Schedule
Cutting Edge
We’re looking forward to you being part of our online Cutting Edge conference, here’s the schedule.
If you haven’t registered yet - for your free place - please do so now by completing the registration form. Please note, the schedule is subject to change.
Day One - Tuesday 1st July
Main Plenary Session
Time: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm (British Summer Time)
These are two, identical, two-hour sessions that will include speakers, panelists and discussion groups. Choose the time that works best for you!
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Description: This year, funding for the global aid and development sector has experienced a seismic shift. What has really happened? What is the impact? And how might churches and Christian organisations respond?
Presenter Bio: Dr. Winnie Fung is the Chief Executive of CEDAR Fund, an independent Christian relief and development organisation in Hong Kong. She is a development economist with a PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University and a MA in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College. Her expertise is in food security, famine and malnutrition, smallholder farming and agricultural policies, as well as anti-human trafficking. Her passion lies in poverty alleviation, integral mission, and faith-based relief and development. Prior to joining CEDAR, Dr. Fung was an Associate Professor of Economics at Wheaton College and Academic Head at Lumina College.
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More information coming soon.
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Description: Susan will share the story of how God has placed her at the intersection between church, science / academia, government, and missions, to improve the lives of millions of children.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Susan Hillis serves at Oxford University and Imperial College London as senior research officer and co-chair of the Global Reference Group on Children Affected by Crisis. She was previously a career officer and senior scientist at the US Government’s Centers for Disease Control and has more than 150 scientific publications. She was a co-author of World Health Organization’s landmark publication, ‘INSPIRE: Seven strategies for Ending Violence Against Children.’ Susan is an adoptive mother of 11 children and serves a senior technical advisor for the World Without Orphans movement.
Workshop Sessions
Times: See below.
These are optional workshop-style sessions. Participate in them all, or none - it’s up to you.
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Description text goes here
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More information coming soon.
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More information coming soon.
Informal Meet Up Sessions
Arrive early and/or stay late, because between each session there will be the opportunity to informally meet with other conference participants. Including opportunities to ask presenters questions.
Day Two - Wednesday 2nd July
Main Plenary Session
Time: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm (British Summer Time)
These are two, identical, two-hour sessions that will include speakers, panelists and discussion groups. Choose the time that works best for you!
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Description text goes here
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Description: This year, funding for the global aid and development sector has experienced a seismic shift. What has really happened? What is the impact? And how might churches and Christian organisations respond?
Presenter Bio: Dr. Winnie Fung is the Chief Executive of CEDAR Fund, an independent Christian relief and development organisation in Hong Kong. She is a development economist with a PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University and a MA in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College. Her expertise is in food security, famine and malnutrition, smallholder farming and agricultural policies, as well as anti-human trafficking. Her passion lies in poverty alleviation, integral mission, and faith-based relief and development. Prior to joining CEDAR, Dr. Fung was an Associate Professor of Economics at Wheaton College and Academic Head at Lumina College.
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More information coming soon.
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Description: Susan will share the story of how God has placed her at the intersection between church, science / academia, government, and missions, to improve the lives of millions of children.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Susan Hillis serves at Oxford University and Imperial College London as senior research officer and co-chair of the Global Reference Group on Children Affected by Crisis. She was previously a career officer and senior scientist at the US Government’s Centers for Disease Control and has more than 150 scientific publications. She was a co-author of World Health Organization’s landmark publication, ‘INSPIRE: Seven strategies for Ending Violence Against Children.’ Susan is an adoptive mother of 11 children and serves a senior technical advisor for the World Without Orphans movement.
Workshop Sessions
Times: See below.
These are optional workshop-style sessions. Participate in them all, or none - it’s up to you.
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Description text goes here
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More information coming soon.
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More information coming soon.
Informal Meet Up Sessions
Arrive early and/or stay late, because between each session there will be the opportunity to informally meet with other conference participants. Including opportunities to ask presenters questions.
Day Three - Thursday 3rd July
Main Plenary Session
Time: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm (British Summer Time)
These are two, identical, two-hour sessions that will include speakers, panelists and discussion groups. Choose the time that works best for you!
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Description text goes here
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Description: This year, funding for the global aid and development sector has experienced a seismic shift. What has really happened? What is the impact? And how might churches and Christian organisations respond?
Presenter Bio: Dr. Winnie Fung is the Chief Executive of CEDAR Fund, an independent Christian relief and development organisation in Hong Kong. She is a development economist with a PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University and a MA in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College. Her expertise is in food security, famine and malnutrition, smallholder farming and agricultural policies, as well as anti-human trafficking. Her passion lies in poverty alleviation, integral mission, and faith-based relief and development. Prior to joining CEDAR, Dr. Fung was an Associate Professor of Economics at Wheaton College and Academic Head at Lumina College.
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More information coming soon.
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Description: Susan will share the story of how God has placed her at the intersection between church, science / academia, government, and missions, to improve the lives of millions of children.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Susan Hillis serves at Oxford University and Imperial College London as senior research officer and co-chair of the Global Reference Group on Children Affected by Crisis. She was previously a career officer and senior scientist at the US Government’s Centers for Disease Control and has more than 150 scientific publications. She was a co-author of World Health Organization’s landmark publication, ‘INSPIRE: Seven strategies for Ending Violence Against Children.’ Susan is an adoptive mother of 11 children and serves a senior technical advisor for the World Without Orphans movement.
Workshop Sessions
Times: See below.
These are optional workshop-style sessions. Participate in them all, or none - it’s up to you.
-
Description text goes here
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More information coming soon.
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More information coming soon.
Informal Meet Up Sessions
Arrive early and/or stay late, because between each session there will be the opportunity to informally meet with other conference participants. Including opportunities to ask presenters questions.
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Shared Vision
Connect with people passionate about making more impact in the lives of children and eager to see churches and organisations working better together.
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Learning
Use this opportunity to learn from academics, theologians and practitioners – and that includes other participants having the opportunity to learn from you.
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Practical Action
Be inspired, and equipped, to take practical steps to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.
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Intersections
It’s at the edges where things intersect. Join us at this conference and gather with people from different sectors who have various expertise and experiences.
