Understanding the 'future of work' is essential to making sure new development is sustainable and reflects the needs of local communities.

Join us for the launch of landmark research which reveals the latest shifts in working patterns and what this means for Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and beyond.

The findings of the research will cover:

Professionalisation of work in the 21st century

Rise of homeworking and coworking, prior to COVID-19

The ‘unprecedented’ impact of COVID-19 on the world of work in the UK

Key drivers of the future of work in the UK

How Oxfordshire is pioneering the ‘Future of Work’

Implications for Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and beyond

We look forward to welcoming representatives from the public, business, life science and development sectors. The event will include presentations from:

Smart Growth Analytics

Bioregional

Adrian Colwell, Senior Consultant, previously led the development of the Oxfordshire Plan 2050

With panel discussions featuring:

Nigel Tipple, Chief Executive - OxLEP

Richard Harrington, Chief Executive – Buckinghamshire LEP

Sarah Haywood, Managing Director - Advanced Oxford

Lord Matthew Taylor, Special Planning Adviser. Created Government's Garden Communities policy & the National Planning Practice Guidance

George Beard (Chair), Deputy Managing Director - MPC

Oxfordshire-Buckinghamshire ‘Future of Work’ Symposium