The Sir Adrian Cadbury Annual Lecture-Live Event at Conference Aston. Our phenomenal annual lecture on innovation in governance returns!
Managing Civil Emergencies in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation
Dr Derrick Anderson CBE draws on his extensive experience in local government and crisis management to explore the critical challenges of managing emergencies in today’s digital age. In this impactful talk, Dr Anderson addresses how misinformation and disinformation can disrupt crisis response, and highlights the importance of clear communication, trust-building, and strategic leadership in safeguarding public confidence. Learn from his real-world insights into navigating the complexities of modern crisis management in an era where information – both true and false – spreads rapidly.
Keith Shayaam-Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Centre of Excellence, will also be joining the Lord Lieutenant to speak about this important subject.
The event commences at 1700 with a networking reception and the speakers will commence at 1730. Parking is available at the Northeast Car Park (a map will be sent to attendees once registered). Please note that charges do apply.
Dr. Derrick Anderson’s Biography
In his working life Derrick was Chief Executive Officer of Wolverhampton Council and subsequently Lambeth Council, retiring in 2014. Since then he has devoted his time to a wide range of roles and is currently a director of Wave Trust, Patron of Association of Dance of the African Diaspora and a Non-Executive Director of UK Municipal Bond Agency PLC and a Trustee of Our Futures charity.
Derrick was heavily involved with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as a Non-Executive Director and subsequently became a founding Trustee of the Commonwealth Games Legacy Trust 2022.
Awarded a CBE in 2003 for Services to Local Government, Derrick has also been recognised with Honorary Doctorates from Birmingham University (Services to Local Government) and Staffordshire University (in recognition of work on social inclusion and cultural policy).
Please book online following the instructions below. You can alternatively telephone The Lunar Society secretariat on 01564 82 1582. You can also e-mail your request to info@lunarsociety.org.uk. Please note, the office is open during normal working hours, Monday to Friday and is closed weekends and bank holidays.