Guest Lecture: Craig Spence, Chief Brand Officer - International Paralympic Committee
26 February 2024, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Guest Lecture. 5-6pm, Monday 5th Feb - London
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Prof Maria Kett
Location
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UCL East - Marshgate7 Sidings StreetLondonE20 2AEUnited Kingdom
The Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is delighted to weclome you to hear from Craig Spence - Chief Brand & Communications Officer of the International Paralympic Committee (ICP).
As part of the GDI Hub's MSc in Disability, Design & Innovation this lecture is a unique opportunity for the public to join students from our 'Innovation for a Fairer World' module at UCL's brand new UCL East campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London.
Craig Spence responsible for all communications functions at the IPC and acts as the organisation’s official spokesperson. His work in helping to reposition Paralympic sport as high-performance sport has enabled the Paralympic Games to grow into the world’s third biggest sport event.
Through using the Games as a platform to transform attitudes towards disability, the Paralympics are now regarded as the world’s number one sport event for driving social inclusion. In 2021, he helped spearhead the launch of WeThe15, a campaign which aspires to be the world’s biggest human rights movement for the world’s 1.2 billion persons with disabilities.
This event is open to all. Numbers are limited. Free attendance. Please register to book your place. This lecture will be in person only, in English. [5-6pm, Monday 5th Feb 2024 - @ UCL East Stratford, London]