In 1900, London was the largest and most influential city in the world.Now there are many challengers. Are other cities doing better in developing education, arts and science?

The British Library hosts a series of lectures examining some of the key issues facing London right now. For more debates on the topic including a look at Bankers and Bonuses, the legacy of the Olympics and new technology, click here.

Speakers at this event examining the future of London include:

Speakers:


James Woudhuysen, Professor of Forecasting and Innovation, De Montfort University
Professor Lisa Jardine, Centenary Professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary, University of London
Jude Kelly, Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre
Julie Meyer, founder and chief executive of Ariadne Capital
Peter York, social commentator, writer and broadcaster
Chair: Simon Fanshawe, writer, broadcaster and consultant
 

Book here.