On a small peninsula, five towns are preparing to make a comeback. Unjustly forgotten by the world, the community is about to launch a major cultural festival to revitalise the area.

In the hours before the opening ceremony, a tropical storm strengthens into one of the strongest storms in the decade, heading straight for the town.

Now, in the face of a world-changing climate shock, the leaders of these sleepy peninsula need to put on the show of their lives…

'The Future for Beginners’ is a hands-on simulation for up to 30 players. Working together over 80 minutes, players negotiate challenges and make decisions to create an unforgettable cultural event in the face of disaster.

Following the game, players will be joined by a leading climate expert to discuss how these simulations meet reality.

Speakers include:

Wednesday 7 June

• 11am - Ana Yang (Chatham House)

• 3pm - Chloe Treger (Dark Matter Labs)

Wednesday 14 June

• 11am - Anna Birney (School of System Change, Forum for the Future)

• 3pm - Laurie Laybourn (Chatham House)

Created by Chatham House and London Design Biennale, in partnership with David Finnigan, Melanie Frances, Becky-Dee Trevenen and Coney, with creative consultancy by Matthew Pitfield.