FTL 2025 Programme
28-30 July 2025, Cumberland Lodge, Windsor
The 2025 summer school invites high school students into conversation with academics, policy makers, and industry leaders in law, healthcare, technology, financial services about the challenges facing their generation.
Learning will take place in workshop-style settings, with delegates hearing from the experts before collaborating on practical tasks based on real-world scenarios in their fields. Delegates will also chair panel discussions, interview experts, present to their peers, and participate in roundtable discussion.
About Cumberland Lodge
Cumberland Lodge is the former official residence of the Ranger of Windsor Great Park, an office currently held by His Majesty King Charles III. It is now an educational charity that exists to empower young people to lead the conversation around social division. It regularly plays host to university departments, legal and medical training bodies, and many other public and private sector organisations.
Full-board accomodation
Full-board accommodation is provided on site. Each room is equipped with an en-suite bathroom and Wi-Fi. Delegates will be paired up with a roommate based on their interests, providing the opportunity for further discussion and lasting friendships. While we encourage delegates to share rooms, single rooms may be available on request.
Speakers & workshops
A full list of of speakers and workshops will be provided in due course. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to, the following:-
- Morality in the metaverse
- AI and the future of work
- The behavioural science of climate change
- Blockchain and the future of finance
- ESG and the social responsibility of multinationals
- Privacy and big data
- Facial recognition and algorithm bias
- Democracy and deep fakes
- Data justice
Programme size
Space is limited to twenty places, so delegates will get the chance to see up close how today's thought leaders approach the issues that matter to them.
Bookings
Entry is by application only, please visit our Apply page to find out more or contact via info@futurethoughtleaders.co.uk with any questions.
Travel
Cumberland Lodge is a 25-minute taxi ride from Heathrow airport and a 50-minute drive from central London. The nearest train station is Egham. Help with transfers for international delegates is available on request.
