Subscriber-only live events

As Russian aggression against Ukraine escalates, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, will be joined by the defence editor and Russia editor for a live discussion about what might happen next, the implications for security in Europe—and the global repercussions.

Join The Economist’s finance correspondents as they answer your questions live about what's happening in the crypto market. They will discuss the future of broader blockchain technologies and what regulation could mean for the world of decentralised finance. Is it all merely speculation or is it here to stay?

Sharpen your pencils ahead of this subscriber-exclusive event with KAL, The Economist’s editorial cartoonist. He will take viewers behind the scenes in his studio to discuss his method and show how his weekly cartoons take shape. Attendees will be treated to a short drawing workshop and have a chance to join KAL in learning to sketch famous politicians. KAL would welcome special requests for politicians.

After decades in retreat, the state is back in business. From growth in regulation --on competition policy, climate, worker rights and much else– to a renewed zeal for industrial policy, governments around the world are becoming bossier with regard to the private sector. Join our panel for an exploration of this new state interventionism and its potential consequences, for countries and companies, as well as workers and shareholders. This event is tied to Jan’s special report and there will be the opportunity to pose questions directly to our panel.

Join our editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, and our deputy editor, Edward Carr, for a look back at a momentous 2021. Our panel will provide insight into the biggest themes of the year, from the challenge of the pandemic to the fight against climate change and the rise of geopolitical tensions. They will also discuss developments that were less prominent but deeply significant, and will answer your questions live.

Join our sports editors for a behind-the-scenes look at how The Economist provides in-depth sports analysis. They will share their thinking behind some of our most popular sports coverage, from ground breaking research on baseball statistics to why most football managers are overrated.

Sharpen your foresight with Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist and editor of The World Ahead, as he explores a provocative vision of the future. Tom will take viewers through his predictions and highlight the big issues and trends to think about in the coming year, including the climate crisis, the rise of China and the future of space travel. Tom will also be taking questions from the audience.

Join The Economist as we report live from COP26 in Glasgow, where world leaders gather at a crucial moment to address the threat of climate change. As the talks unfold our editors will take you behind the scenes to discuss the latest developments on the ground, answer your questions and share their take on what it all means.

Join Jon Fasman, the author of our Technology Quarterly about food, and Josie Delap, our International editor and a food columnist for 1843, for a discussion on the future of food. They will discuss the pros and cons of the technological innovations that are transforming the edible world, from cultivated meat to vertical farming. To what extent might these technologies change the way we produce and consume food?

What’s the future of the office? Join our Senior economics writer and our Global property correspondent for a discussion on the new world of work. They will discuss the big challenges facing bosses and workers as offices re-open, including worker demands for ongoing flexibility, the implications of a “hybrid” workforce for everything from meetings to workplace equity, and what this all means for the design of workspaces.