Dr. Caroline S. Wagner - author of The New Invisible College: Science for Development
Michael White - Political writer and commentator, The Guardian
Dr. Tony Wood - Vice President and Worldwide Head of Medicinal Chemistry, Pfizer Global R&D
Richard Reeves - Director, Demos
Natalie Day - Senior Policy Advisor, Science Policy Team, The Royal Society
Dr. James Wilsdon - Director, Science Policy Centre, The Royal Society (Chair)

Please join us for Demos’ launch of ‘Knowledge Nomads’, a new report on the role that highly skilled migrants, particularly scientists, play in the UK economy.

Knowledge Nomads are highly skilled and highly mobile people. Innovative economies need them, but we know little about what motivates them and what policy can do to attract them. Demos' report looks at flows of skilled people into and out of the UK, and delves beneath headlines on immigration to examine highly skilled migrants' origins, motivations and experiences. It argues that the mobility of scientists and entrepreneurs is vital to innovation in science and technology, and to the UK economy overall.

Caroline Wagner, David Roblin, and Richard Reeves will join James Wilsdon in discussing the UK's ability to attract talent in a highly-competitive global market, particularly in light of recent changes to UK immigration rules. The evening will conclude with a drinks reception.

RSVP via the link above if you would like to attend. Please note that spaces are limited. Contact events@demos.co.uk or 0207 367 6333 for additional information or to inform us of any access needs.

This project is part of The Atlas of Ideas 2.0. Demos is grateful to Pfizer, DIUS, UKIBC, Manchester Knowledge Capital, Nesta, the London Development Agency, the Institution of Engineering and Technology for their generous support.