Past Events

Solutions for a Warming World

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Extreme heat is one of the deadliest climate threats, costing around half a million lives a year.With rising temperatures threatening life, straining infrastructure, and deepening social inequalities, this session will cover:The latest scientific findings on heat exposure and its effects How cities are responding with cooling strategies and infrastructure adaptations Innovations in early-warning systems How business, healthcare, and policy can collaborate to build resilience

Private Revolutions: Coming of Age in a Changing China

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Yuan Yang, journalist and first Chinese-born British MP, tells a true story of four Chinese women striving for a better future in an unequal society.

Elif Shafak: The Forty Rules of Love

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We welcome the award-winning British-Turkish author back to The Conduit to celebrate the reissue of her 2009 novel, The Forty Rules of Love.

A Better Way to Work, with Hilary Cottam

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Visionary thinker Hilary Cottam on why reimagining work might just be the key to a fairer, more hopeful future.

Iran at a Crossroads: What Comes Next?

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Military exchanges between Iran, Israel, and the United States have raised an urgent question: what future awaits Iran, and who will shape it?

‘Sea, Land & City’: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

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A dynamic session exploring how we can work together to scale nature restoration across sea, land and city in the UK.

The Internet’s Broken Promise: Cory Doctorow in Conversation

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Author Cory Doctorow joins Trashfuture host Riley Quinn to explore Picks and Shovels, Big Tech’s decline, and reclaiming our digital future.

Soil Carbon: Unlocking Scale & Value in Carbon Markets

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The Conduit and Agreena explore how we can make soil a strategic asset for climate and resilience.

Can AI be a Force for Good? A Conversation with Craig Mundie

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Tech visionary Craig Mundie joins neuroscientist Anil Seth to explore AI’s transformative potential and how it can be harnessed for good.

How to Trust and Be Trusted, with Rachel Botsman

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Rachel Botsman, in conversation with Helen Barrett, explores how trust shapes behaviour, culture, and connection.