by Government Outcomes (GO) Lab
Date and time
Thu, 9 Sep 2021, 13:30 –
Fri, 10 Sep 2021, 23:30 ISTLocation
Location
Online eventEvent description Social Outcomes Conference 2021
Overview
The Social Outcomes Conference (SOC21) is the annual convening of the world’s leading researchers, policymakers and practitioners working to improve social outcomes. As in previous years, the conference will feature discussions on the latest thinking and findings from academic research, alongside insights from the emerging practice across different geographies, disciplines and policy areas.
What to expect
We’ve got a packed programme of highly interactive sessions in a variety formats, including thought-provoking roundtables, deep dives and big picture sessions where leading experts will tackle some of the most pertinent issues in the sector. Explore our programme to find out more.
Due to COVID-19 meeting and travelling restrictions, the conference will take place online. However, we expect to be able to offer a small number of in-person places to those wishing to attend the conference at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.
In-person tickets are now available here on a first-come-first-serve basis. This will be subject to UK COVID-19 restrictions and are refundable. More information about visiting Oxford here. If you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected].
Programme
This year’s conference is built around five key themes:
- Outcomes-based contracting
- Outcomes orientation
- Measuring outcomes and value for money
- Procurement and social value
- Government, business and civil society collaboration in places
These theme are all underpinned by a single core question: how can government combine its multiple roles – sometimes as provider, funder, facilitator, and regulator – to support activity which improves social outcomes?
This year’s keynote speaker: Professor Joseph Stiglitz
We are delighted that Professor Joseph Stiglitz will be delivering the Social Outcomes Conference 2021 keynote speech on Thursday 9 September 1pm BST.
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For any questions on the conference, please get in touch at [email protected].
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