TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells Live 2025

Are you searching for the latest idea that could change everything? Join us this November for never before seen talks straight from TED themselves, enhanced by live workshops and local conversation.

Streaming straight from TEDNext in Atlanta, TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells Live is an exclusive opportunity for you to see ideas from the TED stage, curated specifically for our community. With less than 100 tickets available, this is a day of development at the heart of our town, and an opportunity that you won't find anywhere else in Britain.

• The latest TED Talks - We'll be bringing you some of the newest ideas before they're anywhere else, giving you the opportunity to be ahead of the curve. Plus, unpack ideas in real time with short, sharp discussion amongst your fellow attendees after every talk.
• New for TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells, live workshops - After the talks, you'll get up to an hour to dive deep on a specialist topic, allowing you to take away tangible, meaningful development from a curated experience just for this event.
  
• Focused Networking - With moments throughout the day to meet other attendees, share your own ideas, and kickstart collaboration, this is a great opportunity to broaden your networks across Tunbridge Wells and beyond.
  

Join us this November for a packed afternoon of ideas and connection at the heart of business in Tunbridge Wells.

This event is rated 16+. Specific content warnings will be provided closer to the event.

Photos from TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells Live 2024 by George Juby

Event Schedule

13:30 to 14:45 - TED Talks
Pop up to the Council Chamber for some exclusive TED Talks, streamed straight from the TEDNext Conference in Atlanta, punctuated by short, sharp discussion across the room.

15:15 to 16:15 - Workshops
Join your expert facilitators in your choice from wide-ranging selection of workshops, including:

• Your Inner Artist Awakened, delivered by Louise Dean - explore your creative self using fluid inks and mark-making, creating an abstract piece that captures energy, emotion and possibility.
• A Positive Psychology Photowalk, delivered by Afsar Ali - be more present and curious in this photowalk, utilising scientifically tested methods to leave with a fresh perspective on the things you walk past everyday.
• Harnessing Nerves In The Spotlight, delivered by Jen Fordham - learn how to transform moments of pressure into opportunities for presence and confidence, whether you're speaking up in a meeting or handling a challenging conversation.
• Human Upgrades: Thriving in the Age of Intelligent Machines, delivered by Iain Morrison - explore how to work with AI as a co-creator, not a replacement, in this reflective and practical workshop considering how you can harness the human skills that will define the future.

Pre-booking for workshops is now closed - if you haven't selected a workshop already, you will be able to sign up for one on the day, subject to workshop capacity limits.

16:15 to 17:00 - The Wrap Up
Head to the Council Chamber to reconnect, and wrap up your day with some focused networking, sharing your takeaways from the day.

Schedule is subject to change.

Our Previous Events

TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells has produced events since 2015, bringing local and locally-relevant ideas to our stages, and impacting the local community and beyond, with our talks being viewed over 5 million times on YouTube.

"A great experience - interesting, relaxed and great to share ideas
with other people." - Attendee Feedback from TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells Live 2024

"Always fascinating talks, something to delve into with each speaker. Eye opening, thought provoking." - Attendee Feedback from TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells Live 2024

"A great local event introducing new thoughts and ideas to the Tunbridge Wells stage, designed to be accessible to all" - Attendee Feedback from TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells 2025

Check out our recap reel from our March 2025 event!

Sponsored By

Cripps - 2025 Headline Sponsor

In Partnership With

TW Life - Digital Media Partner

Tunbridge Wells Town Hall - 2025 Live Event Venue Partner

Castelli Milano 1938 - Stationery Partner

Do you want to become an official sponsor or partner? Get in touch with us hello@tedxrtw.com

Ticketing Information

Standard Tickets - £22.50 + £1.50 booking fee
Get access to all parts of our event for one simple price. Want to enhance your event experience? Add on a custom TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells notebook from our Stationery Partner, Castelli, for £7.

Tickets are sent by email with your order confirmation. We are unable to offer a collect at box office or postal option. Please consider the environment before printing your tickets

Contact Information

If you have queries about our event, or your ticket, please get in contact with us at hello@tedxrtw.com. Do not contact Tunbridge Wells Town Hall directly - they are not administering ticketing for this event and won't be able to help you!

Venue Information

Our event takes place at Tunbridge Wells Town Hall, a networking, co-working, and business hub in the centre of town. Comprising of meeting rooms, working spaces, and the Council Chamber, it's the perfect place for this intimate event that promotes discussion and ideation through collaboration.

You can find information about the Town Hall on their website.