Westminster Forum Projects

Conference Diary

Forum:

Month:

Location:

Next steps for housing in Wales: affordability, sustainability and tackling homelessness

Morning, Wednesday, 18^th September 2019

Park Inn Hotel, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff CF10 2JH

Research and innovation in Scotland post-2020: strengthening collaboration, attracting talent and addressing funding issues after Brexit

Morning, Wednesday, 18^th September 2019

The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ

Implementing the new curriculum in Wales, measuring pupil progress and reforming 14-16 qualifications

Morning, Thursday, 3^rd October 2019

Park Inn Hotel, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff CF10 2JH

Music education in England - implementing the new ‘model’ curriculum, the future for music hubs and looking ahead to the next National Plan for Music Education

Morning, Monday, 7^th October 2019

Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS

Evidence-based policymaking - strengthening the impact of academic and industry research on policy development

Morning, Tuesday, 8^th October 2019

Emmanuel Centre, 9-23 Marsham Street, London SW1P 3DW

Next steps for apprenticeship funding in England - the future for the levy, priorities for business and improving apprenticeship take-up

Morning, Tuesday, 8^th October 2019

Central London

The future for planning in Scotland: the Planning Act, delivering reform, and next steps in the National Planning Framework

Morning, Wednesday, 9^th October 2019

Central Edinburgh

Supporting new businesses to start and scale-up in the UK

Morning, Wednesday, 9^th October 2019

Emmanuel Centre, 9-23 Marsham Street, London SW1P 3DW

High fat, sugar and salt policy in the UK - progress and impact, new initiatives, and the future regulatory framework

Morning, Thursday, 10^th October 2019

Royal Over-Seas League, Park Place, St James' Street, London, SW1A 1LR

Latest developments in supporting disabled students - widening participation, accessible campus design, and enhancing the student experience

Morning, Monday, 14^th October 2019

Central London

The future for towns - priorities for policy, investment and developing ‘Town Deals’

Morning, Tuesday, 15^th October 2019

Central London

The UK nuclear industry - prospects for new build developments, project financing and supporting innovative technology

Morning, Tuesday, 15^th October 2019

Central London

Improving diabetes outcomes in England - prevention, access and digital technology

Morning, Wednesday, 16^th October 2019

Central London

Key issues for the independent school sector - standards, partnerships and international expansion

Morning, Thursday, 17^th October 2019

Central London

Urgent and emergency care in England - integrating services, reducing variation and implementing the Long Term Plan

Morning, Thursday, 17^th October 2019

Central London

The UK’s cyber security capabilities: skills and workforce development, international collaboration, and responding to latest threats

Morning, Thursday, 17^th October 2019

Central London

Priorities for Healthcare UK and health exports - partnerships, marketing UK expertise internationally and improving access to new markets

Morning, Tuesday, 22^nd October 2019

Central London

Next steps for probation services in England and Wales

Morning, Tuesday, 29^th October 2019

Central London

Next steps for house building in England - planning, investment and innovation

Morning, Tuesday, 29^th October 2019

Central London

Reforming higher technical education in England - Level 4 and 5 qualifications, funding, regulation and the introduction of Institutes of Technology

Morning, Thursday, 31^st October 2019

Central London

The future for charity fundraising - innovation, data protection and the impact of new regulation

Morning, Thursday, 31^st October 2019

Central London

Improving patient safety in the NHS: culture change, regulation and implementing the national patient safety strategy

Morning, Thursday, 31^st October 2019

Central London

The UK space sector - developing the National Space Programme, commercialisation and access to finance, and the future for international collaboration

Morning, Thursday, 31^st October 2019

Central London

Next steps for delivering open access in the UK

Morning, Tuesday, 5^th November 2019

Central London

The UK’s artificial intelligence sector - skills and research excellence, the UK’s international positioning, and progress on the sector deal

Morning, Tuesday, 5^th November 2019

Central London

Apprenticeships in Wales - quality, qualifications and opportunities for improving provision

Morning, Wednesday, 6^th November 2019

Central Cardiff

Legal services reform in Scotland - options for government, and meeting the challenges of innovation and international competitiveness

Morning, Thursday, 7^th November 2019

Central Edinburgh

The next steps for private rented housing policy - tenancy reform, landlord regulation and the future of the market

Morning, Tuesday, 12^th November 2019

Central London

University-led regional innovation in the UK - implementing University Enterprise Zones and the next steps for the Strength in Places Fund

Morning, Tuesday, 12^th November 2019

Central London

Deprivation of Liberty - implementing new mental capacity legislation, human rights issues, and addressing challenges for professionals working in the system

Morning, Tuesday, 12^th November 2019

Central London

The future of news following the Cairncross Review - innovation, monetisation and digital platforms

Morning, Tuesday, 12^th November 2019

Central London

The future regulatory framework for essential services - infrastructure investment, innovation and value for consumers

Morning, Tuesday, 12^th November 2019

Central London

SEND provision in England - implementing EHC Plans, funding and improving outcomes

Morning, Wednesday, 13^th November 2019

Central London

Waste policy in Wales: Towards Zero Waste, extended producer responsibility and developing a deposit return scheme for Wales

Morning, Thursday, 14^th November 2019

Central Cardiff

Rolling out Integrated Care Systems: population health management, scaling up and local delivery

Morning, Thursday, 14^th November 2019

Central London

UK rail infrastructure - finance, delivering CP6 and the impact of the Williams Rail Review

Morning, Friday, 15^th November 2019

Central London

Climate adaptation in the UK: latest on developing resilient infrastructure, channeling investment and environmental protection

