Who Rules The World? Trump, Tech and the Fight for the Future

Schedule

Wed Oct 15 2025 at 06:15 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Montpellier Gardens | Cheltenham, EN

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CyNam supports Cheltenham LitFest’s Who Rules the World? with David Runciman & Bruno Maçães, exploring power, AI, and 21st-century ideas.
About this Event

CyNam is proud to support The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival event Who Rules The World? Trump, Tech and the Fight for the Future. David Runciman is joined by politician, journalist and philosopher Bruno Maçães for a live episode of Past Present Future, the history of ideas podcast. From America vs. China to democracy vs. Elon Musk, where does real power lie in the 21st century?

Together, they ask which are the most dangerous fault lines in our world: fights over territory, money, ideology, or AI capabilities we can’t even imagine. Special guest to be announced. The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is part of Cheltenham Festivals, an arts charity that creates experiences which bring joy, spark curiosity, connect communities and inspire change.

Your ticket also includes exclusive access to The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival event VIP Networking Lounge. Enjoy a complimentary drink and nibbles while connecting with peers in an informal setting, before heading into the Literature Festival panel session: Who Rules The World? Trump, Tech and the Fight for the Future

Please note: Tickets for this event are non-refundable. 100% of proceeds from CyNam’s ticket sales will be donated to Cheltenham Festivals. This year, the charity is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a mission to provide 80,000 children with access to arts and culture, and your donation will directly support this important goal.


Agenda

🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:40 PM
VIP Networking

Info: Location: VIP Lounge in Monpellier Gardens at the The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Cheltenham


🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Who Rules The World? Trump, Tech and the Fight for the Future

Info: Location: The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall


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Montpellier Gardens, 24 Montpellier Spa Road, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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