Investing for growth: how to create jobs and support the economy by boosting investment?
Monday 2 October, 11:00 – 12:00
Speakers:
Gareth Davies MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, Investment Association
Emily Shepperd, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, Authorisations, FCA
Further speakers to be announced.
Chair:
James Kirkup, Partner, Apella Advisors and Senior Fellow, SMF
Venue: Alexandra Suite A, The Midland Hotel (secure zone)
Held in partnership with the Investment Association
What next for gambling reform?
Speakers:
Richard Graham MP
Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones OBE, Founder and Director, The National Problem Gambling Clinic
Clare Wyllie, Research Director, Tackling Gambling Stigma
Ed West, Writer
Chair:
Rob Davies, Business and Investigations Reporter, The Guardian
Venue: Chester Suite, The Midland Hotel (secure zone)
How can we boost green skills and jobs, and harness the opportunities of a low carbon economy?
Monday 2 October | 11:00 – 12:00
Speakers:
Guy Opperman MP, Minister for Employment
The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE MP, Chair of the Independent Review of Net Zero
Neil Carberry, Chief Executive, Recruitment & Employment Confederation
Gudrun Cartwright, Climate Action Director, Business in the Community
Angela Francis, Director of Policy Solutions, WWF UK
Chair:
Dr Aveek Bhattacharya, Interim Director, Social Market Foundation
Venue: Private Room 17, The Radisson Edwardian Hotel, (outside of the secure zone)
Held in partnership with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation
Ethnic inequalities in mental healthcare: how can we ensure good outcomes for all?
Monday 2 October | 13:00 – 14:00
Speakers:
Dean Russell MP, Chair, Mental Health APPG
Cllr Emma Best, London Assembly Member, Greater London Authority
Samuel Kasumu, Former Number 10 Advisor
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President, Royal College of Psychiatrists
Professor Dawn Edge, Professor of Mental Health & Inclusivity, The University of Manchester
Chair:
Dr Aveek Bhattacharya, Interim Director, Social Market Foundation
Venue: Private Room 17, The Radisson Edwardian Hotel, (outside of the secure zone)
Held in partnership with Policy@Manchester
Can the UK still claim to be a global leader on net zero?
Monday 2 October, 13:15 – 14:15
Speakers:
The Rt Hon Vicky Ford MP, Member of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Keith Anderson, Chief Executive, ScottishPower
Angela Francis, Director of Policy Solutions, WWF UK
Further speakers to be announced.
Chair:
Sam Robinson, Senior Researcher, Social Market Foundation
Venue: Chester Suite, The Midland Hotel (secure zone)
Held in partnership with ScottishPower
Roundtable discussion – Pensions and growth
Monday 2 October | 15:00 – 16:00
Contributors:
Nigel Peaple, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association
Laura Trott MBE MP, Minister for Pensions
Chair:
Dr Aveek Bhattacharya, Interim Director, Social Market Foundation
This roundtable discussion has limited space. To request a seat please email events@smf.co.uk before 29.09.2023.
Held in partnership with Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association
Education: the new dividing line in British politics?
Tuesday 3 October | 11:00 – 12:00
Speakers:
Baroness Stowell of Beeston MBE
Professor Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science, The University of Manchester
Sherelle Jacobs, Columnist, The Telegraph
Siobhan Aarons, National Chair, Tory Reform Group
Chair:
Dr Aveek Bhattacharya, Interim Director, Social Market Foundation
Venue: Private Room 17, The Radisson Edwardian Hotel, (outside of the secure zone)
Kindly supported by UK in a Changing Europe
Where next in the fight against fraud: the fraud strategy and beyond
Tuesday 3 October | 13:30 – 14:30
Speakers:
The Rt Hon the Baroness Morgan of Cotes
Jim Winters, Director of Economic Crime, Nationwide Building Society
Conor D’Arcy, Interim Chief Executive, Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
Giles Derrington, Senior Government Relations and Public Policy Manager, TikTok
Further speakers to be announced.
Chair:
Sam Robinson, Senior Researcher, Social Market Foundation
Venue: Petersfield Suite, The Midland Hotel (secure zone).
The best way to access the room is via the rear doors of the hotel, as if you were approaching from Manchester Central.
Held in partnership with Nationwide Building Society
Prevention versus treatment: how to improve the nation’s health
Tuesday 3 October | 15:30 – 17:00
Speakers:
Jo Gideon MP
Hugo Harper, Director of A Healthy Life, Nesta
Karen Betts, CEO, The Food and Drink Federation
Sophie Lawrence, Engagement Lead, Rathbones
Richard Sloggett, Founder and Programme Director, Future Health
Chair:
Dr Aveek Bhattacharya, Interim Director, Social Market Foundation
Venue: Fairclough Suite, The Midland Hotel (secure zone)
Hosted by Nesta
