Social Impact and Responsible Innovation Symposium
Join us for a symposium in Cardiff to learn more about the how social sciences can help businesses operating in the professional and financial services sector.
Overview
The Next Generation Professional & Financial Services programme, delivered jointly by Innovate UK and the Economic & Social Research Council, aims to transform UK professional and financial services by responsibly developing and deploying digital technologies to deliver world-leading services.
Societal impact and responsible innovation are key pillars of Innovate UK’s action plan. Considering how a novel solution will be accepted and adopted by all actors in the value chain and identifying its potential effects on wider society are crucial success factors for any proposed innovation. Social sciences can help answer these questions by assisting businesses in redefining problems through critical thinking and systemic approaches, thereby delivering more equitable and sustainable innovation. Moreover, the professional and financial services sector has a pivotal role in ensuring a more inclusive services access system, leading to a fairer society.
About the event
The aim of this symposium is to examine the various elements of social sciences relevant to businesses operating in the professional and financial services sector and explore wider themes such as ESG and impact investing.
Audience
This event is aimed at stakeholders and individuals working in:
- Professional and Financial Services firms
- Innovative businesses developing digital technology solutions and services; and design firms interested in partnering with PFS firms
- Academic institutions and research organisations interested in industry partnerships
- Private investment community interested in social impact and responsible innovation
- Trading associations and professional membership organisations
- Government departments and agencies
Aims
Participants attending this event will:
- Learn how social sciences can help shape their innovation projects into success
- Gain practical tools to embed responsible innovation into their R&D roadmap
- Discuss how the professional and financial sector can create sustainable social impacts and deepen their engagement with underserved communities
- Explore the sector’s expanding role in driving forward the ESG agenda and the benefits of impact investing
- Meet the UKRI team, including Innovate UK, ESRC, and Innovate UK Business Connect, and learn about the support available