31 March / 1 April


09:30
Registration

25 minutes

09:55
Welcome from the editor

5 minutes

10:00
Keynote - Interdisciplinary Innovation for Societal Change: The Nesta Approach

In this session, Dr Jenny Gibson, Chief Scientist, will outline how Nesta's...

In this session, Dr Jenny Gibson, Chief Scientist, will outline how Nesta's in-house expertise in methods ranging from Data Science to Arts shapes our approach to innovation and research. She will talk about the opportunities and challenges we have encountered in developing mixed-methods and multi-disciplinary solutions to complex problems and share thoughts for other charitable organisations embarking on similar work. The session will also encourage reflection and discussion about how taking a creative approach can help us to build more participatory, ethical and effective ways of working in the third sector.

10:30
Networking Break

15 minutes

10:45
Pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings

1 hr and 5 minutes

11:50
Campaign: effective targeting and advertising

In a media landscape filled with noise, what difference does a powerful...

In a media landscape filled with noise, what difference does a powerful advertising or publicity campaign make? This panel discussion will look at examples of effective awareness-raising and specific missions to capture the imagination of the public.

40 minutes

12:30
Lunch and networking break

1 hour

13:30
Collaborate: how to build a beneficial corporate partnership

A successful corporate partnership can be mutually beneficial for both businesses and...

A successful corporate partnership can be mutually beneficial for both businesses and charities. This case study explains the pros for third sector organisations, including increased funding, support, and maybe most importantly, visibility.

30 minutes

14:00
Pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings

1 hour

15:00
Roundtables

35 minutes

15:35
Networking coffee break

25 minutes

16:00
Case study-Reimagine: solidifying donor loyalty through brand refresh

Memorable branding can make or break you. How can a timely brand...

Memorable branding can make or break you. How can a timely brand refresh can help you stay relevant to existing and prospective donors and make your organisation memorable?


30 minutes

16:30
Chairs closing remarks

10 minutes