Partyof.Wales/Conference 2 Digital Conference Handbook VOTE for WALES
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partyof.wales/conference 2 Digital Conference Handbook VOTE FOR WALES This spring, as last autumn, we meet in unpredictable times in a world that until 12 months ago was alien to us all. The pandemic has affected us in different ways. Many have lost relatives and loved ones, businesses have suffered immeasurably, and our incredible NHS staff and all others on the front line have worked around the clock to keep us safe. We come together in our Virtual Conference to recognise the sacrifice and loss of the past year, but also to discuss how our 'new normal' will replace the old. The challenges left in the pandemic's wake, in rebuilding our economy and communities, are too great for a government whose currency is tinkering, managerialism and incremental change. That is why Plaid Cymru's offer is one that will bring about transformation in the areas that need it most - job creation, social care, mental health, education, and the future of our natural environment. Over the course of two days you will hear more about this exciting offer from our prospective new Members and Ministers. They will be joined on panels by leaders and experts in their fields whose contributions are sure to enrich our discussions and debates about the future of our nation. The Senedd Election on May 6th offers the opportunity to elect a new government with new ideas. A government which brings dynamism not lethargy, progress not stagnation, and a true sense of responsibility, not complacency. With hope and determination we can look forward to our Welsh spring that succeeds in rebuilding society in a fairer, greener and more prosperous way. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy Conference and please stay safe. Dros Gymru, Adam Price MS Plaid Cymru Leader Spring Conference 2021 3 MAIN SPONSOR We are extremely grateful to the Royal College of Nursing for sponsoring our spring conference. The past 12 months have seen the nursing profession working more tirelessly and selflessly than ever to treat and care for those stricken by the pandemic. Their work always has and will be valued by everyone in Plaid Cymru and we look forward to sharing ideas about how to build the best National Health and Care Service possible for Wales. Marc Phillips Plaid Cymru Chief Executive Safe staffing literally saves lives – that’s why our members campaigned so hard for Wales’s ground breaking safe staffing legislation, the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016. And it’s why we’re continuing to campaign for its strictest provisions to be The Royal College of Nursing is a extended beyond acute surgical and professional organisation and trade union medical wards into the community, mental for nursing – the largest in the world. We health, children’s wards, and more. represent around 435,000 nurses, midwives, health visitors, healthcare support workers Check out our safe staffing comic on page and nursing students, including over 26,000 7! members in Wales. RCN members work in both the independent sector and the NHS. Wales already needs more nurses. NHS Around two-thirds of our members are Wales has at least 1,600 vacant nursing based in the community. posts, and for a variety of reasons, nurses are leaving the profession. As our We’re a UK-wide organisation and the RCN population ages, the problem is only going Wales Board was established in 1963. to get bigger – and harder to solve. Did you know that low nurse staffing levels Vote for nursing – because nursing saves can increase a ward’s mortality rates by up lives! to 26%? Research has also proven safe and effective nurse staffing levels reduce readmission to hospital, healthcare associated infection rates, medication errors, falls and pressure ulcers. 4 Digital Conference Handbook CONTENT 6. Thursday evening, 4 March An Evening with our Sections 8. Friday morning, 5 March on the Main Stage Fringe meetings 9. Friday afternoon, 5 March on the Main Stage 11. Friday afternoon, 5 March Fringe meetings 12. Friday evening, 5 March Conference Gig 14. Saturday morning, 6 March on the Main Stage Fringe meetings 16. Saturday afternoon, 6 March on the Main Stage Fringe meetings 17. Saturday evening, 6 March Art Auction 19. Fringe guide: Friday 12:50 22. Fringe guide: Friday 16:25 25. Fringe guide: Saturday 11:55 28. Fringe guide: Saturday 17:00 6 Digital Conference Handbook THURSDAY EVENING, 4 MAWRCH An Evening with our Sections An evening on Zoom with Plaid Cymru's Sections, for Plaid Cymru members only. The link to join the meetings has been emailed to members, or is available on the memers' section of the website: www.partyof.wales/members_section 17:15 There's a Home for you with Plaid A Panel Discussion with our Sections chaired by Ben Lake MP and Delyth Jewell MS 18:15 Women and Trade Unions with Merched Plaid and Undeb The Undeb / Merched Plaid session is going to look at organising to support each other in the time of Covid-19. It's not fair that it's hit some groups of people more than others. New working arrangements such as zero-hours contracts and the gig economy have created precarious working conditions for many workers. Unions challenge inequalities- and campaign for a level playing field in the workplace. The Covid pandemic period in particular has provided new challenges for workers in Wales and this fringe meeting looks at those challenges and opportunities for women and trade unions in particular. We'll be asking how can we improve the world of work and wellbeing in Wales? 