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The DigitalAgenda Power & Responsibility summit explores how technology can respond to the societal and economic issues we face, and debates issues of regulation, trust and the unintended consequences of the digital age. Summit Themes: BUSINESS – Power, responsibility and the economy. Technology is changing our economy fast. But too many business models work against the public interest. How can tech business, and government, do more for the common good? SOCIETY – Responsible Innovation for good and regulation. How can it make the internet safer? What regulation is needed to ensure a fairer internet? How can we protect innovation? PEOPLE – Technology, online behaviour and safety. Digital’s effects on online behaviour, mental health and concerns over privacy and online safety. How can we get past the problems that it creates? What are the wellbeing benefits that digital promises for us?

Bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, aid workers and thought leaders from across the UK, unified around a single goal: to maximise the common good through developing successful and sustainable business enterprise. Explore, with leaders from the forefront of business and social impact, how we can all play a role in effectively stewarding wealth, people and planet. Listen to Christian business leaders from a range of sectors and hear how they are being part of transforming business, transforming communities and transforming lives.

A one-day seminar on recent research about Quaker decision-making. We will hear from academic researchers and from reflective practitioners of Quaker decision-making. Topics may include Quaker business method and non-Quaker organisations, theories of leadership, theology, the role of silence.

Biblically it seems clear: our good work matters to God – it’s something he gave us to help cultivate his creation (Genesis 1) – and the gospel is good news to the poor and oppressed (Luke 4). But how often do we connect these two? Good work has intrinsic worth, helping others to flourish through the products and services we deliver. It can also generate the funds we share with those in need. And for some, work is the very means to participate in Jesus’ mission to the poor. Social entrepreneurs are among these people: keenly aware of the brokenness of our world and using their creative gifts and business skills to do something about it, in God’s strength.