2024 CSaP Annual Conference

CSaP Annual Conference: UK science and technology for innovation, growth and society

The Royal Society, London

18 June 2024, 10am - 6pm followed by a networking reception

Our Annual Conference brings together an audience of policy professionals, academic experts and business leaders for a day of talks and presentations, and to share and discuss issues and ideas on a range of topics from innovation and economic growth to climate and sustainability. Speakers from government, academia, and industry will present examples of how we are working together to address new and emerging policy challenges.

Networking sessions

In addition to keynote talks and panel discussions, this year our conference will provide a forum for attendees to participate in small group discussions on topics of particular interest led by academics and policy professionals in our network. Sessions will also provide an opportunity for tech companies and university researchers to showcase their work and its benefits to public policy.

Programme

Morning sessions (10am-1pm)

Future of science and technology in the UK (10:15-11:00)

• Andrew Griffith MP, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation
• Chair: Hetan Shah, Chief Executive, British Academy

Break (11:15-11:45)

Parallel seminars (11:45-13:00)

1. Envisaging a quantum future

• Steve Brierley, CEO, Riverlane
• Josh Fedder, Deputy Head, Office for Quantum Technologies, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Helena Knowles, Assistant Professor, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge
• Chair: Hayaatun Sillem, CEO, Royal Academy of Engineering

2. Rebuilding nature - making it happen

• Stephen Elderkin, Director of Environmental Sustainability, National Highways
• Rachel Fisher, Deputy Director, Land Use Policy, Defra
• Emma Ward, Director General for Roads and Local Transport, Department for Transport
• Dr Silviu Petrovan, Senior Researcher, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge
• Chair: Fiona Reynolds, Deputy Chair of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission; Chair of Governors at the Royal Agricultural University

Lunch, networking, and themed discussions (1pm-3pm)

Afternoon sessions (3pm-5:45pm)

Parallel seminars (15:00-16:15)

1. AI in education

• Jenny Gibson, Professor of Developmental Psychology, University of Cambridge; and Chief Scientist, Nesta
• Kevin Martin, Managing Director, Digital Education Futures Initiative (DEFI), University of Cambridge
• Sarah MacLean, Director, Skills, Strategy and Engagement Directorate, Department for Education
• Chair: Anna Vignoles, Director, Leverhulme Trust

• Niva Thiruchelvam, Executive, Hakluyt
• Anna Valero, Director, Growth Programme, LSE Centre for Economic Performance
• Dimitri Zenghelis, Senior Associate, Bennett Institute for Public Policy, University of Cambridge
• Chair: Nick Godfrey, Senior Adviser, Grantham Research Institute, LSE

3. Regional Economic Growth

• speakers to be confirmed

Networking drinks reception (5:45pm-7:30pm)

How to register

Cost of attending:

• Early-career researchers (students and postdocs) - £55
• Current Policy Fellows (recruited since April 2022) - £125
• Continuing Policy Fellows and Policy Leaders Fellows - £125
• Other government and academic attendees - £160
• Horn and Dowling Policy Fellows - £250
• Industry - £325

Please go to our registration page on the University website to book and pay for your attendance, and to let us know what topic you are particularly interested in hearing about. Those who register early are more likely to have their chosen topics featured at the event.

For those interested in sponsoring and/or having a stand at our conference, please email: jackie.ouchikh@csap.cam.ac.uk

For further information, please email: annualconference@csap.cam.ac.uk