Speakers

Location

One Moorgate Place
London

Date

Tuesday 10th February 2026

Time

8:30 - 10:00am

Hear Rory Stewart & Kirsty Wark discuss the key geopolitical forces shaping 2026 – from conflict and climate to AI and economics.

On the morning of Tuesday 10th February we gathered to hear geopolitical powerhouse Rory Stewart in conversation with award-winning journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark as they explored the big geopolitical themes, events and influences shaping our world in 2026. From conflict to climate, AI to economics, Rory delved into the key issues affecting policy and strategy today and what could be in store for the year to come.

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Speakers

Kirsty Wark

Kirsty Wark

Presenter & Journalist
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Kirsty Wark

Kirsty was Newsnight's longest-serving presenter, fronting the flagship news and debate shop for 30 years, but her presenting credits extend from hard news to arts and culture to a food quiz and documentaries on womanhood and what makes modern Scotland. She's interviewed prime ministers, presidents and artists, reported from the scene of major events, and appeared on Celebrity MasterChef title, Have I Got News For You, and Absolutely Fabulous, and is also one of Scotland’s leading independent programme makers.

 
Rt Hon Rory Stewart

Rt Hon Rory Stewart

Academic, Former Politician & Diplomat, The Rest is Politics
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Rt Hon Rory Stewart

Before serving as a cabinet minister, Rory governed two Iraqi provinces, set up a charity, trekked across Afghanistan, and lectured at Harvard. Now a writer, academic, and leading political commentator, together with Alastair Campbell he hosts The Rest is Politics.
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