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Birkbeck 200th Anniversary: Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE Lecture: Our Digital Future?

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Venue: Birkbeck Clore Management Centre

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As part of our 200th Anniversary commemorations we are proud to welcome Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE to deliver this keynote lecture, 'Our Digital Future?'

What do AI and other emerging technologies hold in store for the future of humanity? Technology and inclusion are the 'golden threads' that underpin Chris' work advising the Government on diversity and inclusion, publishing reports on DLT (blockchain) and AI, and as a member of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology. 

In this lecture Chris will discuss the possibilities provided by emerging technologies and explore the value of genuine inclusion and the huge, but ultimately human, opportunity in our hands.

The event will be followed by a drinks reception.  

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The live-stream will be able to watch on the Birkbeck Youtube channel.  There is no need to register to watch the live-stream.

All are welcome and disabled alumni will be able to meet friends and past and present support staff from Birkbeck's Disability and Dyslexia Service including Mark Pimm, Disability Service Manager; Steve Short, Disability Advisor; Caroline Finill, Disability Mentor at the reception.

Christopher Holmes, Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE 

Chris is Britain’s most successful Paralympic swimmer and is a life peer in the House of Lords. He won a total of nine gold, five silver and one bronze medal at the Paralympic Games, and is the only British Paralympic swimmer to win six gold medals at a single Games. He was subsequently the Director of Paralympic Integration, responsible for the organisation of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. He was awarded an MBE for services to British sport at the age of 20. 

Chris is a passionate advocate for the potential of technology and the benefits of diversity and inclusion. He conducted an independent review for the Government that made recommendations on opening up public appointments to disabled people, and is a campaigner for greater accessibility and inclusivity in the public realm.  

He currently sits on the Science and Technology Select Committee within the House of Lords, and his work in the Lords has focused on areas such as social mobility, employment, education, skills and culture.  

Chris is Deputy Chair of Channel 4 and is a Diversity Adviser to the Civil Service. He was formerly Chancellor of BPP University and remains an advisor to the University.

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