Westminster Forum Projects

Conference Diary

Forum:

Month:

Location:

Supporting UK high value manufacturing - innovation and investment, skills and partnerships, and the future for international trade

Morning, Thursday, 12^th December 2019

Royal Over-Seas League, Over-Seas House, Park Place, St James’s Street, London SW1A 1LR

Digital payments in the UK - innovation, regulation and standards

Morning, Thursday, 12^th December 2019

Sixty One Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET

The future for arts and culture in England - funding, participation and Arts Council England’s new 10-year strategy

Morning, Thursday, 12^th December 2019

Hallam Conference Centre, 44 Hallam Street, London W1W 6JJ

Energy policy in Wales and enabling the transition to a low carbon economy - priorities for cutting emissions, infrastructure and investment, and supporting the economy

Morning, Thursday, 12^th December 2019

Jury’s Inn Cardiff, 1 Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3UD

Utilising data in healthcare - adoption, public trust and innovation

Afternoon, Thursday, 12^th December 2019

Royal Aeronautical Society, No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ

The health workforce and key issues for the NHS People Plan: leadership, staff wellbeing and professional regulation

Morning, Thursday, 12^th December 2019

Royal Aeronautical Society, No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ

Commercial drones in the UK - regulation and airspace management, emerging use cases, and sector development

Morning, Friday, 13^th December 2019

Royal Over-Seas League, Over-Seas House, Park Place, St James’s Street, London SW1A 1LR

Improving provision for care leavers - implementing the Care Leaver Covenant and local offers, and the transition into further education and employment

Morning, Thursday, 9^th January 2020

Central London

Rare diseases and specialised commissioning in England - genomics, research and access to medicine

Morning, Thursday, 9^th January 2020

Central London

Renewable energy in the UK - market positioning, supporting growth, and priorities for policy and regulation

Morning, Tuesday, 14^th January 2020

Central London

UK construction - modernisation, the workforce, and supporting productivity and growth following the Sector Deal

Morning, Tuesday, 14^th January 2020

Central London

Older people’s wellbeing in Scotland - assessing progress on policy implementation, access to housing and care services, and tackling isolation

Morning, Wednesday, 15^th January 2020

Central Edinburgh

Next steps for online gambling regulation in the UK - advertising, protecting vulnerable groups and sustainable sector growth

Morning, Wednesday, 15^th January 2020

Central London

Early years education in England - the new early learning goals, developing the workforce, and the impact of Ofsted’s inspection framework

Morning, Wednesday, 15^th January 2020

Central London

Next steps for public health in England - commissioning, collaboration and innovation in prevention

Morning, Thursday, 16^th January 2020

Central London

Novel foods in the UK - innovation and safety, sustainable food production and the evolving regulatory landscape

Morning, Thursday, 16^th January 2020

Central London

Disability in the workplace - removing barriers to recruitment and progression, creating inclusive workplace cultures, and next steps for policy and organisational practice

Morning, Tuesday, 21^st January 2020

Central London

Revision of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive - funding and prominence, consumer protection, and the UK’s position post-Brexit

Morning, Tuesday, 21^st January 2020

Central London

The future for UK infrastructure finance - public and private investment, alternative support models and new institutional structures

Morning, Tuesday, 21^st January 2020

Central London

Priorities for supporting student mental health

Morning, Tuesday, 21^st January 2020

Central London

Priorities for Post-Compulsory Education and Training in Wales

Morning, Tuesday, 21^st January 2020

Central Cardiff

Payment systems and reimbursement in healthcare

Morning, Tuesday, 21^st January 2020

Central London

England’s water market - infrastructure, regulation and taking forward PR19

Morning, Wednesday, 22^nd January 2020

Central London

5G rollout in the UK - network infrastructure, market development and coverage

Morning, Thursday, 23^rd January 2020

Central London

Next steps for the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework

Morning, Thursday, 23^rd January 2020

Central London

Payments policy and regulation - infrastructure, innovation and end-user priorities

Morning, Thursday, 23^rd January 2020

Central London

Regulation of advertising tech in the UK

Morning, Tuesday, 28^th January 2020

Central London

Key issues for optimising the NHS estate: funding, planning and development, and policy in the new parliament

