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UK 2040: Rt Hon David Miliband in conversation with Ravi Gurumurthy

9 May 2024
Online and in person

This event took place on Thursday 9 May. You can watch the recording below.

Children born today will reach adulthood around 2040. What will life in the UK be like for them, according to current trajectories? What actions can we take now that could change that future for the better?

Rt Hon David Miliband, International Rescue Committee President and CEO and former UK Foreign Secretary and MP, joined Nesta CEO Ravi Gurumurthy in conversation, exploring the challenges that lie ahead for the UK, from migration to productivity and net zero.

Why you should watch the recording

Drawing on David’s time in politics, government and international relations, David and Ravi discussed the defining issues that continue to shape the UK and why 2024 is a crucial moment to take action for the nation’s future. David and Ravi drew on insights from UK Options 2040, a project from Nesta to assess the policy landscape and bring fresh angles and insights to policymakers.

Event recording

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Speakers

Ravi Gurumurthy 2022 (3)

Ravi Gurumurthy

Group Chief Executive Officer
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Rt Hon David Miliband

David Miliband is the President & CEO of the International Rescue Committee. He oversees the agency’s operations in 40 crisis-affected countries and its refugee resettlement and assistance programs throughout Europe and the Americas. He previously served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for the United Kingdom.

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UK 2040: Options

Event information

9 May 2024