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One day celebrating ideas that spark conversation and drive meaningful change.

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Hear from 10 speakers embodying the mission of TED of ideas worth spreading.

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Meet a community of people building a joyful, just and sustainable future – for all.

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One day celebrating ideas that spark conversation and drive meaningful change.

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Hear from 10 speakers embodying the mission of TED of ideas worth spreading.

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Meet a community of people building a joyful, just and sustainable future – for all.

IDEAS SHAPING TOMORROW

This January TEDxLondon is back. You can expect the same great TEDx talks from the world’s most inspiring and innovative speakers – plus the opportunity to meet a community of people who believe in the transformative power of storytelling and ideas.

Drawing on the themes from past events, TEDxLondon’s Festival of Ideas will connect the dots across different movements and ask how do we solve these complex issues, together? The day will be a true festival, bringing together talks, workshops and networking events.

IDEAS  SHAPING TOMORROW

This January TEDxLondon is back. You can expect the same great TEDx talks from the world’s most inspiring and innovative speakers – plus the opportunity to meet a community of people who believe in the transformative power of storytelling and ideas.

Drawing on the themes from past events, TEDxLondon’s Festival of Ideas will connect the dots across different movements and ask how do we solve these complex issues, together? The day will be a true festival, bringing together talks, workshops and networking events.

Join us and be part of a community exploring how we can reshape our city and our world to build a more joyful, just and sustainable future – together.

SPEAKERS

Hear from 10 expert speakers leading their fields, whether that’s science, politics, climate, campaigning, women’s health, comedy and much more. 

TICKETS

We are sold out! Thanks for your interest in coming to TEDxLondon Festival of Ideas.

TICKETS

We are sold out! Thanks for your interest in coming to TEDxLondon Festival of Ideas.

HERE’S HOW WE DESIGN A BETTER FUTURE

Our events are so much more than sitting in a theatre hearing talks – it’s the first step in taking action.

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We bring people together to unleash the transformational power of ideas and stories. We know stories can change the world because others’ stories have changed us.

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We bring new friends, allies and speakers together to create vibrant communities that are building a movement made up of sharing powerful ideas and stories.

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We bring curiosity, joy and hope to all of our work – helping you feel empowered to take action on the most pressing issues of our time.

HERE’S HOW WE DESIGN A BETTER FUTURE

Our events are so much more than sitting in a theatre hearing talks – it’s the first step in taking action.

01

We bring people together to unleash the transformational power of ideas and stories. We know stories can change the world because others’ stories have changed us.

02

We bring new friends, allies and speakers together to create vibrant communities that are building a movement made up of sharing powerful ideas and stories.

03

We bring curiosity, joy and hope to all of our work – helping you feel empowered to take action on the most pressing issues of our time.

ONE DAY

Join over 1400 curious minds ready to experience a festival of ideas on and off the stage.

10:00
REGISTRATION OPEN

Get excited, grab your lanyard and programme. Before the show starts, you can start the festival experience and join the TEDxLondonWomen Community Building Session.

12:00
SESSION 1

Our first set of speakers are ready to share bold ideas, tough truths and innovative solutions.

13:30
THE BREAK

Take a break from the theatre and jump into the festival experience. You can chose between two walking tours exploring Hackney’s history or take part in the TEDxLondonWomen workshop. The Speaker Lounge will be open for you to meet and chat to the speakers you just heard onstage.

15:00
SESSION 2

Our final set of speakers will wrap up the day with more inspiring stories, reimagined futures and ideas worth spreading.

16:30
POST SHOW

The show may be over but the festival continues! Explore more ideas at the Beyond Borders workshop or head over to the Speaker Lounge to chat the speakers you just heard onstage.

ONE DAY
10:00 REGISTRATION OPENS

Get excited, grab your lanyard and programme. Before the show starts, you can start the festival experience and join the TEDxLondonWomen Community Building Session.

12:00 SESSION ONE

Our first set of speakers are ready to share bold ideas, tough truths and innovative solutions.

13:30 THE BREAK

Take a break from the theatre and jump into the festival experience. You can chose between two walking tours exploring Hackney’s history or take part in the TEDxLondonWomen workshop. The Speaker Lounge will be open for you to meet and chat to the speakers you just heard onstage.

15:00 SESSION TWO

Our final set of speakers will wrap up the day with more inspiring stories, reimagined futures and ideas worth spreading.

16:30 POST SHOW

The show may be over but the festival continues! Explore more ideas at the Beyond Borders workshop or head over to the Speaker Lounge to chat the speakers you just heard onstage.

THE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

There is much to enjoy beyond the red dot. Click on the below to dive deeper into what each workshop and experience will include.

Are you in? Buy tickets now.

THANK YOU

This event is being made possible through the support of Comic Relief, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Unbound Philanthropy.

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