The CSaP 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 they are working together to address new and emerging policy challenges.
Networking sessions
In addition to keynote talks and panel discussions, this year the 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
3. Retrofitting to decarbonise housing
- Ronita Bardhan, Associate Professor of Sustainability in the Built Environment, Department of Architecture, University of Cambridge
- Shaun Fitzgerald, Director, Centre for Climate Repair, University of Cambridge
- Will Humphreys, Deputy Director Heat Strategic Decisions, Net Zero Buildings - Clean Heat, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Chair: Becci Taylor, Director and Retrofit at Scale Business Leader, Arup
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
2. Net Zero
- 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
Panel discussion on the future of science and technology in the UK (16:30-17:45)
- Chi Onwurah, Shadow Minister Science, Research & Innovation
- Chair: Hetan Shah, Chief Executive, British Academy
