Where does talent come from? Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Creative Knowledge is working with Rideout and Talent 4 Europe on delivering the digital marketing and comms for one-day conference event presented at the Hyatt Regency, Birmingham Wednesday 23rd July 2014, 9.30am.-4.30pm.
About the conference
Talent is everywhere, so we’re told. It’s just hidden away, waiting to be discovered. The abiding belief is that what brings it out is a good competition – just so long as it’s televised. But what is talent? We don’t take the view that talent is just artistic; rather it encompasses all aspects of human endeavour. Do people vary in the talents they possess? If so, why? Is talent a result of nature or nurture? Do we need to know the answer to this question in order to answer the next; how do you nurture it? Surely it can’t just be down to devising ever-varying competitions.
In this one day event we’re bringing together some of best minds on the subject – from the arts, economics, psychology and education. They’ll be giving presentations but also taking challenges and questions from attenders. The list of guest speakers is still evolving so check back for updates. We plan for some real debate.
Confirmed Speakers include:
Germaine Greer, Academic, Author and Journalist
Tim Harford, Economist and Author
Adrian Furnham, Professor of Psychology University of London
John Bergman, Founder of Geese Theatre (USA)
Daniella Genas, Director Aspire4U
Laura Caulfield, School of Society, Enterprise & Environment, Bath Spa University
In the chair Chris Johnston, Rideout
Key Themes:
- Creativity as means to help identify and nurture talent
- New thinking to help those at the margins of society realise their abilities
- How educational practice informs or hinders the potential of young people
- The issue of balancing social justice with reward for talent
- Using the arts to help prisoners re-define themselves
- Strategising for the world of work
The Event is for:
- Teachers
- Artists
- Education Managers
- Vocational Guidance Counsellors
- Heads of Learning & Skills
- Voluntary Sector Workers
- University Lecturers
Booking:
Cost of attendance is £160.00 inclusive of lunch.
Booking is open now via www.talent4.org/event
If you have any questions regarding booking contact admin@talent4.org.
The event is a culmination of a two-year European Commission-funded programme led by Rideout across six European countries. Rideout is an arts organisation working widely across the fields of arts, education and criminal justice.
