Conservative Conference 2019: pick of Tuesday's fringe events
Jeremy Hughes
| PoliticsHome
Overwhelmed by the number of events going on over the conference period? Don't worry, PoliticsHome has got your back. Here's a run down of the best to watch out for at Conservative conference on Tuesday 1 October.
08:00
Net Zero: How should we tackle off-grid homes?
James Heappey MP joins Liquid Gas UK for a panel discussion to look at the crucial steps policy makers need to make to take to effectively decarbonise rural off-grid homes, ensuring Zet Zero is met.
Location: Manchester Central: Exchange 1
08:30
Closing the North- South education divide
Senior MPs and stakeholder sdebate how to close the North-South divide in education and skills which is holding back Northern productivity.
Location: Addleshaw Goddard, One St Peter's Square: Meeting Room
09:00
In Conversation with the Apprenticeships Forum
With further education & skills a priority for this government, join the Apprenticeships Forum to discuss the Conservative Party's ambition for the future of apprenticeships.
Location: Midland Hotel, Derby Suite
09:15
Moggcast live with Jacob Rees-Mogg
Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg records a special conference edition of his hit podcast with ConservativeHome editor Paul Goodman
Manchester Central: ConservativeHome Marquee
12:45
Giving the green light to legal cannabis
Crispin Blunt and Andrew Mitchell lead a panel discussion on the evidence from cannabis legislation around the world
Midland Hotel: Chester Suite
16:30
Can nuclear get Britain to net zero?
Join the Nuclear Industry Association and the Spectator to discuss how we can get Britain to Net Zero.
Location: Charter 4, Manchester Central
17:30
Engineering Solutions for a Decarbonised World
This discussion looks at how engineering and technological solutions can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help to decarbonise the world.
Location: Central 7, Manchester Central
17:30
PoliticsHome in association with BAE systems
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will examine the UK's future defence relationship with the EU and the rest of the world after Brexit
Midland Hotel: Derby Suites
18:00
Workshop of the World: Manufacturing an industry of the future
Policy Connect event with a panel and drinks reception with Chris Green MP and Dick Elsy, CEO, HVM Cataput.
Location: Central 8, Manchester Central
18:30
Global Britain: Is post-Brexit Britain ready for business?
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss joins The Spectator's Fraser Nelson to discuss Britain's trade relationships post-Brexit
Manchester Central: Charter 4
22:00
Save the Children & ConservativeHome
On the 100th anniversary of Save the Children's foundation, this reception will celebrate the impact that UK aid makes for children around the world. Speakers include Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP and Ruth Davidson MSP.
Location: Exchange Room 11
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