This October, TEDxBath will be opening the doors to its biggest ever event hosted at The Forum, with more than 12 speakers lined up for “mind-opening” talks.
The event, on Saturday 15th October, will cover topics such as global food security, zero carbon design, sports psychology, overcoming mental trauma, and dance and happiness.
It will also feature performances from local people and include the TEDxBath Innovation Lab, a place for the audience to discover innovations from sponsors, mingle with past speakers, and continue discussions about the talks they have just seen.
TEDxBath Curation Lead Geoff Rich said: “We’re so thrilled to be bringing another amazing lineup of TEDx speakers and acts to the largest venue in our home city.
“This year’s speakers range from 12 to 82 years old and all will be sharing diverse and powerful ideas and stories.
“We are very excited to offer them our stage and we can’t wait to introduce them to our live audience!”
TEDxBath Lead Organiser Rhodora Baguilat added: “We are building TEDxBath as a fully inclusive community.
“We are looking forward to our event on 15th October and to welcoming people from all backgrounds, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and people with visible and invisible disabilities.
“We are passionate and proud to reflect diversity in our audiences, our city, and on our stage.”
This year’s line-up of speakers at TEDxBath will include:
- Yasmeen Lari
- Katie Mobed
- Max Woosey
- Calie Rydings
- George Obolo
- Aliénor Salmon
- Ping Coombes
- Anna Taylor
- Amy Williams
- Nik Jovcic-Sas
- Dr Yagya Regmi
- Ruby Sant
The event’s theme, ‘Kaleidoscope’, will explore the transient nature of society’s meanings, beliefs, perspectives and ideas.
It will be an opportunity to “delve into new, colourful ideas” and how they may be inspired by heritage, or likewise challenge it.