Ideopolis Conference 2008
16 July 2008
Central London (venue tbc)
Successful cities in a changing economy
How can cities strike the right balance in the knowledge economy? What does the future hold for cities?
Building on The Work Foundation’s ground-breaking research on the changing economy and its impact on cities, this conference will share the latest research on how different cities can thrive in the knowledge economy, bringing experts together to debate what the changing economy means for the future of cities.
The conference will be invaluable for senior managers from the public and private sector with an interest in the economic development and regeneration of cities. As well as launching the most recent
Ideopolis
report on successful ‘knowledge’ cities, this conference will:
Debate what the changing economy and, in particular, the knowledge economy means for British cities;
Review how some cities become economically successful, and how other cities can learn from their success;
Question how everyone can benefit from the knowledge economy;
Discuss how cities can grow sustainably in the changing economy;
Involve experts (from policy, academia and implementation) to share their analysis about the future of cities;
Debate the future of British cities and inform the next phase of The Work Foundation’s research programme.
The audience is likely to include senior representatives working in economic development and regeneration, from the public, private and third sector as well as from academia.
PRICE
Full Rate: £425.00 + VAT
Discounted Rate: £340.00 + VAT
(Partners of The Work Foundation, Local Authorities, Public Sector Organisations, Voluntary/ Not for profit Organisations)
Group Discounts: 2 Full Rate places for £722.50 + VAT
@ 15% 2 Discounted Rate places for £578.00 + VAT
Working Agenda
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Registration
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10.00 — 11.30
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Introduction and Welcome
Will Hutton, CEO, The Work Foundation
Successful cities in the knowledge economy. How can cities strike the right balance in the knowledge economy?
Keynote presentation
Alexandra Jones, Associate Director, The Work Foundation
Response and discussion:
Does the knowledge economy benefit everyone and every place?
What are the ongoing problems that cities are grappling with?
What are the emerging opportunities?
How should we respond?
Panel Discussion
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11.30 — 11.45
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Break
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11.45 — 12.45
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Emerging opportunities - Innovation and cities
Releasing city potential: the role of public sector innovation
How can public sector innovation revitalise our inner cities? Could it reverse the north south divide? How can this potential be unlocked?
Panel Discussion
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12.45 — 1.30
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Lunch
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1.30 — 2.15
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Leadership panel:
How to broker focus in strategy and delivery
How to avoid jam-spreading
Panel Q&A
Chair: Stephen Overell, The Work Foundation
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2.15 — 3.00
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Work, sustainability and cities: what we should be thinking about
Work in sustainable cities: how can models of work support sustainability in cities? What are the myths? How should cities and regional development agencies respond?
Contributions:
3 Speakers, each looking at one of the following:
The principles of sustainable economic growth in cities
Planning where we live and work
Getting people to and from work
Chair: Nick Isles, Director, The Work Foundation
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3.00 — 3.15
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Break
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3.15 — 4.00
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Closing Keynote Presentation
What does the future hold for cities?
The future of cities: where have we got to, where are we going?
Rt Hon Hazel Blears, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Chair: Will Hutton
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To book your place at the conference please contact Sarah Barnett on 020 7976 3596 or
SBarnett@theworkfoundation.com
. Places are limited so please book quickly