Big Conversation is coming to London! 

During this Big Conversation, we will have a look at the latest six trends.

Simon Moriarty, Director of Trends, and Helen Fricker, Trends Manager will give you an in-depth analysis of each trend, how they have evolved and how brands can benefit.

To find out more about the trends, click here.

Agenda 

Morning session
9.00 am: Registration and networking
9.30 am: Welcome and introduction by Karen Dowse
9.40 am: Global Trends Part 1; Total Wellbeing, Redefining Adulthood, Challenge Accepted by Simon Moriarty
10.10 am: Panel discussion with Alex Fisher, Emma Clifford, Toby Clark, and Ayisha Koyenikan
10.40 am: Coffee break
11.10 am: Global Trends Part 2; On Display, Social Isolation, Rethink Plastic by Helen Fricker
11.40 am: Panel discussion with Richard Hopping, Andrew McDougall, Samantha Dover, and Regina Maiseviciute Haydon
12.10 pm: Final words and event closure

Afternoon session 
2.00 pm: Registration and networking
2.30 pm: Welcome and introduction by Karen Dowse
2.40 pm: Global Trends Part 1; Total Wellbeing, Redefining Adulthood, Challenge Accepted by Simon Moriarty
3.10 pm: Panel discussion with Alex Fisher, Emma Clifford, Toby Clark, and Ayisha Koyenikan
3.40 pm: Coffee break
4.10 pm: Global Trends Part 2; On Display, Social Isolation, Rethink Plastic by Helen Fricker
4.40 pm: Panel discussion with Richard Hopping, Andrew McDougall, Samantha Dover, and Regina Maiseviciute Haydon
5.10 pm: Final words and event closure

 

 

October 30th, 2018
9:00 AM - 5:20 PM
England, United Kingdom

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