The future is freelance: how to plan for it November 23, 2010

Does it feel like the rules of work are changing?

Well, apparently they are. And in many ways, freelancers are taking centre stage. So the question is, how can you anticipate and benefit from these changes?

Come along to the PCG Freelance Lecture and find out how

This event will provide a focal point for National Freelancers Day 2010. “Freeing up Potential” is the theme for the lecture and the emphasis will be:

- How socio-economic trends are reshaping the notion of business
- What it will mean for the workforce
- Why freelancers are playing a more pivotal role
- How to position yourself as a freelancer within this new reality

The lecture will be followed by comments from an expert panel who will continue the debate and engage with the audience via questions from the floor.

Our freelance Lecturer – Dr James Bellini

Presenting the inaugural PCG Freelance Lecture, is Dr James Bellini, a futurologist focusing on socio-economic trends up to 2025. After an early academic career James joined the US futurology ‘think tank’, the Hudson Institute, as its first British member. He later moved to the BBC to present The Money Programme, Newsnight and Panorama. He has written or co-authored eight books and published ‘Brand You’, which examines how individuals can shape their own commercial identity.

Our Host, Ms Sue Lawley

One of the UK’s most talented broadcasters, Sue Lawley, is to host the Lecture. Ms Lawley has always been a freelance journalist, first in newspapers and then at the BBC where she is best known as the anchor of the nation’s main news bulletins. For eighteen years she was the voice of Radio 4’s ‘Desert Island Discs’ and for the past ten years she has chaired the BBC’s prestigious ‘Reith Lectures’.

Our Expert Panel
Joining PCG’s MD John Brazier for the panel debate will be Damian Reece, Business Editor for the Telegraph, whose column provides a punchy and compelling commentary on the key business and economic issues of the day.

The Venue

The magnificent Stationers’ Hall is located near St Paul’s Cathedral. Dating back to the early 1600s, the main hall’s imposing stained glass windows and oak panelling will make a fascinating backdrop.

Timings

18.30 Welcome and canapes
19.00 Introduction
19.10 The Freelance Lecture; James Bellini
19.50 Panel Response
20.10 Questions from the floor
20.40 Close and networking drinks

Register your place now:

Tickets cost £15 + VAT for members and £35 for non members(this is an early bird discount and prices will rise after 22nd October)

Please reserve your ticket using the link below

PCG is delighted to announce that Telegraph Media Group will support the event.

Official Website: http://www.nationalfreelancersday.org.uk/cms/freelance-lecture