Join Economist journalists on Saturday October 5th for the
second annual Open Future Festival. Held in three cities—
Hong Kong, Manchester and Chicago—this is a chance for
people from across the ideological spectrum to debate vital
issues on the future of open societies.
The festival will cover free speech and free trade; the
environment and inequality; the rise of populism and anxiety
over the algorithmic society, and much more.
Come along for a day of discussions, debates and exhibitions,
immersive experiences and the chance to make connections
with hundreds of festival goers.
For more information visit Economist.com/festival
A day of ideas,
insights and inspiration
Hong Kong
On trade, technology
and China’s ambitions
Speakers include: Neha Dixit,
James Crabtree, Daniel Fung,
Thanathorn JuangroongruangkitManchester
On populism, the environment
and tackling inequality
Speakers include: Mark Carney,
Guy Standing, Grace Blakeley,
Natasha Devon, Nimco AliChicago
On tolerance, free speech
and fairer capitalism
Speakers include: Mellody Hobson,
Patrick Collison, Suzanne Nossel,
Sarah Alvarez, Raghuram Rajan