ConservativeHome is delighted to announce our programme of events at this year’s Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham. We do hope that you can join us at some of our events. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday 30th September 2018
UK housing: how do we deliver for homeowners and address the critical challenges ahead?
Fringe Time: 14.30 – 15.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
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ConservativeHome in partnership with NHBC
Speakers:
- Kit Malthouse MP, Minister for Housing
- Lewis Sidnick, Director of Corporate Affairs, NHBC
- David Thomas, Chief Executive, Barratt Homes
- David Montague, Chief Executive, L&Q Housing Association
- Alex Morton, CPS and ConservativeHome (Chair)
AI: a force for good?
Fringe Date: Sunday 30th September 2018
Fringe Time: 16.00-17.30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome in partnership with Atos
Speakers:
- Damian Collins MP, Chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee
- Nigel Huddleston MP
- Alan Mak MP
- Will Tanner, Onward
- Anthony Walker, Deputy CEO, techUK
- Kulveer Ranger, VP Strategy and Communications, Atos UK&I (Chair)
Joint Institutes in conversation on Diversity and Skills in the Built Environment (Drinks Reception)
Reception Date: Sunday 30th September, 2018
Time: 17.30-19.00
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with RICS, CIOB, RIBA, RTPI
Speakers:
- Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP, Secretary of State for Education
- Mark Wallace, Executive Editor, ConservativeHome (welcome remarks)
Monday 1st October 2018
Postnatal care – giving families the best start
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Fringe Time: 8.30-9.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with RCM
Speakers:
- Victoria Prentis MP
- Gill Walton Chief Executive, Royal College of Midwives
- Professor Lesley Regan, President, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- Nick Wilkie, Chief Executive, NCT
- Ben Roback, Cicero Group and ConservativeHome (Chair)
Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, in conversation with Isabel Oakeshott
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Fringe Time: 8.00-.9.30
Venue: Hall 5, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
Kindly sponsored by
Speakers:
- Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP
- Isabel Oakeshott
ConservativeHome in conversation with Andy Street, Mayor of West Midlands
Fringe Time: 8.30-9.15
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
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Speakers:
- Andy Street, Mayor of West Midlands
- Mark Wallace, Executive Editor, ConservativeHome (Chair)
The Great British Enterprise Challenge: how can we unleash the potential of a new generation of entrepreneurs?
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Fringe Time: 10.00-11.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with Atos
Speakers:
- Steve Baker MP
- Gillian Keegan MP
- Martin McTague, Policy Director, FSB
- Kulveer Ranger, VP Strategy and Communications, Atos UK&I
- Ben Roback, Cicero Group and ConservativeHome (Chair)
Reforming private renting – A new deal for tenants and landlords
Roundtable Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Roundtable Time: 10.00-11.15
Venue: This event is invitation only, please email: events@conservativehome.com for further information
ConservativeHome in partnership with Nationwide Building Society
Speakers:
- Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, Secretary of State at MHCL
- Industry representatives speaking
- Alex Morton, CPS and ConservativeHome (Chair)
Securing voters’ support: how important is it for the Conservatives to present a new offer to renters?
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Fringe Time: 12:00-13.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with Shelter
Speakers:
- Ben Bradley MP
- Polly Neate, CEO, Shelter
- Anne Ashworth, Assistant Property and Personal Finance Editor, The Times
- Matt Singh, Founder, Number Cruncher Politics
- Alex Morton, CPS and ConservativeHome (Chair)
Delivering a successful Brexit: a conversation
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October 2018
Fringe Time: 11:45-13.30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome in Conversation with Rt Hon David Davis MP (Kindly supported by The UK in a Changing Europe)
Speakers:
- Rt Hon David Davis MP
- Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe
- Paul Goodman, Editor, ConservativeHome (Chair)
Inclusive capitalism – how can business help to create a better society?
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Fringe Time: 14.00 – 15.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with Aberdeen Standard Investments
Speakers:
- Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury
- Martin Gilbert, CEO, Aberdeen Standard Investments
- Oliver Shah, Business Editor, Sunday Times
- Frances O’Grady, General Secretary, TUC
- Rebecca Lowe, ConservativeHome (Chair)
Global talent: immigration and skills after Brexit
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Fringe Time: 14.00-15.30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome in partnership with TheCityUK
Speakers:
- John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister
- Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP, Chair, Treasury Select Committee
- Miles Celic, Chief Executive Officer, TheCityUK
- Margaret Burton, Partner, Global Immigration, People Advisory Services, EY LLP
- Henry Newman, Director, Open Europe (Chair)
How should businesses help ex-offenders back into the workforce?
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Fringe Time: 16.00-17.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with Landsec
Speakers:
- Rory Stewart MP, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice
- Robert Noel, Chief Executive, Landsec
- Fran Findlater, CEO, Bounce Back
- Paul Goodman, Editor, ConservativeHome (Chair)
Broadband Infrastructure: How can the Government place consumers at the heart of its full fibre vision?
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Fringe Time: 16.15-17.30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome in partnership with CityFibre
Speakers:
- Margot James MP, Minister for Digital and the Creative Industries
- Mark Collins, Director of Strategy and Public Affairs, CityFibre
- Martin McTague, Policy & Advocacy Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses
- Richard Piggin, Head of External Affairs, Which?
