Big Tent Ideas Festival Programme 2018

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WELCOME TO THE

The Big Tent has been set up by a group of us who believe that the political turmoil in our country requires a New Conversation .

In a new way. In a new format.

For a new generation .

WELCOME TO THE BIG TENT. ‘It ’s the opposite of a party conference ’.

The Big Tent isn’ t laid on by a Party trying to win your vote or convert you. It ’s been laid on by a team of people who want to create a space for that New Conversation for a New Generation .

IT ’S BIG - because it’s

open, accessible, and will ask the Big Questions and develop Big Bold Ideas.

IT ’S A TEN T

because it’s about getting out of the usual hothouse of Westminster, or the stale Party Conference format.

IT ’S A FESTIVAL - because it’s about celebrating, championing and showcasing the best ideas and innovations and the people and places behind them. It’s about inspiring each other in the belief that with new approaches, so many of the problems we face are solvable.

From housing to homecare, energy to enterprise, cars to digital comms, from the Highlands to Hove, this year’s Big Tent Festival, here in Cambridge, will bring together people on the frontline of some of the most exciting things going on in this country, to celebrate the spirit of hope, optimism, enterprise and innovation.

We hear a lot about entrepreneurship, enterprise and innovation. But we don’t hear enough about the spirit and culture of enterprise. Or about social enterprise.

The creativity. The community of purpose. The humour. We believe that real human fulfillment comes from the joy of a shared vision. We want politics to rediscover that irrepressible spirit of ambition, optimism, generosity, inspired purpose and collective commitment, that characterise so many of our greatest endeavours. From the Blitz and the creation of the NHS by Bevan to the success of people like Dyson, Branson, Mo Farah and world class British art, sport, creativity and innovation which puts the Great in Britain.

Our society, politics and economy face big challenges. We want to confront them. In a spirit of optimism and ambition. So, this year’s Festival theme is: New Thinking for a New Generation.

We want to ask the big questions political parties struggle to ask: Why isn’t capitalism working for young people? Why are the young expected to pay the debts and care bills of the old? Why is the national debt still getting bigger? Why are so many local areas feeling left behind? Why are so many young people depressed? Why are people turning to the new Hard Left and Hard Right? Why is extremism on the rise?

In our 8 Tents we have over 50 Sessions with over 150 brilliant Speakers here to discuss - with you - the big issues of the day. No long speeches. Short “Tent Talks”. In conversations. Panels.

Debates. Soap Box pitches.

There’s something for everyone.

It’s a Festival of like-minded people who share your dream of a better world, coming together to explore what it might look like.

Enjoy it.

George Freeman MP Co Chair of the Big Tent Ideas Festival

Baroness Sally Morgan of Huyton Co Chair of the Big Tent Ideas Festival

Schedule and speakers correct at time of going to press.

We apologise if, as a result of late changes, any speakers are left out or timings alter. The most up-to-date version is on the grids posted around the site.

The Capital Ideas Foundation is a new, non-party political vehicle for fresh thinking on a ‘Beyond Brexit’ Programme for Britain. It was set up by a group of entrepreneurial business leaders in the radical centre ground of the political spectrum following the 2017 election. We are united by a deep concern at the economic and political alienation of a new generation from a free-market capitalism which isn’t working for them, and which seems not to reflect their values, and from a politics which seems incapable of addressing real problems that our society faces.

In these particularly turbulent times, our aim is to create a powerful alliance of entrepreneurial leaders - from both sides of the EU referendum debate to: • Provide the necessary insight, influence, intellectual and policy muscle and funding to support a more enterprising vision and programme for ‘Beyond Brexit’ Britain.

• Mobilise a strong voice in defence of a more responsible and empowering economy and political landscape, one which spreads practical opportunity and actual wealth more widely.

• Harness the spirit of entrepreneurialism and the potential of technology to unlock innovative solutions to social and political problems, • Establish the Big Tent Ideas Festival as an open platform and catalyst for the best new thinking, and as a testbed for wider participation beyond the bounds of Party, The CIF is not a think tank, but a Foundation to fund the development of a Beyond Brexit agenda through seeding practical interventions, as with Big Tent, and by placing packages of policy innovation with the excellent policy groups that already exist, guided by an entrepreneurial Council.

