Join us for We Need to Talk Live!

Pearson, the world’s learning company, in partnership with I CAN, the children’s communication charity, invites you to join us for We Need to Talk Live!

We Need to Talk Live is a new platform where leading thinkers and influencers from the education, health, employment and charity sectors come together to make their mark through a series of thought-provoking speeches, highlighting how fundamental communication is to all aspects of life.

Our line-up of notable speakers and influencers will aim to inspire and provoke new thinking on the importance of communication and its impact on an individual's life outcomes and our wider community, with a particular focus on education, mental health, relationships and employment.

Speakers on the day include:

• Carrie Grant | broadcaster and campaigner

• Lord Karan Bilimoria | the founder and chairman of Cobra Beer, the Vice President of the CBI and an independent peer in the House of Lords

• Felicity Gillespie | education advisor to the UK Department of Education

• Richard Gerver | award-winning speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker

• Simon Bucknall | international speaker, coach and facilitator. I CAN ambassador.

The afternoon will conclude with a panel discussion chaired by Bob Reitemeier, I CAN's Chief Executive and the Head of Clinical Assessment at Pearson, Robert Reilly Craig. Lunch will be served and the event will close with a drinks reception. The full programme and topics will be shared in due course.

Register your place today to secure your seat at We Need to Talk Live!

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Please email us directly if you have any specific dietary requirements.