Debates are the beating heart of HowTheLightGetsIn. Whether its Nobel Prize winners locking horns with eminent philosophers, or top politicians being put to the test by bastions of the arts, we bring together pioneering thinkers to tackle the most pressing questions of our time. Orientated around our festival theme Navigating the Unknown speakers from all disciplines will come together to push forward the boundaries of understanding in ever more unstable times.
Keep your eyes peeled for our first announcement of challenging topics our speakers will unpack at HowTheLightGetsIn London 2024!
Hat Sessions
Hat Sessions
Hat Sessions breathe the life into ideas.
Through intimate conversations with the individuals leading modern thought ideas unfold and world are views explored.
Keep your eyes peeled for our first announcement of Hat Sessions coming soon, and in the meantime explore our first release of speakers!
The IAI Academy offers two-part courses by leading thinkers from around the world. Designed to be accessible and opinionated, the courses are your chance to hear scholars from the best universities put forward their views on the problems at the cutting edge of their field.
At the IAI Academy, we break with the convention of lectures devoid of opinion. In an era where information is everywhere, the goal is not to promote one approach as settled 'objective' knowledge but to encourage lecturers to provide their own take on a field, and to offer new ways of thinking.
Check out our speaker line up for a taste of whats to come!
Our Inner Circle events are a unique opportunity to dine and discuss ideas with the world's leading thinkers. Beginning with an introduction from one of our speakers, you'll get the chance to have your say on the day's ideas. If there are questions you've always wanted to ask them, our Philosophy Breakfasts and HowTheLightGetsIn Lunches provide the perfect opportunity. You might not get one anywhere else!
Check out the speakers headed to Hampstead Heath for a taste of whats to come!