Future Politics 2023: Full Programme Announced
08 November 2023 - by Anna MercerJust over two weeks until #FuturePolitics2023, we are delighted to announce that Former Deputy First Minister for Scotland John Swinney MSP will provide keynote speech.
Established in 2022, Future Politics is a partnership between Stratagem and the John & Pat Hume Foundation in support of more sustainable and effective government.
We are committed to injecting new ideas into old problems, and to constructive conversations geared towards practical solutions that can help deliver more effective and sustainable government.
With a focus on the infrastructure of government and policy, Future Politics provides a space to consider how to deliver better public policy and outcomes through improved structures as well as reflecting on how to best support politicians and policymakers in a changing world.
This year’s event is kindly supported by Ulster University, Ibec Global, Boston College, Community Foundation NI and Carnegie Trust.
To register please email futurepolitics@stratagem-ni.com.
Programme
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8.30am |
Registration |
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9.00am |
Welcome |
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9.15am |
Keynote Speaker |
John Swinney MSP |
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9.45am |
Alternative budget for Northern Ireland: reimagining public finances |
Chris Conway - Translink Róisín Wood OBE – Community Foundation NI Sir Robert Chote – NI Fiscal Council Tina McKenzie – UK Policy & Advocacy Chair, FSB |
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10.45 |
Coffee break |
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11am |
The best of both worlds? A new dawn for NSEW relations |
Dr Anothony Soares - Centre for Cross Border Studies Dr Barry Colfer – Institute for International & European Affairs Jess Sargeant – Institute for Government Jackie King – Ibec Global |
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12.00 |
Lunch |
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12.45 |
Supporting better politics: partnership, challenges and impact |
Mary McKenna – Tech Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Professor Duncan Morrow – Ulster University Rebekah McCabe - Involve Suzanne Wylie - NI Chamber of Commerce |
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1.45 |
Frameworks for governing: optimising delivery through structures |
Alison Allen - NILGA Heather Moorhead – NICON Jennifer Wallace – Carnegie UK Trust Dr Lisa Whitten – Queen’s University Belfast |
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2.45 |
Political Panel: turning ideas into actions |
Claire Hanna MP Kellie Armstrong MLA Mike Nesbitt MLA Others TBC |
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3.45 |
Closing remarks |
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4.00 |
Drinks reception |
