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Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.

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Nesta at the party conferences 2023

Nesta was at the Labour and Conservative party conferences for a series of panel discussions on home decarbonisation, early years education and health.

We brought together thought leaders and decision-makers to hear the big ideas on how we ensure a fairer start, a healthy life and a sustainable future for all.

Events were a mix of in-person and online. Take a look at our event listings to find out more.

Nudge zero: can we save the planet with behaviour change?

We hosted a session at the Conservative Party Conference in partnership with the Conservative Environment Network and Smart Energy GB

Is mission-driven government new?

We were at the Labour Party Conference with UK 2040 Options team

Eradicating the disadvantage gap - where should Labour invest?

A session to discuss what gives the biggest bang for buck when it comes to narrowing the outcome gap between children growing up in a disadvantage and the national average.

Prevention versus treatment: how to improve the nation's health

At this panel event, we explored the role of both government and industry to drive towards a healthier future.

Electrifying Britain: how could a Labour government spark a low-carbon revolution in our housing and transport?

We gathered experts from policy, government and industry to explore how a Labour government could accelerate the transition to using green electricity in our homes.

Building an early-years workforce for the future

In this session, our CEO Ravi Gurumurthy chaired a panel of experts across policy, education and early years to discuss what can be done to meet the future staffing needs of the early-years sector.

Prevention is better than cure: how can Labour work with industry to improve the nation’s health

This event explored how the government can work with the food industry to change how the food system operates and create a new incentivising structure to turn the tide on obesity.

The UK in 2040: what trends will shape UK policy options over the next 15 years?

We explored the policy options that lie ahead and their potential impact on the UK by 2040.

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