TEDxBristol 2023 - Session 1

Join us at the iconic SS Great Britain for the opening session of incredible talks at TEDx2023!

Not only will you get to be the first to witness SIX of the greatest voices of change from this incredible city but your ticket will also give you full access to explore the majestic wonder of the SS Great Britain itself as well as two incredible museums that bring the history of the ship to live. 

In Session 1 our TEDxBristol speakers will be: 

Samir Savant

Samir is the CEO of St George’s, a world-class music venue here in Bristol.

Samir has worked for many years in the arts holding director roles at such famed places as Shakespeare’s Globe and the Royal Academy of Arts as well as running the London Handel Festival

He is a passionate advocate for the power of music, particularly the benefits that singing can have on us and our communities.

Joyann Boyce

Joyann is the founder of Inclued AI to detect bias in marketing content and she is on a mission to make inclusive marketing the industry standard. She has a background in marketing and data science, which she uses to drive positive change and inclusivity within the communications industry.

Dr. Karen Dawe

Karen is a health scientist and a specialist in the science of science.

Karen knows what makes good research and is on a mission to help make everyone an armchair expert when it comes to questioning dubious health claims online. From medical advice on TikTok to alternative medicines, Karen wants you to be safer by knowing how to spot fact from fiction.

Jez Sweetland

Jez is the founder of the Bristol Housing Festival and believes that collaboration is the key to lasting social development. He’s now working to change social housing in a smart and sustainable way that will help futureproof the right for everyone to have a roof over their head as our global population grows.

Jez’s previous positions include CEO of Guildhall Barrister’s Chambers, and CEO of a charitable national skills training organisation.

Roger Griffith MBE
Roger Griffith is a writer, social entrepreneur, lecturer, and activist with over 30 years of experience as a diversity champion. He has led numerous community projects in Bristol that have helped transform lives.

At UWE Bristol, he has been instrumental in efforts to decolonise the curriculum. Roger was honored with the Lord Mayor's Medal in 2018 and an M.B.E. in 2019 for his contributions to Diversity and Culture.

Dr. Nicola Stock
Nicola is an associate professor of psychology at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR). She holds multiple degrees, including a PhD focused on the psychological impact of cleft lip and/or palate.

Passionate about psychological health and appearance diversity, Nicola leads the 'CARE' research program at CAR, aiming to improve understanding and support for those affected by appearance-altering conditions.