'Human Creativity cannot flourish in a Tik Tok World' - KHIP - 23 Mar 2026

The evening will start with a drinks reception in the beautiful Court Room, before taking seats at round tables in the Great Hall to hear the debate. At the conclusion of the Q&A, your table group will continue the discussion over a light buffet and refreshments. Each table will then declare their view at the end of the evening. Who will win? Can Human Creativity flourish in a world of increasing technological advances or will we soon become so reliant on computers that our creative juices will dry up?!

Come to Stationers’ Hall and let your voice be heard!

Speakers

Professor Ron Barnett is an Emeritus Professor of UCL, and a philosopher, theorist and writer with over 50 years' experience in higher education. He is currently co-editing a volume on AI, Ethics and Higher Education.

Professor Philip Booth is Professor of Catholic Social Thought and Public Policy at St Mary's University and Director of Policy and Research at the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. He is a member of the Actuaries' Company.

Dame Alison Peacock DBE DL FRSA is an educator, public speaker, writer and originator of the Learning Without Limits approach to education. She is Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Educators.

Dr Brooke Storer-Church is CEO of GuildHE, the body representing 70 diverse higher education institutions, with creativity at their heart. Brooke has also held posts at two universities, the Higher Education Funding Council for England and the Office for Students.

Professor Anthony McClaran, who will chair the debate, is Vice-Chancellor and Professor of HE Policy and Practice at St Mary's University. He is currently Upper Warden of the Educators.

Who are we?

The Knowledge, Information and Human Potential (KHIP) group of Livery Companies comprises of the following seven companies: Communicators, Educators, Entrepreneurs, HR Professionals, Information Technologists, Management Consultants and Stationers & Newspaper Makers.

Timings:          

6.30 pm            drinks reception

7.00 pm            debate begins

8.00 pm            table discussions - light buffet and refreshments served

8.30 pm            debate conclusion and networking

9.00 pm            carriages

Dress code: Business Attire