RSA Engage Preston

Join us for the very first RSA Engage in Preston to spark new conversations, meet new people, and discover ideas that have the potential to become a powerful source for social change. Everybody is welcome to join us at this event, in partnership with Eden Project Communities.

In 1754, William Shipley founded the RSA with a belief that the creativity of ideas could enrich social progress. Over 250 years later, we’ve taken inspiration and developed a series of events across the UK to engage with, encourage, and support people to turn their ideas into action.

RSA Engage provides a brilliant platform to ignite, share and support ideas for change. A mix of projects will be shared, followed by an opportunity to find out more from the people driving them forward and get involved, responding to each speaker's "call to action".

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What is RSA Engage?

RSA Engage is a series of 20 events hosted around the UK which provide a space to make new connections and enable us to showcase innovative local projects. Whether you’re looking to find out more about the RSA, get involved with an exciting project, or to network with like-minded people, RSA Engage offers something for everyone.

What’s the format?

RSA Engage is a mix of 6-8 lightning talks and facilitated networking. Each speaker finishes with a call to action, asking the audience to share their skills and experience to help further their project. Between project talks, there are short bursts of networking where you’ll be able to spark new connections and talk to the speakers about how you might support their work. This is an interactive, standing event, though limited seating may be available.

Who attends?

Our events are open to the public and free to attend, but due to their popularity, we ask that you please register in advance by following the ‘Book Now’ link at the top of this page. You can only book one ticket at a time so if you would like to invite a guest, please send them this link and ask them to sign up.

If you have any questions, access requirements or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact Jessica McMorrow: networks@rsa.org.uk.

Please also let us know if you have any dietary requirements or severe allergies.

Location: People's Production Lab, 55 Guildhall Street, Preston, PR1 3NU.
There is a direct entrance to our event space via Cannon Street. Please note, parking at the venue is for blue badge holders only. If you require a parking space, please let us know before the event: networks@rsa.org.uk.