Signature High Tea served at Salon Parquet |
| 17:50 |
Closing Remarks |
| 18:00 |
Carriages |
WHY ATTEND?
Insider access – Gain front-row insight into what really unfolds inside Geneva’s negotiating rooms.
Timely intelligence – Explore how diplomacy is evolving (or failing) in an era of rising tensions and shifting alliances.
Network in style – Connect with peers and HEC Montréal alumni over Geneva’s most authentic British Afternoon Tea, with views of the Jet d’Eau.
Bonus Context – Just days before, Simon will be leading the GCSP Diplomatic Tradecraft Course | Diplomatic Tradecraft for Non-Diplomats 2025 — Offering a rare chance to engage with cutting-edge diplomatic training. You can secure your spot via the link above.
Meet the Speaker
Simon Cleobury leads the Arms Control & Disarmament programme at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP). From 2017 to 2023 he served as the United Kingdom’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, helping shape policy on nuclear, conventional and emerging‑technology arms control.
Previously, Simon was posted to the UK Mission to the United Nations in New York, focusing on Security Council and peace‑building issues. He began his career as a corporate lawyer at Baker McKenzie.
He holds a B.A. in Modern History (University College London, UCL), an M.St. in Historical Research (University of Oxford), and a postgraduate diploma in Law (BPP Law School, London). A linguist and keen chorister (Holy Trinity Church), Simon blends analytical rigour with cultural flair in the art (and practice) of diplomacy.
View Simon’s LinkedIn profile
THE MENU
Savouries
Cucumber & herb mascarpone on rye | Vintage cheddar & vine‑tomato crostini | Free‑range egg & truffle‑mayo brioche | Forest‑mushroom vol‑au‑vent | Smoked‑salmon pinwheel | Coronation‑chicken & toasted‑almond bridge roll
Pâtisserie
Cheesecake | Éclair | Raspberry tartlet | Panna cotta | Macaron | Carrot‑spice cake | Cupcake
Scones, warm from the oven
Accompanied by Gruyère double cream & homemade preserves.
Price: CHF 57.50 paid at the door (includes diplomatic talk & High Tea)
Tickets are transferable but non‑refundable.
Limited seats available on a first come, first served basis. RSVP As Soon As Practical to join an intimate afternoon where tradition meets strategy— over High Tea that sparks fresh perspectives on the world.
Dress code: Smart‑casual chic (jackets encouraged; ties optional).
Note: Once the 30-person limit is reached, additional registrations will be placed on a waiting list. Availability beyond this point will depend on hotel capacity and cannot be guaranteed.
