RSA Conference 12th March 2011: Competition in the Age of Austerity

RSA Conference 12th March 2011: Competition in the Age of Austerity

How can UK PLC be optimistic, innovative and creative during the current economic climate?

Date: Saturday 12th March 2011
Time: 10am – 4.30pm
Venue: The Brighton Dome
Cost: £35.00

Making their case for how the UK can raise its game to adapt to recent economic challenges, speakers from the fields of Enterprise, Science & Technology, the Arts and Education will kick off a day salon.

The morning session will be chaired by Matthew Taylor, CEO of the RSA, who will speak about sustainable citizenship in the age of austerity. 

Confirmed speakers are:

Julia Chanteray
President of the Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce, founder of the Joy of Business which helps develop small businesses. Julia was also resident business expert on Channel 4's Risking It All programme.

Nicholas Showan
Founder and MD of Jali Ltd, which manufactures architectural woodwork and bespoke furniture using automated technology.

Andrew Shoben
Founder of Greyworld, a world renowned artists' collective that makes art in public places, responsible for The Source at the London Stock Exchange and as part of Channel 4's Big Art Projectin 2009, Invisible in Burnley.

Susan Meek
Retired Head of St Mary's Hall school, former Head of Performing Arts at Roedean School and Head of Creative Studies at the International School in Riyadh. Susan is currently a Schools Inspector in the UK and Dubai.

After a buffet lunch, the RSA South East will then invite you to contribute ideas and participate in discussion, debate and 'call to action'.

Attendees will move into 'World Cafe' discussion groups, each hosted by a speaker, with the aim of producing a plan of action for a way forward.

The day will also provide plenty of opportunities for networking with RSA Fellows.

**Please note: all attendees will receive discount parking of £5 for the day at nearby City College**

If you have any questions, please contact RSA Fellowship Networks Manager Andy Kirk on andy.kirk@rsa.org.uk or call 020 7451 6909

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