TED2022 A NEW ERA
A lot has changed since TED last gathered in Vancouver three years ago. We return not for more of the same, wonderful though that was, but to celebrate a new era. Despite the awfulness we’ve lived through, the future beckons with extraordinary possibilities we couldn’t have dreamt of. In medicine, in AI, in clean energy, in the ways we work, the ways we learn, and in the fundamental economic and social systems that underpin everything else.
In a world that’s often polarized and divisive, we choose to come together as one to embrace the diversity of spectrums of thought in our community. At the intersection of scepticism and curiosity are understanding and innovation, and the opportunity to embrace new thinking, different positions and opinions. The power of ideas is what propels us forward.
Join us for a weekend of ideas and activations as celebrate the contrarians, open-minded thinkers, and doers committed to creating a better tomorrow for our city and the world.
#TEDxSPECTRUMS
BOOKING INFORMATION
We've created an incredible weekend-long programme of talks and activations that celebrate ideas worth spreading and conversations worth having. Tickets cover access to both days.

£35.00
+booking fee
Gives access to the whole weekend programme.

£12.00
+booking fee
Full list of concession criteria available when booking.

£15.00
+booking fee
Allows admission to a specified session only.*
*Single session tickets available from 4th September 2023.
Includes access to the activities taking place before or after the specified session. See full running order for details from 4th September 2023.
SPEAKER & PERFORMER PROGRAMME


Learn more about the astonishing group of speakers who will share bold ideas, tough truths and jaw-dropping creative visions at TEDxBrayford Pool 2023.
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SESSION ONE:
BRAVE &
BRILLIANT
SAT 14 OCT | 15:00
SESSION TWO:
SHOWING UP
SAT 14 OCT | 17:45
SESSION THREE:
LEARNING
TO HEAL
SUN 15 OCT | 10:00
SESSION FOUR:
BEYOND
BORDERS
SUN 15 OCT | 13:40
TEDxBrayfordPool reserves the right to alter or change the programme and line-up without prior notification at any point prior to or during the event, insofar as these changes do not substantially diminish the described benefits of the event for the participants.
ADVENTURE & ACTIVATION PROGRAMME


Throughout the weekend between the speaker and performer sessions, we've curated some incredible activations with our speakers, performers, alumni and partners to help you turn ideas worth spreading into conversations worth having and actions with meaning.

BREAK OUT
SESSION ONE
SAT 14 OCT | 16:30
PANELDISCUSSIONS
Our quickfire 30-minute panel discussions are designed to let you dig a bit deeper into the shared thinking that underpin this year's topics.
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01/ Challenging Perceptions in Traditional Music
TEDxBrayford Pool 2022 alumni Matt 'Tango' Ellerby is joined by Ewan East, Ruby Melling and Serena Smith to delve into music and the music industry.
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02/ Trailblazing Women
Legendary TEDxBrayford Pool host Katy Baggott is joined by Laura Serrant, Eleanor Hancock, Rachael Hunt and Roz Edwards in this panel looking at women in entrepreneurship.
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RECITAL
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01/ Pieces of Depression: Recital + Q&A
We're exceptionally pleased to share the premiere live performance of Ewan East's Pieces of Depression performed by incredible pianist Tom Owen. Both Ewan and Tom will be answering your questions after the recital.
FIRESIDECHATS
Fireside chats are intimate discussions created to help you explore a topic in depth with an opportunity to ask your questions to the participants too.
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01/ Understanding the Invisible
Steph Blanco is joined by TEDxBrayford Pool Youth 2022 alumni Freddie Copson for an intimate conversation about nonapparent illnesses and disabilities.
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02/ Eating Disorders & Their Impact
TEDxBrayford Pool 2019 alumni Zoe Burnett is joined in conversation by illustrious TEDxBrayford Pool host Richard Askam for a profound look at the impact of eating disorders and their recovery process.
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03/ LGBTQ+ Activism & Identity
Join Olivia Hennessey and Ruby Boy for an intimate conversation exploring queer identity and activism. ​
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BREAK OUT
SESSION TWO
SUN 15 OCT | 11:30

PANELDISCUSSIONS
Our quickfire 30-minute panel discussions are designed to let you dig a bit deeper into the shared thinking that underpin this year's topics.
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01/ Quality Education - Achieving UNSDG 4
Craig Miles, Ananda Breed and TEDxBrayford Pool 2021 alumni Cas Potterton discuss the United Nations Quality Education Sustainable Development Goal and how we can achieve it on a global scale with TEDxBrayford Pool 2019 alumni Lisa Spring.​
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02/ Building a Sustainable Future
TEDxBrayford Pool 2022 alumni Kerry Gibson is joined by Roz Edwards, Amith Karayil and fellow 2022 alumni Ed Crowther for a fast-paced discussion championing and accelerating solutions to the climate crisis.
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​03/ Shaking Up The Arts
Legendary TEDxBrayford Pool host Katy Baggott returns to discuss shaking up the arts with Olivia Hennessy, Serena Smith and Ruby Boy and their roles in disrupting their industries.
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FIRESIDECHATS
Fireside chats are intimate discussions created to help you explore a topic in depth with an opportunity to ask your questions to the participants too.
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01/ Understanding Body Discrimination
Rachael Hunt is joined by TEDxBrayford Pool alumni, and eating disorder and body image expert, Zoe Burnett to explore body discrimination and its impact.
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02/ What makes an Idea Worth Spreading?
Join TEDxBrayford Pool head coaches and hosts Katy Baggott and Richard Askam as they reflect on the 140+ ideas that have been shared across the TEDxBrayford Pool stage.
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03/ We Need More Data!
TEDxBrayford Pool 2022 alumni Bev Thorogood joins Steph Blanco for an in-depth discussion about the importance of lived experience in medical research.
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FISHBOWLS
Fishbowls are a curated conversation that gives our panel an opportunity to discuss a pre-selected topic while the audience listens in - think of it like Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled or listening in to the conversation at a really good dinner party.
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​01/ Polarisation & Extremism in Politics
Join Andrew Brown and Joshua Skoczylis as they explore this often difficult topic. Moderated by expert facilitator, Lucy Camsell.
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​02/ Accessible Creative Industry
Join TEDxBrayford Pool Youth 2019 alumni and disability consultant, Jo Tolly and TEDxBrayford Pool Women 2018 alumni and Researcher, Lorena Hall as they delve into the accessibility of creative industries. Moderated by TEDxBrayford Pool Youth 2022 alumni Freddie Copson.
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WORKSHOPS
These hands-on activities are curated to fuel your curiosity letting you dig deep and turn ideas worth spreading into actions worth taking.
01/ Young Trustees Movement
TEDxBrayford Pool 2022 alumni Ed Crowther leads this workshop on the power of embedding young people into business and third-sector leadership and decision-making.
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​02/ Design In Mind
Join TEDxBrayford Pool co-curator Andy Farenden for a hands-on workshop exploring how the principles of human-centred design thinking and how it can change the world.
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​03/ Using Your Story for Social Change
Get hands-on with Stephanie Laing and TEDxBrayford Pool co-curator Owen Tonks-Lewis to look at how humour and storytelling can be used to create a lasting impression and social change.​
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TEDxBrayfordPool reserves the right to alter or change the programme and line-up without prior notification at any point prior to or during the event, insofar as these changes do not substantially diminish the described benefits of the event for the participants.
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