History, Arts & Literary speakers

Sarah Churchwell
Leading cultural critic and expert on Amercian literature

Richard Brookhiser
Historian, Biographer and Journalist at the National Review and New York Observer

Dava Sobel
Best-Selling Author & Former New York Times Science Reporter

Meera Syal
Much-loved actress, author and journalist

Tiff Stevenson
Stand-up comedian, actor and writer

Linda Papadopoulos
Well-known and respected Psychologist

Emmett Jack Lundberg & Sheyam Ghieth
LGBT Activists, Creator and Producer of BROTHERS Original Series

Jimmy Nelson
Award Winning Photographer and Social Anthropologist

Annie Voller
Highly experienced conference moderator and facilitator

Jimmy Chamberlin
Legendary musician and tech entrepreneur

Ivan Cash
Award-Winning Artist and Creator of Viral Projects

William McCants
Leading Expert on Islam and Extremist use of Digital Media

Christian Gansch
Award winning conductor, consult and and music producer

Joe Boyd
Record-producer, film producer and author

Lawrence Freedman
One of the world's most distinguished experts on foreign policy and strategy

John Lobell
Expert on Creativity and Innovation

Claire Cook
Best-Selling Author of "Must Love Dogs"

Mig Reyes
Leading Multidisciplinary Designer


Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg
Artist and writer

Andrew Lownie
Expert on British Espionage