Celebrate 5x15's 17th birthday with five accomplished speakers, each presenting fifteen-minute talks designed to reshape perspective. The landmark event takes place at the Emmanuel Centre for the first time, featuring an exceptional line-up across history, politics, culture and technology.
Hear from Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who spent six years detained in Iran on false charges before her release in 2022 and now advocates for political prisoners and prison reform. Bestselling historian Dan Jones, recently announced as author of the new 007 novel, explores the secrets held within castles across three thousand years. Dame Margaret Hodge, former Chair of the Public Accounts Committee and now UK Anti-Corruption Champion, reflects on her political career through her memoir Battleaxe. Dr Gus Casely-Hayford, Director of V&A East, discusses how everyday and exceptional objects from around the world tell stories of human culture. Technology author Jamie Bartlett, known for the podcast The Missing Cryptoqueen, shares insights into communicating with artificial intelligence.
Expect narratives of freedom, resilience and fresh perspectives on art, power and technology from speakers who have shaped public discourse.