Morning, Tuesday, 28^th January 2020

Central London

The UK chemicals industry - assessing the new strategy and the evolving regulatory landscape

Morning, Tuesday, 28^th January 2020

Central London

Intelligent and autonomous transport in the UK - next steps for innovation, infrastructure and regulation

Morning, Tuesday, 28^th January 2020

Central London

Improving mental health in Wales - prevention and access, funding decisions, and raising service quality for key service user groups

Morning, Wednesday, 29^th January 2020

Central Cardiff

Developing quantum technologies in the UK - investment, research and commercialisation

Morning, Thursday, 30^th January 2020

Central London

UK aviation and airports - competition, environmental sustainability, growth, and priorities for policy in the new parliament

Morning, Thursday, 30^th January 2020

Central London

Priorities for the NHS Assembly and delivering the NHS Long Term Plan

Morning, Wednesday, 5^th February 2020

Central London

Retail energy market reform in the UK - innovation and adapting to change, consumer protection, and next steps for regulation

Morning, Thursday, 6^th February 2020

Central London

Options for investment management reform - advice, governance, and strengthening investment market performance and consumer protection

Morning, Thursday, 6^th February 2020

Central London

The future for NICE in health and social care

Morning, Thursday, 6^th February 2020

Central London

The future for environmental standards in the UK and implementing the Office for Environmental Protection

Morning, Thursday, 6^th February 2020

Central London

Infrastructure in London and the South East - planning, investment and future-proofing

Morning, Thursday, 6^th February 2020

Central London

The future of UK sports broadcasting - priorities for broadcasters and sports bodies, Listed Events, and developing the viewer experience

Morning, Tuesday, 11^th February 2020

Central London

The pupil premium and raising attainment - the use of funding, evidence-based research, and developing a whole-school approach

Morning, Wednesday, 12^th February 2020

Central London

Next steps for open research data in the UK

Morning, Thursday, 13^th February 2020

Central London

Antimicrobial resistance - progress on the UK strategy and coordinating a global response

Morning, Thursday, 20^th February 2020

Central London

The future of legal services in England and Wales - regulation, consumer protection and responding to innovation

Morning, Tuesday, 25^th February 2020

Central London

Reforming Initial Teacher Training provision in England - implementing the new core content framework, improving NQT retention, and next steps for the teacher training system

Morning, Tuesday, 25^th February 2020

Central London

Reform to professional healthcare regulation in the UK

Morning, Tuesday, 25^th February 2020

Central London

The future of data protection regulation in the UK

Morning, Tuesday, 25^th February 2020

Central London

The UK immigration system - migration law reform, tackling irregular migration and next steps for policy

Morning, Tuesday, 25^th February 2020

Central London

Cardiovascular disease in England - next steps for prevention, innovation and delivery of care

Afternoon, Tuesday, 25^th February 2020

Central London

Corporate governance in the UK - the impact of reform, new regulatory codes and structures, and the evolving landscape for good corporate governance

Morning, Wednesday, 26^th February 2020

Central London

Next steps for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc: economic development, infrastructure and housing

Morning, Thursday, 27^th February 2020

Central London

Next steps for family justice in England and Wales - mediation, court reform and protecting vulnerable users

Morning, Thursday, 27^th February 2020

Central London

The next steps for the Further Education sector in England - governance, accountability and ensuring quality provision

Morning, Thursday, 27^th February 2020

Central London

The UK retail sector and the future of the high street - costs and taxation, investment and planning, and policy priorities for the new parliament

Morning, Thursday, 27^th February 2020

Central London

Reducing homelessness and rough sleeping in England - policy implementation, progress and next steps

Morning, Friday, 28^th February 2020

Central London

Infrastructure in Scotland - the new strategy, investment, and the framework for delivery

Morning, Friday, 28^th February 2020

Central Edinburgh

Children’s media in the UK - regulation, support, and the future for PSB and commercial markets

Morning, Friday, 28^th February 2020

Central London

Technology and teaching practice in HE - personalised learning, preparing for a changing work environment and the evolving role of teaching academics

Morning, Tuesday, 3^rd March 2020

Central London

Improving mental health provision for children and young people - policy developments, collaboration and the role of schools

Morning, Wednesday, 4^th March 2020

Central London

Developing the UK data economy - the National Data Strategy, public benefit and trust, and growing capability and partnerships across government and business