“I very much welcome your initiative, as well as send you all my best wishes for the success of this event. I am convinced that this Big Tent forum will make a significant contribution to the consideration of the big issues we jointly face” Emmanuel Macron, French President

“The idea behind Big Tent is to get the vast majority of Britain, those who don’t hold a membership to any political party to enter the debate and give their voice on the big issues of the day. I hope that at this year’s Big Tent we can look at the challenges of the future as well as the challenges of today” Ruth Davidson MSP, Leader of the Scottish Conservatives

“Congratulations to all taking part in this Big Tent Ideas Festival and specific congratulations to George Freeman for conceiving it” Former Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

“I share your concerns about the turbulent times we face in the UK and agree that sharing innovative ideas in a national conversation could help tackle the challenges of the future.

I wish you every success with the event and welcome the initiatives behind it” Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

“At a time when so many of us are in despair, frankly, at the state of our politics... it’s a joy to see some serious political thinkers and reformers from all parties and from none coming together to explore the real causes of the disillusionment that is sweeping our society” Stephen Fry

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ENTRANCE A D DITI O N A L AT T R A C TI O N S I N C LU DI N G : ART WALL , SPEAKERS’ CORNER , O R ATO R Y T E N T, L I V E M U S I C , B O O K S TA L L , ICE CREAM AND DRINKS

HOPES & FEA R S TENT

11:00 - 11:50

15:00 - 15:50

PR OJECT FEAR VERSES PR OJECT HOPE

IMMIGRATION AND INTEGRATION: TIM E FOR NEW SETTLEM ENT?

Those in favour of staying in the EU are often accused of scaremongering and pessimism, but could those fears be well founded? Or does Brexit offer a new hope and a future filled with opportunity for political renewal and Britain’s new place in the world?

Polly Mackenzie · Dan Hannan MEP · Peter Kyle MP

Few issues have ripped through the political settlement and divided the country more than immigration. Demos will debate opposing views on the impact of immigration in Britain, exploring whether there is a way to break the political impasse.

Nimco Ali · Miqdaad Versi · Baroness Sayeeda Warsi · Polly Mackenzie

12:00 - 12:50

EDUCATION IN THE MACHINE AGE What skills will we need to thrive in a new machine age? How do we prepare our children for a world we can scarcely imagine? This panel will explore what reforms may be needed in order to bring our educational institutions into the digital era.

Alan Lockey · Bim Afolami MP · Sam Handfield-Jones · Kate Kettle · Baroness Sally Morgan 13:00 - 13:50

AYESHA HAZARIKA IN CONVERSATION WITH R OBERT PESTON 14:00 - 14:50

IS GOOD NEWS SUSTA INABLE? Are we headed towards a crisis of ‘good news’ and how might we avert it? Join us to explore the new public forums; from trolls to algorithms, ‘echo chambers’ to ‘churnalism’.

Johnny Mercer MP · Alice Thwaite · David Wheeldon · Polly Mackenzie

16:00 - 16:50

ARTI FICIAL INTELLIGENCE: TO FEAR OR NOT TO FEAR? Demos will explore the ways Britain can ensure AI is a force for good, the risks it might pose to our society and politics and the public policies required to ensure our world-leading AI development is ethical, transparent and beneficial to the country as a whole.

Trevor Phillips OBE · Elaine Warburton OBE · Polly Mackenzie 17:00 - 17:50

IS THIS THE END O F THE LIBERAL ERA? Has liberal democracy had its day? After all, sixteen years since the ‘End of History’ predicted its unassailable dominance, Western liberalism now seems besieged both from outside and within. Are we witnessing the beginnings of a new era where neither a liberal society nor democracy can be taken for granted?

Robert Peston · Polly Mackenzie · Julia Hobsbawm OBE · Professor David Runciman · Ryan Shorthouse

11:00 - 11:50

14:00 - 14:50

THE AGE O F INCIVILITY: RA ISING THE TONE O F PUBLIC DISCOURSE

CAN DESIGN BEAT NIMBYISM – OR MUST WE BUIL D U GLY HOM ES?

