We are in the midst of an increasingly vocal debate about social inclusion and social mobility.  It is a debate that has deep roots, wrapped up in notions of fairness, equality and the suggestion that a residual class bias locks many young people out from careers in certain professions.

What is the source of the social mobility challenge, and what are the implications for the UK economy of failing to address it?  Have we come to rely too much on university as an automatic platform for social mobility at the expense of other options that may be more effective for some students?  And what are the bottom line business benefits of working harder to identify 'talent in unexpected places'? 

On the 14th December, at an event organised by Herbert Smith LLP, Derek Browne, CEO of Entrepreneurs in Action alongside Baroness Helena Kennedy QC and other expert speakers will offer their thoughts on the barriers to social mobility, perceived and actual, that exist within our society and discuss what strategies business, government, charities and the education system should deploy to address this critical challenge.