Morning, Thursday, 5^th March 2020

Central London

The UK video games sector - competitiveness and growth, consumer protection, and priorities for policy in the new parliament

Morning, Thursday, 5^th March 2020

Central London

UK energy research and innovation - commercial and investment priorities, skills supply, and next steps for policy

Morning, Thursday, 5^th March 2020

Central London

High speed rail in the UK - HS2 and the independent review, delivery practicalities, and policy priorities in the new parliament

Morning, Tuesday, 10^th March 2020

Central London

The future of local enterprise partnerships and their role in regional economic growth - the policy outlook, implementing Local Industrial Strategies, and progress on governance and accountability

Morning, Tuesday, 10^th March 2020

Central London

Reducing health inequalities in England - learning from local approaches, supporting system-wide collaboration, and next steps for policy

Morning, Tuesday, 10^th March 2020

Central London

Entrepreneurship on campus - embedding enterprise in the curriculum, supporting student start-ups and increasing diversity

Morning, Tuesday, 10^th March 2020

Central London

Early Years provision: expanding childcare, growing and diversifying the workforce, and the future for the Scottish National Standardised Assessments

Morning, Thursday, 12^th March 2020

Central Edinburgh

The future for hate crime policy in England and Wales - the Law Commission’s consultation, prosecution and enforcement, and support for key stakeholders

Morning, Thursday, 12^th March 2020

Central London

Property Law in England and Wales - leasehold reform, consumer protection and the expansion of commonhold

Morning, Thursday, 12^th March 2020

Central London

T Levels implementation - content, assessment, support for providers, and student inclusion

Morning, Tuesday, 17^th March 2020

Central London

The future for agricultural land use - productivity, environmental sustainability, and technological innovations

Morning, Thursday, 19^th March 2020

Central London

Evidence gathering and prosecution rates - forensic science, witness statements and the processing of digital evidence

Morning, Thursday, 19^th March 2020

Central London

Developing the London Local Industrial Strategy - inclusive growth, innovation and wellbeing

Morning, Thursday, 19^th March 2020

Central London

Environmental sustainability in healthcare

Morning, Friday, 20^th March 2020

Central London

Priorities for general practice in England: Primary Care Networks, digital technology and delivering the GP contract

Morning, Tuesday, 24^th March 2020

Central London

The future of the UK food supply chain - regulation, fairness and towards net zero emissions

Morning, Wednesday, 25^th March 2020

Central London

Legal services reform in Scotland - regulation, international competitiveness and seizing opportunities for innovation

Morning, Wednesday, 25^th March 2020

Central Edinburgh

UK science and innovation policy – funding and investment, commercialisation and IP management, and the international positioning of UK research

Morning, Wednesday, 25^th March 2020

Central London

The new Ofsted inspection framework - implementation, impact on schools and the next steps for the curriculum

Morning, Wednesday, 25^th March 2020

Central London

Developing the Liverpool City Region Local Industrial Strategy - transport and housing, support for business, and promoting wellbeing and inclusive growth

Morning, Thursday, 26^th March 2020

Central Liverpool

Health research in England - funding and support, regulation and uptake, and the future of the UK as a clinical research centre

Morning, Thursday, 26^th March 2020

Central London

Next steps for growth in the Thames Estuary - infrastructure, governance and linking Local Industrial Strategies

Morning, Monday, 30^th March 2020

Central London

The future for UK ports: infrastructure, digitalisation and free ports

Morning, Tuesday, 31^st March 2020

Central London

Carbon capture, usage and storage in the UK - policy developments, business priorities and market frameworks, and supporting regional innovation

Morning, Tuesday, 31^st March 2020

Central London

Establishing the National Retraining Scheme - take-up, delivery and adapting to a changing labour market

Morning, Tuesday, 31^st March 2020

Central London

The impact of the Smart Data Review - data portability, new services, and improving competition and consumer experiences in digital markets

Morning, Tuesday, 31^st March 2020

Central London

Housing policy in Scotland - the Government’s long-term strategy, protecting vulnerable groups, and the new regulatory framework

Morning, Wednesday, 1^st April 2020

Central Edinburgh

Tackling sexual violence and harassment in higher education - safeguarding and campus culture, improving disciplinary processes, and developing collaborative approaches

