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

Produced by
Claire Fox director, Academy of Ideas; panellist, BBC Radio 4's Moral Maze; author, I Find That Offensive
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