For more information, please contact our Events Manager Will Hoyles on 020 7227 4404 or whoyles@smf.co.uk

Upcoming Events at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference...

Next Stop a Greener Future: Getting Britain onto Public Transport

Mon 15th September, 13.00 - 14.00
Royal Bath Hotel Mezzanine

Once again, this year has seen the threat of climate change, and the government’s response to it, making headlines on an almost daily basis with the main political parties competing for coverage of their initiatives.

Doctor's Orders or Patient Choice: Can Real Choice in Healthcare Become a Reality

Monday, 15th September, 18.00 - 19.00
Royal Bath Hotel Mirabelle Room

The government has, in recent years, embarked on a major programme of investment and reform aimed at improving the NHS for patients. Buildings have been enhanced, staff are better paid, clinical standards have been driven up.

Enabling Choice for Retirement

Tuesday 11 March, 10am for 10.30am
John Tudor Room, Methodist Central Hall

A debate to mark the launch of the Investment Management Association’s paper 'Enabling Choice for Retirement'

SMF Keynote: It’s the Economy, Stupid! Can environmental issues still be a priority in the current economic climate?

Monday, 15th September, 19.30 - 20.30
Royal Bath Hotel Mirabelle Room

Over the last few years the Liberal Democrats have led the way as all the main political parties have made strong environmental commitments.

Talking Money: Is financial advice for all a realisable vision?

Tuesday 16th September 08:00 - 09:00
Royal Bath Hotel Bay View Room

Financial decisions, whether or not to get a credit card, buy a house, which provisions to make for retirement, become ever more complex.

Nanny Knows Best? Should the Government do more to enforce healthier lifestyle choices?

Tuesday 16th September 13:00 - 14:00
Royal Bath Hotel Mirabelle

Market-based instruments and tax incentives are the traditional mechanism for influencing behaviour and they remain important policy tools.

Subsistence is not Enough: How should we fund fulfilling lives for older people?

Tuesday 16th September 18:00 - 19:00
Royal Bath Hotel Mirabelle

It has long been acknowledged that the UK faces growing problems in providing for a rapidly aging population.

Science Fiction or Economic Reality: Will innovation deliver a globally competitive future?

Tuesday 16th September 18:30 - 19:30
Marriott Highcliff Purbeck Suite

"The global economy is becoming ever more competitive. Innovation is vital to increasing our competitiveness, improving our economy and our quality of life. It's the way that Britain will stay in front as a leading nation in the 21st century.