Birmingham ICC : Disraeli Theatre

How would the Conservatives future-proof welfare reform?

From disability benefits, to work incentives in Universal Credit, to the Triple Lock, there are a lot of questions to be asked around the future of Britain’s welfare system. In this panel event hosted by the Resolution Foundation and Prosper UK, we will be joined by leading experts to discuss future of welfare reform and how the Conservative party can best approach this.

Birmingham ICC : Hall 8a

Prosper UK reception

Join Prosper UK for our reception at Conservative Party Conference, with co-chairs Andy Street and Ruth Davidson, alongside Vice Chair David Gauke and board member Margot James. Come and hear what the movement has built in its first year, from our policy work to a growing supporter base, and where we go next in the fight to win back the centre ground for the Conservatives. Drinks, conversation and a chance to meet the people behind Prosper UK.

Hyatt Regency Birmingham : Fortissimo 

Who Builds the State of the Future?

Technology offers governments the opportunity to deliver better, faster public services and transform how the state works. But much of that technology is developed and controlled overseas. How should governments balance using the best technology available with building their own capabilities and retaining control over the systems they depend on?