Speakers

Geoff Mulgan
Chief Executive, NESTA (National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts)
Geoff was the founder and director of the think-tank Demos, and later became the first Chief Executive of the Young Foundation, which became a leading centre for social innovation, combining research, creation of new ventures and practical projects. Geoff has held various roles in the UK government, including director of the government’s Strategy Unit and head of policy in the Prime Minister’s office. He was Chief Adviser to Gordon Brown MP. Currently, Geoff is a visiting professor at the London School of Economics, at University College London and at Melbourne University, and is an adviser to many governments around the world.