The Knowledge Quarter is uniquely placed to convene some of the world’s greatest minds to discuss and debate the future of knowledge.
Join us on 26th June 2019 to contribute to the conversation.
| Activity | Description | Venue | Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | Open all day – 08:30-18:00 | ||
| Welcome | Roly Keating, Chief Executive of the British Library and outgoing Chair of the Knowledge Quarter | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 09:00-09:10 |
| Opening Plenary | Keir Starmer, MP for Holborn & St Pancras and Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 09:10-09:30 |
| Morning Keynote | Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, British space scientist and science educator | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 09:30-10:00 |
| Panel Discussion | Democratising Knowledge
How can Knowledge Quarter organisations share their knowledge with the media, policy-makers and the wider public, and what are the risks and rewards of doing so? [read more] | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 10:00-11:00 |
| Break | 11:00-11:30 | ||
| Parallel Session – Springer Nature | Separating Science Fact From Science Fiction
How do we guard against fake news about true science? While it’s easy for a non-expert like President Trump to tweet that “HIV is cured”, this isn’t anywhere close to the full story. Research can be complicated, but in all its complexity it must be communicated clearly and accurately to secure both the public interest and public trust. [read more] | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 11:30-12:30 |
| Parallel Session – Poet in the City | The Dream of a Common Language
Poet in the City presents a poetry-inspired workshop for leaders and changemakers, interrogating the need to incorporate those affected by your decisions into the decision making process, and how to embed this philosophy within your organisation to genuinely benefit stakeholders. [read more] | Eliot Room | 11:30-12:30 |
| Parallel Session – The Francis Crick Institute | Democratising Knowledge Through Deliberative Democracy
This panel will explore deliberative democracy and how Citizens’ Assemblies can be used to debate and find consensus on difficult issues. Hear from the Francis Crick Institute and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport about their current and planned use of deliberative democracy, and learn how you could use this methodology within your own organisation. | Brontë Rooms | 11:30-12:30 |
| Lunch | 12:30–13:25 | ||
| Afternoon Keynote | Clive Thompson, journalist and technology writer | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 13:30-14:00 |
| Lightning Talks | Current Approaches to Sharing Knowledge: Tales from the KQ
In these short presentations, we plan to look at seven case-studies of the Knowledge Quarter’s innovative work at the cutting edge of knowledge-sharing. The goal of the session is to offer an informative guided tour, rich with visual data, through our current and planned approaches between partners, peers and the public. [read more] | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 14:00–15:00 |
| Break | 15:00-15:30 | ||
| Parallel Session – Regent High School and Camden Council | Young People as the Future of Knowledge
KQ is the home of innovation, a place where science, technology and creativity meet. But do our young people truly benefit from these opportunities, and are we equipping them with the skills, knowledge and experience to be future innovators, engaged citizens, and contributors to the knowledge economy? [read more] | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 15:30-16:30 |
| Parallel Session – Central Saint Martins | MAKE Meanwhile – A Public Space for Creative Collaboration in King’s Cross
KQ is home to some of the most globally recognised, knowledge-intensive institutions in the world. However, the disparity between the work of these institutions and the lives of the community around them is stark. Creating opportunities for collaboration between these new institutions, communities and third sector organisations and the public sector is a both moral and economic imperative for the local area as we explore what an inclusive knowledge economy might look like in practice. [read more] | Eliot Room | 15:30-16:30 |
| Parallel Session – Arup | Sometimes it’s Under the Apple Tree
The contemporary lifecycle of places of knowledge and innovation, is so much more than the old image of white coats in labs, or dark rooms of quiet reflection. Today it is a journey from discovery and innovation, through testing and commercial translation, to full commercialisation and implementation. [read more] | Brontë Rooms | 15:30-16:30 |
| Break | 16:30-16:45 | ||
| Panel Discussion | The Future of Knowledge-Sharing
The concluding plenary session of KQ2019 will look at what the future of knowledge-sharing may look like, particularly in light of emerging technological trends. [read more] | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 16:45-17:45 |
| Closing Remarks | Simon Cane, Director of UCL Culture and incoming Chair of the Knowledge Quarter | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 17:45-17:50 |
| Poet-Chronicler | Keisha Thompson, Poet-Chronicler | Knowledge Centre Theatre | 17:50-18:00 |
| Drinks Reception | Reception and Launch of the KQ Strategy | British Library Entrance Hall | 18:00-20:00 |
KQ partner tickets are limited to 50 in total, once this allocation has been sold, no more will be released.
£100.00
Early bird tickets are limited to 50 in total, once this allocation has been sold, no more will be released.
£160.00
General tickets are limited to 40 in total, once this allocation has been sold, no more will be released.
£200.00