In today’s politics, a smaller number of people with extreme views have a disproportionate voice, partly thanks to the megaphone of social media. This session will question how we can improve the level of public discourse without restricting freedom of expression.

In the past few decades, cries of Nimbyism have put off political leaders from allocating and approving new homes. Policy Exchange research shows, however, that the public is much more amenable to new developments when popular design and style are made central to the planning and building process.

Nusrat Ghani MP · Resham Kotecha · Frances Scott · Hannah Stuart · Juliet Samuel

Jack Airey · Rachel Fisher · Nicholas Boys Smith · Richard Tice

12:00 - 12:50

A NEW NATIONAL CONSENSUS: How to bring Britain together Looming over British politics are divisions that threaten the very cohesion of the nation – leave vs remain, old vs young, metropolitan vs provincial and more. This session will examine the ideas needed to forge a new consensus, which is the great prize of politics today.

Will Heaven · Charlotte Black FCSI (Hon) · David Skelton 13:00 - 13:50

IS THIS THE END O F TRA DITIONAL P OLITICS AND PUBLIC SERVICE? As we’ve prioritised what’s efficient, over what’s important, in our political economy, how do we overcome disconnection, renew our political structures and institutions, and empower communities?

Alexandre Holroyd · Alex Smith

15:00 - 15:50

USING GREAT THINKERS O F THE PAST TO S OLVE TODAY’S PR OBLEMS This session will examine the work of some of the greatest political thinkers in history – Burke, Rousseau, Disraeli, Adam Smith – and ask what lessons we might learn from them as we grapple with the great policy questions of our time.

John Bew · George Freeman MP · Sir Ferdinand Mount · Jesse Norman MP 16:00 - 16:50

LONDON v THE REST OF THE UK: London’s place in 21st century Britain This discussion will explore how London fits in with the rest of the country and explore how it’s damage can be mitigated while its potential is harnessed.

Ben Rogers · Sarah Longlands · Kulveer Ranger · Cllr John Moss 17:00 - 17:50

IN CONVERSATION WITH RT HON. PENNY MORDAUNT MP

SOCIETY TENT

11:00 - 11:50

15:00 - 15:50

WHAT IS SOCIAL JUSTICE IN 21ST CENTURY BRITAIN?

DRIVING CHANGE IN OUR DARKEST CORNERS

From burning injustices to social mobility, everybody has their own take on what a socially just country should look like.

Andy Cook · Edward Davies · TwentyTwenty Charity

Experienced panellists speak about their experiences of shining a light on and driving change in some of the very darkest corners of British society, including Child Sexual Exploitation and Modern Slavery. What were the challenges and what works?

12:00 - 12:50

Rory Geoghegan · Christian Guy · Johnny Mercer MP

EVERYBODY IN: HOW TO END HOMELESSNESS IN BRITAIN Few people would disagree that the UK is in the midst of a serious housing crisis and at the very hard end this has seen homelessness rocket in recent years. This event looks at the state of housing and homelessness, drawing on first-hand experiences of the problem.

16:00 - 16:50

IN PURSUIT OF PRODUCTIVE HAPPINESS: PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

THE BIG FAMILY LUNCH

This session will explore the core underpinnings of wellbeing, from how our brains are programmed for good and bad feelings, to what compassion means, and from the state of the nation’s health to understanding the evidence.

How can we make policies that acknowledge and empower families?

Dr Paul Goldsmith · Professor Paul Gilbert · Julia Hobsbawm OBE · Dr Julian Wolfson

David Burrowes MP · Sir Paul Coleridge · Cristina Odone · Sheela Mackintosh-Stewart · Sonia Shaljean

17:00 - 17:50

Lord Adebowale · Maeve McGoldrick 13:00 - 13:50

14:00 - 14:50

A SOCIALLY JUST EDUCATION SYSTEM DEMANDS MORE MONEY The last election thrust school funding right into the heart of the public policy debate, but there is far more to improving standards than throwing money at the existing system. An array of education experts give their take on what is needed and to what extent funding increases are the answer.

