The lineup
Who spoke at Hay Festival 2018?
The full announced lineup for Hay Festival 2018. Names without a full profile are open to claim.
AC Grayling Philosopher and author | One of the most influential thinkers of the modern day
Adrian Bradshaw NATO's Top Commander | Transforming Leadership Strategy in Complex Environments, NATO
Alastair Campbell Communications Strategist | Campaigning for Change, Mental Health Advocacy, The Rest is Politics- ARAlice Rawsthorn Design Critic | Exploring Rebellion and Innovation in Design History
Amol Rajan BBC Presenter & Host | Politics, Media & Technology Commentator, BBC
Anne-Marie Imafidon Co-Founder and CEO of Stemettes | One of UK's most influential women in tech
Bear Grylls Mt. Everest Summiteer & Survival Expert | Host of Global Adventure Series
Bill Browder Human Rights Activist | Bestselling Author of 'Freezing Order' and 'Red Notice', Hermitage Capital Management
Chelsea Clinton Vice Chair | Clinton Foundation, Clinton Foundation
Chris Smith Award-Winning Medical Virologist | BBC Radio Science Communicator, University of Cambridge
Dambisa Moyo International Economist and Author of Dead Aid | Global Economic Strategy Expert, Versaca Investments- DDDanny Dorling Oxford Professor | Inequality, Demography & Social Change, University of Oxford
David Miliband CEO of International Rescue Committee | Former UK Foreign Secretary
David Olusoga Historian & Presenter | Storytelling the British Empire, University of Manchester
Donna Brazile Democratic Political Strategist | New York Times Bestselling Author
Elif Shafak Award-winning novelist | Author of "The Island of Missing Trees"- EGEvelyn Glennie First full-time solo percussionist | Polar Music Prize laureate who is profoundly deaf
Geoff Mulgan Social Innovator & Policy Advisor | Transforming Systems for the Future, The Young Foundation
Germaine Greer Feminist Icon | Author of The Female Eunuch.jpg%3Fwidth%3D800&w=3840&q=75)
Gordon Brown Former UK Prime Minister | Global Leadership & Emerging Technologies- HCHilary Cottam Social Innovator | Transforming Communities with Technology, Participle
- JBJamie Bartlett Motivational Speaker | Inspiring Teams & Individuals
- JHJohann Hari Social commentator on mental health & addiction | Author of 'Lost Connections' and 'Chasing the Scream'
Jon Sopel Journalist and Broadcaster | Exclusive White House Insights, The News Agents- JDJonathan Drori Author of Around the World in 80 Trees | Eden Project trustee, botanical storyteller, Independent
June Sarpong Award-Winning Author and BBC Diversity Leader | Transforming Workplace Inclusion, BBC (Former Global Director of Creative Diversity)
Linda Yueh Professor of Economics at London Business School | BBC Economics Commentator
Lynda Gratton Professor at London Business School | Future of Work & Organizational Talent, London Business School
Marcus du Sautoy Oxford Professor | Mathematics, Physics & Engineering Innovator, University of Oxford
Margaret Atwood Two-Time Booker Prize Winner | Acclaimed Novelist & Social Activist, Independent- MMMariana Mazzucato Economist | Rethinking capitalism and government's role in innovation
Maryn McKenna Science Journalist | Drug-Resistant Disease Narratives- MHMental Health Mental Health Advocate | Psychology of Wellbeing
- MGMichael Gove Editor; Former Cabinet Minister | The Spectator, The Spectator
Misha Glenny Investigative Journalist | Cybersecurity & Environmental Crime
Nik Gowing BAFTA Winner | Former BBC World News Main Presenter | Founder of Thinking the Unthinkable
Rachel Lowe Board Game Creator & MBE Winner | Transforming Creativity into Business Success, She Who Dares
Richard Dawkins Oxford Professor and Author | Pioneering Evolutionary Biology Insights, University of Oxford
Robert Winston Pioneering fertility researcher and broadcaster | Over 50 years in reproductive medicine- RIRobin Ince Comedian | Science Communicator & Broadcaster
- RWRuby Wax Author & Mental Health Advocate | Transforming Perceptions of Mental Illness
- SCSarah Corbett Social Entrepreneur | Empowering Marginalized Communities, Craftivist Collective
- SEScilla Elworthy Peace Activist | Founder, Oxford Research Group, Oxford Research Group
Shashi Tharoor Former UN Under-Secretary-General | Global Diplomat & Indian Parliamentarian- STSolitaire Townsend Sustainability Strategist | Shifting Mindsets for Climate Action, Futerra
- SHSophie Howe Future Generations Commissioner | Sustainable Policy & Ethics
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones Founder of The Black Farmer | Multi-Million Pound Farming Venture | Former BBC Food Director- WSWilliam Sieghart Entrepreneur | Transforming Business Through Emerging Tech, Metabox
Yassmin Abdel-Magied Engineer and Youth Advocate | 2015 Queensland Young Australian of the Year, Youth Without Borders- AHA. F. Harrold Is this you? Claim →
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Frequently asked
- Who spoke at Hay Festival 2018?
- 713 speakers, including AC Grayling, Adrian Bradshaw, Alastair Campbell, Alice Rawsthorn, and Amol Rajan.
- What did Hay Festival 2018 cover?
- Topics include Social Impact, Storytelling & Narrative, Communication & Influence, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Innovation, and Mental Health & Trauma.
- When and where was Hay Festival 2018?
- May 24, 2018.
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