Messiah Hallberg has spent the past decade becoming one of Sweden’s most distinctive voices at the intersection of comedy, politics and culture. Through Svenska Nyheter, The Daily Messiah and his celebrated stand-up shows, he has built a reputation for asking uncomfortable questions, challenging conventional wisdom and making audiences laugh while they’re rethinking their assumptions.

With a sharp eye for the absurd and a talent for asking the questions nobody else does, Hallberg brings humour, curiosity and unexpected perspectives to every conversation.

This year, he hosts WOW Talks, guiding audiences through a programme inspired by the UN’s three dimensions of sustainability: environmental, social and economic sustainability. Along the way, he will moderate conversations with political leaders, scientists, artists and cultural figures, including Beyond Politics with Nooshi Dadgostar and Simona Mohamsson, and Too Hot to Ignore with climate scientist Johan Rockström.

Smart, funny and impossible to predict, Messiah Hallberg is the perfect guide through a programme built on bold ideas, urgent questions and the belief that culture can help shape a more sustainable future.