Previous Conversations | One Question

Is performance fuelling polarisation?
Does Governance serve society?
Are we addicted to comfort?
Is leadership just a form of generosity?
Is empathic leadership a reality?

March, 2023
Is education the answer?

September, 2022

In 2022 following a hiatus during the pandemic One Question returned to ask, is education the answer? in real life to answer, is education the answer?

What opportunity or responsibility does business have to educate society?
Does purpose really drive profit?

May, 2019

Our 2019 annual member conversation asked, does purpose really drive profit? Hosted at The Ned, London, the full day conversation included individual and organisational perspectives in media, politics, sustainability, military, advertising and brand. One Question explored whether purpose and profitability should be balanced or are intrinsically linked.
Has technology enhanced or damaged our experiences?

July, 2018

The 2018 member event took place at Notting Hill’s Electric Cinema in West London. The full-day event saw members from companies including, LinkedIn, Coco de Mer, Rankin, The Victoria & Albert Museum, Kantar International, IBM, CALM debate and discuss our 2018 question, has technology enhanced or damaged our experiences?
Can you really trust technology?

May, 2017

2017’s member event posed the one question; Can we really trust technology? Pixar, Twitter, IBM, Goldsmiths University, Coca Cola, YouGov, The Business of Fashion and the White House took to the stage to explore answers and insights to this years question.
How do we successfully marry technology and humanity?

November, 2016

In 2016 One Question launched with; How do we successfully marry technology and humanity? Experts from Ogilvy, Nissan, Sony Music, The Pool, The BBC, PwC and more joined us for our first year.

If TED Talks and Vanity Fair were to have a love child.

Jeremy Waite, IBM

Probably the best conversation I’ve had this year.

James Whatley, Lego

One Question was one of the highlights of my year. In a world of fast-paced sound bites flying around the social ether, it presented itself as an oasis of calm and reflection. By focusing on one question answered from various angles it moved the audience from their usual distractions to a far more stately pace, where depth replaced breadth. In short, I loved it.

Fred Bolza, New Soil

One Question is the conversation that has stuck in my mind over the last year. The focus of the day leads to a depth of interrogation and contrast of answers that leave you to feel intellectually satisfied – which is very rarely the case with other events.

Bruce Daisley, Workplace Culture

One Question, it’s speakers and attendees were inspirational, emotional, and enlightening. It was truly an amazing experience.

Matthew Luhn, Formerly Pixar

One Question is both return on investment and indulgence.

Cara Delaney, Bloomberg

One Question is a fantastic forum for delving deeply into issues and topics vital for today's leaders and for connecting with intelligent people who offer provocative perspectives on those issues.

Marshall Manson