Shaping Future Entrepreneurs: House of Commons Reception Hosted by Lord McNicol

Lord McNicol of West Kilbride, on behalf of Ziyx, supported by The Payments Association

is delighted to invite you to the reception for the launch of:

Young Entrepreneurship Programme

Shaping Future Entrepreneurs: House of Commons Reception Hosted by Lord McNicol 

Monday 10th November
13.30 – 16.30 GMT
Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons

Only 50 spaces available
1 person per company
Aimed at C-suite and Policy leaders

Background

We are operating in a period of unprecedented change. As AI is forecast to reshape the job market, displacing millions, the need for adaptable, entrepreneurial skills has never been greater.

At the same time, a significant proportion of young people are disengaged from traditional education and employment pathways, yet express a strong desire to start their own businesses.

This invites a crucial line of thought: is our current support system designed for the entrepreneurs of the future?

Key Questions

• What if the traditional methods of business support, heavily reliant on auditory learning, inadvertently exclude the 65% of the population who are visual and kinaesthetic learners?

• Could this be a significant, overlooked barrier to social mobility, and a contributor to the UK’s ranking of 21st globally in this area?

• With the evolving attention span of young people, does the next generation require a more immersive, personalised, and engaging form of learning to build the skills needed to thrive alongside AI?

• With the rise of AI displacing up to 3 million UK jobs in the next decade, how do we ensure people are retrained—or supported in choosing an independent path?

Why Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL)?

Digital Game-Based Learning presents a fascinating avenue for this discussion. Early research suggests its positive impact on motivation, comprehension, and confidence, potentially offering a more inclusive and effective model.

Reception Goals

This reception aims to be a catalyst for conversation, bringing together leaders to discuss:

• The gap between entrepreneurial ambition and opportunity.

• The role of AI and new learning models in shaping the future of work.

• How we can collectively foster a more inclusive and adaptive ecosystem for entrepreneurship.