No one welcomes an economic crash. But are recessions always an unmitigated disaster or can they provide opportunities for creative flourishing?

In this live discussion and Q&A we will hear from three practice leaders who have been through hard times before and come out the other side.

We will be joined by Brendan Kilpatrick, senior partner at PRP, Sam Jacob, founder of Sam Jacob Studio – who co-founded FAT during a recession – and Sumita Singha, founding director of Ecologic who is currently standing for RIBA president.

The panel will be completed by Alex Shall, partner at specialist accountants Haines Watts.

The live debate will be chaired by Elizabeth Hopkirk, Building Design’s assistant editor, who will be encouraging you to put your questions and observations to the panel.

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