Future City: Is London missing out on the potential of new technologies?

The British Library hosts a series of lectures examining some of the key issues facing London right now.

Historically London has been the site of great innovations, and digital technologies are raising further our ability to innovate. But are we getting distracted by shiny new technologies and ignoring real innovation? And does London have the ambition and vision to harness such developments?

Speakers:
Dr Hermann Hauser, co-founder, Amadeus Capital Partners
Iain Gray, chief executive, Technology Strategy Board
Dr Norman Lewis, chief innovation officer and managing partner, Open-Knowledge UK
Adam Hart-Davis, writer and broadcaster
Chair: David Rowan, editor, Wired UK
Oliver Morton, Energy and Environment Editor, The Economist and author of Eating the Sun

Click here to listen to the audio of 'Is London missing out on the potential of new technologies?' debate.

Click on the links below for more Future City lecture series events.

• Bankers and Bonuses: What has the City ever done for London?
• Is London growing too big too fast?
• London and the Olympics: Predicting the legacy of the 21st century
• London and the future: Will we still be a major player in the world in 2050?

This event has been funded by Greater London Authority.