ERSA Annual Conference 2011

Welfare to work in focus: people, places and public service reform

America Square Conference Centre, London

Early bird discounts available until 21 October 2011

ERSA’s conference is the key annual event put on by the industry, for the industry. This year we will be exploring how welfare to work services can improve the lives of individuals, their communities and the wider economic picture. Delegates will be able to listen and engage with experts about the future direction of the industry and the lessons government can learn in their reform of public services.

Confirmed speakers:

• Chris Grayling, Minister for Employment
• John Philpott, Chief Economist, CIPD
• Stephen Bubb, Chief Executive, ACEVO
• Baroness Stedman-Scott, Chief Executive, Tomorrow’s People
• Sarah Phillips, Deputy Director at the Centre for Public Service Partnerships
• Ian Brinkley, Director of Socio-economic Programmes, Work Foundation
• Andrew Dutton, Chief Executive, A4E
• Sarah Phillips, Deputy Director at the Centre for Public Service Partnerships

Who should attend?

• Prime contractors and sub-contractors involved in the delivery of the Work Programme
• Specialist providers who deliver a broad range of employment services
• Organisations who have an interest in the development of the welfare to work sector e.g. those delivering services
• Policymakers, thought-leaders and academics interested in employment and welfare issues.

Registration will commence at 08:45 on Monday 28 November with the opening session at 09:30. The conference will conclude with a drinks reception at 17:00.

For further information contact the Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion Events Team on 020 7840 8333 or events [at] cesi [dot] org [dot] uk  Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities coming soon or contact mintra [dot] sadler [at] cesi [dot] org [dot] uk to discuss your options.