Politics, Government & Global Affairs speakers
Leo Varadkar
Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland (2017-20 & 2022-24)
James Heappey
British politician & Minister of State for the Armed Forces ( 2020-24)
Sam Gregory
Human rights technologist & deepfakes expert
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Casey Michel
Award-winning Investigative Author & Journalist
Abdullah Gul
Politican and former President of Turkey
Benedikt Franke
Co-Founder and CEO of the Munich Security Conference Foundation
Matt Hasby
Retired Navy SEAL, Instructor at Echelon Front
Anne-Elisabeth Moutet
French journalist and writer on international affairs.
Édouard Philippe
Mayor of Le Havre and Former Prime Minister of France (2017-20)
Tim Shipman
Political journalist and author
Lucy Fisher
Political journalist & Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times
Lewis Goodall
Journalist, broadcaster and author
Melissa Stockwell
Former US Army 1st Lieutenant, World Champion Triathlete, 2016 Paralympic Bronze Medalist
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Ernie Tedeschi
Chief Economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers (2021-2023)
George Freeman
Author and politician
Ben Wallace
Expert in national and international security
Dan Senor
Former Defense Department official, Bestselling author, Host of the “Call Me Back” podcast
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Mariana Mazzucato
One of the most influential economists in the world and acclaimed expert on innovation and growth - author of notable books including 'The Common Good Economy' (2026)
Tim Soutphommasane
Political philosopher specializing in multiculturalism and national identity
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Ulrike Franke
Expert on European defence policy & the use of new technologies in warfare