Morning, Wednesday, 1^st April 2020

Central London

Fintech in the UK - regulation, innovation and growth

Morning, Thursday, 2^nd April 2020

Central London

Primary assessment in England - baseline rollout, and developing assessment beyond reception and for children below the national curriculum standard

Morning, Thursday, 2^nd April 2020

Central London

Next steps for diagnostics and pathology - innovation, collaboration and standards

Morning, Thursday, 2^nd April 2020

Central London

Natural capital in England - protection and enhancement, effective utilisation and assessing value, and next steps for policy

Morning, Thursday, 2^nd April 2020

Central London

Building regulations in England - implementing the new framework, assessing effectiveness, and priorities for improving safety

Morning, Thursday, 2^nd April 2020

Central London

The growth of immersive technologies in the UK - impact and use, investment and research, and regulatory and ethical issues

Morning, Thursday, 2^nd April 2020

Central London

Women and the sport sector - participation, representation, and prominence

Morning, Tuesday, 21^st April 2020

Central London

Priorities for supporting child development in the first years of life - improving children’s wellbeing, literacy and communication skills and engaging with disadvantaged families

Morning, Tuesday, 21^st April 2020

Central London

Tackling waste across the UK - standardising waste collections, expanding extended producer responsibility and implementing the Resources and Waste Strategy

Morning, Thursday, 23^rd April 2020

Central London

Next steps for improving social mobility in England - the Opportunity Areas programme, tackling regional inequality affecting young people, and the roles of education and business

Afternoon, Thursday, 23^rd April 2020

Central London

Climate change policy in Scotland: implementing the Climate Change Act and assessing the route to net zero

Morning, Thursday, 23^rd April 2020

Central Edinburgh

Improving domestic energy efficiency in England - policy targets, retrofitting, and innovation in funding and technology

Morning, Thursday, 23^rd April 2020

Central London

England’s heritage sector - funding and investment, widening audiences, and growing social and economic impact

Morning, Tuesday, 28^th April 2020

Central London

Autism and learning disabilities care in England - addressing health inequalities, workforce challenges and next steps for policy

Morning, Tuesday, 28^th April 2020

Central London

City Region and Growth Deals in Scotland: progress and next steps for delivery

Morning, Wednesday, 29^th April 2020

Central Edinburgh

The Future of Senior Cycle Curriculum and Assessment in Ireland - the curriculum review, lessons learnt and next steps for assessment and qualifications

Morning, Thursday, 30^th April 2020

Central Dublin

The Research Excellence Framework beyond 2021 - designing the next cycle

Morning, Thursday, 30^th April 2020

Central London

Key developments in planning policy in England - new housing, local plans, and accelerating the delivery of projects

Morning, Thursday, 30^th April 2020

Central London

Innovation in the UK natural gas sector - developing a whole-system approach, deploying alternative sources, and the sector’s role in meeting net-zero emissions by 2050

Morning, Thursday, 30^th April 2020

Central London

Health and social care quality in Wales - governance and transparency, workforce development, and next steps for inspection, regulation and legislation

Morning, Thursday, 30^th April 2020

Central Cardiff

Next steps for flood and coastal erosion risk management in England - infrastructure resilience, land use and insurance

Morning, Thursday, 14^th May 2020

Central London

Clinical negligence in the NHS: patient safety, legal cost reform and next steps for policy

Morning, Thursday, 14^th May 2020

Central London

Next steps for 14-16 qualifications in Wales - shape and scope, usability and public confidence, and support for progression in education and employment

Morning, Tuesday, 19^th May 2020

Central Cardiff

Old Oak Common and regeneration in North West London - assessing the development plans and the impact on housing, economic growth and delivering an integrated transport hub

Morning, Wednesday, 20^th May 2020

Central London

Apprenticeship quality in England - assessment, inspection and meeting the new standards

Morning, Wednesday, 20^th May 2020

Central London

The financial services workforce - tackling the skills gap, improving culture and increasing diversity

Morning, Thursday, 21^st May 2020

Central London

Stroke prevention, care and treatment in England - next steps for National Stroke Delivery Networks, training, and local delivery

Morning, Tuesday, 16^th June 2020

Central London