James Scales · Pamela Dow · Nick Boles MP

NANNY STATE v CANNY STATE: The clash of public health perspectives In what ways, and to what extent, should the government interfere in public health crises like obesity?

Dr David Halpern · Dan Parker · Christopher Snowdon · Dr Giles Yeo

11:00 - 11:50

Featuring:

THE ROLE OF CULTURE IN A FREE SOCIETY & CULTURE & COMMUNITY:

1. Dr Austen Saunders: Too good for the English? Shakespeare’s England after Brexit.

How culture can bring people together

2. William Cash: Fight for our beaches: How to Save the British Seaside Town (and win elections).

Democracies need art. From the time of the ancient Greeks, democracies have used the arts as a safety valve to challenge taboos, discuss ideas and hold the powerful to account.

In a divided Britain, this panel will explore how the arts can be used a safe space to help heal division and explore common ground.

3. Harry Mount & Ivo Dawnay: How to Make the National Trust Great Again

Matt D’Ancona · Rachel Johnson · Rt Hon. Ed Vaizey MP · Hannah Barry · Neil Mendoza · Zehra Zaidi

Is the right to public beauty in our lives a human right?

12:00 - 12:50

ACCESS TO THE ARTS Art should be for everyone. From Britain’s first black orchestra to promoting underrepresented voices in the theatre, this panel will discuss how art can be brought off its pedestal and made accessible to all, and why it so important to see a broad representation of different voices on the stage.

Mat Burt · Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE · Kate Maltby · Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE 13:00 - 13:50

IS SPORT A GAME-CHANGER? Sport has the power to transform the lives of everyday people from all backgrounds far beyond just increasing physical activity.

This panel will discuss what sport at all levels teaches us about life, how it can benefit the country, and how we can uncover the barriers to greater and more consistent access.

Jane Ashworth · Roberta Makoni · Jonny Searle MBE · Mark Davies 14:00 - 14:50

DAMIAN COLLINS MP IN CONVERSATION WITH MATT D’ANCONA

15:00 - 15:50

THE FIGHT FOR BEAUTY:

With galleries, museums and the National Trust dumbing down and become increasingly politicised and ‘public space’ becoming increasingly “ugly”, can Britain’s matchless architectural heritage and natural beauty and sense of identity be saved?

Harry Mount · Phillip Blond · Adam Dant · Claire Grindey · Arabella Noortmann · Peter York 16:00 - 16:50

DOES HERITAGE MATTER IN THE DIGITAL AGE? Why do spirit of place and architectural heritage matter today? Is the whole idea of heritage elitist, and self-serving, or is it one of Britain’s greatest contributions to civilisation?

William Cash · Clive Aslet · Diane Banks · Dr Roger Bowdler · Loyd Grossman CBE · Jeremy Musson · Mike Read 17:00 - 17:50

STAND UP PHILOSOPHY It’s like stand-up comedy, except it’s philosophical. Join professional philosophers to say what they REALLY think about the big questions of life, death, truth and meaning. And then you get to challenge them. Think TED talk except way more fun and with better jokes.

Charlie Duncan Saffrey

ECONOMY TENT

11:00 - 11:50

14:00 - 14:50

RENEWING CA PITALISM: IS IT REDEEMABLE?

THE P OWER O F THE NORTH:

This debate will explore the state of capitalism and predict where it goes from here. Does the rise of anti-capitalist rhetoric contain truths and warnings we should be listening to? And ultimately, is capitalism redeemable?

Why the north matters more than you think.

Liam Halligan · Nick Denys · Hillary Su · James Timpson · Rt Hon. Elizabeth Truss MP · Rt Hon Nick Herbert CBE MP 12:00 - 12:50

DARK MONEY: WHAT IT M EANS, AND HOW TO STOP IT All developed countries have seen their political systems besieged by funds of dubious origin -- some of them Russian, but much of it from elsewhere -- and it is urgent that we act to protect ourselves before it’s too late.

Rt Hon. Richard Benyon MP · Oliver Bullough · Rachel Davies · Maya Forstater

The North is a land of opportunity but its potential is constrained by a lack of resources and power. In this session, we’ll examine the arguments about why Northern Prosperity is National prosperity.

