UK 2040: David Miliband in conversation with Ravi Gurumurthy
What will life in the UK be like in 2040? In this Nesta event, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former UK Foreign Secretary Rt Hon David Miliband joins our Group CEO Ravi Gurumurthy for a live discussion on the UK’s trajectory, drawing on his time in politics, government and international relations. This is a must-attend event for anyone working in policy, government, social affairs – or just interested in how we can create change in Britain.
- Thursday, 9 May 2024, 9:30-10:30am Pacific
- Register to attend online
Why you should come
This event is for anyone working in policy, government, think tanks, social research and affairs, the charity sector, or anyone interested in how to create positive change in the UK.
Who is speaking
Rt Hon David Miliband
David Miliband is the President & CEO of the International Rescue Committee. He oversees the agency’s operations in 40 crisis-affected countries and its refugee resettlement and assistance programs throughout Europe and the Americas. He previously served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for the United Kingdom.
Ravi Gurumurthy
Ravi Gurumurthy is Group Chief Executive Officer of Nesta. Ravi was previously responsible for the International Rescue Committee’s work in designing, testing and scaling products and services for people affected by crisis in over 40 countries – from reducing acute malnutrition and intimate partner violence, to expanding employment for Syrian refugees. Prior to joining the International Rescue Committee in 2013, Ravi held a number of roles in the UK Government, including Director of Strategy at the UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change and as a strategic advisor to the Foreign Secretary. Across many departments, Ravi led a number of major social and environmental reforms including the development of the world’s first legally-binding carbon emissions targets and the integration of children’s services. Ravi has also worked as a researcher at the think-tank Demos and in local government in London.