Hay Festival 2022
6 speakers
Hay Festival 2022: 6 speakers across 6 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Elif Shafak, David Olusoga, and Lemn Sissay.
Speaker Lineup

David OlusogaKeynoteHistorian & Presenter | Storytelling the British Empire
documentary storytellingrepresentation allyshipworld history
documentary storytellingrepresentation allyshipworld history
Also at: How To Academy · Aspen Ideas Festival

Elif ShafakKeynoteAward-winning novelist | Author of "The Island of Missing Trees"
belonging inclusion culturesocial justice equitystorytelling narrative
belonging inclusion culturesocial justice equitystorytelling narrative
Also at: How To Academy · Countdown · TEDGlobal>NYC
George MonbiotKeynoteEnvironmental writer and rewilding advocate | Ecological restoration and political narrative change
Also at: How To Academy · TEDSummit · TED

Lemn SissayKeynoteAward-Winning Playwright | Athletic Performance Insights
building personal brandcreative thinkinghigh performance habits
Also at: TEDxHousesOfParliament
building personal brandcreative thinkinghigh performance habits
Also at: TEDxHousesOfParliament
Mariana MazzucatoKeynoteEconomist | Rethinking capitalism and government's role in innovation
innovation mindsetpolicy regulationpublic sector innovation
innovation mindsetpolicy regulationpublic sector innovation
Also at: How To Academy · TED · TEDSummit

Nicola SturgeonKeynoteFormer First Minister of Scotland | Climate & Policy Advocate
climate action net zeroinclusive leadershipleading through change
climate action net zeroinclusive leadershipleading through change
Also at: Countdown Summit · TED · TEDSummit
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