Past Events

Richard Powers in conversation on his new book Bewilderment

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Richard Powers, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, whose books have been endorsed by Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Emma Thomson, joined us at The Conduit in partnership with the How To Academy.He was in conversation with Razia Iqbal about his new book Bewilderment, the story of a widower searching for life elsewhere in the cosmos whilst his brilliant misfit of a son struggles to make sense of life on our own perilous planet.

Representation vs Tokenism – Should the next James Bond be Black (and other questions)

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A lively discussion hosted by award-winning journalist and Conduit Ambassador Afua Hirsch as we explore the key differences between representation and tokenism and respond to the all-important opening question- “Should the next James Bond be Black?”

First Friends: Gary Ginsberg in conversation

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Gary Ginsberg served as a legal aide in Bill Clinton’s White House. In his new book First Friends, he offers a unique insight into the powerful, unsung, and unelected people who have shaped American presidents and their politics.Listen to Gary's first talk in the UK, where he was be in conversation with Tortoise Media’s Alexandra Mousavizadeh.

FROM BEAN TO CUP: CREATING A TRANSPARENT COFFEE SUPPLY CHAIN

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We learnt more about the initiatives creating a more efficient coffee supply chain and, in the process, addressing disparities in power and improving livelihoods around the world.

Salma El-Wardany in Conversation

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Salma El-Wardany is a writer, poet and presenter and in her new book, These Impossible Things, she tells the story of three women coming to terms with the life choices that they have made. This is a tale of reconciling love, loss, faith, womanhood and friendship, and how one moment, in a life where everything feels at odds, can change everything.Join Salma as she takes us through themes of female friendships and challenging the current depiction of Muslim women in the media as well as faith, sex and love and loss.

CLIMATE JUSTICE AND THE LAW: FIRESIDE CHAT WITH JAMES THORNTON

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We held a fireside chat with James Thornton, the Founding CEO of Client Earth and Paul van Zyl, Co-Founder of The Conduit, as they discussed the future of climate litigation and the implications of climate justice in ensuring that governments and companies commit towards ensuring a just net zero emission future.

WORDS OF WISDOM

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We all have the power to inspire and be inspired by others. Yet, how often do we stop to reflect on those who have influenced our lives for the better? And for movements such as women’s rights, how do we acknowledge and honour those who have paved the way for us to enjoy freedom and choice?

WHY THE WORLD NEEDS BLACK FEMINIST MOVEMENTS

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The needs of Black women and feminist organisations have long and often historically been the least likely to be well resourced and, on top of these injustices, the COVID pandemic has intensified inequalities of which Black women have been further affected.

BREXIT: A NEW LANDSCAPE FOR SOCIETAL PROGRESS

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We will discuss the implications of Brexit and opportunities on the horizon – for the future of UK business, environment, policy on citizens’ rights and Britain’s influence in the world today.

A FAIR FUTURE FOR ALL

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July marks the 70th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention which provides the framework of the internationally defined rights of refugees, as well as the legal obligations of States to protect them.