Robert Peston · Sarah Longlands · Charlie Hoult · Dr Hakim Yadi OBE · Nicola Headlam 15:00 - 15:50

TAKING BACK CONTR OL IN THE NORTH We’ll explore power and powerlessness in the context of the North and what lessons need to be learned for the future of our democracy from the Referendum. We’ll talk about IPPR North’s ideas for strengthening democracy to create a ‘people’s powerhouse’.

Sarah Longlands · Lord Adebowale · Guy Opperman MP · Rebecca Lowe

13:00 - 13:50

INTERGENERATIONAL FA IRNESS OR INTERGENERATIONAL FRACTIOUSNESS Yes, there are divisions, on housing, income, how people vote, culture – but there’s also much evidence that older and younger people share many hopes, including for each other. Is the media talking up the divides part of the problem?

Tracy Blackwell · Cllr Aisha Cuthbert · John Penrose MP · Alex Smith · Bobby Duffy

16:00 - 16:50

TA X AND THE STATE How does the tax code need to change for the 21st century? Where should the burden fall?

Mark Littlewood · Jamie Whyte 17:00 - 17:50

MILLEN NIALS – MAYBE THEY ARE MORE LIBERTARIAN THAN WE THINK? Is it fair to assume that all young people are left wing? This session investigates this assumption.

Kate Andrews · Katy Balls · Claire Fox · Nora Mulready · Kristian Niemietz

11:00 - 11:50

WHAT DOES GLOBAL PROSPERITY ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE, AND HOW DO WE BUILD IT? Dr Stephen Brien · James Sproule · Gisela Stuart · Kirsty McNeill 12:00 - 12:50

THE R OLE O F HAR D VS S O FT P OWER As Britain redefines and renegotiates its place, not only in Europe, but in the world, it is vital that we explore Britain’s greatest power assets and the role of defence, diplomacy, trade and development. Should an emphasis be placed on one source of power over the other?

This debate is co-hosted by the Coalition for Global Prosperity, British Foreign Policy Group, and Legatum Institute.

Theo Clarke · Lt Gen. Philip Jones · Johnny Mercer MP · Dr Julie Smith · Tom Cargill 13:00 - 13:50

WHAT DO YOU THINK THE UK’S INTERNATIONAL PRIORITIES SHOULD BE POST-BREXIT? Co-hosted by the British Foreign Policy Group, Coalition for Global Prosperity, and Legatum Institute. Member of Parliament Bob Seely, former army officer and member of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, will lead a punchy interactive debate with the audience to identify new thinking and fresh ideas for UK foreign policy post Brexit.

Bob Seely MP · Alastair Russell · Linda Whetstone

investigate how effective Britain’s aid budget really is, whether it is achieving its objectives and how it can be improved.

Theo Clarke · Nusrat Ghani MP · Peter Kyle MP · Sir Desmond Swayne MP · Alex Thier 15:00 - 15:50

HOW DO NATIONS DEVELOP, AND HOW CAN WE SPEED THAT PROCESS ALONG? The question of why some nations fail, while others succeed, lies at the heart of international development policy. This panel will examine the tools at the disposal of public and private actors to eradicate poverty at the national level. What works in development, and what tools are available to the British government to speed those processes along?

Molly Kiniry · Sr Solava Ibrahim · Nimco Ali 16:00 - 16:50

THE UK AS A GLOBAL TRA DING NATION: The role of free trade and the importance of being truly global What does free trade mean now, and how important are trade agreements as opposed to improving productivity or physical infrastructure? What countries and regions should the UK be focussing our efforts on, and if we are to trade more does that mean compromising on our values?

Richard Cockett · Rt Hon. Tobias Ellwood MP · Rayham Haque · David Henig · Andrew MacLeod 17:00 - 17:50

14:00 - 14:50

GLOBAL PEOPLE MOVEMENTS:

BRITAIN AS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

Addressing migration, refugees, and human trafficking

How to have an effective aid budget?

