Let's Talk: the power of conversations to impact social change

Conversations are powerful

They bring people together, bridge divides and inspire action - but can they move the political needle?

That's the question at the heart of our upcoming report, 'Let's Talk: the evidence for the power of conversations to bring about social change'. 

It brings together learning from peer reviewed academic research and expert insights from organisations who put conversations at the heart of their strategy and campaigns including Mind, Who is Your Neighbour? and The Belong Network. 

The report's findings are clear: Conversations, held skilfully, are an incredibly powerful campaign tool, and, as we face big challenges that depend on us coming together, the need for them has never been greater. 

This event is for:

• Campaigners, on any issue, looking for fresh tactics.
• Funders who support campaigns for social change.
• Political strategists who want to build support for ideas, policies and programmes.

Join us to:

• Find out why conversations should be a key part of your campaign strategy.
• Discover the key ingredients for an impactful conversation.
• Learn how and why conversations create the conditions for people to change their minds on all kinds of topics.

Your hosts:

• Alex Evans - executive director of Larger Us, who commissioned the report.
• Claire Brown - deputy director of Larger Us, and lead on the Let's Talk Climate training programme.
• Ben Margolis, campaign strategist and host of the Curious Conversations Impact Group (CCIG)

Our expert speakers:

• Luisa Melloh - author of the report, and a social scientist specialising in climate change and migration. 
• Prof Rebecca Willis - leading researcher on public engagement and climate policy at the University of Manchester.

Alex, Claire, Ben, Luisa and Rebecca will also take part in a Q&A to answer your burning questions!

We can't wait to see you there :-)

** The full report will be released on the day of the event.**