It will feature Leo Johnson, Partner and ‘Disruption Lead’ at PwC, as a keynote speaker as well as Geoff Cook of Jersey Finance, Tony Moretta of Digital Jersey and Scrutiny head Senator Kristina Moore as panellists. Further visiting and local speakers and panellists are due to be announced later.
The event will examine Jersey’s tax environment and ask to what extent it should be revisited in order to meet the needs of a changing demographic and the evolving demands on Island resources.
In addition, panellists will discuss whether Jersey has the right ingredients to maintain its appeal as a centre for international commerce and whether it can continue to generate the levels of income the States of Jersey need to provide efficient and effective services to Islanders in the long-term.
Pictured: Chris Clark, IoD Jersey Chairman.
Chris Clark, IoD Jersey Chairman, said: “At our Debate last year, the overwhelming feeling was that there was a real need for Jersey to be thinking long term, looking seriously at its economic sustainability and considering how we can successfully create a diverse, vibrant, young and innovative economy.
“As we have come to expect from our Debates, we will be asking some really tough questions that will have widespread relevance to all of us, about the taxes we pay, who can live here, how our public services are run and how technology will impact our lives. It promises to be another fascinating Debate and I look forward to announcing further details in due course.”