Conservative conference 2018: pick of Monday's fringe events
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 Monday 1st October.
7:45
Nuclear and renewables: friends or foes?
Nuclear Industry Association and Policy Exchange
Energy Policy Exchange Marque, Centenary Sq
08:30
Grassroots Football: Who is responsible for finding the next Harry Kane or Steph Houghton?
The FA
Centenary Square, London Lounge
We all know the power of sport to unite and its ability to bring communities together. From The FA’s perspective, this past summer was a great example of that, with the unity across the country - inspired by Gareth Southgate and the England team at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. Attend this event to find out how the are planning on finding the next football stars.
09:00
In Conversation with Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP
Health and Care Forum
Health Hall 10a, ICC
Join an array of health and social care organisations, colleges and charities as The House Magazine Editor Daniel Bond interviews Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Matt Hancock.
12:30
Who’s watching the machines? Ethics of AI in Financial Services
Chartered Body Alliance
ICC Birmingham: Hall 10a
As the importance of AI in the financial sector grows by the day, how can government and industry ensure that these new systems work in a fair and balanced way which doesn’t leave consumers behind? Join AI experts and Lee Rowley MP, the co-chair of the Cross Party Parliamentary Commission on Technology Ethics to discuss the consequences of a boom in AI and machine learning technologies.
15:15
A heated debate: greening Britain’s homes
Bright Blue with Calor Gas
Energy Executive Room 1, ICC
15:45
Who is teaching our children? The teacher recruitment and retention crisis
NASUWT
Hyatt Regency Birmingham: Sonata
Many teachers have been less than pleased with this Conservative government as budgets get squeezed. This event with teacher's union chief Chris Keates grilling Education Secretary Damian Hinds is going to be a must attend.
16:15
In conversation with Dominic Raab, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
Institute of Economic Affairs & The Taxpayers’ Alliance
ICC Birmingham: Youth Zone
Dominic Raab has become one of the most important figures in the government as he spearheads the UKs negotiations with Brussels. Join veteran journalist Iain Dale as he digs deep into the government's next moves in the Brexit process.
17:45
Knife, acid and scooter crime: What can be done?
Respublica
Library of Birmingham: Room 102
With soaring crime in London set to be a key part of the upcoming mayoral campaign, this event could prove interesting. Join London AM and former Tory mayoral candidate Andrew Boff.
19:30
Apprenticeships Forum Reception
Apprenticeships Forum
Hall 10a, ICC
The Apprenticeships Forum is a collaborative movement raising awareness of the positive impact apprenticeships have in the UK. The forum will consider regulatory issues, as well as what the parties can do to support UK apprenticeship programmes.
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