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Heading to London! A Day of Economics
25th June 2012
I am heading to London to make final preparations for the 10th Anniversary Economics Teacher National Conference at the British Library Conference Auditorium. We have a large gathering of over 150 teachers and I am looking forward to meeting as many of the delegates as I can for a day that is built around four key-note speakers - here are the timings and details and travel directions and travel news links for those making the journey. Last minute bookings: https://tutor2u.wufoo.com/forms/economics-teacher-national-conf-2012-booking-form/
Morning refreshments available from 0915
1010: Conference Introduction: Geoff Riley
1020: Jim O’Neill (Goldman Sachs) – Growth Markets – Looking beyond the BRICs
1110: Phillip Coggan (The Economist and the FT) – Paper Promises – Money, Debt and the New World Order
1200: Coffee
12.20: Jonathan Portes (Director of the NIESR) – The Health of the UK Economy – Policies for Growth and Renewal
1315: Lunch – provided by Peyton & Byrne
1410: Dambisa Moyo: Winner Take All – The Battle for the World’s Resources
1500: Informal Drinks Reception for those who would like to stay
How to get to the Library: Click here
Central London - BBC Travel News: Click here
Geoff Riley
Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD conferences in the UK and overseas.