Weekend of Mistakes

Following the sell-out success of last year’s event, the Weekend of Mistakes (WoM) returns to Hay Castle, 21st–23rd March 2025.

Join our panels of super-informed expert speakers for explorations of the ‘ups’ and (especially) the ‘downs’ of financial history, discussions on today’s major economic questions, and their effect on the world of investment. We’ll be telling the story of ‘Money: How it Changed the World,’ thinking about ‘Gross National Happiness’ as a measure of economic success, and wondering how to fix Britain.

If you’re interested in economics, politics, history, investment, or just plain curious, this is for you. Join us for an immersive weekend of stories, full of learning, varied viewpoints, and fascinating insights—all in WoM’s uniquely informal and friendly atmosphere.

‘A Weekend that was definitely not a Mistake! I greatly enjoyed the wonderfully warm atmosphere that blurred the boundaries between the audience and the speakers. A wonderful event and brilliant for everyone to share ideas and expertise in this relaxed atmosphere.’

— Anja Shortland (speaker)

For information and tickets, visit: www.weekendofmistakes.org

Regular Tickets - £150

Friday night to Sunday afternoon - 10 sessions with toe experts and Friday welcome drinks.

Premium Tickets - £285

Friday night to Sunday afternoon - 10 sessions with top experts and Friday welcome drinks; plus three extra investment briefing sessions, over breakfast and lunch; and Saturday private networking drinks.

Patron Pass - £1,200

Everything included in premium tickets, plus access to Green Room; invitation to Speakers’ Dinner; help with travel and accommodation arrangements; guaranteed front-row seating; name recognition; invitations to London events.

Economics of The Wizard of Oz. Special Screening. 23rd March, 11:00am - £15.00

This special screening of the original 1939 'Wizard of Oz' will be preceded by a short chat with the internationally bestselling author of Money: A Story of Humanity, David McWilliams, who will uncover the entertaining hidden economic depths behind this much-loved children’s fairy story.

Economics of The Wizard of Oz - Childrens' ticket - £10.00

For 14 years and under.