Hosted at The Observer Newsroom at 22 Berners Street,The Review offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the stories shaping our world. Each month, Observer journalists sit down with special guests to unpack the biggest headlines, dive into breaking news, and spark insightful conversations.

Doors open from 6pm, in conversation from 6:30.

We kindly ask for a £10 deposit to secure your spot – you’ll receive a full refund when you attend, or if you cancel your ticket at least 2 days before the event takes place. If not, your deposit will be donated to our charity partner Magic Breakfast, helping provide nutritious food to children who need it most. So, it’s win-win – join us for a rejuvenating session or contribute to a good cause.

About The Observer Panel

Giles Whittell, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, The Observer Giles Whittell is Deputy Editor-in-Chief at The Observer, having previously been an Editor and Partner at Tortoise Media. Prior to joining Tortoise, Giles held multiple positions at The Times, most recently as Chief Leader Writer, and before that as Washington Bureau Chief (1999-2002), and US West Coast Correspondent (1993-1999). He has authored five books, including Bridge of Spies, a New York Times bestselling account of the Cold War spy swap.

Barney Macintyre, Business News Editor, The Observer Barney Macintyre is a business reporter for The Observer and the author of the Boardroom Sensemaker newsletter. He previously covered business and environment for Tortoise.

Patricia Clarke, Technology Reporter, The Observer Patricia Clarke reports on the ways emerging technologies are reshaping lives, business and power. Her work has earned multiple accolades, including a 2024 Wincott Award for her investigation into boardroom battles at OpenAI.

This September, we’re joined by journalist and broadcaster Moya Lothian-McLean.

Moya Lothian-McLean is a journalist and broadcaster. She's currently an associate editor at Mill Media and a contributing Opinion writer for The New York Times. She also co-hosts the hit weekly podcast If I Speak, with Ash Sarkar.

These tickets are available exclusively for Fora members. Tickets for Observer readers and the general public will go on sale in mid-August - so be sure to keep an eye out should you want to bring a guest!

Can’t make it in person? Digital streaming tickets will also be available from 18th August.

*Please note that filming/photography will be taking place on site for the duration of this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our website. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let the Fora team know on arrival to the event.