Ideas Worth
Spreading.
An afternoon of live speakers, TED Talks video, and conversation, brought to Grantham for the first time. Independently organised. Locally rooted. Globally connected.
- Date
- Sat 10 October 2026
- Time
- 1pm to 5pm
- Venue
- The King’s School, Grantham
One afternoon. A handful of speakers. A roomful of ideas big enough to outlast the day.
Year One
Starts Here.
Grantham has shaped global thinking before, from the orbital mechanics of a young Isaac Newton to a Prime Minister who reshaped a country. On 10 October 2026 we are inviting a new generation of thinkers, makers, and doers to take the red circle and add their chapter.
Our first edition is small by design. A focused afternoon, a curated line-up, and a room close enough that ideas can become conversations before the day is out. The event is independently organised by local volunteers under licence from TED.
x = independently organised TED event
What is TEDx?
In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, TED has created a programme called TEDx. TEDx is a programme of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxGrantham, where x = independently organised TED event. At our TEDxGrantham event, TED Talks 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 programme, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organised.
First speaker announcedMeet Emma
Easton.
FRSA MA MCIM · Strategist and speaker · Lincoln, England
Every glasses wearer wakes up disabled, until they put their glasses on — and that one observation reframes disability not as something people have, but as something environments create.
One everyday observation. A completely different way to see disability, accessibility and the environments we build.
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Built By
Locals.
TEDxGrantham is run by a small team of volunteers under licence from TED. We are always open to new collaborators, suggestions, and ideas worth spreading.
Grantham,
Lincolnshire.
- Saturday 10 October 2026
- 1pm to 5pm
- The King’s School, Grantham
Tickets are
live now.
Tickets are £20 each and arrive as unique QR e-tickets. Book up to six in one order.
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