We couldn’t be more delighted to be hosting Jay, one of the most influential, respected and powerful executives in television, in addition to her roles as Chair of the BFI and Chair of The Hay Festival.

From his vantage point as Chair of one of the UK’s biggest banking groups, Rick will discuss how artificial intelligence and big data are redefining mainstream banking, and what changing consumer behaviour could mean for banking globally. Drawing on his experience as Chair of Mastercard, which went through a technological transformation in the 2010s and his work now at NatWest Group, Rick will explore how large organisations can respond strategically to rapid market developments.

In conversation with John Arlidge, Mark will be discussing the future of traditional media and the bizarre unpredictability of US politics.

Capitalism has historically focused on profit generation, with positive impact left to non-profits. This system has fueled unprecedented growth, but has also generated unsustainable consequences—deepening inequality, widespread job displacement, and eroding social trust. Hemant joins us to discuss his timely set of principles which form an essential guide to long-term success, for business leaders, founders, and policymakers navigating a new era of technological and geopolitical change.