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RGS Explore Weekend speakers and facilitators

Meet the world-leading experts who generously share insights and advice from their deep involvement in geographical exploration.

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Session Chair

Felicity Aston

Felicity is an author, speaker and student research scientist. In 2012 she became the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica. It was a journey of 1,744km that took 59 days to complete and which gave her a place in the book of Guinness World Records.

Communicating your discoveries

Leon McCarron

Leon is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and explorer from Northern Ireland. He is known for long-distance expeditions and immersive multimedia storytelling.

Session chair

Niall McCann

Niall is a Fellow and former Trustee of the Royal Geographical Society, National Geographic Explorer, conservationist, and broadcaster, with a particular interest in humankind’s relationship with nature.

Chair

Paul Rose

Paul Rose is a renowned explorer, environmentalist and broadcaster.

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Two speakers on a stage at the RGS expedition and fieldwork festival. A slideshow with tips on how to be mindful during expeditions is projected on the wall behind them.