Explain Like I’m 5 (ELI5) – “Progress”

“If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.” – Albert Einstein

Explain Like I’m 5 (ELI5) – “Progress”

Farset Labs is back with another edition of ELI5, our signature speaker series that takes big ideas and shrinks them down to childlike clarity (but with significantly better snacks).

This time, we’re proud to be supported by the brilliant minds over at Leading Mind Strategy – champions of innovation, strategy, and making meaningful progress happen: https://leadingmind.zone/

The Theme: “Progress”
Progress, not perfection. Progress, not transition.
What does progress mean to you? A leap in technology? Personal growth? Scientific breakthroughs or social change?

This edition is all about how we move forward – not just shifting from one thing to another, but creating real, tangible advancement.
Whether your story is about innovation, evolution, or slow and steady wins, we want to hear how progress has shaped your world.

Can you explain it in a way that even a curious 5-year-old (or an exhausted adult) would understand? Perfect.

The Audience
Are you a lifelong learner? A curious cat? A “why”-machine? Whether you're a thinker, tinkerer, builder, or just someone who loves a good yarn, ELI5 is for you.

Talks range from deeply personal to wildly technical – but all delivered in a way that's engaging, accessible, and jargon-free. Just bring your curiosity (and maybe a mate).

The Format
7 minutes max per talk
Short open Q&A after each one
No slides! Props, toys, drawings, and wild gestures encouraged. Projectors allowed only for live demos
During the break, speakers write a 3–5 word synopsis and their name on the blackboard

There are two parts:
An invited speakers section
A free-for-all lightning talk section
All separated by our classic intermission of beer, soft drinks, hot food, and fruit

Want to Speak?
Got an idea burning a hole in your brain? Email events@farsetlabs.org.uk with the subject “ELI5” to pitch your topic.
📅 May 27th, 2025
🕕 Doors open early evening – talks kick off soon after
📍 Farset Labs, Belfast

Come hang out for an evening of curiosity, conversation, and aha moments – and thanks again to Leading Mind Strategy for making it all possible: https://leadingmind.zone/
See you there!