Morning, Tuesday, 19^th November 2019

Central London

Tackling youth violence and knife crime in England and Wales - early intervention, the public health duty, and next steps for policing and prevention

Morning, Tuesday, 19^th November 2019

Central London

Growing international student numbers in the UK - recruitment, visa reform, student experience and career progression

Morning, Wednesday, 20^th November 2019

Central London

Pharmacy services in England - integration, digitisation and regulation

Morning, Wednesday, 20^th November 2019

Central London

Sustainability, ethics and the UK fashion industry - next steps for business practice and options for policy

Morning, Wednesday, 20^th November 2019

Central London

Biodiversity and species protection - net gain, governance and local approaches

Morning, Thursday, 21^st November 2019

Central London

Character Education in England - the school curriculum, extra-curricular activities and developing a new support framework

Morning, Thursday, 21^st November 2019

Central London

Electricity Market Reform - the Capacity Market, Contracts for Difference and the Energy White Paper

Morning, Tuesday, 26^th November 2019

Central London

Cardiovascular disease in England - prevention, innovation and tackling inequalities

Morning, Tuesday, 26^th November 2019

Central London

The future of UK broadcasting - content production, market dynamics, and priorities for policy and regulation

Morning, Tuesday, 26^th November 2019

Central London

Additional support for learning in Scotland - identifying needs, improving delivery, and support for the teaching workforce

Morning, Wednesday, 27^th November 2019

Central Edinburgh

Priorities for tackling racial harassment and improving the BAME experience in higher education

Morning, Wednesday, 27^th November 2019

Central London

The future for the Midlands Engine - the refreshed strategy, and priorities for infrastructure and economic development

Morning, Thursday, 28^th November 2019

Central Birmingham

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

Morning, Thursday, 28^th November 2019

Central London

Legal technology in the UK - new services, regulatory issues, and impact on the sector and consumers

Morning, Monday, 2^nd December 2019

Central London

Reducing avoidable plastic waste - incentives, targets, and policy priorities

Morning, Tuesday, 3^rd December 2019

Central London

Next steps for postgraduate research - funding, delivery and progression

Morning, Tuesday, 3^rd December 2019

Central London

Heat networks in the UK: regulation and market frameworks, innovation and investment, and decarbonisation and the relationship with customers

Morning, Tuesday, 3^rd December 2019

Central London

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

Morning, Wednesday, 4^th December 2019

Central Cardiff

The life sciences sector in the UK - investment, innovation and next steps for delivering the Sector Deal 2

Morning, Wednesday, 4^th December 2019

Central London

England’s school system - improvement and attainment, partnerships, and the Free Schools programme

Morning, Wednesday, 4^th December 2019

Central London

Next steps for city and growth deals in Northern Ireland - implementation, co-ordination and ensuring inclusive growth

Morning, Wednesday, 4^th December 2019

Belfast

Growing participation and improving diversity in Apprenticeships in England

Morning, Thursday, 5^th December 2019

Central London

Next steps in implementing social security reform and tackling poverty in Scotland

Morning, Thursday, 5^th December 2019

Central Edinburgh

Use of data and evidence in education in England - implementation, support, and the new inspection framework

Morning, Thursday, 5^th December 2019

Central London

Developing smart electricity networks - decarbonisation, flexibility and integration

Morning, Thursday, 5^th December 2019

Central London

The future for the Northern Powerhouse - infrastructure, economic growth and the refreshed Northern Powerhouse strategy

Morning, Friday, 6^th December 2019

Central Manchester

Consumer protection in the UK - Smart Data, modernising consumer markets and the changing roles of regulators

Morning, Monday, 9^th December 2019

Central London

The future for degree classification in the UK

Morning, Tuesday, 10^th December 2019

Central London

Protecting children online: content regulation, age verification and latest thinking on industry responsibility

Morning, Tuesday, 10^th December 2019

Central London

Completing Crossrail and priorities for moving forward Crossrail 2

Morning, Tuesday, 10^th December 2019

Central London

Improving dementia outcomes in England - research, personalised care and health and social care integration

Morning, Tuesday, 10^th December 2019

Central London

Developing university and colleges estates - investment trends, smart and sustainable design, and the changing face of learning environments

Morning, Wednesday, 11^th December 2019

Central London

Women in the workplace - returnships, intersectionality and reassessing the gender pay gap

Morning, Wednesday, 11^th December 2019

Central London

Financial reporting in the UK - the new regulator, ensuring quality and the future shape of the auditing market

Morning, Wednesday, 11^th December 2019

Central London

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

Morning, Thursday, 12^th December 2019

Central London

Utilising data in healthcare - adoption, public trust and innovation

Afternoon, Thursday, 12^th December 2019

Central London

Digital payments in the UK - innovation, regulation and standards

Morning, Thursday, 12^th December 2019

Central London

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

Central Cardiff

The health workforce and delivering the NHS People Plan: leadership, staff wellbeing and professional regulation

Morning, Thursday, 12^th December 2019

Central London

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

Central London

Commercial drones in the UK - regulation, airspace management, and future use cases

Morning, Friday, 13^th December 2019

Central London

Improving outcomes for rare diseases in England - research and treatment, specialised commissioning and access to medicine

Morning, Thursday, 9^th January 2020

Central London

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

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 - next steps following the Fairer Scotland for Older People framework

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 early learning goals, developing the workforce and the impact of Ofsted’s inspection framework

Morning, Wednesday, 15^th January 2020

Central London

Prevention and public health in England - commissioning, collaboration and innovation

Morning, Thursday, 16^th January 2020

Central London