The most radical thinkers, makers & performers create an immersive experience of what the world might be like over the next few decades. Speakers include Amir Taaki, Ian Brown and Edward Snowden.

This event, produced by the UK’s innovation foundation Nesta , is not designed as a traditional static conference but as a multi format event which gives visitors ample opportunity to take self-guided journeys. The programme will span discussion, performances, installations and interactive experiences. Attendees will be engaged as active participants, informed and challenged to explore and formulate their own vision of the future.

The inaugural FutureFest was held in east London over the weekend of 28-29 September 2013. The event was staged to help complement Nesta’s work as a research body, investor and programme funder as well as a producer of world-class events.

14-15 March 2015

Confirmed speakers include:

Speakers already confirmed are: Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower; Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, lawyer; Amir Taaki, opensource developer and founder of Darkwallet; and Owen Jones, author and columnist, plus the latest confirmed speakers listed below:

Jon Ronson, author of The Psychopath Test and The Men Who Stare at Goats, will be speaking on artificial intelligence, social media and public shaming.
 
Musician Matthew Herbert, who has worked with Bjork and Dizzee Rascal to name but a few, will be presenting CountryX – a new country that is defined by its principles instead of its physical location. At FutureFest it’s opening its borders and is looking for citizens inspired by common ideals with one simple aim: to change the world.
 
Sweetshop of the Future, a tasting experience by chocolatier Paul A Young and food futurologist Morgaine Gaye will showcase new trends in confectionary.
 
Best-selling author of Capital and Whoops!: Why everyone owes everyone and no one can pay, John Lanchester will be decoding the global language of money. 

See the full programme here.