This year has seen perhaps the most intense level of criticism and scrutiny levelled at the foreign aid budget and whether it is really getting bang for buck. This session will

Baroness Philippa Stroud · HE Ambassador Rami Mortada · Yamina Karitanyi · George Freeman MP · Gary Wood

GLOBAL B R I TA I N TEN T

IN N O VATIO N TEN T

11:00 - 11:50

THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE V THE WORLD: Can the uk become the tech centre of the world?

British tech companies have received more venture capital funding than Germany, Sweden and France combined, and almost 80% of all US investment into UK firms is going to those based in the Golden Triangle i.e. around London, Oxford and Cambridge. Does this mean the UK is home to the new Silicon Valley and what barriers does the UK face in becoming the new tech hub of the world?

Trevor Phillips OBE · Dan Korski · Prasanna Kannan · James Palmer · Emma Sinclair MBE · Sherry Coutu CBE 12:00 - 12:50

FROM CAR COMMUTING TO CONNECTED CLUSTERS: A new model of planning for an innovation economy Quality urban planning must unleash the potential of tech solutions to meet the demands of an innovation economy. This session will take a close look at what’s already working in the UK and explore the solutions that can be scaled up and replicated across the UK. Nicholas Boys Smith · Dr David Cleevely CBE · Kit Malthouse MP · Anna Rose · David Williams · Kat Hanna 13:00 - 13:50

EVIDENCE VERSUS CREATIVITY: What matters more in policymaking What constitutes quality public policymaking is the subject of huge debate. Should evidence take precedent over ideology and public opinion, or does policymaking need to harness better creativity in order to tackle the major issues of today?

Mark Essex · Dr David Cleevely CBE · Jo Evershed 14:00 - 14:50

WILL A WAVE OF GREEN TECH LIFT MOST BOATS IN THE HARBOUR OR SINK THEM?

Join this discussion to learn about the Tech Task Force and understand how politics is dealing with global drivers like climate change and technology, which feel like opportunities for some, but threats to others.

Angela Francis · Rt Hon. Norman Lamb MP 15:00 - 15:50

SHOULD WE LEGALISE CANNABIS? In July 2018, five weeks after 12 year- old Billy Caldwell’s anti-epilepsy medicine was confiscated, the Home Secretary announced that cannabis would be re-scheduled to allow doctors to prescribe it. Will this in time lead to legalised recreational use as William Hague has advocated?

Steve Moore · Greg de Hoedt · Rt Hon. Norman Lamb MP · Anna Firth · George McBride · Lizzie McCulloch 16:00 - 16:50

THE CHALLENGES FACING A YOUNG PERSON STARTING A BUSINESS Our panel of young entrepreneurs and those that support them, will tell their stories of success (and failure!), how they overcame the barriers and what could still be done to build the entrepreneurial generation we need to adapt to new realities and to solve the world’s greatest problems.

Cllr Tim Barnes · Jack Cornes · Lexi Hayden · Dr David Landsman OBE · Jenny Liu · Ryan Robinson · Katrina Sale 17:00 - 17:50

INNOVATION NATION: How to build an innovation economy From investing in tech and thinking global, to reducing taxation for entrepreneurs and applying start-up culture to government itself, this session will explore how the UK can become an innovation economy and where things are already working.

Flora Coleman · Sam Handfield-Jones · Alan Mak MP · Seena Shah · Jack Waley-Cohen

11:00 - 11:50

RE-IMAGINING PUBLIC SERVICES THROUGH STARTUP INNOVATION: How can start-ups tackle the public sector’s greatest challenges?

This panel examines four of the public sector’s most pressing challenges - employment, healthcare, social care & security - alongside four start-ups re-imagining solutions in these spaces.

Where can tech improve services and budgets?

How should the public sector adjust itself to take advantage of this new wave of solutions?

Doug Monro · Mahiben Maruthappa · Lydia Yarlott · Mark Rowley 12:00 - 12:50

TAKING THE HEAT OU T O F CLIMATE CHANGE The UK has committed to legally binding targets on significant emissions reductions by 2050 – but we are nowhere near on target. Although good progress has been made on power generation, emissions from building heating remain virtually unchanged and are a critical problem.

