Everyone has an opinion. The Battle of Ideas London Debate is a huge festival event inviting Londoners to speak out on a range of prevalent issues, touching on social issues, culture and more. Freedom of speech is a gift, and at Battle of Ideas all are welcome to present their views in an open, enthusiastic forum at the Royal College of Art.

A festival of debates
Over 70 separate debates will be taking place throughout the Battle of Ideas London Debate weekend, featuring over 200 speakers in London. Visitors can hear the pros and cons of a wide variety of contentious issues in an open series of lively discussions.

Current affairs
Global politics continue to spiral in complication and relevance to our everyday lives, with events in recent years bringing the ramifications of world politics ever closer to home. The Battle of Ideas London Debate will touch on a range of important issues including the future of Iraq, terrorism, religion and surveillance technology.

Free speech at the Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art will be home to all debates during the Battle of Ideas London Debate weekend. With so many controversial topics on the roster you can expect energetic discussions and clashing views, all in the name of free speech.

Key events
Keynote debates include Myspace Generation, Iraq: What now for the War on Terror?, Ethical Foreign Policy After Blair, Should Art Change The World, and China's Future. There are also a selection of sessions relating to health, education, literature, science, technology, design, philosophy, sport and more.

New for 2008
The Battle of Ideas London Debate is presented by the Institute of Ideas in conjunction with The Times. Last year’s event was a highlight, sell out occasion on London’s cultural calendar and the 2008 debate is expected to be just as big an affair. Tickets are in demand for a chance to get involved and get vocal.

The Battle of Ideas London Debate takes place at the Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, from Saturday 1st November – Sunday 2nd November 2008. Nearest tube: High Street Kensington, Gloucester Road, South Kensington.

Tickets range from £10.00 - £80.00. For further information and booking call 020 7269 9220 or email battle@instituteofideas.com . For full listings, click on the link below.

Battle of Ideas Official Site

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