Atlantic Suite, Hanover International Hotel, Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4RT
Travel Details
Minutes from the Millenium stadium, 30 minutes from Cardiff airport. From the motorway, take junction 29 off the M4
Notes and Other Info
This debate is by invitation only. If you would like an invitation, please contact Ashleigh Jackman on 020 8542 7622
Date Posted // Date Posted - 14.10.04
Agenda
The world is wealthier than it has ever been, and yet every day we read about starvation, disease and natural disasters. Are we inventing for our own convenience or the benefit of society? Have the advances in science improved our lot or are they a distraction from the major problems facing our society today?
Agenda
6.00pm Registration and refreshments 6.30pm Welcome and introduction Panel presentations and discussion with
Chair: Wyre Davies, BBC Wales
Dr Jeremy Philpott, The Patent Office
David Rosser, Director, CBI Wales
Julian Rosser, Director, Friends Of The Earth Wales
Professor John Ryan, Director, Biotechnology IRC and Professor of Physics, Oxford University
Professor Stephen Wood, ESRC Centre for Organisation and Innovation
Representative from the Welsh Environment Agency
7.00pm Questions from the floor 8.00pm Closing remarks and vote followed by drinks reception.
