Across winter and spring 2026, RSA House are bringing together leading thinkers, cultural figures and public voices for a series of in-person events tackling the ideas shaping our society right now.  Events are free to attend and tickets are available.

EVENT 1: The Observer on AI

05 February 2026 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm GMT
RSA House & livestream via YouTube

AI investment and capability is accelerating globally, with governments racing to build compute capacity and industry valuations reaching into the hundreds of billions. The Observer’s Global AI Index tracks this landscape across 93 countries and is considered the leading international benchmark in this space.

The event includes insights from The Observer’s data team before a broader discussion chaired by Editor-in-Chief James Harding on what this means for policy, innovation and society.

Speakers:
• James Harding (Chair), Editor-in-Chief, The Observer
• Patricia Clarke, Technology Reporter
• Serena Cesareo, Senior Researcher
• Hannah Schuller, Data Reporter & Researcher

More info: https://www.thersa.org/events/2026/02/the-observer-on-ai/
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-observer-on-ai-tickets-1978296951436?aff=oddtdtcreator

EVENT 2: The Future of the BBC

03 February 2026 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm GMT
RSA House & livestream via YouTube

From impartiality and political pressure to shifting digital consumption and debates about purpose and remit, the BBC sits at the heart of ongoing national conversations. This Great Room discussion brings together leading journalists to examine what a renewed and resilient BBC could look like in the years ahead.

Speakers:
• Alan Rusbridger, Journalist & Editor, Prospect Magazine
• Manveen Rana, Journalist & Podcast Host, The Times
• Lewis Goodall, Journalist, Broadcaster (The News Agents) & Author
• Hardeep Matharu, Editor-in-Chief, Byline Times

More info: https://www.thersa.org/events/2026/02/the-future-of-the-bbc/
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-the-bbc-tickets-1978259036030?aff=oddtdtcreator

Information on future events at RSA House can be found here: 

https://www.thersa.org/events/