Google's Zeitgeist events are a series of intimate gatherings of top global thinkers and leaders. ZeitgeistMinds is a collection of inspiring videos from these events. 

Our post production team attend the two Google Zeitgeist events every year, one in May is held just outside London and the second in Arizona. It's a fascinating event to attend, with eclectic speakers talking about a wide range of subjects.This year in the UK, our team have captured the entire event and added to the YouTube channel and main website. Here are some of the highlights.

Cate Blanchett speaking about her work at the UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Yeonmi Park, North Korean human rights campaigner, in conversation with Alex Crawford OBE, reporter and journalist.

Philosopher Alain de Botton, on the future of the way we live, love and work.

Amal Clooney speaking at Google Zeitgeist about her work with former president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed.

Amit Sood on the brilliant tools and art you can access on the Google Cultural Institute.

Michaela DePrince, with a powerful speech about how she overcame extreme poverty, violence, prejudice and illness in Sierra Leone to become the only dancer of African origin in the Dutch National Ballet.

Lewis Hamilton talking about his career in Formula 1.

Martina Navratilova speaking about her attitude to sport and life and how she constantly evolved to stay relevant in tennis, winning a Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in mixed doubles at the age of 49.