John Kampfner with Paula O’Rourke. Braver New World: What’s Going Right in a World Going Wrong

Can societies really solve the biggest challenges of our age? Award-winning journalist, broadcaster and bestselling author John Kampfner argues that they can – if we are prepared to look beyond our own borders.

In Braver New World, Kampfner travels from Japan to Taiwan, Finland, Austria and Morocco to discover how different countries are tackling issues that affect us all: housing, healthcare, education, ageing populations and climate change. These are not idealised utopias, but places where practical, imaginative solutions are already making a difference. Along the way he asks why Britain so often overlooks ideas that have proved successful elsewhere.

Drawing on decades of experience reporting from around the world, Kampfner combines compelling storytelling with sharp political insight to offer a refreshingly hopeful perspective. At a time when public debate can feel dominated by division and pessimism, he makes the case for curiosity, courage and a willingness to learn from others.

This thought-provoking event will explore what works, what doesn’t, and whether Britain has the confidence to embrace new ideas. It is an inspiring conversation about how we might build a braver future.