Sharing Your Idea with TEDxPorthtowanWomen
TEDxPorthtowanWomen is all about ideas worth spreading, particularly those that challenge perceptions and empower every generation.
Our stage, set in the rich heritage of Cornwall, is a platform for communicators, educators, and change-makers who bring groundbreaking ideas to life. We carefully curate our speakers to ensure the most exciting and innovative ideas from Cornish Women and Women that live in Cornwall are featured on our stage and beyond.
Our first event, "Breaking the Mould: Every Generation Empowered," will be a landmark celebration on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2026.
Who We're Looking For
We want to create a platform for women from all walks of life—to be seen, heard, and celebrated. We are interested in hearing from those already known in their field, but also from hidden women, busy women, experienced women, or women just starting out. We are seeking any woman who has a crucial idea to share that exemplifies the strength and diversity of our region.
We are specifically interested in ideas related to:
- Gender Equality & Research (especially local progress and challenges)
- Climate Change & Environmental Science (focusing on the Cornish ecosystem)
- Advances in Health & Genomics
- Design and Engineering for Social Change
- Art and Activism
- Innovative Architecture & Preservation
- Inclusive Technology & Digital Access
- Breaking into Male-Dominated Industries
- Redefining Leadership and Legacy across generations
We will programme a total of ten speakers for the main event. The talks will be between 15 and 18 minutes in length. All speakers must be living in Cornwall and self-identify as a woman.
Is your talk out of the ordinary? Is your idea innovative and new? Is your idea ancient and needing to be uncovered once more?
Our Stage is Not For You If:
- Your primary goal is to promote a specific product, service, business, or brand.
- You want to deliver a purely motivational or inspirational talk without a deeply-formed, non-obvious central idea.
- You are an event organiser or current core team member for TEDxPorthtowanWomen.
How to Apply
Applications for speakers are now open!
Speaker applications open on 31st October and close on 1st December.
Thinking of sharing an idea?
Here's some information that might help.
What is TEDx?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, 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 TEDxPorthtowanWomen, where x = independently organised TED event. At our event, TED Talks videos 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.