Nicola Sturgeon
Former First Minister of Scotland
Festival of Speech 2025
Six World-Class Speakers, One Unmissable Event
On the evening of Tuesday, 9th September, we hosted the very first JLA Festival of Speech – a new event where the leading speakers of today tackle the most pressing topics of our time.
The evening took place at Kings Place, London, and we were joined by six of the most exciting speakers in their respective fields today.
Nicola Sturgeon and Sir James Cleverly discussed the nuances and complexities of our current political landscape, whilst also bringing to light the pressures they each face working in the public sphere.
Jamie Laing reflected powerfully on the lessons in entrepreneurship that shaped his shift from starring on TV to running a successful business.
Rahaf Harfoush unpacked the momentous scope of AI’s impact on both our professional and personal lives.
Richard Ayoade reflected on his processes and perspectives as a cross-disciplinary creative.
The whole event was anchored by the fantastic Louise Minchin, who wove a golden thread between each of the sessions.
