On Wednesday, 18 March, from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm, an evening of thought-provoking conversation will unfold in the event space at Sir Devonshire Square Hotel with the latest instalment of the “Mavericks In…” series – this time turning its attention to one of modern life’s most elusive pursuits: sleep.
Entitled “Mavericks In… Sleep,” the event continues a programme that celebrates curiosity, unconventional thinking and the courage to challenge established ideas. Each edition of the series pairs two trailblazers from different fields to explore a shared fascination, creating a space where contrasting perspectives collide and new ideas emerge.
For this edition, the conversation will centre on what happens when the world slows down and the lights go out. Sleep — once considered a simple biological necessity — has become one of the most debated frontiers in contemporary wellbeing, science and business. From neurological research into insomnia and dreams to the booming global sleep industry, the way people understand and pursue rest is rapidly evolving.
Taking part in the discussion are Anna Persaud, CEO of the internationally recognised sleep and skincare brand This Works, and Guy Leschziner, a leading neurologist and sleep specialist whose research investigates insomnia, dreams and the restless mind.
Together, they will examine the intersection of biology and business, ritual and research. Their conversation will move between the neuroscience behind sleep disorders and the rise of a billion-pound wellness market built around better rest. Along the way, they will explore a central question of the modern sleep movement: are people truly improving how they rest, or simply investing in the promise of it?
Guiding the discussion will be Claire Cohen, journalist at The Times, who will host the evening’s exchange and draw out insights from both speakers as they unpack the cultural, scientific and commercial forces shaping the way people sleep today.
Set within the elegant surroundings of the Sir Devonshire Square Hotel’s dedicated event space, “Mavericks In… Sleep” promises an engaging and illuminating evening – one that explores what it truly means to rest in a world that rarely pauses.
As an added incentive, all ticket holders will automatically be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a complimentary overnight stay at the hotel, offering one lucky guest the opportunity to put the evening’s discussion about rest into practice. (Terms and conditions apply.)
Tickets are priced at £10 and include a welcome drink.
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