In order to stimulate live discussion of the current issues in science, engineering and technology, the panelists listed below will field questions from both the delegates at the event as well as the audience 'logged on' to the live webcast of the day's proceedings. The format of the discussion forum will be styled in the manner of BBC's Question Time television programme. The aim of this dialogue is to engage youngsters, their teachers and other delegates in the expression of views on topics of national and international significance in the fields of climate change, ethics in medicine, evolution and all the related areas surrounding the recent discoveries in biological sciences.

Dr Roger Highfield, as Science Editor of The Daily Telegraph and with wide ranging experience and knowledge, is particular well placed to comment on the far reaching implications for us all in the areas of science, engineering and technology. THis symposium should help raise awareness and encourage greater participation from the next generation in the critical challenges which face the UK in the coming decades. Register now for live webcast.