In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

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Alex O'Connor

Alex O'Connor is a prominent YouTuber and podcaster. He has amassed over 400,000 subscribers, and his videos on Philosophy and Ethics have been viewed over 37 million times across the globe. He is the creator and host of the Cosmic Skeptic podcast, which has welcomed guests such as Richard Dawkins and Peter Singer.

Andrew Mitchell

Sustainable finance and natural capital expert

Andrew Mitchell is an international thought leader on sustainable finance and natural capital. Through his consultancy, Equilibrium Futures, he provides strategic advice to the finance sector on environmental risks and opportunities. Additionally, Andrew helped to create the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) and is currently the Vice-Chair of the TNFD Stewardship Council.

Andy Palmer

Automotive executive

Dr. Andy Palmer CMG is a chartered engineer and automotive executive. Having served in leadership positions at both Nissan and Aston Martin, Andy has led transformational change at two of the world's most recognisable businesses in the industry. In 2012, AutoExpress voted Andy into their Hall of Fame as the "Most Influential British Person in the Global Automotive Business", and in 2018, AutoExpress named him "Person of the Past 30 Years". In 2014, he was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in the New Year's Honours for services to the British automotive industry.

Bex Spiller

Business founder + mental health expert + author

Bex Spiller runs the wellness platform The Anti-Burnout Club, having burnt out as an entrepreneur and shut down her international content agency in 2022. Bex is a staunch advocate for better mental health and often speaks up against toxic hustle culture, recently publishing The Anti-Burnout Journal to help others beat burnout. Bex is also a student at the University of Warwick, pursuing an MBA at Warwick Business School.

Fiza Farhan

Social entrepreneur + business personality + activist + development expert analyst

Fiza Farhan is a leading global expert on issues pertaining to inclusive economic growth, climate change, sustainable development, financial inclusion, women empowerment, and more. Her work has been recognised as "International Best Practices" by the UN Foundation & UN Habitat, and she featured in Forbes' "30 Under 30 List of Social Entrepreneurs" twice throughout the 2010s.

Heeral Pattni

Business founder

Heeral Pattni founded Amica, a friendship app for female solo travellers, in 2021. She is dedicated to encouraging young female founders from minority backgrounds to enter into the world of tech, and is equally committed to ensuring that women everywhere have the freedom to fearlessly explore the world. Amica has been featured in a number of publications such as The Telegraph, Business Insider, and Glamour, and Heeral has spoken on panels for the likes of American Express.

Josh Adeyemi

Student activist

Josh is a student at the University of Cambridge and current Head of Social Media at Aim Cambridge, a student-run initiative that seeks to demystify the university to those from underrepresented backgrounds. He is an advisory board member of Power the Fight UK and a trustee board member of The Oppidan Foundation, a London-based charity that aims to reduce school exclusions. Josh has been featured in publications such as The Sunday Times, BBC News, and Le Monde in recognition of his efforts to widen educational access.

Justin Farrance

Lawyer

Justin is an openly gay lawyer working at magic circle firm Allen & Overy, currently on secondment at Meta. In 2020, Justin founded GROW Mentoring, and in just over a year the charity has supported over 2500 diverse aspiring lawyers globally and partners with some of the world's largest companies. Justin's dedication has led to him receiving awards from the Prime Minister, the McKinsey & Company Global Achievement Award 2021, as well as being named the #1 Future Leader at the British LGBT Awards 2021.

Nicholas McCarthy

Musician

Nicholas McCarthy is one of Britain's most inspiring pianists. Having been born without a right hand, Nicholas rose above with sheer talent and determination to study at the prestigious Royal College of Music, being the only one-handed pianist to graduate from the RCM in its 130-year history. Additionally, Nicholas performed with the British Paraorchestra at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games alongside popular group Coldplay.

Robbie Lyle

Business founder

Robbie Lyle is the Founder and Owner of ArsenalFanTV, the largest football fan channel in the world. On YouTube, his two channels AFTV and Don Robbie have amassed over 1.5 million subscribers, with fans tuning in regularly to watch his content. Robbie's meteoric rise has given rise to dozens of similarly successful online platforms, marking him out as a true pioneer in the football industry.

Sana Mittar

Student activist

Sana Mittar is a student, youth leader, activist, changemaker, and social entrepreneur who wishes to use her knowledge to empower others, propagate inclusivity, and break societal stigmas. Her work has particularly focused on issues such as gender equality, peace and security, mental health, education, COVID pandemic relief, and environmental sustainability. Due to her proactive humanitarian efforts, she has been awarded the "Making A Difference in the Community" Award by the University of Warwick, as well as the prestigious Diana Award.

Sanjiv Patel

Associate Fellow of Warwick Business School

Sanjiv Patel is a multi-award-winning leader and Associate Fellow of Warwick Business School, with a particular interest in developing human potential. With over 30 years of experience across financial services, telecoms, consulting, and personal development, Sanjiv has been an advisor to business leaders and has led a number of projects. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he, along with others, utilised platforms such as the BBC, ITV News, and Sky News to raise over £700,000 towards supplying oxygen and equipment in India.

William Howarth

Writer, speaker and advocate for mental health awareness

Former partnerships and sponsorships professional William Howarth embarked on a mission of self-discovery in 2016, leaving a relationship and a high-profile job in order to do so. Now, William spends his time supporting mental health recovery, with a particular focus on shame, love avoidance, and addiction.