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Join our editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, and our deputy editor, Edward Carr, for a look back at a momentous 2021. Our panel will provide insight into the biggest themes of the year, from the challenge of the pandemic to the fight against climate change and the rise of geopolitical tensions. They will also discuss developments that were less prominent but deeply significant, and will answer your questions live. Please submit your questions in advance to: [email protected]

Join our sports editors for a behind-the-scenes look at how The Economist provides in-depth sports analysis. They will share their thinking behind some of our most popular sports coverage, from ground breaking research on baseball statistics to why most football managers are overrated. Please submit your questions in advance to: [email protected]

Sharpen your foresight with Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist and editor of The World Ahead, as he explores a provocative vision of the future. Tom will take viewers through his predictions and highlight the big issues and trends to think about in the coming year, including the climate crisis, the rise of China and the future of space travel. Tom will also be taking questions from the audience. Please submit them in advance to: [email protected]

Join The Economist as we report live from COP26 in Glasgow, where world leaders gather at a crucial moment to address the threat of climate change. As the talks unfold our editors will take you behind the scenes to discuss the latest developments on the ground, answer your questions and share their take on what it all means. Please submit your questions in advance to: [email protected]

Join Jon Fasman, the author of our Technology Quarterly about food, and Josie Delap, our International editor and a food columnist for 1843, for a discussion on the future of food. They will discuss the pros and cons of the technological innovations that are transforming the edible world, from cultivated meat to vertical farming. To what extent might these technologies change the way we produce and consume food? Participants are invited to submit their questions to: [email protected]

What’s the future of the office? Join our Senior economics writer and our Global property correspondent for a discussion on the new world of work. They will discuss the big challenges facing bosses and workers as offices re-open, including worker demands for ongoing flexibility, the implications of a “hybrid” workforce for everything from meetings to workplace equity, and what this all means for the design of workspaces. Participants are invited to submit their questions to: [email protected]

Who will succeed Angela Merkel, Germany’s chancellor and Europe’s most powerful politician? As Germany heads to the polls, join The Economist for a discussion of the results, the day after this historic election. Our panel will share their thoughts on what the outcome means for Germany and its position as a leading power in Europe. Participants are invited to submit their questions to: [email protected]

In an exclusive live event, join The Economist’s Environment editor and Briefings editor for an in-depth conversation on climate change. Our panel will probe into the recent findings of the IPCC report which has brought to light the devastating impact human activity has on the planet. They will also look ahead at the upcoming COP26 negotiations and discuss their expectations of this critical conference. Participants are invited to submit their questions to: [email protected]

Join our US editor, John Prideaux, and a panel of Economist journalists for a special event on the future of US power, 20 years on from the 9/11 attacks. They will debate how the atrocity changed America, the legacy of the 9/11 wars and how America's hard power should be used in the next 20 years. Participants are invited to submit their questions to: [email protected]

Join our finance reporters John O'Sullivan, Buttonwood columnist, and Alice Fulwood, Wall Street correspondent, as they reflect on the biggest stories in finance today. Our writers will discuss the workings of financial markets, how best to think about them and what Economist reporters look for when trying to make sense of market movements. Participants are invited to submit their questions to: [email protected]