Bangor will host its first independently organised TEDx event on Friday 9 October, bringing a day of TED-style talks to the Space Theatre Auditorium at SERC’s Bangor Campus. Creating a new platform for locally rooted ideas and stories with the potential to inspire audiences far beyond the City.
TEDx Bangor gives local voices a global platform. Guided by the TED format; short, powerful talks under 12 minutes. The event will showcase speakers with ideas worth spreading, drawn from Bangor, Ards, North Down and across Northern Ireland.
Kevin O’Reilly, Lead organiser of TEDx Bangor, commented; “TEDx Bangor is about more than one day of inspiring talks; it is about creating lasting impact by challenging how people think, sparking conversations that lead to action and connecting people who can drive positive change. By giving local voices a global platform, we hope to strengthen confidence in Bangor’s creative potential, inspire new ideas and leave a legacy that continues long after the event.”
The Event Details…
Friday 9th October- Doors Open 8.45am – 4.30pm (Full days event)
Space Theatre Auditorium, SERC Bangor Campus, Castle Park Road, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 4TD
TEDx-Style Talks
As Bangor’s first TEDx event, the day will offer a carefully curated, multidisciplinary programme with a strong sense of place. It is designed to bring together people from Bangor, Ards and North Down and beyond to hear ideas with the potential to challenge perspectives, spark action and create lasting impact. Further information on the speaker line-up is available at https://www.tedxbangor.com/line-up
TEDx events are independently organised, enabling each event to reflect the character and ambitions of its local community. TEDx Bangor will showcase the spirit, people and potential of the city and the wider area, while giving locally rooted ideas a platform with global reach.
