Ideopolis Conference 2008

Ideopolis Conference

Ideopolis Conference 2008

16 July 2008

Lewis Media Centre, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1P 4RS

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.

 

Confirmed speakers:

  • Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP
  • Will Hutton, CEO The Work Foundation
  • Andrew Lewis, The Northern Way
  • Geoff Mulgan, The Young Foundation
  • Mike Crouch, Regional Cities East
  • Ian Pearson MP, Minister for Science and Innovation, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
  • Simon Jenkins, The Guardian
  • Laura Gordon, Director, Glasgow-Edinburgh Collaboration
  • Sir Richard Leese CBE, Leader, Manchester City Council
  • Philipp Rode, Executive Director, Urban Age Programme, LSE
  • Tony Travers, Director, Greater London Group, LSE

 

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

 

Full details for the Ideopolis Conference  (pdf 319kb)

 

Please follow this link for the Ideopolis Conference Agenda   (pdf 185kb)

 

To book your place at the conference please contact Sarah Barnett on 020 7976 3596 or email your details to SBarnett@theworkfoundation.com .

Places are limited so please book quickly