Battle of Ideas 2012 welcome address
Saturday 20 October, 10.00am until 10.20am, Cinema 1
The eighth annual Battle of Ideas festival will open with a Welcome Address hosted by Claire Fox, Director of the Academy of Ideas.
Read Academy of Ideas Director Claire Fox’s introductory essay to the Battle of Ideas 2012.
Speakers
Sean Gregory director, Creative Learning, Barbican/Guildhall School of Music & Drama | |
Alison Sharpe head of Thought Leadership, PwC | |
Professor Raymond Tallis fellow, Academy of Medical Sciences; author, philosopher, critic and poet; recent books include NHS SOS and Aping Mankind; chair, Healthcare Professionals for Assisted Dying | |
Mike Wright executive director, Jaguar Land Rover | |
Chair: | |
Claire Fox
director, Academy of Ideas; panellist, BBC Radio 4's Moral Maze; author, I Find That Offensive |
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Claire Fox director, Academy of Ideas; panellist, BBC Radio 4's Moral Maze; author, I Find That Offensive