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).

Dylan Thomas Theatre
Gloucester Place Maritime Quarter
Swansea, Swansea, SA1 1TY
United Kingdom

Adam Thomas

Scientist

Adam has a deep passion for making complex genetic science accessible, Adam is dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and everyday application, helping people unlock their full biological potential. As the founder and CEO of Cardiff-based Genletics, Adam's mission is to revolutionize how we understand and optimize performance, starting with athletes. Genletics focuses on determining the optimal times for athletes to train, recover, and compete through the innovative use of genetic analysis, particularly in the field of chronobiology. But Adam’s vision extends far beyond sports. He believes that by understanding our genetic timing, we can optimize athletic performance and daily activities, from work to rest and everything in between. This field is only just the beginning Join Adam at TEDx to explore how understanding your genetic blueprint can transform your life.

Amina Ansari

Artist

A British-Pakistani visual artist born in London, boasts a rich academic journey including studies at Central Saint Martins, London College of Printing, and the National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan. Notably, she has skilfully rendered portraits of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, with the latter piece gracing the illustrious Windsor Castle. Amina's artistic influence extends beyond canvas; she has conducted Art Workshops aboard HMS Argyll of the Royal Navy, Lords Cricket Ground, MCC. She has won numerous awards for art and various media have covered her work including the BBC. Moreover, her resilience shines through as she recently underwent cochlear implant surgery. Her recent achievement on a book has been published with renowned writer, Richard Heller. She is currently working on another iconic painting with her experience of cochlear implants. For her recreational activities, she is a Karate black belt and furthering her kickboxing skills

Belinda Kirk

Explorer and researcher

Belinda Kirk has led thousands of people into the wilderness. She’s witnessed first hand the power of chosen challenge or ‘adventure’ to transform the timid into the confident, the addicted into the recovering and the lost into the intentionally wandering. This sent her on a ten-year research mission to explain the psychology of why adventuring is so essential to our wellbeing. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxSwansea, she shares deep insight from her life and research. Belinda argues that adventure is for everyone.

Blessing Mutamba

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Blessing has a degree in Creative Enterprise and a Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship, and through her educational background, she channels her passion for Equity and Inclusion. Blessing works in Financial Services where her role focusses on breaking down barriers to enterprise for Ethnic Minority owned businesses across the UK. Outside of work, Blessing sits on the Advisory Panel for Ending Workplace Exploitation, the ITV Cymru Wales DE&I panel, runs her own mentoring programme for young people of Zimbabwean heritage and is a three time pageant queen both nationally and internationally. Individuality, authenticity and breaking the mould drives everything Blessing does, and this will no doubt be reflected in her TEDx Talk

Gafyn Stiff

Director Cleaning services

Gafyn Stiff is the driving force behind Glân Cleaning Services Ltd, a leading provider of commercial cleaning solutions across Cardiff and SE Wales. As the Founder and Managing Director, Gafyn has built Glân on the principles of professionalism, quality, and integrity. The company specializes in professional office cleaning, hospitality services, the TV & film sector, one-off deep cleans, and biohazard cleaning. With a background as a physical education teacher for 15 years, Gafyn’s passion for sport and fitness has been a lifelong journey. His career in rugby, spanning 28 years of coaching various levels—University, Club U21, and School—has honed his skills in teamwork, discipline, and communication. He brings these qualities into his business, fostering a strong client focus and a collaborative environment within his team.

Georgios Dimitropoulos

Innovation incubator, Academic & Entrepreneur

Innovation incubator, academic & entrepreneur who founded & accelerated several technology transfer & regeneration business ventures. Worked for various start-up projects involving third sector NGOs, NPOs, CBOs, public and private sector organisations. Received 9 international awards of excellence for transformational leadership & innovative entrepreneurial activities. Currently lecturing, mentoring, researching in content verification technologies & leading the Media Suite Innovation Lab. at Swansea University. Donating his time contributing to regional engagement projects & leading not-for-profit community initiatives by promoting media literacy & the use of ethical technologies for the fight against inequality & online disinformation. Received 17 international awards from various Film Festivals for his documentary films.

Jamie Crosbie

Leadership Development Expert

A 20 year business owner and seasoned leader with decades of multifaceted success, renowned for seamlessly integrating personal satisfaction with professional mastery. Jamie has authored influential books including Journey to the Top: How to Reach Your Peak Performance Life, The Power of 2: Exponential Sales Leadership, and How To Source, Qualify, & Hire Elite Sales Talent. These works encapsulate her vast expertise in motivating and leading individuals to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Jamie's philosophy intertwines effective leadership with personal growth, driving her to inspire individuals to surpass their goals and dreams, often beyond their expectations. Her enduring impact and comprehensive approach continue to shape the success of organizations and careers of countless professionals.

Jamie Martin

LinkedIn & Recruitment Trainer,

Jamie Martin BSc (Hons), PGCert is an award-winning sales professional, Modern Sales Expert & Trainer, cocreator of a B2B sales e-Learning course, as well as an author, podcaster. Jamie is passionate about sales strategy, LinkedIn, social media, and sales training to help businesses improve their revenue and processes. Focusing on selling to different personalities! Jamie helps streamline business sales strategy - enhancing a strategic approach to selling, resources, developing employees' sales skills, ICT/materials utilised during the sales process, etc. Jamie delivers modern LinkedIn training, sales training (full sales cycle) including social media marketing/prospecting, lead generation, new business conversion, client relationship management, negotiation, as well as my own pioneering programme - Sales Psychology.

