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7 editions · 2015 - 2026
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1835 speakers across 7 editions.
David Olusoga 6×Historian, University of Manchester
Elif Shafak 5×Award-winning novelist | Author of "The Island of Missing Trees"
Misha Glenny 5×Investigative Journalist | Cybersecurity & Environmental Crime
AC Grayling 4×Philosopher and author | One of the most influential thinkers of the modern day
Marcus du Sautoy 4×Mathematician / broadcaster, University of Oxford- MMMariana Mazzucato 4×Economist
Simon Schama 4×University Professor of Art History and History, Columbia University, Columbia University- WSWilliam Sieghart 4×Entrepreneur | Transforming Business Through Emerging Tech, Metabox
Bear Grylls 3×Adventurer
Chris Smith 3×Award-Winning Medical Virologist | BBC Radio Science Communicator, University of CambridgeGeorge Monbiot 3×Environmental writer and rewilding advocate | Ecological restoration and political narrative change
Karen Armstrong 3×Professional Speaker
Robert Winston 3×Pioneering fertility researcher and broadcaster | Over 50 years in reproductive medicine- RIRobin Ince 3×Comedian | Science Communicator & Broadcaster
- RWRuby Wax 3×Author & Mental Health Advocate | Transforming Perceptions of Mental Illness
- SHSophie Howe 3×Future Generations Commissioner | Sustainable Policy & Ethics
Alastair Campbell 2×Communications Strategist | Campaigning for Change, Mental Health Advocacy, The Rest is Politics
Bill Browder 2×Human Rights Activist | Bestselling Author of 'Freezing Order' and 'Red Notice', Hermitage Capital Management- CCCarole Cadwalladr 2×Pulitzer Prize Finalist | Exposing the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Scandal
- DDDanny Dorling 2×Oxford Professor | Inequality, Demography & Social Change, University of Oxford
David Miliband 2×CEO, IRC
Germaine Greer 2×Feminist Icon | Author of The Female Eunuch- HCHilary Cottam 2×Social Innovator | Transforming Communities with Technology, Participle
Jonathan Drori 2×Author of Around the World in 80 Trees | Eden Project trustee, botanical storyteller, Independent
Lemn Sissay 2×Award-Winning Playwright | Athletic Performance Insights
Margaret Atwood 2×Two-Time Booker Prize Winner | Acclaimed Novelist & Social Activist, Independent- MRMartin Rees 2×Astronomer Royal | Wolf Prize Winner Exploring Cosmic Frontiers, University of Cambridge
Nicola Sturgeon 2×Politician, Government of Scotland
Nik Gowing 2×BAFTA Winner | Former BBC World News Main Presenter | Founder of Thinking the Unthinkable- OBOliver Balch 2×Business Growth Expert | Author of 'Rethinking Capitalism', University of Cambridge
- RMRobin Morgan 2×Comedian
Simon Sebag Montefiore 2×Historian; Author, "The World: A Family History of Humanity", "The World: A Family History of Humanity"- STSolitaire Townsend 2×Sustainability Strategist | Shifting Mindsets for Climate Action, Futerra
Tim Peake 2×First British ESA Astronaut | International Space Station Mission Leader, European Space Agency (ESA)
Will Gompertz 2×BBC Arts Editor | Creativity, Innovation, and the Creative Process, BBC
Yascha Mounk 2×Professor of the Practice of International Affairs, Johns Hopkins University; Founder, Persuasion; Contributing Editor, The Atlantic, Johns Hopkins University; Founder, Persuasion; Contributing Editor, The Atlantic
Adrian Bradshaw NATO's Top Commander | Transforming Leadership Strategy in Complex Environments, NATO- ARAlice Rawsthorn Design Critic | Exploring Rebellion and Innovation in Design History
- ASAlok Sharma President of COP26 | Climate Diplomacy & Clean Energy Leadership, COP26
Amol Rajan BBC Presenter & Host | Politics, Media & Technology Commentator, BBC
Andrew Adonis Former Transport Minister | Education policy architect
Anne-Marie Imafidon Founder and CEO, Stemettes | Women in STEM, AI and the Future of WorkBen Lewis Co-Founder & CEO at Little Spoon, Little Spoon
Benedict Allen Explorer and Anthropologist | Surviving Remote Expeditions Without Modern Gear, Independent
Camilla Cavendish FT Columnist | Author of 'Extra Time: Ten Lessons for an Ageing World', Financial Times
Chelsea Clinton Vice Chair | Clinton Foundation, Clinton Foundation
Clive Woodward Rugby World Cup Winning Coach | Inspiring Peak Performance, Independent- CGColin Grant Cognitive Neuroscientist | The Science of Creativity & Innovation, University of Sussex
Dambisa Moyo International Economist and Author of Dead Aid | Global Economic Strategy Expert, Versaca Investments- DLDaniel Lismore Fashion Innovator | Transforming Self-Expression Through Art & Design
David Clark Chief Customer Officer, Frasers Group, Frasers Group- DLDavid Lammy Member of Parliament | Racial Equity & Social Justice Champion
David Rowan Tech Journalist & Investor | WIRED UK Founding Editor, 60+ Startup Advisor, WIRED Magazine UK- DWDavid Wengrow Archaeologist | Revealing the unexpected complexity of ancient human societies
Donna Brazile Democratic Political Strategist | New York Times Bestselling Author
Emily Maitlis Award-Winning Journalist & Broadcaster | Insights Into Politics, Geopolitics & Media, The News Agents- ETEmma Thompson Actress, Norwich University of the Arts
- EKErling Kagge
- EGEvelyn Glennie First full-time solo percussionist | Polar Music Prize laureate who is profoundly deaf
Francis Fukuyama Author of The End of History | Senior Fellow at Stanford's Freeman Spogli Institute
Topics covered
Returning speakers
Voices that keep coming back to Hay Festival
David Olusoga
Historian & Presenter | Storytelling the British Empire
6 editions · 2026, 2024, 2023, 2022 +2
Elif Shafak
Award-winning novelist | Author of "The Island of Missing Trees"
5 editions · 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019 +1
Misha Glenny
Investigative Journalist | Cybersecurity & Environmental Crime
5 editions · 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019 +1
Marcus du Sautoy
Oxford Professor | Mathematics, Physics & Engineering Innovator
4 editions · 2026, 2022, 2019, 2018
MM
Mariana Mazzucato
Economist | Rethinking capitalism and government's role in innovation
4 editions · 2026, 2023, 2022, 2018
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William Sieghart
Entrepreneur | Transforming Business Through Emerging Tech
4 editions · 2024, 2023, 2022, 2018
A.C. Grayling
Philosopher and author | One of the most influential thinkers of the modern day
4 editions · 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018
Simon Schama
University Professor of Art History and History, Columbia University
4 editions · 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018
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