Guy Ransom · George Freeman MP · Lesley Rudd 13:00 - 13:50

FINTECH & SOCIETY: Increasing financial inclusion through innovative technology Members of Level39, a technology community in Canary Wharf, are coming together to solve some of the biggest issues facing global finance. This session will explore the potential of financial inclusion and its impact on the UK economy, its response to the changing nature of work and how to overcome the barriers of adoption in the UK. Delber Lage · Michael Ng · Ben Brabyn 14:00 - 14:50

RE-DEFINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SOCIETY

Far from being a national asset, entrepreneurship is now perceived as an elitist sport, delivering little benefit to society. In this session Ben Brabyn, Head of Level39, proposes a concept for entrepreneurs to distribute venture wealth to the rest of society.

Ben Brabyn · Alex Burton · Orsola De Marco 15:00 - 15:50

JUST HOW GOOD IS DR. GOOGLE? The UK tech that will save us This session will examine the changing landscape of health tech and explore the advances in medical technology to uncover what good health innovation policy looks like and how the NHS can embrace technology to deliver the world’s best healthcare.

Dr Paul Goldsmith · Dr Paul Bate · Prof Charlie Craddock CBE · Dr Luke Evans · Roy Lilley · Dr Andy Richards CBE · Dr Michelle Tempest · Prof Mike Trenell · Elaine Warburton OBE · Dr Tom Weaver · Dr Hakim Yadi OBE 16:00 - 16:50

DECONSTRUCTING THE NORM: Moving beyond the ordinary to address the UK’s air quality crisis Air pollution is a considerable challenge that must be dealt with urgently. This multidisciplinary panel discusses the emerging technologies and innovations that are playing a part in solving the UK’s air quality crisis.

Isabella Gornall · Polly Billington · Antonio Cianci · James Fitzgerald 17:00 - 17:50

SHOULD THE UK LEAD THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF THE PERSONAL INTERNET, OR BE A BYSTANDER This discussion will explore the state of the data industry today, where we are in the UK, how consumer centricity solves the personal data conundrum, and the simple steps the UK can take to become the leader of the new personal internet.

Julian Ranger

TECHNOLOGY TENT

WITH GRATEF U L TH A N KS TO TH E F OL L OWI N G C O N T R I BU TO R S Johnny Adams Keith Adams Stephen Allison Claire Armstrong Hilary Armstrong Richard Benyon James Bethell Tracy Blackwell Ben Brabyn Dermot Campbell Nick Campsie James Cann Tom Cargill William Cash Theo Clarke David Cleevely Andy Cook Matt D’Ancona Ruth Davidson Mark Davies Francis Dearnley Ade Deller Craig Dillon David Dumeresque

Mark Essex Asif Faruque Tom Fenwick Mark Foster Brown George Freeman Stephen Fry Simon Galbraith Arron Gatley Dean Godson Paul Goldsmith Malcolm Gooderham Michael Gove Tom Green Ben Guerin Will Halliday Graham Hanson Silk Hermann Hauser Alex Hickman Alexandre Holroyd Tom Holroyd Charlie Hoult Chris Hulatt Shama Hussein Stephen Ireton

Annalisa Jenkins Elliott King Libby Kingwell Fiona Laird Robin Laird Charlotte Lang Mark Littlewood Sarah Longlands Polly Mackenzie Richard Mitchell Alistair Moore Steve Moore Sally Morgan Toby Mundy Georgia Musson Damon Oldcorn Chris Parkhouse Oliver Pawle John Penrose Tiffany Perry Georgiana Pike Guy Ransom Kevin Richardson Matthew Richardson

Ben Roback Ben Rogers Chris Rokos David Ross Jonathan Sacks Kate Salisbury Paul Salisbury Robert Salisbury Andrew Sharpe Nick Shott Drew Smith Jon Snyder Lee Stafford James Stewart Philippa Stroud David Taylor Dolly Theis Fenella Theis Ed Vaizey Ian Wason Babatunde Williams Hakim Yadi

A ND TH E TEA M S AT: Babraham Research Campus The British Foreign Policy Group The Centre for Social Justice The Centre for London The Coalition for Global Prosperity

Demos The Institute for Economic Affairs Institute for Public Policy Research Policy Exchange The Legatum Institute

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