Martin Warner

Entrepreneur and Film Maker

Martin Warner is an Anglo-American celebrated entrepreneur, inventor, disruptive technologist, and founder/investor of ventures across media, high tech, aviation, and education in the UK, USA, and beyond. Renowned as a visionary entrepreneur, Martin is also a film financier and producer, educator, and investor. He holds several entrepreneurial records, notably achieving a remarkable $50 million exit in just 17 months. Martin was also the first British pioneer to enter the electric air taxi movement, helping to shape the future of Urban Air Mobility. He is also a national bestselling author. Martin holds over 120 patents and recently co-invented the world’s first full-colour 3D desktop printer and introduced the world's first corporate news ticker, among other innovations. Beneath his success lies a profound commitment to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. He has empowered and helped over 300,000 entrepreneurs worldwide.

Melitta Campbell

Author, Podcast Host

After seeing distinct patterns in what works when it comes to creating marketing and communication strategies that make a positive difference, Melitta Campbell, was fascinated to see how her insights could not only impact large organisations, but also help individuals to live into their true value, play a bigger game and have more influence and impact – even if they have a quieter personality. Now, widely recognised as The Value Whisperer, Melitta is committed to sharing these insights through her online presence, her popular podcast: The Art of Value Whispering, and her upcoming book of the same name. Melitta is the author of the best-selling title: A Shy Girl’s Guide to Networking, and her insights have been featured in leading publications, including Forbes, Fast Company and Thrive Global.

Mfikela Jean Samuel

Artist

Mfikela Jean Samul is a Contemporary Artist from Central Africa of many pursuits. Mfikela now resides permanently in Bangor Gwynedd North Wales. Mfikela Jean Samuel is also a Diversity Representative for the Welsh Government , responsible for the external accountability Group of the Anti-Racist Action Plan (ARWAR) and a Board member of the North Wales Regional Equality Network (NWREN). Mfikela Samuel’s Primary source of Inspiration comes from his African Cultural and Heritage, especially the ways of life of his lineage both past and present. His art has however evolved due to the influence of North Wales in his life, the great sceneries and landscapes of North Wales have captured his attention as seen in some of his works. Using his lived experience as an inspiration,

Oliver Henry

Corporate Wellbeing, Leadership and Culture Expert

Oliver has dedicated his career to revolutionising how businesses approach health and wellbeing. Oliver is a sought-after advisor for multinational organisations and business leaders looking to navigate the challenges of decreasing engagement and productivity, to create and nurture healthy, happy, productive cultures. Oliver's journey began as a performance coach for business executives and athletes. Over time, he shifted his focus to helping organisations understand the crucial link between wellbeing, inclusion, and high performance. He quickly grew his consultancy portfolio, and boasts collaborations with leading brands and businesses, culminating in his role as Head of Health and Wellbeing for easyJet. Oliver is dedicated to demonstrating what truly works, steering clear of fleeting trends in favour of strategies that stand the test of time. Oliver finds sustainable approaches that nurture inclusive and forward-thinking environments.

Saj Shah

Entrepreneur Author

Saj is an entrepreneur, author and dedicated to redefining success through the lens of joy and mental well-being. His journey began with the sudden loss of his father in 2013, inspiring him to explore the art and science of joy as a powerful antidote to stress and anxiety. Saj is the author of best-selling book “Joynetix – Unlock Your Joy Potential”. His first TEDx talk, “3 Keys to Unlock a Dash of Joy,” with over 2.5 million views, stands as a testament to the enduring power of joy in moments of adversity. Saj is the co-founder of a wellness start-up (Momentus Technologies Limited) with a novel technology invention for harnessing stress and re-channelling it into flow in the moment, due to launch in 2025. His diverse career includes senior leadership roles at AstraZeneca, where he was Head of Legal and subsequently became a digital health pioneer there. Prior to this, as an accomplished pharmacist, he ran his own successful community pharmacy practice.

Sam Sammane

Digital Transfomation and AI Expert, Entrepreneur

Sam is a multifaceted entrepreneur, innovator, and author at the forefront of technological advancement and scientific discovery. Sam has established himself as a leader in quality assurance and safety across industries. His entrepreneurial spirit extends to SBI Solutions, where he tackles complex technological challenges, and TheoSym, a company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. At TheoSym, Sam leads the charge in developing human-centric AI solutions, aiming to revolutionize industries and enhance human potential. Sam is also a bestselling author. His writing covers a range of topics including robotics, the future of work, and emerging economic trends. With a mission to spark curiosity and drive innovation, Sam continues to pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in AI and digital transformation. His work focuses on creating AI solutions that are profitable but also beneficial to society,

Toni Clarkstone

Entrepreneur

Toni Clarkstone, CEO & Founder of Toni Clarkstone Global Ltd, embodies passion, strength, integrity, and determination. Despite dyslexia, she became the youngest asset finance team manager at 21. Post-redundancy, she pursued entrepreneurship in sales and consultancy, excelling in freight forwarding and supply chain management. Facing cancer in 2019, Toni co-authored "Inspirational Women of the World" and founded SalesCircle. Then transitioning to commercial accounts director, where she gained valuable experiences of managing a global business. Feeling unfulfilled she sacked herself and negotiating a 60k deal within hours of quitting her job. Her passion lies in enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness, serving as a trusted advisor in relationship sales, customer loyalty, and personal development. Toni's mission is to empower individuals to reach their potential by prioritizing value-driven approaches and client care, fostering growth for both businesses and individuals.