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15 September 2010 - Lunch Meeting - London

The Obama adminstration's economic policy priorities

Richard A. Albright, Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy London

Despite the economic bounce-back, gloom has spread to policymakers in the world’s largest economy, where forecasts are being revised down for the first time since 2009, Uncertainty rules. The vast majority of economists predict an extended period of relatively sluggish growth over the next few years, overshadowed by major risks. Are there any grounds for optimism and what are the implications for the UK?

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14 October 2010 - Lunch Meeting - London

Global challenges for innovation (subject to confirmation)

Professor Sir John Beddington CMG FRS, Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government

Building a sustainable future for a world with nine billion inhabitants in 2030 will require unprecedented cooperation between business, academia and policy makers. The prospect of the perfect storm of challenges created by man-made climate change – in food, energy, water - will present perfect opportunities for innovation.

Sponsors:

Intellect

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19 October 2010 - Evening Meeting - London

Government procurement and efficiency savings

Mark Lund, Chief Executive, Central Office of Information (COI)

Under New Labour the UK public sector outsourcing industry became one of the most developed in the world. But their future is unclear. With the public spending squeeze companies in the sector could be one of the few beneficiaries. Or will the new administration simply axe spending programmes avoiding time-consuming procurement processes?

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02 November 2010 - Evening Meeting - London

Getting the right transport policy with limited resources

Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport

The economic case for infrastructure investment in road and rail is clear cut, along with arguments for greener transport systems. But despite this, road and rail schemes may well be early victims of the spending cuts. Previously agreed capital projects are on the block. Even essential maintenance. What are the coalition plans to balance the books and respond to businesses transport needs?

Sponsors:

Hewlett Packard

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25 November 2010 - Lunch - London

Better regulation: cutting the burden

Mark Prisk MP, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise

The cutting of red-tape is a perennial priority for business recognised by the coalition government. Its proposals introduce new impetus to reducing business’ time and cost: The regulation Star Chamber is to be advised by a more powerful Regulatory Policy Committee of business experts. While “One-in, one-out” and “pound-in, pound-out” are intended to cut the volume and cost of red-tape. Join us to hear the latest.

Sponsors:

IBM

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Should we fear foreign ownership?

Fairer pensions, greater efficiency

Balancing the energy mix for a low-carbon future

Priorities for the Treasury Select Committee

Exploiting next-generation changes in fixed and mobile networks

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