Events

Opening up the House through ICT
Your business could face the “Dangerous Computers Act” if it does not engage effectively with
Parliament

Programme includes:

Opening and welcome: Sally Muggeridge, CEO, Industry and Parliament Trust
Introduction: Chair: Rt Hon Alun Michael MP

Opening up the House through ICT:
The importance of an IT-literate legislature
Rt Hon John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons

Is the future of your business in Parliament’s hands?
Can digital engagement encourage better communication between business
and Parliament?
Dr Andrew Williamson,
Director, eDemocracy programme, Hansard Society
Research in Motion, Blackberry

Innovating out of the recession
Skills and global competitiveness in ICT
John Hayes MP, Shadow Minister for Lifelong Learning, Higher Education and
Skills

Targeting support for UK R&D: The importance of tax credits

Procurement best practice: Public-sector IT and the lessons of the last decade
Edward Leigh MP, Chairman, Public Accounts Select Committee 

Roundup and closing remarks:
Rt Hon Alun Michael MP
Sally Muggeridge, CEO, Industry and Parliament Trust

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