Chamber Event

Planet C Conference – How do we create an equitable society in Cornwall

March 4, 2026
10:00
- 15:00

Eden Project
Bodelva
Par
PL24 2SG

Join us for a very special Planet C Conference at the beautiful global garden, the Eden Project.  The aim of the conference is to provide you with a relatable, impactful and most importantly REAL insight into how we can create an equitable society ! Cornwall is a very unique county, with challenges that are often hidden well, but we all need to be aware.

Agenda 

 

  • 9.45am – Arrival – Tea/coffee
  • 10am – 10.30am – Opening Key Note Speaker – Professor (Dr) Tanya Ovenden-Hope Lead author of the ‘Pretty Poverty Report’
  • 10.30am – 11.30am – Pretty Poverty Key Findings – Panel discussion and Q&A: Transport – Cornwall Council – Gemma Hall , Education – Truro & Penwith College – Lucy Maggs, Rural Exclusion – Rural Services Network – Kerry Booth , Affordable Housing – Coastline Housing – Allister Young CEO
  • 11.30am –  Break – Tea/coffee
  • 11.45am – 12.45pm – Precarious Employment, Is Hospitality Broken? – Panel: Rupert Cooper – The Cove Cafe, Philleigh Way Cookery School & Coopers Bar,  Louise Eade – The Headland Hotel – F & B Manager , Kate Price – St Austell Brewery – People Director
  • 12.45pm – Lunch
  • 1.30pm – Whyfield – Megan Searle-Thomas – Head of Brand and 2024 30 u 30 winner
  • 1.45pm – Are we thriving or surviving?  2025 30 under 30 panel – Jake Causley, Matt Butler – Cub & Co, Kensa Jewell, Stephens Scown Ltd. 
  • 2.30pn – ‘WorkWell Support: Find out how to access fast, free support for your employees’ health and wellbeing’  Jessie Leigh, NHS WorkWell
  • 2.50pm – Closing comments
  • 3.00pm – Event Close

 

 

 

 

To receive the members price for this event, please ensure you log in to your account and apply the coupon code Member15

 

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