Browder has devoted much of the past two decades to exposing Vladimir Putin’s campaign to steal and launder hundreds of billions of dollars from Russia, killing anyone who stands in his way. Bill’s courage and dogged determination are both humbling and truly inspirational. He has chronicled this remarkable journey in two books, Red Notice (2015) and Freezing Order (2022), both gripping reads.

Since taking over as CEO of Rio Tinto Group in January 2021, Jakob has dealt with the fall-out from the destruction of aboriginal cultural heritage in 2020 and his own company’s findings of a culture of systemic racism, sexism and bullying in 2022, all while steering a global mining and metals giant through a commodity boom. Jakob will share his leadership lessons and his vision for the future of Rio Tinto and the global mining industry.

As we face crises both at home and abroad, it’s clear that our political arena needs significant improvement. Ed and Daisy will set out their vision for the future of our country, and the important role the Lib Dems hope to play in delivering it.

With rigour, compassion, and fearless insight Sarfraz Manzoor discusses today’s deeply divided Britain, and offers a hopeful vision of change.

What are failed states? Why does it matter to the rest of us? Why are we seeing more failing and failed states than ever before in history? What has changed and what can be done to arrest/reverse this decline? Drawing on experience gleaned over 37 years in the British Diplomatic Service, James will address each of these questions, bringing clarity to this complex world.