Acevo Midlands Forum 2008 - Innovation in Public Service Delivery

The acevo Midlands Forum is a fantastic opportunity to listen to some great speakers, learn with your peers and take part in challenging discussions.

Phil Hope (Minister for the Third Sector) will open the event. He will give an address about the current climate for Third Sector in the Midlands and also the next steps for the Government in ensuring an increased role for the Third Sector in public service delivery. The Forum will also look at innovation in public service delivery and explore key strategies and top tips for successful procurement and winning contracts.

Program

10:30 Arrival refreshments and networking

11:00 Welcome and introduction from chairperson

• Dr Peter Kyle, Deputy Chief Executive, acevo

11:10 Morning keynote

Strengthening third sector involvement in public service delivery

• Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector & Minister for the East Midlands

11:30 Q&A

11:40 Panel Session

Key strategies for winning contracts

Kathryn Stone, Chief Executive, Voice UK
11.55 Innovative through digital technologies
Jane Robbins, Digital Inclusion Team, Communities and Local Government Department

12:30 Q & A

12:45 Networking lunch

13:45 Welcome back

• Dr Peter Kyle, Deputy Chief Executive, acevo

Panel Debate

Is the Third Sector in the Midlands innovative enough to meet the social & economic needs of the region?

• Candy Passmore, Policy & Communications Manager, BVSC
• Pat Tarttelin, Chief Executive, Children’s Links

• Peter Cross OBE, Chief Executive Officer, Skill Force
• Tony Hawkhead, Chief Executive, Groundwork

14:30 Q & A

14:45 Afternoon keynote

• Peter Hay, Strategic Director (Adults and Communities), Birmingham City Council

15:05 Q & A

15:15 Closing remarks

• Dr Peter Kyle, Deputy Chief Executive, acevo

For more information or to book email events@acevo.org.uk or call 0845 345 8527