TEDxGlasgow
About TEDx
On Friday 2nd June 2017, we welcomed thought-provoking, inspirational speakers, thinkers and doers to our fifth annual event, where we explored the theme ‘Lead or Follow‘ at The SEC Armadillo in Glasgow.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxGlasgow, where x = independently organised TED event. At our TEDxGlasgow events, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organised.
Glasgow is a city of contrasts, from dire mortality rates to a recognised future city. So what better city to use the TEDx platform to bring Scotland together.
Latest TEDx Talks
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Dare to defy gravity
Richard BrowningIn his talk, Richard illustrates how through creativity and dogged commitment, he has defied gravity, with his iron-man like suit. With pioneering technology, he is leading the way to becoming a true ‘rocket man’.
Dare to dream; dare to reinvent human flight.
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Ride like a girl
Lee CraigieDuring her time as an elite-level athlete, Lee learned to manage her pre-competition nerves but noticed how few other women compared to men chose to put themselves in that position. When she first began racing the anxiety Lee experienced pre-competition was almost overwhelming, but she slowly got used to managing it and realised that this anxiety was actually a performance enhancer.
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Don’t mind the explosions
Quentin SommervilleWar is complex, political. You have to feel it to understand it. War is about lives interrupted. BBC Middle East Correspondent, Quentin Sommerville, invites you to feel and understand how personal and intimate war truly is, explaining why we should let journalists into our living rooms.
Latest Tweets
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@tedxbern @TheIconAwards Thanks so much 😁
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Great to hear our former speaker @MrMarkBeaumont breaking more records & proving the power of endeavour 👍 twitter.com/bbc5live/statu…
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RT @ICLTechPlastics: Well done @TEDxGlasgow! A totally well deserved award bestowed upon you by the amazing @TheIconAwards.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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@ICLTechPlastics @TheIconAwards Thanks so much guys 😁
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Thanks Laura @wee_munchkin6 👌 twitter.com/wee_munchkin6/…
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As we warm up to our 2018 event launch (Nov.'17), we wanted to reflect on this year's experiences. Here's a snippet… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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@eusebi_deli @TheIconAwards Thanks guys 😊
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RT @JMcKWriter: @marieehernandez @TEDxGlasgow @TheIconAwards Couldn't agree more Marie! 😊
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RT @marieehernandez: @TEDxGlasgow @TheIconAwards @TEDxGlasgow is still my new Christmas Day I look forward to it as much & the talks are… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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@marieehernandez @TheIconAwards Thanks Marie 😄