- Mark Wallace, Executive Editor, ConservativeHome (Chair)
The ‘working together to tackle loneliness’ Reception
Reception Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Reception Time: 18:00-19:30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome in partnership with British Red Cross and Co-op
Speakers:
- Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
- Mike Adamson, Chief Executive, British Red Cross
- Paul Goodman, Editor, ConservativeHome (welcome remarks)
Reception Event: Protecting Young People from Financial Harm
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Fringe Time: 20.00-21.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome Reception in partnership with Cifas
Speakers:
- Nadhim Zahawi MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families
- Mike Haley, CEO, Cifas
- Mark Wallace, Executive Editor, ConservativeHome (welcome remarks)
Iain Martin in conversation with Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP
Fringe Date: Monday 1st October, 2018
Fringe Time: 20:00-21:30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome In conversation event
Speakers:
- Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP, Chair, Treasury Select Committee
- Iain Martin, Columnist, The Times
- Paul Goodman, Editor, ConservativeHome (Welcome remarks)
Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Legal and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence: what are the threats and opportunities?
Fringe Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Fringe Time: 08.00-09.30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome in partnership with The Law Society
Speakers
- Neil O’Brien MP
- Christina Blacklaws, President, The Law Society
- Matthew Fell, CBI Chief UK Policy Director
- Rebecca Lowe, ConservativeHome (Chair)
Reviews, revelations and revolutions: what is the future for our universities and students?
Fringe Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Fringe Time: 10.00-11.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with MillionPlus and NUS
Speakers:
- Sam Gyimah MP, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation
- Professor Dave Phoenix OBE, Chair, MillionPlus
- Shakira Martin, President, NUS
- Rebecca Lowe, ConservativeHome (Chair)
Modern Britain: How can the Party continue to broaden its electoral appeal?
Fringe Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Fringe Time: 10.00-11.30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome in partnership with Onward
Speakers:
- Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Home Secretary
- Chris Philp MP
- James Kanagasooriam, Onward
- Rachel Wolf, Founding Partner, Public First
- Paul Goodman, Editor, ConservativeHome (Chair)
FSB Business Interview
Fringe Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Fringe Time: 12.00-13.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with FSB
Speakers:
- Rt Hon Damian Green MP, former First Secretary of State
- Kelly Tolhurst MP
- Sean Worth, Director of WPI Strategy and former Downing street advisor
- Martin McTague, FSB Policy and Advocacy Chairman
- Mark Wallace, Executive Editor, ConservativeHome (Welcoming remarks)
How can we preserve our trading relationship with the EU post-Brexit?
Fringe Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Fringe Time: 12.00-13.30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome in partnership with Port of Dover
Speakers:
- Suella Braverman MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Exiting the EU
- Tim Reardon, Head of EU Exit, Port of Dover
- Dr Adam Marshall, Director-General, British Chambers of Commerce
- Henry Newman, Director, Open Europe (Chair)
ConservativeHome event: Speech by Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP
Reception Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Reception Time: 13.00-14.00
Venue: Hall 1, ICC Birmingham
Speakers:
- Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP
- Paul Goodman, Editor, ConservativeHome (Chair)
Can the Conservatives solve the social care crisis once and for all?
Fringe Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Fringe Time: 14.00-15.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with AgeUK
Speakers:
- Rt Hon Damian Green MP
- Andrew Selous MP
- Dr Sarah Wollaston MP, Chair of Health and Social Care Select Committee
- Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director, AgeUK
- Rachel Wolf, Founding Partner, Public First (Chair)
Immigration after Brexit: is there common ground?
Fringe Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Fringe Time: 14.00-15.30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome in partnership with British Future and PwC
Speakers:
- Matt Warman MP
- Neil O’Brien MP
- Sunder Katwala, Director, British Future
- Julia Onslow-Cole, Head of Global Immigration, Partner, PwC UK, PwC United Kingdom
- Ben Roback, Cicero and ConservativeHome (Chair)
Britain and the digital economy: how do we maximise tech opportunities to maintain our global lead?
Fringe Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Fringe Time: 16.00-17.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with Citi and Clifford Chance
Speakers:
- Rt Hon Jeremy Wright QC MP, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
- Vanessa Colella, Head of Citi Ventures & Chief Innovation Officer, Citi
- Alan Mak MP
- Rachel Wolf, Founding Partner, Public First (Chair)
More Good Homes: Making planning more proportionate, predictable and equitable
Fringe Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Fringe Time: 16.00 – 17.30
Venue: Hall 6, Birmingham ICC, Secure Zone
ConservativeHome in partnership with Legatum Institute
Speakers:
- Kit Malthouse MP, Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
- Nicholas Boys Smith, Founding Director, Create Streets
- Dr Stephen Brien, Director of Policy, Legatum Institute
- Lewis Sidnick, Director of Corporate Affairs, NHBC
- Philippa Stroud, CEO, Legatum Institute (Chair)
Driving growth: How do we best support SMEs? [UKF fringe series]
Fringe Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Fringe Time: 18.00-19.30
Venue: ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome in partnership with UK Finance
Speakers:
- John Glen MP
- Stephen Jones, CEO, UK Finance
- Sue Douthwaite, Managing Director, Santander Business
- Mark Wallace, Executive Director, ConservativeHome (Chair)
Save the Children Annual Reception
Reception Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018
Reception Time: 21.30-23.00
Venue: Castle Fine Art Gallery, ICC
ConservativeHome in partnership with Save the Children
Speakers:
- Penny Mordaunt MP, Secretary of State for International Development
- Tom Tugendhat MP, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee
- James Cleverly MP (Invited)
- Paul Goodman, Editor, ConservativeHome