Centre for the Study of Modern Slavery International Conference Wednesday 08 February 2017 - Friday 10 February 2017 SHARE Image: First International Conference on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Where: St Mary's University, Twickenham, London When: Wednesday 8th - Friday 10th February 2017 With the aim of using research to fill the knowledge and evidence gaps experienced by policymakers and practitioners, the conference will provide a space to promote debate and encourage collaboration on addressing the subject of human trafficking and modern slavery, with contributions from UK and international experts. Discussions between policymakers, practitioners and researchers will identify evidence gaps and tailor research to these needs. Wednesday afternoon will begin with the official launch of the Centre by a Senior Cabinet member, followed by a high-level panel that discusses the current state of the response to modern slavery, both in the UK and globally, with a view to how we move forward. On Thursday morning, we begin with a scene setting panel, where different government departments will outline their priorities and key evidence gaps. The subsequent panels will then focus on where research is going and identify areas for further examination. Panels focus on: Victim identification and care Targeting perpetrators Partnership approaches Definitional challenges Corporate responsibility Labour exploitation The Home Office Modern Slavery Research team will also host a workshop with Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Bernard Silverman to discuss improving the evidence base on modern slavery offenders Speakers Mr Kevin Hyland, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner for the UK Caroline Haughey, Barrister, Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act, 2016 Professor Bernard Silverman, Chief Scientific Adviser, Home Office Kate Roberts, Human Trafficking Foundation Professor Kokunre Agbontaen-Eghafona, University of Benin, Nigeria James Cockayne, United Nations University Monique Villa, Thomson Reuters Foundation Beate Andrees, International Labour Organisation Minister Elona Gjebrea Hoxha, Ministry of Interior, Albania Download Full Agenda (PDF) Tickets for the conference can be booked online. For further information please contact sasha.jesperson@stmarys.ac.uk. Accommodation We recommend the following hotels: The Alexander Pope Hotel (5 mins walk) Travelodge, Teddington (10 mins walk) Travelodge, Twickenham (20 mins walk) Find out more Conferences and events team conferences@stmarys.ac.uk020 8240 4000
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