Ideas

After supporting over 2,400 events for 1,200 clients with 806 speakers, presenters and performers in 2025, we’re now looking ahead at what will be driving demand throughout 2026: applied AI, geopolitics, leadership… Read full article.

For the fourth and final session of JLA’s inaugural Festival of Speech, we were thrilled to welcome comedian, actor, writer and director Richard Ayoade to the stage. As a multi-disciplinary creator, whose… Read full article.

JLA was delighted to welcome digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush for the penultimate session of the first-ever Festival of Speech. Rahaf, whose work explores the critical and ever-changing intersection between technology and culture,… Read full article.

JLA had the pleasure of hosting entrepreneur and media personality Jamie Laing onstage for the second session of the Festival of Speech. Best known as the co-founder of confectionery brand Candy Kittens,… Read full article.

First to the stage last Tuesday at JLA’s inaugural Festival of Speech were Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon and Former Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, for an in-depth… Read full article.

October’s rolling around again, which importantly means one thing: Black History Month is almost here. Up and down the UK, companies and councils will be turning their attention to celebrating the incredible… Read full article.

The coronavirus pandemic in 2020 was a seismic global event. It plunged whole societies into temporary chaos, and affected everyone’s lives in different ways. Mine too. I had joined the Department of… Read full article.

Good leaders know they can’t always predict the future. Great leaders know they don’t have to. I’ve spent my career building and backing ideas that seemed impossible at the time. From the… Read full article.

After an electric tournament and an unforgettable final, the Lionesses have done it – England are European champions. Again. They did it the hard way, with all three knockout games going to… Read full article.

Lord (kim) Darroch speaking at a JLA Speakers Breakfast event. I spent forty-five years in the British Diplomatic Service: four decades of rich experiences and extraordinary memories. To pick out some highlights,… Read full article.

At JLA, we’ve seen an increase in demand for speakers across several strategic areas. Our booking data reveals that geopolitical speaker requests have grown by 350%, AI expert bookings have increased by… Read full article.

Music has the power to transform the mood of any event, whether that’s at an awards ceremony, your office Christmas/Summer party or a conference afterparty. We are lucky to work with some… Read full article.

With turmoil in the Middle East the likes of which we haven’t seen in decades, it’s vital all companies and organisations understand the potential trajectory and scenarios currently playing out. The short… Read full article.

In my twenties, stress was such a constant presence that it became woven into my every day. I didn’t question it, feeling anxious, distracted, overwhelmed, low in mood, racing thoughts – it… Read full article.

Throughout my career at Google, I’ve come to realise that innovation isn’t born in a vacuum. It doesn’t happen just because someone in the corner office says it’s important or because a… Read full article.

Leadership and management are often used interchangeably, but while they share some similarities, they are fundamentally different concepts that play distinct roles in the success of a business. Understanding the difference between… Read full article.

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a business necessity. Companies that fail to innovate risk growing stagnant or failing in a fast-paced and ever-evolving global market. Whether you’re a start-up aiming to… Read full article.

Last Thursday, behind the grand doors of One Moorgate Place in Central London, JLA Speakers had the pleasure of hosting another brilliant Speakers Breakfast, marking our second of the year. Each breakfast… Read full article.

News of cyber attacks on major UK retailers reminds us that every business needs to be alert to the constantly evolving digital threat. State actors, online groups and individuals are continually seeking (and finding)… Read full article.

The world of events is constantly evolving, and so are the types of session that our conference speakers are being asked to deliver. We asked the JLA team to break down the… Read full article.