WeAreWaterloo

UPCOMING TALKS
October 2024: Health Crisis or Hype? Join the conversation on Ultra-Processed Foods

In honor of World Food Day 2024, we’re hosting a super-charged, lively panel discussion that you won’t want to miss! Dive into the world of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and learn how to navigate the ever-evolving food landscape with us.

Date: Wednesday 16 October
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: 35-41 Lower Marsh, SE1 7R (signposted Christian Aid building)

PREVIOUS TALKS

1. The Last Straw: Trash Talk
March 2019
Held at The Young Vic
A panel discussion with female sustainability influencers (to inspire Londoners to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle).

2. Sobriety over Hangxiety
June 2019
Held at The Young Vic
A panel discussion with some of the UK’s leading sober and ‘sober-curious’ influencers (to educate guests about the benefits of this increasing trend)

3. 14% Creative
October 2019
Held at Platform
A panel discussion with young black creatives (to address the lack of diversity within London’s creative industries).

4. Picture This
October 2021
Held at 26 Leake Street
A panel discussion with established black creatives (to discuss the challenges they faced and are facing in their career development)

5. Making Space for Women
March 2022
Held at 26 Leake Street
A panel discussion with female talent from the built environment (to explore how to make more space for women within the industry).

6. Fashion has No Gender
Sept 2022
Held at Morley Gallery
A panel discussion with influential young artists and designers (to explore gender identity and self-expression within the context of fashion).

7. The Importance of Creativity in Placemaking
March 2023
Held at 26 Leake Street
A panel discussion with local cultural experts (to explore the role that creativity plays in ensuring neighbourhoods thrive)

8. Pride & Prejudice

June 2023
Held at St John’s Church
A panel discussion with representatives from the Catholic, Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith groups (to explore the complex relationship between faith and sexuality).

9. My Fantasy Valentines
Feb 2024
Held at The Glitch (and Honour clothing)
A panel discussion with some of the most influential voices in the world of sex and relationships (to boost even the most vanilla of sex lives)

Dreamers, innovators, disruptors and free thinkers have laid claim to Waterloo for centuries, and this distinctive corner of South-East London remains known for its community spirit and defiance. Global corporations rub shoulders with pop-up studios and late-night bars, bringing diverse audiences to a destination that dares to be different.

At WeAreWaterloo, we want to support the people and businesses that give the neighbourhood its edge – whilst encouraging those from further afield to come and experience what we’re all about. In 2019, we launched a panel discussion series to provide a space to ask difficult questions. By facilitating thought-provoking conversations, we opened meaningful dialogues and fostered deeper connections.

Five years later, ‘Waterloo Behind the Scenes’ panellists (who include a mixture of local and industry experts) continue to delve into topical societal issues, share practical life hacks, and offer varied perspectives to help educate and inspire. Attendees are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone, consider new ideas, meet different types of people, and expand their horizons.

By gaining fresh insights (which might challenge their current opinions), guests should leave feeling empowered to engage more actively with the complexities of modern life. These (affordable) weekday evening talks are held in a different Waterloo location each time. They include a free drink on arrival, and the bar stays open afterwards to encourage further chats between panellists and guests.

Ready to see things differently?
Join us at our next ‘Waterloo Behind the Scenes’.

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‘Waterloo Behind the Scenes’ is produced by local resident and founder of WRB Studio, Sarah Sepahi.