Thank you for joining us for our November event, showcasing some of the latest talks from TEDNext, and presenting some inspirational workshops. Before we get going, here’s a few housekeeping items for today:
Seating
Seating is unallocated – feel free to sit wherever you want to chat with your friends, or to meet someone entirely new.
Phones
We encourage you to share your experienced today on social media, so feel free to tag us on Instagram (@tedxrtw), LinkedIn (TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells) and Facebook. However, once the talks begin, please avoid taking photos and videos to help you get the most out of the ideas and discussions at your table.
WiFi
Please use the Town Hall WiFi throughout today:
Network Name: Town Hall Guests
Password: Landing2-Ecosphere2-Establish8
Refreshments
The Town Hall café, Twinn Coffee, is open throughout the afternoon, so feel free to grab a drink or a quick bite to eat between the talks and the workshops.
Content Warnings
Please be aware that some of today’s talks contain strong language.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please ask one of our team throughout today – they’ll be wearing white lanyards with red cards, and are more than happy to help out. If you have any feedback for us, there’ll be a post event survey sent out by TED where you can share your thoughts – we read all the feedback we receive, so we encourage you to share as much as you can to help us produce better events in the future!
Thank you to our sponsors and partners!
2025 Headline Sponsor – Cripps
Partners
TED Talks in the Council Chamber – 13:30 to 14:45
Settle down as we look at five never before seen talks from the TEDNext Conference, before jumping into focused discussion at your tables after each one.
Workshops across the Town Hall – 15:15 to 16:15
After the talks, join your expert facilitators in some inspirational workshops, designed to leave you feeling empowered to take action in your own development. Sessions include:
Your Inner Artist Awakened, delivered by Louise Dean – head to the Spartan room on the first floor.
A Positive Psychology Photowalk, delivered by Afsar Ali – meet in the Russet room on the Ground Floor before heading outside for your photowalk.
Harnessing Nerves In The Spotlight, delivered by Jen Fordham – head to the Council Chamber.
Human Upgrades: Thriving in the Age of Intelligent Machines, delivered by Iain Morrison – head to the Bramley room on the first floor.
The Wrap Up in the Council Chamber – 16:15 to 17:00
Round out a day of ideas and development by chatting with your colleagues and new friends, before heading out feeling refreshed and energised.
Let us know your thoughts
Fill out our post-event survey to let us know how we did today, and what you want to see from us in the future. Your feedback directly shapes our future events.
Share your experience on social media
Make sure to tag us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook!
Could you support us?
TEDx events are a fully volunteer and non-profit endeavour, relying on the generosity of individuals and businesses to make our events possible. If you’d like to volunteer with us, sponsor our events or partner with us, chat to Nathan or Dominic at the end of today’s event.
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