The sharing economy in the UK: regulation, growth and policy priorities
Description
This seminar will be a timely opportunity to examine the way forward for
securing the UK as a global centre for the sharing economy.
At a
time when the adoption of popular applications continues to rise,
transforming and disrupting consumer markets, delegates at this seminar
will consider how UK businesses can fully exploit the potential of the
sharing economy to meet the changing needs of the consumer - with
examples of best practice from across sectors.
Delegates will
also examine the future role of regulation and policy in ensuring the
continued growth of the UK sharing economy, focusing on issues
surrounding technology development, market competition, employment
contracts, as well as consumer trust and protection.
For this
conference we expect speakers and other delegates to be an informed
group including members of both Houses of Parliament, senior government
officials involved in this area of public policy, together with key
stakeholders - including technology and telecoms businesses - and
representatives from sectors including hospitality, travel services,
retail, fashion, finance and real estate amongst others with an interest
in these issues.
We are delighted that, at this early stage, the following speakers have agreed to speak: Debbie Wosskow, Chair, Sharing Economy UK (SEUK) and Chief Executive Officer, Love Home Swap; Alexandra Depledge, Chair, Coadec; Helen Goulden, Executive Director, Innovation Lab, Nesta; Sam James, Managing Director UK & Ireland, Hassle.com; Richard Laughton, Chief Executive Officer, easyCar and Olivia Sibony, Co-Founder, Grub Club.
