Much of the activity at Chain Reaction 2009 was very practical and hands-on; contributors explainined  succesful projects and shared innovative ideas. Yet there was still time to step back and consider the bigger picture.

As participants reconvened after lunch Director of the Young Foundation Geoff Mulgan, a member of the Council on Social Action, spoke about “Fixing the Future”. A thoughtful analysis outlining the opportunities that come in the wake of finacial crisis. Geoff reflected on the emerging expectations of  willing citizens who hunger for active participation in civic life; no longer content to be passive consumers. 

Geoff concluded by calling on participants to make the most of the opportunities arising out of crisis and to “animate and enthuse” a movement to “fix the future”.

Conversations started at Chain Reaction are developing; Julian Dobson has written about Geoff Mulgan’s presentation on his blog and the sharing of ideas continues on the Online Network. Be a participant – tell us what you think.

Part of this presentation is included in the video below