About this Event
Founded in 2009, TEDxManchester was one of the first TEDx events in the UK. Since then its grown to be one of the world's largest and most recognised TEDx events. Thus far, six TEDxManchester speakers have gone on to be featured on the main TED.com homepage or invited to speak at the main TED Conference in Vancouver, Canada.
A t its most basic, TEDxManchester will feature 12 handpicked speakers & performers who we believe will fill our day with fascinating insights on a wide range of topics .
B ut the TEDxManchester experience is much more than just the sum of its parts. We believe the net effect of hearing about these fascinating topics, delivered by passionate & talented speakers in a world class venue will help us collectively reconnect with our 'growth mindsets'.
Y ou'll leave the day stimulated by new learning, inspired to look at your world in creative new ways and feeling even more energised than when you arrived. It's awesome! 🫶 🫶
Our speakers are incredible including..
- Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Charles Duhigg who also wrote the massive bestseller 'The Power of Habit. He'll be speaking on the science of great communication.
- Google AI guru Blaise Aguera y Arcas who will be talking about what data science is revealing about the international culture wars.
- Doctor Jim Down who has written 2 books with Penguin about the reality of being an ICU doctor in the UK.
- Sleep expert James Leinhardt on how to get the best possible sleep.
- CEO James Timpson on creating a culture that pursues both profit and social progess.
- Viral musician Youngr who will be performing his innovative sounds.
- and much more.
For more information please check out the TEDxManchester website.
Seats are unreserved but purchasable by section within the Bridgewater Hall. Please note, due to the height of The Auditorium we recommend attendees who suffer from vertigo or any other related illnesses do not purchase tickets in the Gallery tier.
Wheelchair accessible seating options are listed separately.
For all queries please email us on [email protected].
Refund Policy - full refunds are available until 30 days before the event, 5pm, Friday, 31 January 2025. Refund requests received after this date can apply for a transfer to TEDxManchester 2025. Name changes permitted until 5pm, Friday 14 February 2025.
TEDxManchester is an independently organised TED event that is licensed by the TED organisation who run the prestigious TED Conference annually in Vancouver, Canada as well as the TED.com website featuring the massively popular TEDTalks series of short lectures.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 24.95 to GBP 54.95