WHAT'S ON: DAY BY DAY
FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY
NEW – A pre-Festival afternoon devoted to our Learning Programme:
- Practical learning and networking opportunities at the highest level.
- Led by a Landmark speaker and leading professional organisations.
- Suitable for hobbyists, semi-professionals and career-builders.
- You can choose to improve your travel photography or travel writing.
- Highly structured programme runs 2-630 pm.
PHOTOGRAPHY LEARNING PROGRAMME
Fast-track your creative and commercial success:
- INSIDE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY Introductory discussion with working professionals from the Royal Photographic Society.
- LANDMARK WORKSHIP WITH COLIN PRIOR One of the world's
leading outdoor photographers, renowned for his breathtaking images of
the planet's wildest places, shares practical advice and inspiration.
- MEET THE EDITORS Panel discussion and question session with distinguished photography editors from the national press.
- NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Specific breaks allow you to meet and talk with the experts.
WRITING LEARNING PROGRAMME
Get the inside take on how to create and publish your stories:
- INSIDE TRAVEL WRITING Introductory discussion with working professionals from the British Guild of Travel Writers.
- LANDMARK WORKSHIP WITH CHRIS STEWART The bestselling travel book writer, much loved for his funny accounts of life in a ruined farm in Andalucia, shares practical advice and inspiration.
- MEET THE EDITORS Panel discussion and question session with distinguished travel editors from the national press.
- NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Specific breaks allow you to meet and talk with the experts.
SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY
LANDMARK LECTURES
Special hour-long presentations by the living legends of travel:
- BENEDICT ALLEN, inspiring adventurer and film-maker.
- FRANS LANTING, one of the world's top wilderness/wildlife photographer.
- FERGAL KEANE, acclaimed foreign correspondent.
- JAN MORRIS, grande dame of travel writing.
WATCHING THE WORLD
Experts and seasoned travellers discuss fascinating regions of the world:
- THE LAST FRONTIERS – the challenges that remain for true travellers.
- AMAZING AFRICA – a celebration of people, music and wildlife.
GUEST CURATORS
Top creative agencies offer their take on the current issues:
- GRANTA LITERARY MAGAZINE on new voices in travel writing.
- MAGNUM PHOTO AGENCY on reporting the world through the camera.
SOLO SPOTS
Readings and slideshows with this season's authors and photographers.
SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY
LANDMARK LECTURES
Special hour-long presentations by the living legends of travel:
- DON McCULLIN, world's greatest living photojournalist.
- DERVLA MURPHY, iconic travel author.
- CHRIS STEWART, bestselling funny travel writer.
- CAROL BECKWITH AND ANGELA FISHER, acclaimed photographers of African tribes.
WATCHING THE WORLD
Experts and seasoned travellers discuss fascinating regions of the world:
- RISING EAST – an inside look at India and China.
- THE NEW EUROPE – fresh destinations in a changing continent.
GUEST CURATORS
Top creative agencies offer their take on the current issues:
- ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY PHOTOGRAPHY on the digital future.
- ELAND BOOKS on the future of travel writing.
SOLO SPOTS
Readings and slideshows with this season's authors and photographers.
Tickets can be bought for each day and give you access to all public sessions.
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ALL-DAY FEATURES
Throughout Saturday and Sunday you can enjoy:
Creative tutorials
Discuss your creative work one-to-one with a professional (booking required)
Special curators
Presentations by top creative agencies
Photographic exhibitions
Displays from top travel photographers
The RGS Collection
Personal possessions from the great travellers of history displayed and discussed by an RGS curator
Travel films
Drop-in cinema showing travel documentaries modern and historical
Commercial exhibition
Browse and buy from leading companies in publishing, travel and more
Exclusive access
To our historic venue, the headquarters of the Royal Geographical Society
Book signings
Get your books signed in person by festival speakers, at our dedicated Stanfords book stand
Social hub
Mingle and meet with fellow travellers at our two cafes in the beautiful Hall and Old Map Room
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