Ideas That Will Change the World

G16 Lecture Theatre
Sir Alexander Fleming Building, Imperial College London
Curious to know what the next big thing in science is?
 
Find out what breakthroughs being developed at Imperial College London could transform our lives—or even the world—in the years and decades ahead.
 
Three leading scientists take to the stage to argue that their research represents the biggest fundamental shift in science. This year’s talks explore: how we might radically rethink pain by harnessing the body’s own pain‑relief systems; how diseases could be reclassified through their underlying molecular signatures; and how ultra‑thin materials with remarkable electrical and magnetic properties may underpin future electronic and quantum technologies.
 
But there’s a twist: these are science talks with a competitive edge.
You, the audience, hold the power. Ask tough questions, challenge the presenters, and cast your vote to decide who will be crowned the winner.