The future is freelance: how to plan for it
 Does it feel like the rules of work are changing?
Well, apparently they are. And in many ways, freelancers are taking centre stage.
So the question is, how can you anticipate and benefit from these changes?
Taking place at London’s prestigious Stationers’ Hall, this unique event will provide a focal point for National Freelancers Day 2010. The inaugural Freelance Lecture will be hosted by Sue Lawley and delivered by Dr James Bellini, leading futurologist, broadcaster and, of course, freelancer.
“Freeing up Potential” will provide a theme for the lecture, drawing on Dr Bellini’s extensive research into industrial trends as well as his own personal experience as a freelancer.
He will discuss:
- How socio-economic trends are reshaping the notion of business
- What it will mean for the workforce
- Why freelancers are playing a more pivotal role
- How to position yourself as a freelancer within this new reality
He will then hand over to an expert panel (soon to be announced) to continue the debate and we will conclude with questions from the floor.
The freelance Lecturer
For National Freelancers Day 2009, we interviewed futurologist and broadcaster Dr James Bellini on changes in the workplace. His views on how we were “in the middle of the biggest change since the industrial revolution” captured the imagination of many. Following this, it was a natural choice for Dr Bellini to deliver our inaugural Freelance Lecture on 23rd November 2010 to explore the themes in more detail.
 Dr James Bellini is a respected futurologist focusing on socio-economic trends up to 2025. After an early academic career James joined the US futurology ‘think tank’, the Hudson Institute, as its first British member. He later moved to the BBC to present The Money Programme, Newsnight and Panorama. He has written or co-authored eight books and published ‘Brand You’, which examines how individuals can shape their own commercial identity. James works as an independent consultant and is currently Director of Content at The Talent Foundation, a cyber-clubhouse for individuals and businesses to discuss issues affecting talent management in the future
Panel Members
The PCG is assembling an expert panel of speakers to be announced in the very near future.
Venue
The magnificent Stationers’ Hall is located near St Paul’s Cathedral. Dating back to the early 1600s, the main hall’s imposing stained glass windows and oak panelling will make a fascinating backdrop.
PCG is delighted to announce that Telegraph Media Group will support the event.
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Programme
23rd November 2010
18.30 Welcome and canapes
19.00 Introduction
19.10 The Freelance Lecture;
James Bellini
19.50 Panel Response
20.10 Questions from the floor
20.40 Close and networking drinks
Venue
Stationers' Hall
Ave Maria Lane
London
EC4M 7DD
Click here for directions
Early Bird Cost
£15 for members
(rising to £25 from 1st October)
£35 for non-members
(rising to £50 from 1st October)
Booking
Please note booking for the lecture has not opened yet. Please keep an eye out over the coming weeks. If you would like to be kept up to date why not sign up here to receive PCG's newsletter. |