19:00 Young Councillors in Wales with Councillors and Plaid Ifanc Join Plaid Ifanc and the Councillors Section in a discussion with some of our young councillors around their experience of becoming elected. What motivates people to become young councillors? How easy or difficult did they find the process? What can be done to encourage more of our younger members to stand for election. Find out what made our panellists want to pursue politics, how they got started and their hints and tips for anyone thinking of becoming a young councillor. 19:45 Plaid BME and Plaid Pride go mythbusting! Join Plaid Pride and Plaid BME in a warm, welcoming, and open session where we answer your questions and bust some myths! We’re the newly ratified and official sections of Plaid Cymru’s LGBTQIA+ community and the black and minority ethnic communities. All members of the party are welcome to come, especially those who wouldn’t normally think of coming to our sessions. Let’s learn from each other and work together to build a free Wales, where all are free from prejudice and inequality. 8 Digital Conference Handbook FRIDAY MORNING, 5 MARCH on the Main Stage All main Conference events will be streamed on our social media platforms. This will commence at 10am on Friday the 5th of March. 10:00 Welcome 10:10 Speech Rhun ap Iorwerth MS 10:40 Panel discussion Building Back Best: Priorities for the Next Welsh Government 11:35 Speech Siân Gwenllian MS Panel discussion 11:55 Ending Poverty for Good: What can the next Welsh Government do to tackle poverty and social injustice? Fringe Meetings On Zoom, for Plaid Cymru members only. The link to join the meetings has been emailed to members, or is available on the members' section of the website: www.partyof.wales/members_section 12:50 Royal College of Nursing How can the next Welsh Government deliver safe and effective care? Choice of 3 meetings: CollegesWales more information on Further Education: Enabling Renewal and Helping to Build Better each on pages 19-20 Citizenship, Occupations and Business Communities in Wales WLGA A Local Vision for Rural Wales Spring Conference 2021 9 FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 5 MARCH on the Main Stage Open to the public on our social media platforms and on Plaid Cymru's website. 14:00 Speech Leanne Wood MS 14:25 Leader's Speech Adam Price MS 15:25 Panel discussion Investing in our young people: Realising Wales' Potential Spring Conference 2021 11 FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 5 MARCH Fringe Meetings On Zoom, for Plaid Cymru members only. The link to join the meetings has been emailed to members, or is available on the members' section of the website: www.partyof.wales/members_section 16:25 British Heart Foundation Cymru The Heart Attack Gender Gap Federation of Small Businesses Choice of 4 meetings: Our Business is Wales - a way forward for the Welsh economy more information on each on pages 22-23 Leonard Cheshire Disability Rights in Wales: enshrining the UNCRPD into Welsh law Bevan Foundation The case for a Welsh Benefits System 12 Digital Conference Handbook FRIDAY EVENING, 5 MARCH Conference Gig Open to the public. Tickets £10 per household; the majority of the proceeds will go to the performers and the remainder to Plaid Cymru. We are happy to be able to support our performers at a time when public performances are not possible. 7:30pm Friday Evening 5 March MR EÄDYTH PHORMULA GWILYM BOWEN RHYS £10 per household www.plaid.cymru/gig 14 Digital Conference Handbook SATURDAY MORNING, 6 MARCH on the Main Stage Open to the public on our social media platforms and on Plaid Cymru's website. 10:30 Speech Delyth Jewell MS 11:00 Panel discussion Why is Climate Justice important? Towards a fair 'green recovery' for Wales Fringe Meetings On Zoom, for Plaid Cymru members only. The link to join the meetings has been emailed to members, or is available on the memers' section of the website: www.partyof.wales/members_section 11:55 National Museum Wales A National Museum for everybody in Wales: Your Museum, Your Say Choice of 3 meetings: Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Wales more information on Beyond the Limits: Tackling Air Pollution in Wales each on pages 25-26 FUW and NFU A Welsh Way Forward: Devolved rural policies for a devolved nation 16 Digital Conference Handbook SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 6 MARCH on the Main Stage Open to the public on our social media platforms and on Plaid Cymru's website.