Fellows Festival 2025 Birmingham

Fellows Festival 2025 will bring together visionary thinkers and experts from diverse fields including culture, media, the arts, public policy, civil society, and business.

Immerse yourself in groundbreaking ideas and be part of driving powerful conversations. Kindle new partnerships and engage directly with bold RSA projects designed to create real-world impact.

Embracing the spirit of connection, regions nationwide and internationally will host local events featuring live-streamed keynotes, dynamic discussions, and region-specific content. With opportunities for collaboration at every level, the festival will bring all participants together, no matter where they are in the world.

What to expect from the Birmingham Fellows Festival event

Join us at the in-person Birmingham Fellows Festival 2025 event on 17 May from 13:00 until 17:30. Discover Fellow-led initiatives from Birmingham, Lincolnshire, and the West Midlands, and explore how we can build more connected, creative, and peaceful communities.

Prepare for a captivating evening of absorbing commentaries and compelling new perspectives as we explore what it truly means to be human.

First, The Big Brum Theatre group will take us on a deep dive into the enchantment of storytelling. Find out how stories build communities, weave shared histories and create a sense of belonging.

Lincolnshire-based Wood for the Trees will challenge the way we solve problems – not in boardrooms, but in the open air. Walking, talking, and thinking amid nature, they’ve created a new approach to problem-solving, finding clarity where walls often create limits.

Finally, Kaleem Hussain FRSA will be asking: “what role do we play in shaping more peaceful local communities?”. We’ll explore how small actions create ripples of lasting change, and, how you can be part of that transformation. Expect deep discussions, unexpected insights, and a space where ideas come alive. Step in, speak up, and help shape what comes next—are you in?

Early bird tickets start from £14 and are available until 09:30 on 31 March (regional variations apply). Standard ticket pricing starts on 31 March, so don’t miss out.

A maximum of two tickets can be bought in one booking. Please note that you will need to supply guest contact details and any dietary allergies or intolerances.

We can’t wait to share the full agenda with you in the coming weeks. Updates will be featured in the Fellows Festival 2025 area on the RSA website.

Dietary requirements

The ticket price includes light refreshments. Dietary requirements will be catered for. You will be asked to provide details of any medical food allergies or intolerances for yourself and any additional ticket holders at the point of booking.

Refund policy

Refunds will be processed up to 10 days prior to the event.

Taking part in RSA in-person events

If you have any questions, or to let us know of any access requirements or reasonable adjustments you require, please email fellowship@rsa.org.uk.

By registering for this event, you consent to receive communications about this event, both before and after, and you agree to the sharing of your name, organisation and title with the Fellow(s) and/or partner organisation(s) hosting this event. If you do not wish this information to be shared, please let us know by emailing fellowship@rsa.org.uk.

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