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WELCOME ADDRESS
https://www.battleofideas.org.uk/session/battle-of-ideas-festival/

The twentieth annual Battle of Ideas festival will open with a Welcome Address.

Why we need Battle of Ideas festival 2025
In advance the weekend at Church House Westminster, see Alastair Donald and Ella Whelan on ‘Why we need Battle of Ideas festival 2025’ here.

Speakers
Ben Delo
entrepreneur, mathematician and philanthropist

Alastair Donald
co-convenor, Battle of Ideas festival; convenor, Living Freedom; organiser, European Free Speech Network

Chair
Claire Fox
director, Academy of Ideas; independent peer, House of Lords; author, I STILL Find That Offensive!