The Laidlaw Scholars Conference is back, bringing together over 400 scholars from 18 partner universities at Leeds University in Leeds, UK, and Columbia University and Barnard College in New York City, USA.

Join us for an incredible event filled with keynote speeches from inspiring thought leaders, hands-on workshops, and interactive sessions designed to ignite curiosity and collaboration. Connect with a diverse community of scholars who share your passion for making a difference, and take part in lively discussions that will broaden your perspective and fuel your drive to lead with purpose.

More than just an academic gathering, these conferences are about celebrating our shared commitment to discovery, learning, and growth. Whether you are attending in Leeds or New York City, come ready to expand your horizons, build lifelong connections, and be part of a transformative experience.

Watch the video below to get a glimpse of what’s in store:

Curiosity is the driving force behind testing new paths, asking difficult questions, and embracing the unexpected. It compels us to leave cynicism and judgment behind, opening our minds and hearts to new ways of thinking and doing.

By questioning why things are the way they are and considering what if there is a different way, we cultivate the courage to find out and explore. Through curiosity, we challenge the status quo and seek solutions to the world's most pressing problems, leading with integrity and purpose.