The lineup
Who spoke at Hay Festival 2023?
The full announced lineup for Hay Festival 2023. Names without a full profile are open to claim.
AC Grayling Philosopher and author | One of the most influential thinkers of the modern day
Alastair Campbell Communications Strategist | Campaigning for Change, Mental Health Advocacy, The Rest is Politics
Bear Grylls Mt. Everest Summiteer & Survival Expert | Host of Global Adventure Series- CGColin Grant Cognitive Neuroscientist | The Science of Creativity & Innovation, University of Sussex
- DLDaniel Lismore Fashion Innovator | Transforming Self-Expression Through Art & Design
David Olusoga Historian & Presenter | Storytelling the British Empire, University of Manchester- DWDavid Wengrow Archaeologist | Revealing the unexpected complexity of ancient human societies
Elif Shafak Award-winning novelist | Author of "The Island of Missing Trees"George Monbiot Environmental writer and rewilding advocate | Ecological restoration and political narrative change
Jack Edwards Creator | Inklings, Inklings
Margaret Atwood Two-Time Booker Prize Winner | Acclaimed Novelist & Social Activist, Independent- MMMariana Mazzucato Economist | Rethinking capitalism and government's role in innovation
- MPMike Parkinson Mike Parkinson
Misha Glenny Investigative Journalist | Cybersecurity & Environmental Crime
Nighat Arif NHS GP | Women's Health and Diversity Champion, NHS
Paul Johnson Provost of Queens College Oxford | Economics, ESG & Climate Expert, Queens College Oxford
Ranulph Fiennes Explorer & Adventurer | First to Cross Both Polar Ice Caps
Robert Peston ITV Political Editor | Covering UK Politics & Economics, ITV- RIRobin Ince Comedian | Science Communicator & Broadcaster
- RMRobin Morgan Feminist Activist | Pioneering Women's Rights
- RWRuby Wax Author & Mental Health Advocate | Transforming Perceptions of Mental Illness
- STSolitaire Townsend Sustainability Strategist | Shifting Mindsets for Climate Action, Futerra
Tim Peake First British ESA Astronaut | International Space Station Mission Leader, European Space Agency (ESA)
Tori James First Welsh Woman on Everest | Peak Performance Leadership Speaker
Will Gompertz BBC Arts Editor | Creativity, Innovation, and the Creative Process, BBC- WSWilliam Sieghart Entrepreneur | Transforming Business Through Emerging Tech, Metabox
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Frequently asked
- Who spoke at Hay Festival 2023?
- 433 speakers, including AC Grayling, Alastair Campbell, Bear Grylls, Colin Grant, and Daniel Lismore.
- What did Hay Festival 2023 cover?
- Topics include Creative Thinking, Innovation, Climate Action & Net Zero, Creativity, Economics & Society, and Endurance & Adventure.
- When and where was Hay Festival 2023?
- May 25, 2023.
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